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BOOK REVIEW: 20th Century Ghosts by Joe Hill
True horror is not buckets of gore but fear—fear that creeps up on you, hangs on tight, and lingers. Few authors understand this as well as Joe Hill. His novel Horns (2011) is one of my favorites and his last release NOS4A2 (2013) was scary as Hell. His first published book, 20th Century Ghosts (2007) is a collection […]
Manga Review: Kiss of the Rose Princess Volume 5
Kiss of the Rose Princess Volume 5 focuses on a girl named Anise Yamamoto who has a special rose choker and discovers that she is the Rose Princess. Four of the male students at her school are the Rose Knights who serve her, but she learns there are also fake Rose Knights that exist. Kiss […]
Manga Review: Nisekoi: False Love Volume 10
Nisekoi: False Love Volume 10 focuses on a high school boy named Raku Ichijo and the complications that arise with his pretend girlfriend, Chitoge Kirisaki. They’re forced into this relationship by their fathers in order to keep the peace between their rival yakuza gangs. But over time, Raku begins attracting other girls, which only complicates […]
Kodansha Comics Announces Three New Licenses at Anime Expo
Kodansha Comics announced three new series launches at its Anime Expo panel: Magatsuki, Princess Jellyfish, and Real Account. The publisher also announced accelerating the release of Noragami: Stray God to a monthly schedule. Beginning in February 2016, Kodansha will release the anticipated fan favorite Princess Jellyfish, from creator Akiko Higashimura. The company will publish the […]
VIZ Media Announces New Manga and Novel Acquisitions
VIZ Media has detailed an array of brand new manga and prose novel acquisitions that include several notable titles to be launched during the Winter and Spring 2016 seasons. The acquisitions were announced at the 2015 Anime Expo, the largest dedicated anime convention in the U.S. New shojo manga titles include Shuriken and Pleats, the […]
New Manga Releases for the Week of July 7, 2015
This week sees new manga releases from Kodansha Comics, Seven Seas Entertainment, Vertical Comics, and VIZ Media. My “Pick of the Week” goes to VIZ Media’s release of My Love Story!! Volume 5. My Love Story!! Volume 5 by Kazune Kawahara VIZ Media – MSRP: $9.99 Takeo and Mariya are chosen to participate in the […]
Manga Review: The Demon Prince of Momochi House Volume 1
The Demon Prince of Momochi House Volume 1 introduces a 16-year-old orphan named Himari Momochi. At the beginning of the volume, she inherits her ancestral estate that she’s never seen. The Demon Prince of Momochi House Volume 1 Written by: Aya Shouoto Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten English Publisher: VIZ Media Release Date: July 7, 2015 Volume […]
New Manga Releases for the Week of June 30, 2015
This week sees new manga releases from Dark Horse Comics, Kodansha Comics, Seven Seas Entertainment, and Vertical Comics. My “Pick of the Week” goes to Seven Seas Entertainment’s release of Alice in the Country of Hearts: Junk Box. Alice in the Country of Hearts: Junk Box by QuinRose Seven Seas Entertainment – MSRP: $13.99 Alice […]
New Manga Releases for the Week of June 23, 2015
This week sees new manga releases from Dark Horse Comics, Kodansha Comics, Seven Seas Entertainment, Vertical Comics, and Yen Press. My “Pick of the Week” goes to Yen Press’ release of the first volume of the Chaika: The Coffin Princess manga series. Chaika: The Coffin Princess Volume 1 by Ichirou Sakaki Yen Press – MSRP: […]
Manga Review: Master Keaton Volume 3
Master Keaton Volume 3 sees Taichi Hiraga-Keaton performing his job as an insurance investigator at Lloyd’s of London. His investigations tend to lead to danger and to touching stories of the people he interacts with. Master Keaton Volume 3 Written by: Hokusei Katsushika Publisher: Shogakukan English Publisher: VIZ Media Release Date: June 16, 2015 Many […]
VIZ Media Presents the Creators of the New Ultraman Manga at San Diego Comic-Con
VIZ Media presents the first-ever U.S. appearance by the creators of the new Ultraman manga series at the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con, which is taking place Jul. 8-12 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA. VIZ Media will be located in Booth 2813. Eiichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi created the new Ultraman […]
The Unicorn Files: A Kickstarter for a New Book Debunking the Myth of the Female Geek
On June 15, The Unicorn Files launched a Kickstarter to publish their book. The goal of creators Terra Clark Olsen and Nate Watters is simple: debunk the myth of the female geek. In other words, they want to show that female geeks are every bit real and relevant as any other geek. This includes their love […]
Manga Review: Magi Volume 12
Magi, Volume 12: The Labyrinth of Magic focuses on Aladdin, a young man who is a Magi and has the ability to gather the Magoi of Rukh to power his magic. Magi Volume 12 Written by: Shinobu Ohtaka Publisher: Shogakukan English Publisher: VIZ Media Release Date: June 9, 2015 Volume 12 opens with Yamraiha finishing off […]
Manga Review: Tokyo Ghoul Volume 1
Tokyo Ghoul Volume 1 focuses on a shy college freshman named Ken Kaneki who has an interest in reading. Tokyo Ghoul Volume 1 Written by: Sui Ishida Publisher: Shueisha English Publisher: VIZ Media Release Date: June 16, 2015 Volume 1 opens with Ken and his friend, Hide, at a café. A news report comes on the […]
Manga Review: Arata: The Legend Volume 22
Arata: The Legend Volume 22 tells the story of two boys named Arata who come from two different worlds-one from modern day Japan, the other from Amawakuni. The two boys switch places and are mistaken for the other and the modern day Arata finds himself being framed for murder. Arata: The Legend Volume 22 Written by: […]
