Comic Picks by the Glick

Manga and Comic Reviews

Tech Jacket vol. 1: Lost and Found

Back in vol. 13 of “Invincible,” when Nolan Grayson and Allen the Alien were scouring the galaxy for resources they could use against the Viltrumite threat, one of the places they visited came with this awesome footnote from writer Robert Kirkman: “Holy crap!  He’s talking about ‘Tech Jacket!’  You should totally order that trade paperback […]

Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman vol. 4

Here’s some free advice to Marvel:  When you’re collecting a story that includes the much-hyped death of a major character and want it to remain a surprise for those who haven’t had it spoiled for them, DON’T include a quote on the back that gives it away.  Great job with that.  As for the volume […]

Princess Knight vol. 1

This is shojo manga of the oldest school.  Both in the sense that it was originally published in 1953, and created by a man — none other than Osamu Tezuka himself.  Its concept is bizzare enough to loop back around to being kind of groundbreaking for its time.  A mix-up in heaven causes a girl […]