Korea as Viewed by 12 Creators
This anthology of twelve short stories, six by Korean artists and six by French, follows the same basic template as Japan As Viewed by 17…
Manhwa
Manhwa 100
As a reviewer, I’ve found Manga: The Complete Guide (Del Rey), Dreamland Japan: Writings on Modern Manga (Stonebridge Press), and Manga: 60 Years of Japanese Comics (Laurence King Publishing) indispensable references,…
My 10 Favorite TOKYOPOP Titles
Like many other readers who first discovered manga in the mid-2000s, TOKYOPOP played a major role in introducing me to to the medium. Tokyo Babylon…
13th Boy, Vols. 1-4
Like Water for Kimchi — that’s how I would describe 13th Boy, a weird, wonderful Korean comedy with a strong element of magical realism. The…
Korean Comics: A Society Through Small Frames
Last weekend, I had an opportunity to visit the San Francisco Public Library, which is mounting a small but meticulously curated exhibit exploring the relationship…