Monthly Archives: May 2010

Review: Toriko, vol. 1

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Brigid Alverson

Toriko, vol. 1 By Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro Rated T, for Teen Viz, $9.99 There is something very primal about Toriko: It’s a story about hunting for food, and although there is a veneer of gourmet sensibility over some of the quests, … Continue reading →

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Moto Hagio heading to SDCC

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Brigid Alverson

Awesome news: Moto Hagio will be a guest at San Diego Comic-Con in July. Ed Sizemore kicks off the weekend with a thoughtful essay on the tragic flaw in To Terra: The belief that humans have unlimited control of the … Continue reading →

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Hassler talks Twilight, Dark Horse brings one back

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Brigid Alverson

At Comic Book Resources, Kiel Phegley talks to Yen Press co-publisher Kurt Hassler about the manga market overall and the success of Twilight: The Graphic Novel. And yes, he does ask about the lettering. More importantly, Kurt points out that … Continue reading →

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Pictures and conversations

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Brigid Alverson

The Manga Moveable Feast keeps on rollin’ with reviews of Keiko Takemiya’s To Terra; Kate Dacey rounds up all the links at The Manga Critic. A host of bloggers join Melinda Beasi for the Banana Fish Roundtable, this time concentrating … Continue reading →

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Pushback on pushback

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Brigid Alverson

You know, there is a section of the blogsophere where DC Comics has become known chiefly as the company that shut down CMX. If you’re wondering why everyone is so bummed about this, check out Kate Dacey’s roundup of their … Continue reading →

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Translation talk, Tamai, and To Terra

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Brigid Alverson

The past couple of weeks have been tough ones for the manga world, with the disappearance of Go! Comi, the summary execution of CMX, and the staff cuts from Viz. But Matt Blind looks at the history of manga sales … Continue reading →

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