Independent Opinions, News, and Reviews of Graphic Novels, Manga, and Comic Books
Viz has released a promotional poster for 20th Century Boys that prominently quotes site reviewer Ed Sizemore. The line across the center reads, “20th Century Boys had me hooked before I even finished the first chapter… It’s a masterpiece.” Congratulations, Ed!
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Deb Aoki has the news (link no longer available): If you order now, directly from Aurora, you can get any current title published prior to January 2009 for only $4.00. Newer releases from the last two months … are available for only $8.00. … Send an email to Elisa Tung at e-tung@aurora-publishing.com to place your order. There’s no expiration date on this deal — it’ll be going on as long as supplies last, or until Aurora says otherwise. Aurora accepts […]
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If you’re wondering what to read after Aria, try Yokohama Shopping Trip by Hitoshi Ashinano, another science fiction series based around the small events of daily life. They both have similar contemplative approaches, where the gorgeous scenery is as important as plot and the theme is appreciation of what you have. Sadly, you’ll have to download scanlations, since it’s not officially available in English. Which is unfortunate, since it’s a wonderful read (but probably a hard sell). The science fiction […]
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I don’t remember how I found Lucy Knisley’s art journal. As soon as I saw it, though, I knew I needed to read more of her work. Her style is so cool. She does slice-of-life material for the most part, punctuated with unique pop culture references, but in a lovely, clear line style with a vibrant sense of color. Radiator Days contains two years’ worth of her comic strips, over 300 pages of sketches, observations, comic journals, and stories. Although […]
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Wanna read a science fiction adventure webcomic, or just one with good art? Try Sean Wang’s Runners. There’s a new page every weekday. If you want to jump ahead to find out what happens, buy the graphic novel he’s reprinting online. Starting around September, once this serialization is complete, he’ll begin serializing the new color series The Big Snow Job.
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Now that sporty Haruna and popular boy Yoh are known to be a couple, she’s suddenly desirable to other boys, younger students who don’t have preconceptions about who she used to be. One is a silent, staring stalker; the second tries to be an outgoing player who fancies himself a rival for Yoh’s status as school stud; and the third a gloomy Yoh wannabe. The mix makes for good comedy, as the different ways boys react to a crush are […]
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Asuka is a manly boy — kendo (swordfighting) champion, judo and karate expert — who secretly loves “the fluffy, the sparkling, the cute, the sweet. Cooking, sewing, love stories.” He needs to keep his stereotypically feminine interests secret in order to protect his image. The idea of a lead character who has to hide his true feelings is symbolic. It’s something a lot of teen readers can relate to, at a time when their outer projection is often at odds […]
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These two special features collected on DVD are due in stores March 24. Tales of the Black Freighter 26 minutes. Rated R for “violent and grisly images”. (That’s fun to say.) Those images consist of various body parts floating around the ocean, and bodies exploding from decay, and the protagonist building a raft of bodies. Anyone who’s read the graphic novel or seen the movie won’t be terribly shocked by all this, I fear. (And if you haven’t, why would […]
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