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Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End vol. 11

Up until now, Diagoldze has turned everything it was cast on into gold.  Not anymore.  Frieren has cracked its power and is now able to start freeing those who have been imprisoned by it.  Starting with Denke because she’s going to need some back-up now that Macht and Solitar are onto her.  Still, it’s a […]

Mob Psycho 100 vol. 14

After facing down the threat posed by the ESPers of Claw and its immensely powerful leader, you’d think that dealing with a cult would be simple for Mob and company.  Except that the Cult of Psychohelmetism is proving to be far more threatening than anyone initially assumed.  Springing up around the giant stalk of broccoli […]

Under Ninja vol. 4

He may have come out on top during a four-way ninja battle in an apartment complex, but now Kuro Kumogakure faces his greatest challenge:  Infiltrating a high school.  This is crucial because his bosses in the National Organization of Ninjas believe it has some connection to their rival organization Under Ninja.  Why they’ve picked Kuro […]

Dark Horse Penguin Picks: February 2025

Above-the-Board Recommendation: Groo:  Minstrel Melodies I’ve made no secret that I think the last few volumes of “Groo” haven’t found this series at its best.  More overtly preachy, less funny, lacking the fun of the old done-in-one stories of the original Epic run, or even the twelve-issue “Friends & Foes” series.  Well, good news everyone!  […]

Oshi no Ko vol. 7

The “Tokyo Blade” 2.5D Stage Play is still in full swing, and now it’s time for Aqua and Kana’s big moments.  Well, “big” in theory as Kana’s current mindset has her pulling back to support her co-stars so they can shine brighter than her.  Meanwhile, Aqua, for all of his technical skill, still doesn’t actually […]

Murcielago vol. 24

Up to this point, nothing has stopped Kuroko Koumori when she enters the fray.  This time, however, she’s up against a goth-loli giant/mini partnership with enough armaments (and arms) to level the mountainside they’re fighting on.  Will this be the one time in the series so far where everyone’s favorite lesbian serial killer killer and […]