Behind the Scenes!!, Vol. 1

Behind the Scenes!! embodies what’s good–and not so good–about Bisco Hatori’s storytelling. In the plus column, Hatori has a knack…

The Best and Worst Manga of 2015

After a two-year hiatus from blogging, I donned my critic’s cap again in 2015. I’ve enjoyed writing my quasi-weekly column,…

Ultraman, Vol. 1

Dusting off a beloved franchise and making it appeal to a new generation is a hazardous undertaking: stray too far…

Short Takes: Back to School Edition

My inbox is overflowing with emails touting back-to-school deals on everything from sneakers to school supplies–a sure sign that the…