Category Archives: Mangablog

Gia reports on the Dark Horse panel at Kumoricon, where she picks up some interesting tidbits but no big stories. John Thomas was there as well. Speaking of JT, here’s his first round of summer recommendations at Mecha Mecha Media. … Continue reading →

Over at my other blog, Good Comics For Kids, children’s librarian (and Eisner judge) Eva Volin wishes there was more manga for tweens—and explains why that’s different from manga for teens (of which there is plenty). (Image is of The … Continue reading →

At Kuriousity, Lissa Pattillo rounds up some recent manga news, including a former DramaQueen staffer who is now not entirely discouraging reading scanlations and news that Blu has dropped two light novels. And look: A lengthy preview of Winter Demon! … Continue reading →

Some guy from the Washington Post reads Naruto, decides manga is stupid: John Jakala calls out Bob Thompson for judging manga based on a small sample size. Actually, Thompson’s article, the tale of a self-confessed “prose guy” investigating graphic novels, … Continue reading →

ICv2 has a three-part interview with Del Rey editor Dallas Middaugh, in which he discusses the state of the manga market, Del Rey’s forays into global manga, and digital distribution, among other topics. Industry watchers know that the lion’s share … Continue reading →

Writer Peter Gutiérrez launches a new column, “Black and White in a Color World,” at ComiPress. The focus will be on the artistic side of manga and its cultural effects. Stay tuned! At Rocket Bomber, Matt Blind takes a field … Continue reading →