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The Manga Revue: Fragments of Horror

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Katherine Dacey

I’m too squeamish for horror movies–the blood alone is enough to send me screaming for the exits. But horror manga? That’s in my wheelhouse, as manga allows me to engage with the material as much–or as little–as I wish. Junji Ito’s work … Continue reading →

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The Manga Revue: A Silent Voice and Your Lie in April

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Katherine Dacey

It’s been a while since I checked in with Kodansha, so this week I reviewed two recent additions to the KC catalog: A Silent Voice, which explores the complex relationship between a bully and his victim, and Your Lie in April, … Continue reading →

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The Manga Revue: Alice in Murderland and Demon From Afar

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Katherine Dacey

Reading Kaori Yuki is a little bit like eating a bag of Pop Rocks and washing it down with a can of Tab: the rush is undeniable, but the aftertaste is pretty gnarly. I swore off her manga years ago–too … Continue reading →

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The Manga Revue: Dream Fossil

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Katherine Dacey

The last two years have been kind to Satoshi Kon fans: Dark Horse and Vertical Comics have each released two volumes of Kon’s manga, from Tropic of the Sea, a supernatural mystery, to Seraphim 266613336 Wings, an unfinished collaboration with Ghost in … Continue reading →

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