Comments on: *Dramacon Book 1 — Recommended

By: Nightschool: The Weirn Books Volume 1 » Comics Worth Reading

Nightschool: The Weirn Books Volume 1 » Comics Worth Reading — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:57:20 +0000

[...] is a graduate of Toykopop’s school of hard knocks for young artists. Her previous series Dramacon is generally considered one of the few successes for Tokyopop’s line of original [...]

By: Yen+ Issues 1 & 2 » Comics Worth Reading

Yen+ Issues 1 & 2 » Comics Worth Reading — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:10:18 +0000

[...] work. It’s a solid beginning to what promises to be another good read from Svetlana Chmakova (Dramacon). I’m also a big fan of her bonus page in each issue. There’s a short interview with Chmakova [...]

By: kira

kira — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:33:51 +0000

awesome book! great drawings! cool action! and super hot boys!! LOL!! love it!

By: Okay, I suck at reviewing manga. « Katie Cullen Reads

Okay, I suck at reviewing manga. « Katie Cullen Reads — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:13:41 +0000

[...] Dramacon. Because who doesn’t love a manga with egotistical boyfriends, chibis galore, and hot guys in sunglasses? [...]

By: Tokyopop OEL — Able to Create a Satisfying Ending? » Comics Worth Reading

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:58:18 +0000

[...] greatly anticipating it, even though it has no definite date yet. I had similar high hopes for Dramacon, which second volume was also one of my best of 2006. Unfortunately, I found the concluding book a [...]

By: What Makes It Manga? The Building Opposite » Comics Worth Reading

What Makes It Manga? The Building Opposite » Comics Worth Reading — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 01:54:48 +0000

[...] have no problem calling books by non-Japanese creators manga (for instance, Dramacon) if they seem to fit and it’s a useful descriptor. In this case, though, I’m lost. [...]

By: Shardinea

Shardinea — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 05:36:21 +0000

Dramacon is one of the best series I’ve read and that’s saying something because I’ve read a lot of manga…
Like Naruto, though, Dramacon is experimenting with a new idea in anime. While Naruto took on the insane feat of making several groups of younger teens, expecting you to remember all of them (as well as their skills), and then making them grow up another 2 years so you have to learn all about them all over again (And by some miracle the series ended up as a hit!), Dramacon, on the other hand experiments with a different idea. Suddenly you are put inside the story because you, the reader, can relate to Christie. You know what its like to love, live, and breathe anime, but it also toys with the idea of having a personal life outside of the anime convention setting. The series is entirely realistic & yet a fantasy. Even Matt, the hunk and main focus of love interest through the manga series, could be a guy in real life. He’s quiet, moody, pesimistic, jerkish, and only has one eye….but at the same time, maybe these are the same qualities that attracts us to him because we know guys just like him in real life and we know what’s under their thick skin. And its just that. Behind his thick skin and dark shades, he really does care.
The “human” factor of this series is probably what makes it so attractive to not only me but many other people as well.

By: Mangaka America » Comics Worth Reading

Mangaka America » Comics Worth Reading — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 11:19:53 +0000

[...] of talent on display here, in a variety of styles. Artists covered include Svetlana Chmakova (Dramacon), Amy Kim Ganter (Sorcerers & Secretaries), Felipe Smith (MBQ), Corey Rey Lewis (Sharknife), [...]

By: Vote for Hot Shojo Boys » Comics Worth Reading

Vote for Hot Shojo Boys » Comics Worth Reading — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 13:06:45 +0000

[...] voting for Matt from Dramacon, although Momo from Tramps Like Us is also included. And based on the counts when I voted, every [...]

By: Cameron(Lovin Dramacon)

Cameron(Lovin Dramacon) — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 01:35:16 +0000

I need more!! Volume 3 please.

By: Rachel^-^

Rachel^-^ — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 20:37:32 +0000

I tink this book is great!!!!!! Write more

By: Nat Gertler

Nat Gertler — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 21:15:13 +0000

It seems a little ridiculous to be reviewing what it isn’t (it isn’t Authentic Japanese, it doesn’t use tones), rather than to review what it is — good comics.

(And let me note that neither “anonimous” nor “anonymous” is right — Kawaii is pseudonymous.)

By: Johanna

Johanna — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 18:49:42 +0000

So you’ve adopted a Japanese-style anonymous (note spelling) pen name, but it’s not ok for someone not Japanese to draw a certain way? If the story’s good, and the art’s great (as it is), then who cares where the person who created it is born? Or whether zip-a-tone or computers did the shading?

Making decisions on something’s quality based on such external factors can easily become bigotry or hypocrisy (or both). You’re entitled to like or dislike whatever you want, but it looks to me like you’re making decisions based on the wrong kinds of factors.

If you “can do better” and you’re really a professional, then you shouldn’t be embarrassed to provide your name and credits so we can check out your work.

By: Kawaii Kami (anonimous pen name)

Kawaii Kami (anonimous pen name) — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 13:06:39 +0000

Yeah the story’s good and all but the Art and the fact that it’s not Authentic Japanese Manga is soooo annoying her style sucks. some things are out of proportion and it’s disgusting when they use computer effects instead of screen tones and yes, I CAN do better MUCH better. I’m sorry but I really didn’t like it.If it was a novel, then maybe I’d
consider it. Gomen Nasai it’s just my professional opinion

By: Comics Worth Reading

Comics Worth Reading — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 17:03:07 +0000

[...] As promised at the end of the first book, in book two it’s a year later, and Christie’s back at the anime convention. [...]

By: Comics Worth Reading

Comics Worth Reading — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 01:02:43 +0000

[...] Now available at PW Comics Week, my interview with Svetlana Chmakova, author of Dramacon. [...]

By: Vivian Chen

Vivian Chen — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 04:17:08 +0000

BEST MANGA EVER!!!!! Not just my opinion. I borrowed the first book from the library and recommended it to friends. So far about 16 have read it and still more waiting. Even my manga HATING friend loved this one! Each one was like shaking me LITERALLY to get the second volume!

By: Comics Worth Reading

Comics Worth Reading — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 19:35:54 +0000

[...] TWO. Also in attendance will be Svetlana Chmakova, the Canadian author of the hit manga series Dramacon, from Tokyopop/HarperCollins. The most recent volume of the series, Dramacon 2, has just been released to much reader acclaim. [...]

By: Comics Worth Reading

Comics Worth Reading — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 14:45:06 +0000

[...] Ending on good news, MangaBlog has some Dramacon links: read preview chapters of this terrific series, or buy one and get the second at half-price from the Tokyopop online store. [...]

By: Comics Worth Reading

Comics Worth Reading — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 21:58:30 +0000

[...] The rest of the day was lunch distribution for guests and snack distribution for artists’ alley tables. Sometime among all that I was able to accomplish a few personal tasks: I got signatures from Kyle Baker and Dick Ayers (diverse, hunh?) for my retailer who was unable to attend. I was pleased to chat with Thom Zahler, who told me to look out for the holiday issue of Love & Capes in December. And I was thrilled to get to meet Svetlana Chmakova and have her sign the outstanding Dramacon for me. (Although that may have happened on Sunday.) [...]