Manga and Comic Reviews
Kengo Hanazawa has already given us one one good series with his zombie epic “I Am A Hero.” If you thought that his next would continue to push boundaries in the horror genre, or focus on the struggles of the mentally disturbed, you’d be wrong. (So far.) “Under Ninja” is more of an oddball slice-of-life […]
(With Image leaving Diamond, the title for this column had to change. I forgot about finding a new one until it came time to post this, so it might change in the future if I think of something better.) Above-the-Board Recommendation: What’s the Furthest Place From Here? vol. 2 Yeah, I’m glad to see that […]
Above-the-Board Recommendation: DC Horror Presents: Sgt. Rock vs. The Army of the Dead HC There are some very slim pickings this month when it comes to stuff that I’m looking forward to reading from DC. Which is why the hardcover edition of this miniseries is getting this slot more for the potential it represents rather […]
Once again, I’ve been given cause to wonder where a five day period over Memorial Day Weekend has gone for me. This is the time I use to attend Fanime every year that it happens, but it always goes by quickly enough to make me wonder if it even happened at all. While the con […]
They finally made it. After twelve volumes Thorfinn, Einar, Gudrid, and a whole host of new characters finally arrive in Vinland with this volume. It takes them a while to actually find a place to settle, but this is their new home for the future. Now begins the difficult work of cultivating it and turning […]
Above-the-Board Recommendation: Blade of the Immortal Deluxe HC vol. 10 There was always the possibility that the publisher wouldn’t finish re-publishing their omnibus editions of this classic series in oversized hardcover format. Fortunately, with this solicitation, it looks like that fear will be unfounded come October (remember, Dark Horse advance-solicits all of their collections by […]
Above-the-Board Recommendation: Miracleman by Gaiman & Buckingham: The Silver Age Yes, it really is nice when there’s an overwhelmingly obvious pick for this slot. They don’t come more overwhelming than the continuation of a legendary series from an equally legendary creative team over thirty years after their run was interrupted. Lots of people (including yours […]
“Hellfire Gala ‘22” took place between this volume and the last, but it’s not necessary reading to enjoy what’s here. “Judgment Day” may be more appropriate since the first two issues tie in harmlessly to that event. They won’t add anything to your enjoyment of that event; though, it’s still nice to see the team […]
Nina Ryan was a hired killer who murdered over 150 people for the Boisseau Cartel before she was caught by the authorities. She would’ve been put to death, except things are a little different in this near-future world. Neurological examination revealed lesions on her brain that, when removed, took away her homicidal impulses. This didn’t […]
“Valentine Radio” week approaches at MRS. It’s an event where the station and its personalities guest on each others’ shows and do the same with those on a few affiliated stations. Minare is going to be part of this as well, so she’s going to have to prepare! Which means doing a show with a […]