Monthly Archives: September 2006

Sunday news

Posted on September 10, 2006 by Brigid Alverson

Jog has a post about the recent Air Gear controversy, in which he reflects on fans complaining about a bit of dialogue being altered in a book that shows four women (three underage) naked in the shower. The quest for … Continue reading →

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Review: Ravenskull

Posted on September 9, 2006 by Brigid Alverson

Ravenskull Written by Christopher Vogler Art by Elmer Damaso Rated: Teen Seven Seas, $10.95 I’m starting to see the Seven Seas strategy: They’re developing a whole line of manga that riff on timeless, or at least out-of-copyright, classics. We’ve already … Continue reading →

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Backing off on online exclusives?

Posted on September 9, 2006 by Brigid Alverson

Well! This is interesting! Not only is King City going to be a Diamond exclusive, but commenters on the post below note that it has quietly disappeared from Tokyopop’s online exclusives page. And two other titles have disappeared as well: … Continue reading →

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King City to be a Diamond exclusive

Posted on September 8, 2006 by Brigid Alverson

Is Tokyopop trying to make up to retailers for cutting them out with the online exclusives? Or is it just Opposite Day? Tokyopop editor Rob Tokar just mentioned on his blog that King City will be a Diamond exclusive: I … Continue reading →

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A few late links

Posted on September 7, 2006 by Brigid Alverson

Hey everyone! Let’s all head over to GoManga.com! I hear they’ve got a Boogiepop Dual preview up! This is a little old, but I just found it: A blogger at Tokyopop gives a primer on all the manga publishers. Over … Continue reading →

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Thursday linkage

Posted on September 7, 2006 by Brigid Alverson

David Welsh looks over today’s comics list and finds a lot to love. And thanks to David for reminding me that the last volume of Hot Gimmick is out, and Mely has a wrapup. Bless me, father, for I have … Continue reading →

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