Category Archives: Mangablog

I’m elated and exhausted but wanted to post a bit of news before I hit the sack. The Viz panel included a number of new title announcements. I’m not sure how many are truly new (i.e. haven’t been announced somewhere) … Continue reading →

ComiPress has the details: basically, low circulation did it in. Take that in context: “low circulation” is defined as 420,000 (well, that’s how many copies were printed), versus 1.4 million when it was at its peak in 1989. Licensed titles … Continue reading →

Tokyopop actually released their new ratings system earlier this week, presumably in time so everyone would know about it for the manga ratings panel at the ICv2 Graphic Novel Conference. After the cut: A detailed but hastily written summary of … Continue reading →

OK, I’m here at NYCC and so far, it’s awesome! Ed Chavez was the first person I met here, and it was great to finally meet the man behind the pixels. We had time for a good chat before the … Continue reading →

It looks like I’m going to New York this weekend, so blogging will be light for the next day or so while I finish up some other writing projects. Here are some highlights: Manga coloring books? What a great idea! … Continue reading →

After the cut is Tokyopop’s press release on their 10th anniversary observations and their revamped ratings system, which sounds like it will be very useful. As those with long memories may already know, I got into this business when my … Continue reading →