Yearly Archives: 2010

New comics and old favorites

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Brigid Alverson

The latest Diamond Previews features an interview with Vampire Hunter D creator Hideyuki Kikuchi, and since the interview is print-only, the fine folks at Digital Manga have reproduced it in full at their blog. David Welsh checks out this week’s … Continue reading →

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Nitta returns!

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Brigid Alverson

Youka Nitta is back: The yaoi creator, who stepped away from public view in 2008 after accusations that some of her drawings were actually tracings of photographs, has set up a website, All About Youka Nitta, and she recently wound … Continue reading →

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Anime Expo memories, new manhwa, Previews!

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Brigid Alverson

Anime Expo has wrapped up for this year, and I take a look at how the manga presence has evolved over the past five years at Robot 6. Melinda Beasi looks at July manhwa releases and recent reviews in her … Continue reading →

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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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