Category Archives: Mangablog

MMF: Now being served

I’m a bit late to the Manga Moveable Feast, but as previously written reviews seem to be acceptable, I’d like to pitch in with my reviews of vols. 1-3 and vols. 4-7 of Emma as well as my review of … Continue reading

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Groth speaks on new manga line

Deb Aoki scores an interview with Gary Groth, president and co-publisher of Fantagraphics, who delighted the manga blogosphere this week with the announcement of a new manga line to be edited by Matt Thorn. The latest edition of The Manga … Continue reading

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More Moto Hagio! And Ben 10! Life is good!

At PWCW, I talked to Dan Hipp and Peter David, the team behind the new Ben 10 graphic novel, as well as Del Rey editor Tricia Pasternak, about the new book and their stragegy for Cartoon Network properties. Also at … Continue reading

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Let the world rejoice

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

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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Our secret is out!

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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