Yearly Archives: 2008

It was just a week or so ago that John Jakala and Simon Jones (NSFW) were tossing around ideas for Viz to promote its sports manga at actual sports events. Now Viz announces that Portland Trail Blazers basketball player Greg … Continue reading →

In a lengthy but very readable post at Okazu, Erica Friedman explains how manga are sold and why the system is often frustrating to readers and retailers alike. ICv2 talks to Viz VP Marc Weidenbaum and senior editor Eric Searle … Continue reading →

Here’s why we love manga so much: Creator Madeleine Rosca spotted a famliar face in the latest chapter of Air Gear: Barack Obama. In Air Gear! An alert commenter translates the text in the balloon as “Why is it that … Continue reading →

Bad news from The Beat: Tokyopop has released a list of titles that were scheduled for January 2009 but have been cancelled. Here it is: Beyond the Beyond, Volume 5 Blazin’ Barrels Volume 11 Karma Club Volume 2 Kat & … Continue reading →

Two birthdays are coming up, as a matter of fact: Japanese Shonen Jump is turning 40 and American Shonen Jump, published by Viz, will be five years old in August. Viz is planning all sorts of special events to celebrate—sweepstakes … Continue reading →

At The Comics Reporter, Tom Spurgeon meditates on Kai-Ming Cha’s recent post about the limitations of the manga market. Precocious Curmudgeon’s David Welsh, meanwhile, takes the long view. And Kai-Ming herself follows up with more thoughts on the topic. And … Continue reading →