Drifting Dragons, Vols. 1-2
The nineteenth century whaler was a tough character. He’d board a ship in Nantucket or New Bedford, sail around the tip of South America and…
The Manga Critic’s Year in Review: 2017
When I put The Manga Critic on hold in 2012, the Internet was changing: Facebook and Twitter were replacing forums, Live Journals, and personal…
The Best Manga You’re Not Reading: Star Wars
I was five years old when Star Wars: A New Hope blasted its way into movie theaters. Like most members of Generation X, the film cast a…
Kigurumi Guardians, Vol. 1
The first ten or so pages of Kigurumi Guardians are a gas. Hakka, a cheerful fifteen-year-old, comes home from school to find a kigurumi (animal mascot) in her…
Mangasia: The Definitive Guide to Asian Comics
The strengths and weaknesses of Paul Gravett’s latest book are neatly encapsulated in its title. Though the book purports to be a “definitive guide to…