Manga

  1. Menage a 3

    the Web Comic List &bull Dec 15, 2011

    After hearing about the little controversy over Starfire in issue 1 of Redhood and the Outlaws by DC comics, Dave decided to tweak some of the dialogue for fun. If you're familiar with Starfire, and know of the controversy, hopefully this will give you a giggle. Also, congrats to T Campbell for Penny & Aggie's… Full Story »

  2. Manga on Japanese plane flights

    The Four Color Media Monitor &bull Dec 14, 2011

    Because if we're going to try and stop the misuse of our favorite comics and their protagonists by the companies that write and publish them, we've got to see what both the printed and online comics news is doing wrong.… Full Story »

  3. IDW and comiXology

    Comic Related Headlines &bull Dec 14, 2011

    IDW Publishing and comiXology proudly announce the expansion of their digital partnership. Starting today, these IDW apps are now powered by comiXology: IDW Comics, Transformers Comics, Star Trek Comics, Doctor Who Comics, G.I. JOE Comics, 30 Days of Night Comics, Templesmith Comics and True Blood Comics Collection. All apps are live as of today, with new and old purchases alike syncing across the entire Comics by comiXology platform - iOS, Android, Web and Kindle Fire. In addition, all IDW digital comics are also available for online purchases and reading through… Full Story »

  4. Best Manga of 2011

    Comics Worth Reading &bull Dec 13, 2011

    Using the same methods I used last year for the Best Manga of 2010, here are the manga I most enjoyed and anticipated this year. I'm using a highly idiosyncratic definition of "best", based mostly on what I looked forward to, wanted to re-read, and/or was willing to buy sight unseen. I have a few subcategories, under which I've ranked a maximum of five titles, with #1 being best. A Bride's Story (Yen Press, 2 volumes so far) - Simply gorgeous historical work about the life of a… Full Story »

  5. Itsuwaribito: Volume 4

    Comic Book Bin &bull Dec 12, 2011

    When he was a small child, Utsuho Azako told the truth, which resulted in the destruction of his home. The irascible teen has grown into an unrepentant troublemaker. He is a self-professed "Itsuwaribito," a crook of all illicit trades, but… Full Story »

  6. 'Boardwalk Empire': The Secret Comic Book History

    Splash Page on MTV &bull Dec 12, 2011

    Comic books weave threads through all popular media. What once lived in attics and dingy strip mall stores are now headlining box offices, Broadway stages, and magazine covers. So how far do these tentacles stretch? This column looks at what's popular, and uncovers some of the hidden… Full Story »

  7. J-Comi launches English beta

    MangaBlog &bull Dec 12, 2011

    Manga-ka Ken Akamatsu has pioneered online manga in Japan with his J-Comi site, and on Friday he announced a beta version for foreign languages, including English, as well as a Japanese and English iOS app, JReader. Most people think of… Full Story »

  8. Daily OCD: 12/6/11

    FLOG! &bull Dec 12, 2011

    Today's Online Commentary & Diversions: List: About.com Manga 's 2011 Best New Manga, as selected by Deb Aoki, includes Shimura Takako's Wandering Son Vol. 1 as Best New Seinen/Josei: Slice of Life: "Gender-bending is not unusual in manga, but it's rare to see transgender identity issues depicted realistically, not just as a plot gimmick. With her spare, elegant art and slice-of-life storytelling, Shimura tells a sweet and sensitive coming-of-age tale that opens your… Full Story »

  9. Time is Running Away...

    Comics Should Be Good! &bull Dec 11, 2011

    Yep, so it's come to thisSEVEN years of Comics Should Be Good! Seven years ago today this little ol' blog was started up by Alex, Joe, two Pauls, Tadhg and myself (with a super cool name picked out by Joe).… Full Story »

  10. ComicList Week In Review 17.50

    ComicList Headlines &bull Dec 11, 2011

    ComicList Week In Review Volume 17, Issue 50 The past week's posts and tweets from ComicList! Subscribe to ComicList Week In Review by Email. Join us on the Comiclist Community Page , the Comics Price Guide Forum , the Manga… Full Story »

  11. Digital Comic Resources: Dark Horse Walks Back

    CBR News &bull Dec 9, 2011

    The story of the week was Dark Horse Comics' "clarification" that new digital comics won't be priced lower than print -- except that some will be. Also, comiXology declared victory in the retailer storefront arena, VIZ begins releasing digital comics ahead of and cheaper than their print counterparts, Ape's "Pocket God" comic hits half a million downloads and Brian Wood and Brian Hibbs have differing… Full Story »

  12. Fly the friendly skies - with manga

    Robot 6 @ Comic Book Resources &bull Dec 9, 2011

    National airlines like to add a bit of local color to their flights - I remember when I was a kid, getting Smarties and Beano comics on our Aer Lingus flights to Ireland. Now Japan Airlines is taking that high-tech:… Full Story »

  13. WIPO's new manga

    Yet Another Comics Blog &bull Dec 9, 2011

    The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) recently published a slim manga volume, Honmono, by Emiko Iwasaki. During the summer of 2010, the WIPO Japan Office organized the Real Manga Competition. The competition was sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs… Full Story »

  14. Maoh: Juvenile Remix Volume 8

    Comic Book Bin &bull Dec 8, 2011

    Inukai is a self-proclaimed "agent of justice" who believes that rapid modernization threatens the city of Nekota. He opposes that progress with his vigilante group, Grasshopper, as they protect Nekota's citizens from a rising wave of crime and also from… Full Story »

  15. Manga en Francais

    MangaBlog &bull Dec 8, 2011

    Lots of manga made the list of the nominations for best comics of the year at next month's Angouleme International Comics Festival, and lots of them are familiar names-but a few aren't. In addition to Yoshihiro Tatsumi's A Drifting Life,… Full Story »

  16. El comic en catala. Cataleg d'albums i publicacions (1939-2011)

    ComiCat &bull Dec 8, 2011

    Aquest era un llibre que feia temps que esperava. Havia d'haver sortit a la venda pel Salo del Comic d'enguany, on s'hi ha va fer una pre-presentacio, pero es va anar retardant la seva sortida, fins que finalment va sortir a la venda… Full Story »

  17. Christmas Covers - December 8

    Yet Another Comics Blog &bull Dec 8, 2011

    It's a Merry Manga Christmas on Rumiko Takahashi's cover to Ranma part seven #5 (1998). For each day of December until Christmas I'm featuring a Holiday-related comic book cover. Just 17 more 'get-ups' until Santa! Excellent. The creme de la… Full Story »

  18. Comics & Medicine Conference Comes To Toronto

    Comics212 &bull Dec 8, 2011

    If you're a follower of the Comics Internet, you might remember a really intriguing conference that's occurred over the past few years, about comics and medicine and how they go together. I first became aware of it thanks to the work and words of… Full Story »

  19. Bleach: Volume 37

    Comic Book Bin &bull Dec 6, 2011

    Because a "Hollow," a malevolent lost soul, attacked his family, Ichigo "Strawberry" Kurosaki was introduced into the world of the Soul Reapers and the Soul Society. As he was also born with the ability to see ghosts, Ichigo became a… Full Story »

  20. Many happy endings

    MangaBlog &bull Dec 6, 2011

    A lot of series seem to be winding up, either now or in the near future, and the Manga Bookshelf bloggers include several final or penultimate volumes in their latest Pick of the Week discussion. News from Japan: GTO creator… Full Story »

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