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 age rather than its details….
Manga Critic
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 shots, and general shirtlessness play…
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 are merely cliche or derivative…
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 conference called “The Best Manga…
Hyde & Closer, Vol. 1
Move over, Chucky — there’s a new doll in town. His name is Hyde, and he’s a stuffed bear who wears a fedora, chomps cigars,…