Manga Review: One-Punch Man Volume 2
One-Punch Man Volume 2 focuses on Saitama, a man who is a superhero for fun and can defeat opponents with just one punch. But Saitama doesn’t look like he’s that strong: he’s skinny and went bald due to all the training he put himself under in order to become this strong. Saitama has a disciple […]
Manga Review: One-Punch Man Volume 1
One-Punch Man Volume 1 introduces Saitama, a man who is a superhero for fun and is able to defeat his opponents with one punch. One-Punch Man Volume 1 Written by: ONE Publisher: Shueisha Inc. English Publisher: VIZ Media Release Date: September 1, 2015 Volume 1 spends almost half its time establishing Saitama, the bald hero […]
Geek Dad Report, Episode 24 – Progress is Good
We’re movin’ on up! Not to the East Side, but you know, in the world of podcasting on this thing called the internet.
Interview with Peter V Brett, Author of ‘The Demon Cycle’ Book Series!
If you don’t know what The Demon Cycle is all about, there are currently four books in the series; The Warded Man, The Desert Spear, The Daylight War and the recent release The Skull Throne. Or, check out my first interview with Mr. Brett after the release of The Desert Spear. Yes, I haven’t reviewed […]
VIZ Media Launches the Komomo Confiserie Manga
VIZ Media announces the release of its latest shojo manga series with the launch of Komomo Confiserie on Sep. 1, 2015. The romantic comedy, created by Maki Minami, about a sheltered but determined girl finding her way in the world after her family goes bankrupt is rated “T” for Teens and will carry a print MSRP […]
Comics Your Crave: Comic Book Releases for August 26th, 2015
COMIC BUUUUUHKS! Here are your comic book releases for August 26th, 2015! (AR= Ask Retailer) More Info at BOOM! Studios: WEBSITE AND TWITTER Buy These Comics at Things From Another World to be delivered to your doorstep! Adventure Time #43 (Cover A Warwick Johnson-Caldwell), $3.99 Adventure Time #43 (Cover B Vivian Ng), $3.99 Big Trouble […]
New Manga Releases for the Week of August 25, 2015
This week sees new manga releases from Kodansha Comics, Seven Seas Entertainment, and Vertical Comics. My “Pick of the Week” goes to Kodansha Comics’ release of Say I Love You. Volume 9. Say I Love You. Volume 9 by Kanae Hazuki Kodansha Comics – MSRP: $10.99 Get it for $8.28 on Amazon! Megumi has beaten […]
Marvel Preview: ALL-NEW INHUMANS #1
She is Inhuman royalty. She’s been an Avenger, served alongside the likes of the Fantastic Four and the X-Men. She has been a constant presence in the Marvel Universe. She is Crystal, and we’ll see as she steps in to her new role in ALL-NEW INHUMANS #1! Writers James Asmus and Charles Soule join artist […]
New Manga Releases for the Week of August 18, 2015
This week sees new manga releases from Kodansha Comics, Seven Seas Entertainment, Vertical Comics, VIZ Media, and Yen Press. My “Pick of the Week” goes to Kodansha Comics’ release of Noragami: Stray God Volume 6. Noragami: Stray God Volume 6 by Adachitoka Kodansha Comics – MSRP: $10.99 Get it for $6.16 on Amazon! Yato is […]
Manga Review: Ultraman Volume 1
Ultraman Volume 1 is inspired by the Japanese superhero TV show from Japan that began airing in the 1960s. This manga adaptation appears to be a “new generation” story to continue from the original television series. Ultraman Volume 1 Written by: Eiichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi Publisher: HERO’S INC. English Publisher: VIZ Media Release Date: […]
Manga Review: Deadman Wonderland Volume 10
Deadman Wonderland Volume 10 focuses on Ganta Igarashi, a boy who was wrongfully imprisoned in a special prison known as Deadman Wonderland. He has learned that his friend Shiro isn’t what he thought she was. Deadman Wonderland Volume 10 Written by: Jinsei Kataoka Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten English Publisher: VIZ Media Release Date: August 11, 2015 […]
Manga Review: Food Wars! Volume 7
Food Wars! Volume 7 focuses on Soma Yukihira, who is a student at the elite Totsuki Culinary Academy. As a student, Soma is an underdog, but he never gives up on his dream. At this point in the series, he has qualified to participate in the school’s Fall Classic. Food Wars! Volume 7 Written by: […]
Manga Review: Magi Volume 13
Magi Volume 13 focuses on a young man named Aladdin, who has discovered that he’s a Magi and has the ability to gather the Magoi of Rukh to power his magic. Magi Volume 13 Written by: Shinobu Ohtaka Publisher: Shogakukan English Publisher: VIZ Media Release Date: August 11, 2015 Volume 13 sees Morgiana becoming closer […]
VIZ Media Launches the My Hero Academia Manga Series
VIZ Media announces the launch of Kouhei Horikoshi’s action manga series, My Hero Academia, which is available now. My Hero Academia is rated “T” for Teens and print volumes carry an MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN each. The series is also available digitally via VIZManga.com and the VIZ Manga App and from the NOOK, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks, comiXology, and […]
VIZ Media Launches the Ultraman Manga
VIZ Media has announced the Ultraman sci-fi superhero action manga, which will debut in print and digitally on August 18, 2015. The series, written by Eiichi Shimizu with artwork by Tomohiro Shimoguchi, is inspired by the original classic Japanese superhero TV show that ran in the late 1960s and remains hugely popular in Japan. Ultraman Volume […]