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Reader’s Corner: Yan (Vol. 2), Honeko Akabane’s Bodyguards (Vol. 4), and Ashita no Joe: Fighting for Tomorrow (Vol. 3)

What an interesting mix of series we’ve reviewed this week! From a classic boxing manga getting the hardcover treatment to a new, stylish sci-fi manhua, and from low points in the middle of a manga series to the stirring finale of another, this week’s Reader’s Column runs the gamut. And how appropriate that variety—a hallmark… Read More Reader’s Corner: Yan (Vol. 2), Honeko Akabane’s Bodyguards (Vol. 4), and Ashita no Joe: Fighting for Tomorrow (Vol. 3)

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Reader’s Corner: Giant Killing, The Climber, and The Remarried Empress

“Classic” is the word for today’s Reader’s Corner as we review releases of potentially classic manga like Giant Killing and The Climber; a “visual companion” for the new anime movie based on the classic, The Lord of the Rings; and a hardcover film comic release for the classic Studio Ghibli film, Spirited Away. All that… Read More Reader’s Corner: Giant Killing, The Climber, and The Remarried Empress

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Reader’s Corner: Dandadan (Vol. 7), Kimi ni Todoke Soulmate (Vol. 1), and Mr. Villain’s Day Off (Vol. 3)

A blend of old and new releases, and first volumes and those more toward the middle fill our selections in this week’s column. As usual, love stories are among those we review this week, including the first volume of the Kimi ni Todoke spin-off, but other genres include comedy, action, sci-fi, and for the first… Read More Reader’s Corner: Dandadan (Vol. 7), Kimi ni Todoke Soulmate (Vol. 1), and Mr. Villain’s Day Off (Vol. 3)

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Reader’s Corner: The Villainess Stans the Heroes (Vol. 2), Looks Are All You Need (Vol. 1), and I Luv Halloween (Vol. 1)

We’re leading off today with the first volume of a ghoulish original English language manga series that has become a cult favorite: I Luv Halloween! Written by the recently deceased comic book legend, Keith Giffen, it feels extremely appropriate to cover this manga today. But does it hold up? Read our review for volume one… Read More Reader’s Corner: The Villainess Stans the Heroes (Vol. 2), Looks Are All You Need (Vol. 1), and I Luv Halloween (Vol. 1)

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Reader’s Corner: Kaiju No. 8 (Vol. 6), Sunbeams in the Sky (Vol. 1), and I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World (Vol. 2)

Flowers aren’t all that’s blossoming this season. Love is in the air as well! But to bloom, challenges must be overcome, like all those involved with imitating your twin sister at school or with getting through your familiar’s thick skull that you like him or just a simple lack of confidence. Some difficulties, though, may… Read More Reader’s Corner: Kaiju No. 8 (Vol. 6), Sunbeams in the Sky (Vol. 1), and I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World (Vol. 2)

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