Yearly Archives: 2007

This will probably be a quick post as I’m blogging from the air-conditioned comfort of the first-class lounge in South Station, Boston. I’m heading out to Chicago shortly, so I’ll be off the air until tomorrow afternoon. To get myself … Continue reading →

My Japanese correspondent Ceena just sent me the news that Kodansha will be announcing the winners of its first international manga competition in August and accepting entries for its second competition until December. Details after the cut. Kodansha to have … Continue reading →

Yes, you know the manga revolution really has gone global when this happens: Kodansha is publishing a Japanese edition of vol. 1 of Megatokyo. Details after the cut. Kodansha to publish Megatokyo in Japan Popular series becomes one of the … Continue reading →

Well, yesterday was exciting, with the Zuda.com news and the enormous frenzy of commenting and counter-commenting that followed. Now things have quieted down a bit and people seem to be turning to other things. For one thing, Wednesday is almost … Continue reading →

I’m running a bit late this morning because I just finished blogging about Zuda.com, DC’s new webcomics site, for Digital Strips. It’s not manga, but definitely related. Check out the writeups at Publisher’s Weekly, ICv2, and the New York Times … Continue reading →

Yaoi Press will be starting its own 18+ yaoi-themed convention in Arizona next year. Details after the cut. Yaoi Press Starts Fan Convention Phoenix, AZ, July 9, 2007 –Yaoi Press, the leading publisher of manga influenced yaoi graphic novels, announces … Continue reading →