Monthly Archives: July 2010

AX wrapup, ask Moto Hagio, underrated manga

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Brigid Alverson

Anime Expo was this past weekend, and a number of my favorite bloggers were there. Animanga Nation’s Faith McAdams covers the the Tokyopop panel and notes that Tokyopop made a big splash, bringing their tour bus right up to the … Continue reading →

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Review: Dystopia

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Brigid Alverson

Dystopia by Judith Park Rated OT, for Older Teens Yen Press, $10.99 This book is a disappointment, with one-dimensional characters, an artificial setup, and weak art. The conversations seem weirdly stilted—do you hear teenagers say “That’s very commendable” to one … Continue reading →

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New DMP titles, underrated manga, and eclectic readers

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Brigid Alverson

Digital Manga announced ten new titles at Anime Expo, and they have also commissioned Wedding Peach creator Nao Yazawa to draw an original story for their eManga website. Gia Manry and Daniella Orihuela-Gruber were both at the panel and have … Continue reading →

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Still catching up…

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Brigid Alverson

… but I’m getting there. Looking forward to that long weekend. At Good Comics for Kids, Kate Dacey has some advice for librarians (and others) on how to keep a manga collection current. Jason Thompson’s latest House of 1000 Manga … Continue reading →

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