Manga Artifacts: Lycanthrope Leo
Back in the 1980s and 1990s, before publishers realized that they could sell manga to teenagers through Borders and Books-A-Million,…
The Manga Hall of Shame: Color of Rage
When reading historical manga, I grant the artist creative license to tell a story that evokes the spirit of an…
The Manga Hall of Shame: The Qwaser of Stigmata
Though I frequently grouse about fanservice , I have a grudging respect for those artists who make costume failures, panty…
Short Takes: Manga Hall of Shame Edition
I have a special fascination with bad manga. And when I say “bad manga,” I’m not talking about stories that…
The Best Manga You’re Not Reading: ES: Eternal Sabbath
Back in June, Brigid Alverson, Robin Brenner, Martha Cornog and I gave a presentation at the American Library Association’s annual…