Yearly Archives: 2007

Review: Chikyu Misaki

Posted on January 19, 2007 by Brigid Alverson

Chikyu Misaki, vols. 1-3 By Iwahara Yuji Rated T for teen CMX, $9.99 There’s something very comforting and old-fashioned about Chikyu Misaki. It reminds me a lot of the classic books and movies I enjoyed as a child, and it … Continue reading →

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Friday finds

Posted on January 19, 2007 by Brigid Alverson

Shaenon Garrity’s newest entry in the Overlooked Manga Festival is up, and this week’s target is Gerard et Jacques, a manga that that I would have said isn’t overlooked enough. But in Shaenon’s capable hands, it’s all good. Manga adapter … Continue reading →

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Review: Train + Train

Posted on January 18, 2007 by Brigid Alverson

Train + Train Story by Hideyuki Kurata Art by Tomomasa Takuma Rated T (Teen 13+) Go!Comi, $10.99 Everyone loves a train. They’re just more interesting than any other means of transit, which must be why the inhabitants of the planet … Continue reading →

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Zut!

Posted on January 18, 2007 by Brigid Alverson

The pictures tell the story in this report on sales of French comics: one of Naruto, two of the French (actually, Swiss) character Titeuf. That’s a good snapshot of the market; about one in three (34.5%) of the comics sold … Continue reading →

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There are two kinds of people in the world…

Posted on January 17, 2007 by Brigid Alverson

… those who think there are two kinds of people in the world and those who don’t. Jason Thompson goes that one better and divides manga-influenced creators into three groups; in the comments, he explains why it matters. At Shuchaku … Continue reading →

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December sales: “Astounding”

Posted on January 16, 2007 by Brigid Alverson

The latest sales figures are out from ICv2. Vol. 15 of Fruits Basket is number 2 on the graphic novel chart, and there are three other manga in the top ten: Naruto at number 4, Berserk at number 7, and … Continue reading →

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