Monthly Archives: June 2009

One of these things is not like the others

The Harvey Awards nominations have been released. The only manga nominations were in the Best American Edition of Foreign Material category, and the three manga titles that got the nod this year are Red-Colored Elegy, Solanin, and … vols. 11 … Continue reading

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Quick Monday roundup

Shojo Flash takes a look at the July Previews, featuring books that are due out in September. News from Japan: Ed Chavez posts the manga rankings from Taiyosha. Reviews: Be sure to check out my selections for this week in … Continue reading

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Reviews: Sinner theater

Hell Girl, vol. 1 By Miyuki Eto Rated OT, for Older Teens (16+) Del Rey, $10.99 Nightmares for Sale, vol. 1 by Kaoru Ohashi Rated OT, for Older Teens (16+) Aurora, $10.99* Presents, vol. 1 By Kanako Inuki Rated M, … Continue reading

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Pre-orders, top titles, and a manga we’d like to see

ICv2 lists the top 25 manga properties of spring 2009. The New York Times manga best-seller list is up, and alongside the Viz and Del Rey regulars is vol. 3 of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, so I guess that … Continue reading

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Quick news roundup

Shojo Flash takes a look at the latest ICv2 Insider’s Guide and highlights the shoujo manga and anime items. David Welsh peruses the July Previews at Precocious Curmudgeon. Erin Finnegan reports that The Shinji Ikari Raising Project, the latest spinoff … Continue reading

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Shoppers’ alert, summer reading, Japan travel photos

Those of you who buy your manga in comics shops may have to look elsewhere for most of Yen Press’s July releases, or ask your retailer to order from someone other than Diamond Comics Distributors, because Diamond cancelled a number … Continue reading

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