Manga Review: Mao, Volumes 11-13 by Rumiko Takashashi Quick recap: Nanoka Kiba is by this point not at all an ordinary Japanese schoolgirl. Years ago she was transported to the Taisho Era (the 1920s) and “cursed” by the cat spirit Byoki. When she reached puberty, Nanoka became able to pass between the 21st Century and… Continue reading Manga Review: Mao, Volumes 11-13
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Comic Book Review: Marvel Masterworks: Atlas Era Heroes 1
Comic Book Review: Marvel Masterworks: Atlas Era Heroes 1 edited by Cory Sedlmeier As has been mentioned on this blog before, by the late 1940s, superheroes had become passe in comic books. A handful continued to be published over at National Publications (DC) on a regular basis, and there was the odd minor publisher title,… Continue reading Comic Book Review: Marvel Masterworks: Atlas Era Heroes 1
Manga Review: The Seven Deadly Sins Volume 1
Manga Review: The Seven Deadly Sins Volume 1 by Nakaba Suzuki Boar Hat is a small tavern in the middle of nowhere, known for its excellent selection of booze and the owner’s terrible cooking. It’s run by the childish-appearing Melodias and his talking pig partner Hawk. Despite its remote and variable location, Boar Hat gets… Continue reading Manga Review: The Seven Deadly Sins Volume 1