Yearly Archives: 2008

ICv2 lists the top 20 graphic novels for November. This list comes from Bookscan, so it reflects sales in bookstores, not comics shops, so it’s surprising to see that only 12 of the slots are filled by manga. On the … Continue reading →

At last, some answers: Manga Recon posts Tokyopop’s 2009 shipping list, which provides reassurance that many series are in fact going to live on, along with a handful of new ones. But over at The Beat, Heidi has vague news … Continue reading →

God Len lists this week’s new releases at Japanator. There’s a new volume of Fullmetal Alchemist in the works, and Jake Forbes, who edits the translation, explains what there is to like about the series, how the manga has more … Continue reading →

Here’s a treat from Tokyopop to ease the transition back from the long weekend: A 21-page preview of Orange, the first of a planned series of full-color graphic novels from around the world. Orange was originally published in China, and … Continue reading →

OK, the post-Thanksgiving stupor is finally wearing off and I’m getting back to business again. Let’s start off with something completely different: Steven Schulz e-mailed me with a link to his scanlation of an anti-anti-whaling screed by insane right-wing cartoonist … Continue reading →

No manga post today—I’m about to start cooking an epic Thanksgiving dinner. However, you might enjoy this post from my personal blog, which will give you something to be thankful for. Times may be tough, but at least we’re not … Continue reading →