Yearly Archives: 2009

Thoughts on old and new manga

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Brigid Alverson

Not manga, but perhaps important someday: I wrote about comiXology’s Comics iPhone application in my latest Unbound column at Robot 6. It has some interesting twists and while the manga content is minimal at the moment, that could always change. … Continue reading →

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Quick morning post

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Brigid Alverson

Short post this morning, as I’m wrapping up another article, but I’ll be back later with more. Kate Dacey posts this week’s new releases at The Manga Critic. I can’t believe I Tweeted this article the other day and then … Continue reading →

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Monday morning news roundup

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Brigid Alverson

Lori Henderson has a thorough roundup of the week’s manga news, with commentary, at Manga Xanadu. She also delivers a gentle scolding to one of those commenters we all get who is looking for scanlations. Lissa Pattillo looks over the … Continue reading →

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Review: Crown, vols. 1 and 2

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Brigid Alverson

Crown, vols. 1 and 2 Written by Shinji Wada Art by You Higuri Rated OT, for Older Teens (16+) Go! Comi, $10.99 When I first looked at the cover of the first volume of Crown, my heart sank a bit. … Continue reading →

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Tweet or Die

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Brigid Alverson

Jolie du Pre interviews Erica Friedman for the Chicago Examiner. Attention publishers: David Welsh has found another Io Kuroda manga for you to license: Nasu. I have to say, it sounds awesome. Deb Aoki posts her SDCC photos and some … Continue reading →

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Sales figures, SDCC wrapup, emotional responses

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Brigid Alverson

ICv2’s latest Insider’s Guide is out, and it includes the news that graphic novel sales were down in the first half of 2009, although with this important caveat: The Bookscan figures do not include graphic novels racked in Kids and … Continue reading →

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