Monthly Archives: December 2008

Yaoi Review: Hanky Panky

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Linda Yau

Hanky Panky Story and Art: Koreaki Kamuro Published by the Deux Press Imprint of Aurora Publishing, Inc. ISBN-10: 1934496251 ISBN-13: 978-1934496251 Review by Linda Yau Hanky Panky is a collection of one-shots, where each of the stories features characters that … Continue reading →

Posted in Adult Content, Deux Press, Graphic Novels, Manga, Yaoi | 5 Comments

Manga Review: Wanted

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Linda Yau

Wanted Story and Art by Matsuri Hino Published by the Shojo Beat imprint of Viz Media. ISBN10: 1421519348 ISBN13: 9781421519340 Review by Linda Yau All songstress Armeria ever wanted was to find Luce her first love, after he got kidnapped … Continue reading →

Posted in Graphic Novels, Manga, Shojo Beat, Young Adult | 5 Comments

Yaoi Review: Two of Hearts

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Linda Yau

Two of Hearts Story and Art by Kano Miyamoto Published by the Deux Press, Imprint of Aurora Publishing, Inc. ISBN13: 9781934496367 ISBN10: 1934496367 Review by Linda Yau Haruya Ito is a writer who has moved away from Tokyo to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Adult Content, Deux Press, Manga, Yaoi | Leave a comment

Manga Review: Mao-chan Vol 1

Posted on December 28, 2008 by Linda Yau

Mao-Chan Story by Ken Akamatsu Art by Ran Published by Del Rey Manga imprint of Ballantine ISBN10: 0345501810 ISBN13: 9780345501813 Review by Linda Yau Japan is under attack from aliens from the outer space, and only the force that could … Continue reading →

Posted in Del Rey, Graphic Novels, Manga, Young Adult | Leave a comment

iPhone comics from iVerse Media

Posted on December 28, 2008 by Tom Good

Comics ought to be a great type of content to read on a hand-held computer, but I haven’t been really excited about comics on a hand-held device until now. iVerse Media has created a great reading experience on the iPhone with their iVerse Comic Reader. This app could be a case study on how to make digital comics work well on the small screen. Continue reading →

Posted in Comics, iPhone | Leave a comment

Yaoi Review: Red Blinds the Foolish

Posted on December 27, 2008 by Kris

Red Blinds the Foolish Story and Art: est em Published by the Deux Press Imprint of Aurora Publishing, Inc. ISBN-10: 1934496286 ISBN-13: 978-1934496282 Review by Kris Rafita Alonso is the hottest star in bullfighting. He’s well known, young, fearless, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Deux Press, Manga, Yaoi | Leave a comment

Josei Review: Object of Desire

Posted on December 25, 2008 by Kris

Object of Desire Story and Art: Tomoko Noguchi Published by the Luv Luv Press Imprint of Aurora Publishing, Inc. ISBN-10: 1934496499 ISBN-13: 978-1934496497 Review by Kris Object of Desire by Tomoko Noguchi is an anthology of sexy stories from Aurora’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Josei, LuvLuv Press, Manga | 3 Comments

Yaoi Review: Black Sun

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Kris

Black Sun Story and Art: Uki Ogasawara Published by 801 Media, Inc. ISBN-10: 1-934129-27-5 ISBN-13: 978-1-934129-27-2 Review by Kris Gerun Fortress – home to 200 Monastic Knights is on the verge of falling to the enemy, 20,000 Middle Eastern soldiers … Continue reading →

Posted in 801 Media, Manga, Yaoi | Leave a comment

Comic Review: Owly: Tiny Tales

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Kris

Owly: Tiny Tales Story and Art: Andy Runton Published by Top Shelf Productions ISBN-10: 1-60309-019-3 ISBN-13: 978-1-60309-019-3 Review by Kris Owly is a kind-hearted owl who cares for all those around him. His best friend is a worm and he … Continue reading →

Posted in Comics, Graphic Novels | 3 Comments

Josei Review: Make Love & Peace

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Linda Yau

Make Love & Peace Art and Story by Takane Yonetai Published by Luv Luv Press imprint of Aurora Publisher Inc. ISBN10: 1934496324 ISBN13: 9781934496329 Review by Linda Yau College student Ayane Shinoda’s boyfriend Koichi is a hardworking police detective. They … Continue reading →

Posted in Adult Content, Josei, LuvLuv Press | 4 Comments

Comic Review: World of Warcraft: Ashbringer #1

Posted on December 22, 2008 by Jilly Gee

World of Warcraft: Ashbringer #1 Written by Micky Neilson Art by Ludo Lullabi and Tony Washington Published by WildStorm Review by Jilly Gee The first of a four-part miniseries titled Ashbringer, this comic shows readers the life of Alexandros Mograine, … Continue reading →

Posted in Comics | Tagged | Leave a comment

Book Review: Animus

Posted on December 21, 2008 by Jilly Gee

Animus Written by Seonna Hong with Shenne Hahn Images and story by Seonna Hong Published by Baby Tattoo ISBN-10:  0972938850 ISBN-13:  9780972938853 Review by Jilly Gee Labeled as a "moving pictures book" on its cover rather than a "pop-up book" … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Review, Uncategorized | Tagged | 2 Comments

Black Sun Silver Moon, Vol. 1

Posted on December 21, 2008 by Tom Good

Black Sun Silver Moon by Tomo Maeda go! comi Review by Tom Good I never expected I’d have a good reason to use the phrase “cute zombie story,” but it fits Black Sun Silver Moon. Teenage boy Taki works as … Continue reading →

Posted in Manga | 2 Comments

Graphic Novel Review: Too Cool to be Forgotten

Posted on December 20, 2008 by Kris

Too Cool to be Forgotten Story and Art: Alex Robinson Published by Top Shelf Productions ISBN-10: 1-891830-98-8 ISBN-13: 978-1-891830-98-3 Review by Kris I’m pretty sure high school was a pretty traumatic time in most peoples lives. I know it played … Continue reading →

Posted in Comics, Graphic Novels | Leave a comment

Yaoi Review: breath vol. 1

Posted on December 19, 2008 by Kris

breath vol. 1 Story and Art: Chifumi Ochi Published by Yaoi Generation ISBN-13: 978-0-9821880-0-2 Review by Kris Review originally appeared at Manic About Manga at http://www.manicaboutmanga.com. Check it out! One evening while hanging out in his favorite gay bar Yanagi … Continue reading →

Posted in Graphic Novels, Manga, Yaoi | 4 Comments

Yaoi Review: A Gentleman’s Kiss vol. 2

Posted on December 18, 2008 by I-hsiu Lin

A Gentleman’s Kiss vol. 2 Story and Art: Shinri Fuwa Published by the Juné Imprint of Digital Manga, Inc. ISBN-10: 1-56970-582-8 ISBN-13: 978-1-56970-582-7 Review by I-hsiu Lin To recap my previous review, rival yakuza heirs and successful club owners, Homura … Continue reading →

Posted in Juné, Manga, Yaoi | 2 Comments

Manga Review: Time Stranger Kyoko vol. 1

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Kris

Time Stranger Kyoko vol. 1 Story and Art: Arina Tanemura Published by VIZ Media ISBN-10: 1-4215-1797-3 ISBN-13: 978-1-4215-1797-1 Review by Kris In the 30th century Earth has become one harmonious place to live. Kyoko Suomi is the princess of Earth, … Continue reading →

Posted in Graphic Novels, Manga, Shojo Beat, Young Adult | Leave a comment

Yaoi Review: A Gentleman’s Kiss vol. 1

Posted on December 17, 2008 by I-hsiu Lin

A Gentleman’s Kiss vol. 1 Story and Art: Shinri Fuwa Published by the Juné Imprint of Digital Manga, Inc. ISBN-10: 1-56970-581-x ISBN-13: 978-1-56970-581-0 Review by I-hsiu Lin Homura Yasobe is an owner of several successful clubs as well as heir … Continue reading →

Posted in Juné, Manga, Yaoi | 2 Comments