Monthly Archives: October 2010

In transit

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Brigid Alverson

Good morning! I’m heading out to New York Comic Con/New York Anime Fest this morning, so the blog will be late today. If you are going to the con and want to meet up, DM me via Twitter or send … Continue reading →

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Kodansha reactions, the Bechdel Test, and Gon

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Brigid Alverson

Around the blogosphere everyone had something to say about the news that Kodansha was moving from licensing their manga to Del Rey to publishing their manga through their Kodansha USA division but having Random House (Del Rey’s parent company) help … Continue reading →

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Breaking: Kodansha to take over Del Rey Manga

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Brigid Alverson

Just last week, some folks noticed that a number of Del Rey titles had disappeared from Amazon and Previews, and we started speculating that a big announcement might be in the offing (as often happens before a big comic convention). … Continue reading →

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Monday morning news update

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Brigid Alverson

Sean Gaffney starts us off with a look at this week’s new manga at A Case Suitable for Treatment, and he also wraps up the latest Manga Moveable Feast, which featured After School Nightmare. The Comics Village team, meanwhile, picks … Continue reading →

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Review: Ugly Duckling’s Love Revolution, vols. 1 and 2

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Brigid Alverson

Ugly Duckling’s Love Revolution, vols. 1 and 2 By Yuuki Fujinari Rated T, for Teens Yen Press, $10.99 This story is based on a dating-sim game, which explains a lot—the lack of backstory, plot, and character development, for instance. It’s … Continue reading →

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The secret history of shoujo, manga on your handheld, and more!

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Brigid Alverson

Jason Thompson’s latest House of 1000 Manga column dredges up a classic that has a small but dedicated band of fans: Firefighter: Daigo of Fire Company M. Be sure to check out Sean Gaffney’s blog, A Case Suitable for Treatment, … Continue reading →

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