Yearly Archives: 2010

Let the world rejoice

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Brigid Alverson

Fantagraphics has signed a deal with Shogakukan to publish a line of manga edited by Matt Thorn. First on the list is a volume of Moto Hagio short stories, A Drunken Dream. At his own blog, Matt lists the stories … Continue reading →

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Reconsidering Emma

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Brigid Alverson

Matt Blind is hosting the latest Manga Moveable Feast, and he is taking his duties seriously. The book this time is Emma, and he has posted his thoughts on vol. 1 and vol. 2 at Rocket Bomber. posting his thoughts … Continue reading →

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Review: Deadman Wonderland, vol. 1

Posted on March 6, 2010 by Brigid Alverson

Deadman Wonderland, vol. 1 By Jinsei Kataoka and Kazuma Kondou Rated OT, for Older Teens Tokyopop, $10.99 This tale of an innocent young man trapped in a prison that doubles as an amusement park isn’t exactly blazing a new literary … Continue reading →

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Our secret is out!

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Brigid Alverson

Looks like Tokyopop is back in the game, according to All About Manga; they are planning a summer tour and looking for interns. Yen Press director Kurt Hassler is the guest on the latest ANNCast podcast. At 4thletter!, David Brothers … Continue reading →

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Five years and counting

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Brigid Alverson

Five years ago today, I put up my first post on MangaBlog. I had only a hazy idea of what I was going to write about, and how I was going to do it. Everything I know today, I learned … Continue reading →

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New comics day

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Brigid Alverson

Kate Dacey, David Welsh, Brad Rice, and Gia Manry look at this week’s new manga. After showing similarities between the work of Frank Miller and Yukito Kishoro (Battle Angel Alita), Gottsu-Iiyan talks a bit more about the double standard and … Continue reading →

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