Yearly Archives: 2007

This year, Tokyopop has changed the format of the Rising Stars of Manga competition. According to this press release, instead of one grand prize winner there will be eight winners in eight different genres. In addition, voting is open now … Continue reading →

Below the cut, details on two new titles due out later this year from Yaoi Press. A Dark Side to Yaoi Press Las Vegas, NV, March 7, 2007 – Yaoi Press announces Dark Dreams and Dark Prince, two new titles … Continue reading →

For two years I was just a blogger. Now I’m a character as well. Yes, that’s me in the third panel. Click on the strip for a better view (if you dare). I’m on the right-hand side of the masthead, … Continue reading →

At PWCW, Kai-Ming Cha puts the CMX series Emma into context, talking about the background of the book and the influence it has had on the Japanese. Also at PWCW, the March best sellers list, which includes a few non-manga … Continue reading →

Dead titles watch: Frank Pannone, managing editor of Media Blasters/Kitty Media, reveals that a number of titles are being dropped. More discussion on the full thread. In this week’s Flipped column, David Welsh discusses Mushishi and Apothecarius Argentum. Clamp or … Continue reading →

The newest MangaBlogCast is up at the MangaCast. This week Jack and I cover the news out of NYCC but also some stories that broke outside the Javits Center. Links after the cut. NYCC news ICv2: Graphic novels outsell periodicals … Continue reading →