Category Archives: Graphic Novels

Yaoi Review: Finder vol. 1: Target in the Viewfinder

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Kris

Finder vol. 1: Target in the Viewfinder Story and Art: Ayano Yamane Published by the Juné Imprint of Digital Manga, Inc. Copy supplied by Publisher ISBN-13: 978-1-56970-186-7 Review by Kris Akihito Takaba is a freelance photographer who got a hot … Continue reading →

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Manga Review: Amefurashi

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Linda Yau

Amefurashi Art and Story by Atsushi Suzumi Translated and adapted by Elina Ishikawa Published by Del Rey, imprint of Random House, Inc. ISBN 10: 0-345-51248-0 ISBN 13: 978-0-345-51248-2 Review copy provided by publisher Review by Linda Yau The setting of … Continue reading →

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Manga Review: Utahime – The Songstress

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Kris

Utahime – The Songstress Story and Art: Aki Published by Digital Manga Publishing Copy supplied by Publisher ISBN-10: 1-56970-044-3 ISBN-13: 978-1-56970-044-0 Review by Kris There is an uncertain future for a far off land. You see for centuries the land … Continue reading →

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Manga Review: Youkai Doctor vol 1

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Linda Yau

Youkai Doctor Story and Art by Yuki Sato Translated by Stephan Paul Published by Del Rey , imprint of Random House, Inc. ISBN10: 0345512383 ISBN13: 9780345512383 Review by Linda Yau Kotoko Katsuga is the descendant of a long line of … Continue reading →

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Graphic Novel Review: Stolen Hearts

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Linda Yau

Stolen Hearts: The love of Eros and Psyche Written by Ryan Foley Illustrated by Sankha Banerjee Published by Campfire Press ISBN: 978-81-907829-9-9 Review by Linda Yau The story of Eros and Psyche should be well known to Greek mythology enthusiasts. … Continue reading →

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Manga Review: The Magic Touch vol. 1

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Linda Yau

The Magic Touch Story and Art by Izumi Tsubaki Published by Shoujo Beat, imprint of Viz Media. ISBN10: 1421516713 ISBN13: 9781421516714 Review by Linda Yau The purpose of a massage is to often relax and de-stress a person. So what … Continue reading →

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Graphic Novel Review: The Walking Man

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Linda Yau

The Walking Man Story and Art by: Jiro Taniguchi Published by Fanfare/Ponent Mon ISBN10: 8493340995 ISBN13: 9788493340995 Review by Linda Yau In this bustling world of rapid movement, and possibly the normalcy of your life, what would happen if you … Continue reading →

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Yaoi Review: The Dawn of Love

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Linda Yau

The Dawn of Love Story and Art by Kazuho Hirokawa Published by the Juné Imprint of Digital Manga, Inc. ISBN-10: 1-56970-583-6 ISBN-13: 978-1-56970-583-4 Review by Linda Yau Masahiro Matsunaga is a confident law student who is openly gay, and one … Continue reading →

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Yaoi Review: Oh My God! vol. 2

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Jilly Gee

Oh My God! Volume 2 Story and art by Natsuho Shino Published by Deux Press ISBN-10:  1934496448 ISBN-13:  9781934496442 Review by Jilly Gee I’m beginning to have doubts that any couple at all will come out of this series in … Continue reading →

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Yaoi Review: Mister Mistress vol. 2

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Jilly Gee

Mister Mistress, vol. 2 Story and art by Rize Shinba Published by Deux Press ISBN-10:  193449643x ISBN-13:  9781934496435 Review by Jilly Gee While the first book in the series had Rei simultaneously torturing and pleasuring Fujimaru for the seemingly selfish … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Yaoi Review: The Dawn of Love

Posted on December 14, 2008 by Kris

The Dawn of Love Story and Art: Kazuho Hirokawa Published by the Juné Imprint of Digital Manga, Inc. ISBN-10: 1-56970-583-6 ISBN-13: 978-1-56970-583-4 Review by Kris Masahiro Matsunaga is quite the man. He’s confident in his homosexuality, has many friends, and … Continue reading →

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