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Asadora vol. 9

It was one thing for Asa to get involved in the shenanigans relating to her friend Yone’s movie, but doing so managed to have her encounter the man who wrote her favorite song, River Etheridge.  While she’s elated to find this out, Asa soon learns that he’s a deserter from the American forces currently fighting […]

Mujina: Into the Deep vol. 3

Mujina may not have rights, but that’s not going to stop the police from looking into them.  That’s where Special Safety members, easygoing veteran Kashio and straightlaced newbie Lin, come in as they’ve been tasked with tracking down some very sensitive information that’s connected to Ubume’s former boyfriend Nozuchi.  You know, the guy she killed […]

Adabana vol. 2

In vol. 1, Mizuki Aikawa told the story of how she killed her friend Mako Igarashi’s uncle after he tried to assault her, and then killed and dismembered Mako over what appeared to be a jealous spat over a boy.  Is that what actually happened?  Vol. 2 shifts the perspective to the murdered girl as […]

Dark Horse Penguin Picks: May 2026

Above-the-Board Recommendation: Koshchei the Deathless Omnibus Collecting the “Koshchei the Deathless,” “Koshchei in Hell,” “The Serpent in the Garden:  Ed Grey and the Last Battle for England” miniseries, and the “Edward Grey:  Acheron” one-shot, this collection is as much about the title character as it is the former Witchfinder.  I also imagine that this is […]

Real vol. 16

Nomiya, Takahashi, and Kiyohara continue to plug away at life in this volume.  Nomiya is more determined than ever to become a pro basketball player, but his skills still need major polishing.  Fortunately he’s got plenty of friends to help him out.  Takahashi is getting ready to leave the rehab facility and has a place […]