Manga Review: 07-Ghost Volume 15
07-Ghost Volume 15 focuses on Teito Klein, a former slave with amnesia who learns that he was once the prince of the Raggs Empire, a kingdom that was destroyed by the Barsburg Empire. He also harbors the Eye of Mikael, an artifact that’s said to bring either the world’s salvation or destruction. Teito had been […]
Manga Review: Arata: The Legend Volume 21
Arata: The Legend Volume 21 tells the story of two boys named Arata-one from modern day Japan, the other from a fantasy world called Amawakuni. One day, the two boys switch places and are mistaken for the other. The Arata from modern day Japan discovers that his counterpart from Amawakuni has been framed for murder, […]
New Manga Releases for the Week of March 10, 2015
This week sees new manga releases from Seven Seas Entertainment, Vertical Comics, and VIZ Media. 07-Ghost Vol. 15 by Yuki Amemiya VIZ Media – MSRP: $9.99 The identities of the two final Seven Ghosts, the identity of the Warmonger, and the twisted web of romance and blood relations that drew the Barsburg and Raggs empires […]
Manga Review: RIN-NE Volume 17
RIN-NE Volume 17 focuses on a high school girl named Sakura Mamiya who gained the ability to see ghosts when she was a child. She befriends Rinne Rokudo, a boy who is half-human and half-shinigami. Sakura and Rinne work together to investigate strange happenings and to guide spirits whose regrets keep them from moving on […]
Manga Review: Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign Volume 4
Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign Volume 4 is set in a world where vampires arise to rule the earth after a disease spreads through humanity affecting everyone except children under the age of 13. The story focuses on a boy named Yuichiro, an orphan who lived at Hyakuya Orphanage and becomes friends with a […]
An Open Letter to DC Fans
Following the release of the Jason Momoa images portraying him as the king of Atlantis in Aquaman and with the release last week of Melissa Benoist in her Supergirl outfit I’m starting to notice a horrible terrible trend those in the DC fandom are perpetuating. You are all complaining way too much. I’m not your […]
VIZ Media Announces Two New Shojo Manga Licenses
VIZ Media has announced the acquisition of two new shojo manga series – Bloody Mary, by Akaza Samamiya, and Honey So Sweet, by Amu Meguro. Both titles will be published in English under the company’s Shojo Beat imprint. They will also be available digitally via VIZManga.com and the VIZ Manga App, as well as from […]
S.H.I.E.L.D. #3 Brings In Spider-Man But Still Hasn’t Found Its Footing
S.H.I.E.L.D. #3, written by Mark Waid and drawn by Humberto Ramos, is suffering from the same problem the inaugural season of the television show it’s based on with a “monster of the week” format and no overarching story. S.H.I.E.L.D. #3 WRITER: Mark Waid ARTIST: Humberto Ramos COLORIST: Edgar Delgado LETTERER: VC’s Joe Caramagna PUBLISHER: Marvel […]
Manga Review: Nisekoi: False Love Volume 8
Nisekoi: False Love Volume 8 focuses on Raku, the son of a yakuza boss who made a promise 10 years earlier with a girl that they would get married someday. The girl gave him a locket, and she holds the key to open it. Raku hasn’t seen her since, and has no memory of her […]
Manga Review: Kiss of the Rose Princess Volume 3
Kiss of the Rose Princess Volume 3 focuses on Anise Yamamoto, a high school student who wears a rose choker given to her by her father. Anise was warned that if she ever removed it, she would receive a terrible punishment. She discovers that she is the Rose Princess, and that four male students at […]
Comic Review: Bodies #8 – Know You Are Loved
Just as the whole series had done, Bodies #8 by Si Spencer and Vertigo left me wanting more, but only because I loved it so much. BODIES #8 WRITER: Si Spencer ARTIST: Meghan Hetrick, Dean Ormston, Tula Lotay, Phil Winslade COLORIST: Lee Loughridge LETTERER: Dezi Sienty and Taylor Esposito PUBLISHER: Vertigo RELEASE DATE: February 25, 2015 Order a the last copy […]
Manga Review: Kamisama Kiss Volume 17
Kamisama Kiss Volume 17 focuses on Nanami Momozono, a high school student who becomes a kami at the land god’s shrine after the land god gives her a kiss on the forehead and bestows on her the power of a kami. Nanami has two familiars serving her: Tomoe the fox demon and a snake incarnation […]
Manga Review: Oresama Teacher Volume 18
Oresama Teacher Volume 18 focuses on former delinquent Mafuyu Kurosaki, who transfers to Midorigaoka Academy with the hopes of turning over a new leaf. Her hopes are dashed when her homeroom teacher ends up being Takaomi Saeki, on older neighbor she looked up to in the past who taught her how to be a delinquent. […]
Spider-Gwen #1 Continues Gwen Stacy’s Revival From Dead Love Interest To Hero
Spider-Gwen #1, written by Jason Latour and drawn by Robbi Rodriguez, is the second spin off to come from the Spider-Verse event and continues the story of Gwen Stacy: Spider-Woman in a new ongoing series. Spider-Gwen #1 cover by Robbi Rodriguez from Marvel.com Spider-Gwen #1 WRITER: Jason Latour ARTIST: Robbi Rodriguez COLORIST: Rico Renzi LETTERER: […]