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scott kurtz
Why Newspapers Should Replace "Dilbert" with "PvP"
I know it's been a hot minute since I posted anything on this blog, but few things make me want to write about comics like the cancellation of one of the biggest syndication newspaper comic strip…
viz media
5 Semi-Popular Manga that were Dropped by American Publishers
Although it's true that translating manga is a heck of a lot cheaper than making a comic from scratch, that doesn't mean it's guaranteed to have the entire series published in English. W…
netflix
Not Seeing this Cowboy Later: Netflix Cancels "Cowboy Bebop"
Netflix has cancelled "Cowboy Bebop" after one season, according to The Hollywood Reporter . The series - which received mixed reception ( including from yours truly ) - was designed from …
netflix
Netflix "Cowboy Bebop: Season 1" Review
It almost feels like destiny for me to be writing this review. I remember back in the day when we used to drive to Blockbuster and Hollywood video to rent movies. My family had a tradition of renti…
viz media
"Mao" Vol. 1 Review
Creative Staff Story/Art: Rumiko Takahashi Translation/Adaptation: Junko Goda, Shaenon Garrity What They Say Exorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend Ru…
jeff smith
"Tuki" Review
Title: Tuki Volume(s): 2 Creator(s): Jeff Smith Publisher: Cartoon Books Genre(s): Adventure/Drama Rated: Young Adult Despite being one of the most well-known cartoonists in America, Jeff Smith…
webcomics
Should Scott Kurtz Charge Readers to Read "PvP?!"
The image above comes from a particularly memorable storyline from Scott Kurtz's "PvP" in which the future of PvP: The Magazine is in danger of running out of money. Actually, now that…
Real Life Comics
One Year After "Real Life Comic's" Big Revel
It's been one year since Greg Dean - the author and writer of "Real Life Comics" - outed himself (and his comic avatar) as a transgendered woman. It was a shocking storyline to be su…
disney
"The Muppet Show" Review
Title: The Muppet Show Volume(s): 1 Creator(s): Roger Langridge Publisher: Boom! Kids Genre(s): Comedy Rated: All Ages Note: This review was originally published on The Comic Book Guy.com …
I'm Going to Mars!
I'm going to Mars! This is true! I've even got my ticket: p> What does this mean for the site? I'll let you know later on!
Kimagure Orange Road
Remembering the Legacy of Izumi Matsumoto & "Kimagure Orange Road"
Izumi Matsumoto 1958-2020 Disclaimer: I have not read the "Kimagure Orange Road" manga. I have also not finished the 'KOR' anime, although I have seen most of it. Izumi Matsumoto d…
video editorial
"Case Closed: Episode One" Video Review
A few weeks ago I recorded a video review of Discotek's release of "Case Closed: Episode One" on BluRay. Although little more than an HD remake of the first episode in Japan, for Ameri…
Editorial
ANNCast Pays Tribute to Zac Bertschy in Final Episode (My Feelings Are Still Mixed)
When Zac Bertschy died fans of Anime News Network's famous ANNCast podcast had…
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