Ryan Thomason

Dark Matter TPB Giveaway Before the Big SyFy Premiere!

Dark Matter TPB Giveaway Before the Big SyFy Premiere!

We’ve been fans of Dark Matter since it was first announced by Dark Horse Comics that Joe Mallozzi a former Producer/Writer on the Stargate franchise had created a new galaxy for us to explore after Stargate: Universe was cancelled. After reviewing the first issue of Dark Matter and calling it “Pure Sci-Fi” and interviewing Joe […]

 Kyle J. Steenblik

The Art and Making of Penny Dreadful is Stunning

The Art and Making of Penny Dreadful is Stunning

The Art and Making of Penny Dreadful by Sharon Gosling Hardcover: 176 pages Publisher: Titan Books (April 14, 2015) Language: English ISBN-10: 1783293721 ISBN-13: 978-1783293728 Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 0.8 x 11.2 inches List Price: $25.00 Also on Blu-Ray and DVD: Penny Dreadful: Season 1 Penny Dreadful brings some of the most famous, and infamous […]

 Lesley Aeschliman

Manga Review: So Cute It Hurts!! Volume 1

Manga Review: So Cute It Hurts!! Volume 1

So Cute It Hurts!! Volume 1 focuses on the Kobayashi twins, Megumu and Mitsuru, who were named after historical figures. Megumu grew up to have an interest in history, while her brother is more interested in athletics and hitting on girls. The twins attend different schools: Megumu goes to a regular high school, while Mitsuru […]

 Lesley Aeschliman

New Manga Releases for the Week of June 2, 2015

New Manga Releases for the Week of June 2, 2015

This week sees new manga releases from Kodansha Comics, Vertical Comics, and VIZ Media. Ajin: Demi-Human Volume 5 by Gamon Sakurai Vertical Comics – MSRP: $12.95 It’s all-out war. After demi-humans mobilize to overthrow the government of Japan – terror and immortality their prime tactics – young cynic Kei must decide if he’s on anyone’s […]

 Lesley Aeschliman

The 2015 J-Pop Summit Welcomes Illustrator Yusuke Nakamura

The 2015 J-Pop Summit Welcomes Illustrator Yusuke Nakamura

The 2015 J-Pop Summit proudly teams with Kinokuniya Book Stores of America to welcome contemporary illustrator Yusuke Nakamura as an official Guest of Honor for this year’s event. Yusuke Nakamura is one of Japan’s foremost illustrators and graphic artists and is renowned for bold, colorful designs that combine a provocative mix of Japanese pop culture […]

 Stefani Sloma

Weekly Book Releases: Week of June 2, 2015

Weekly Book Releases: Week of June 2, 2015

Ever curious what new books are out but don’t know how to find them? Well, let me do all the work for you. Check out these new book releases for the week of June 2, 2015. PICK OF THE WEEK   If you’re looking for a book that’s practically impossible to put down, you should […]

 Lesley Aeschliman

Manga Review: Kimi ni Todoke (From Me to You) Volume 21

Manga Review: Kimi ni Todoke (From Me to You) Volume 21

Kimi ni Todoke (From Me to You) Volume 21 focuses on Sawako Kuronuma, a high school girl who is a loner and has trouble fitting in. Due to her looks, she has acquired the nickname “Sadako” from a character in a horror movie. But her life changes when she meets Shota Kazehaya, the most popular […]

 Lesley Aeschliman

Manga Review: Kamisama Kiss Volume 18

Manga Review: Kamisama Kiss Volume 18

Kamisama Kiss Volume 18 focuses on Nanami Momozono, a high school student who is now the kami at the land god’s shrine. Nanami has two familiars serving her: Tomoe the fox demon and a snake incarnation named Mizuki. Kamisama Kiss Volume 18 Written by: Julietta Suzuki Publisher: Hakusensha English Publisher: VIZ Media Release Date: June […]

 Lesley Aeschliman

Manga Review: Toriko Volume 28

Manga Review: Toriko Volume 28

Toriko Volume 28 follows Toriko and the other Gourmet Hunters as they battle it out with Gourmet Corp. Toriko Volume 28 Written by: Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro Publisher: Shueisha English Publisher: VIZ Media Release Date: June 2, 2015 Snap up Toriko, Vol. 28: The Tiger’s Tears on Amazon! Volume 28 sees someone who looks like Froese demanding […]

 Stefani Sloma

Comic Review: Material #1

Comic Review: Material #1

Ales Kot’s and Will Tempest’s Material #1 from Image Comics falls a little flat. MATERIAL #1 WRITER: Ales Kot ARTIST: Will Tempest LETTERER: Clayton Cowles PUBLISHER: Image Comics RELEASE DATE: 5/27/2015 Snap up a copy of Material #1 to try it out for yourself. Sometimes you read a comic that weaves together several different stories and it […]

 Lesley Aeschliman

VIZ Media Announces the Release of Junji Ito’s Fragments of Horror Manga

VIZ Media Announces the Release of Junji Ito’s Fragments of Horror Manga

VIZ Media sends chills down the spines of readers as it debuts Junji Ito’s Fragments of Horror manga on June 16, 2015. The volume is set to be published under the VIZ Signature imprint, and this new manga release is rated “T+” for Older Teens. The release will be offered in a deluxe, hardcover print […]

 Lesley Aeschliman

VIZ Media Announces Digital Manga Update for June 2015

VIZ Media Announces Digital Manga Update for June 2015

VIZ Media heats up June 2015 with the announcement of a wide selection of brand new digital manga titles as part of its latest monthly update. Notable content of interest to fans and readers includes the launch of four new series as well as updates to scores of additional continuing VIZ Media digital manga titles. […]

 Lesley Aeschliman

VIZ Media Announces Participation in 2015 Bay Area Book Festival

VIZ Media Announces Participation in 2015 Bay Area Book Festival

VIZ Media announces its support and participation in the first-ever Bay Area Book Festival, which is set to take place the weekend of June 6-7, 2015 in downtown Berkeley, California. VIZ Media will exhibit and offer for sale a wide selection of its published titles throughout the festival, including art books, graphic novels, manga and […]

 Stefani Sloma

Weekly Book Releases: Week of May 26, 2015

Weekly Book Releases: Week of May 26, 2015

Ever curious what new books are out but don’t know how to find them? Well, let me do all the work for you. Check out these new book releases for the week of May 26, 2015. PICK OF THE WEEK My pick of the week today is a book that I’ve been looking forward to […]

 Lesley Aeschliman

New Manga Releases for the Week of May 26, 2015

New Manga Releases for the Week of May 26, 2015

This week sees new manga releases from Kodansha Comics, Seven Seas Entertainment, and Vertical Comics. Air Gear Omnibus Volume 5 by Oh! Great Kodansha Comics – MSRP: $19.99 Get it for $15.31! Air Gear has a focus on inline skating. Itsuki Minami is a delinquent who becomes part of a Storm Riders team that competes […]

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