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Hero Heel Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Mon 04-23-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Makoto TatenoTranslated by:Katherine SchillingAdapted by:What They SayMinami is a young actor who has been cast as the main character of a superhero TV program. Although he takes the job half heartedly, thinking of it as a mer... Chinese Hero Vol.#01
by Ron Quezon (Mon 05-28-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Wing Shing MTranslated by:Yun ZhaoAdapted by:Matthew A. ScrivnerWhat They SayAs a child, Hero\'s family was attacked and killed by a practitioner of Northern Mantis kung fu. This assassin was tasked by the affluent head of a l... Imperfect * Hero (aka: Okaten * Hero) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 03-06-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Nankin GurekoTranslated by:Kyle Edward CookAdapted by:What They SayYuji Midorikawa is your typical high school student whose has a secret identity: He is Green in the high school battalion unit, Gakusei 5 (G5 for short). G5 is... 
Manga Review: Hero Heel (Mon 04-23-2007)
Julie\'s taking a dip into the 18+ pile this morning with a look at the November 2006 release of Hero Heel.Hero Heel Vol.#02
by Julie Rosato (Tue 08-12-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Makoto TatenoTranslated by:Ken WakitaAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayMinami confessed his feelings to Sawada, and they spent a single night together, but now Sawada is brutally rejecting Minami! Minami is trying to forget him, whil... Crimson Hero Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Sat 12-17-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mitsuba TakanashiTranslated by:Naoko AmemiyaAdapted by:What They SayNobara's family wants her to inherit the role of "young mistress," serving rich patrons at her family's old-fashioned Japanese restaurant. No thanks! When Nob... Louie the Rune Soldier Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 07-14-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mizuno Ryo/Sasameyuki JunTranslated by:Brendan FrayneAdapted by:What They SayThis party boy is an unlikely hero, but the gods have chosen him.
Few would consider Louie to be a sorcerer - after all, what kind of "sorcerer" spen... Junk Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Fri 04-13-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kia AsamiyaTranslated by:Yoshihiro WatanabeAdapted by:What They SayHiro is a high school student refusing to go to school after a traumatic run-in with the local bullies. But his feeble life is forever changed when, one day, ... Archlord Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Fri 04-06-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Jin-Hwan ParkTranslated by:Jennifer HahmAdapted by:Nathan JohnsonWhat They SayRAISE AN ARMY.
RULE THE WORLD.
ONLY ONE CAN BE ARCHLORD!
In this classic tale of a hero who must fulfill his destiny, a father takes his newborn so... Toto! Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Thu 08-07-2008)
A boy sets off to see the world in this big-hearted, two-fisted, gung-ho tale of the road. A wonderful adventure indeed.Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yuko OsadaTranslated by:Elina IshikawaAdapted by:Elina IshikawaWhat They SayKakashi is a small-town boy wi... Rebirth Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Mon 11-06-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kang-Woo LeeTranslated by:Lauren NaAdapted by:Taliesen JaffeWhat They SayThree hundred years ago the Dark Magician Deshwitat Lived Rudbich, a vampire, was sealed in limbo by the Light Magician Kalutika. Resurrected in the pres... Gimmick! Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Mon 08-11-2008)
Gimmick!'s loving nod to Hollywood SFX studios is neat, but not really enough to make up for the story's lack of substance or novelty.Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Youzaburou Kanari / Kuroko YabuguchiTranslated by:Lance CaselmanAdapted by:Joe YamazakiWhat ... Madara Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 10-25-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Otsuka Eiji/Tajima ShouTranslated by:Michael NiyamaAdapted by:What They SayA YOUNG BOY FROM A RURAL VILLAGE MUST TEST HIS COURAGE AND HARNESS HIS STRENGTH TO RID THE LAND OF EVIL.
MADARA SETS OUT ON THE JOURNEY THAT WILL DETER... Legend Vol.#01
by Michelle Ramonetti (Tue 02-27-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Woo SooJung / KARATranslated by:HyeYoung ImAdapted by:J. TorresWhat They SayOnce upon a time, a selfish king summoned the montrous Bulkirin into the real world. The monster killed half of all human beings, leaving the rest hel... Case Closed Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 10-20-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Aoyama GoshoTranslated by:Joe YamazakiAdapted by:What They SayGhastly beheadings, bloody murders, and cold-hearted child abductions-
Precocious high school student Jimmy Kudo uses his keen powers of observation and astute intu... Shojo Beat Vol.#01
by Megan Lavey (Tue 06-21-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:VariousTranslated by:VariousAdapted by:What They Say Manga from the Heart! Packed with six brand-new shojo titles from Japan, Shojo Beat will bring you beautiful artwork and compelling storylines from creators such as supersta... Cyborg 009 Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Sat 06-05-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shotaro IshinomoriTranslated by:Bryan MasumotoAdapted by:What They SayThe World at the brink of self-annihilation. The nuclear age has brought with it the arms race, whihc has led to the advent of weapons powerful enough to de... Trigun Maximum Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 07-06-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yasuhiro NightowTranslated by:Justin BurnsAdapted by:What They SayVASH THE STAMPEDE RISES AGAIN!
It's been two years since the mysterious and super-nice gunman went into hiding, and the people of this desert planet are sufferi... Croquis Pop Vol.#01
by Patricia Beard (Fri 08-08-2008)
A humorous take on "Harold and the Purple Crayon" via Rod Serling's "Twilight Zone." Creative TalentWriter/Artist:KwangHyn Seo / JinHo KoTranslated by:Ji-Eun ParkAdapted by:Arthur Dela CruzWhat They SayThe \"Death Zone\" is a... .hack//G.U.+ Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Wed 04-23-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tatsuya Hamazaki, Yuzuka MoritaTranslated by:Ryan Peterson and Marc LundenAdapted by:Ryan Peterson and Marc LundenWhat They SayIt is the year 2017, and the stakes have gotten even higher in the massively multiplayer online gam... Demon Hunter Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Wed 09-01-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Seiuchiroh TodonoTranslated by:Madoka MoroeAdapted by:What They SayBeneath the eternal glare of that golden moon, the crown sheds light on the collapse of order, rays of Purification, the hellfire of atonement. Wings beat the ... Mugen Spiral Vol.#01
by Connie Zhang (Mon 05-07-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mizuho KusanagiTranslated by:Nan RymerAdapted by:Christine SchillingWhat They SayYayoi is a mystic with a power so great, it inevitably attracts those with the desire to steal it from her, and Ura the Demon King is just one of... Empty Empire Vol.#01
by Brian Henson (Thu 09-06-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Naoe KitaTranslated by:Tim RogersAdapted by:Tim RogersWhat They SayA boy with no memory finds himself on the run. Rescued by a girl who is a guardian of the imperial palace, he is named "Rose" due to the mysterious, flower-sha... Psycho Busters Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Tue 09-11-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yuya Aoki / Akinari NaoTranslated by:Stephen PaulAdapted by:Stephen PaulWhat They SayOut of the blue, a beautiful girl asks Kakeru to run away with her. This could be any boy’s dream come true, but there’s somethin... Scary Books Vol.#01
by Josephine Fortune (Tue 03-21-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazuo UmezuTranslated by:Kumar SivasubramanianAdapted by:What They SayThe spine-chilling influence of Japanese horror cinema has taken hold of Western audiences, with many of these terrifying films being adapted from classic m... Metro Survive Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Thu 05-22-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yuki FujisawaTranslated by:Stephen PaulAdapted by:Ailen LujoWhat They SayMishima is your average spineless pushover, working as a repairman for the Exopolis Tower, Tokyo\'s largest and hottest high-rise business and entertainm... Chunchu: Genocide Fiend Vol.#01
by Ron Quezon (Fri 10-24-2008)
A man unjustly burdened by the curse of a demon’s spirit through his brother’s treachery struggles to survive a life of blood and rejection.Creative TalentWriter/Artist: Kim Sung-Jae and Kim Byung-JinTranslated by: N/AAdapted by: N/A What They... Hell Girl Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Fri 03-21-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miyuki EtoTranslated by:Gemma CollingeAdapted by:Gemma CollingeWhat They SaySHE'S COMING FOR YOU. . . .
When you thirst for revenge, there's a surefire way to get it: Simply go to the strange website that appears only at midn... Full Metal Panic! Vol.#01
by Allen Divers (Mon 04-05-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Author: Shouji GatouIllustrator: Retsu TateoTranslated by:Jack WiedrickAdapted by:What They SayOn the surface, Kaname Chidori appears to be leading a normal life as a popular high school student. She's cute, and quite a social... Elemental Gelade Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 08-11-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Azuma Mayumi Translated by:Project GenAdapted by:What They SayAfter a routine raid, rookie air pirate Coud Van Giruet discovers a most unusual bounty: Ren, an \"Edyll Raid,\" is a living weapon that reacts with a human to beco... Fairy Tail Vol.#01
by Danielle Van Gorder (Tue 04-29-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiro MashimaTranslated by:William FlannaganAdapted by:William FlannaganWhat They SayLucy wants to join the Fairy Tail, a club for the most powerful wizards, but her ambitions land her in the clutches of a gang of dangerous pir... Utopia\'s Avenger Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Fri 01-26-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Oh Se-KwonTranslated by:Woo Sok ParkAdapted by:Jai NitzWhat They SayOnce, there was a legendary kingdom, called Joseon, an ideal country in which peace and prosperity flourished for years. The heroic warrior Hong Gil-Dong crea... O-Parts Hunter Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Thu 11-23-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Seishi KishimotoTranslated by:Tetsuichiro MiyakiAdapted by:What They SayJio is a young boy with a tragic past who only trusts one thing in the world: money. Little does he suspect that he is also a very powerful O.P.T., and in... Emperor\'s Castle Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 11-30-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kim SumgMoTranslated by:Michael HanAdapted by:What They SayChunhoo Kang lives in a world of crime, sex and intrigue. He\'s the Nihon Saikono Warrior, Japan\'s greatest fighter in the yakuza underworld. However, he\'s also Kore... Boogiepop Dual Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Tue 01-02-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kouhei Kadono / Masayuki TakanoTranslated by:Andrew CunninghamAdapted by:Adam ArnoldWhat They SayMeet the all-new, all-different Boogiepop! When a female student is abducted and on the verge of being raped, Boogiepop rushes o... Samurai Man Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 11-28-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Serizawa NaokiTranslated by:Juilia RoseAdapted by:What They SayRyouma is a young man imbued with the samurai spirit. He's always ready to defend the weak and fight for honor, but it doesn't help him with that really cute girl,... Harukaze Bitter Bop Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Fri 04-11-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Court BettenTranslated by:Christine Schilling and Kereth Cowe-SpigaiAdapted by:Christine Schilling and Kereth Cowe-SpigaiWhat They Say
Chiyoharu used to be the leader of the troublemakers, until one day an innocent prank resul... Testarotho Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Thu 12-15-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Sanbe KeiTranslated by:Akira TsubasaAdapted by:What They SayConverting heretics to the church of Arsenal is a difficult and sometimes deadly task, and Inquisitor Garrincha is the best Neo Arsen has to offer. It's no wonder the... Dash!! Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Fri 01-11-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Isaku NatsumeTranslated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayAkimoto entered the judo club because he was a huge fan of Saitoh. But all that was waiting for him was a daily life being an errand boy. Things liven up when Aki... Nephilim Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Mon 05-12-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Anna HanamakiTranslated by:Miki HensleyAdapted by:Jessica StewartWhat They SayNephilim - a unique race that turns male by day and female by night. Labeled as \"Gods of Death,\" it is said that whoever glances upon their bewitc... White Guardian Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Tue 01-16-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Duo BrandTranslated by:E. VivienneAdapted by:What They SayThe Kingdom of Landa, once a proud country, is weakened by internal espionage and strife with its neighbors. In order to save the country, Linth Highwind Belc Landa IV,... Trigun Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 06-06-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yasuhiro NightowTranslated by:Justin BurnsAdapted by:What They SayAction, comedy, science fiction, and western gunslinger action congregate within these pages. Created by Yasuhiro Nightow, this compound of genre-bending ingred... Kamunagara Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 03-13-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yamaura HajimeTranslated by:Yuki UrakawaAdapted by:What They SayKaguya is a teenager who lives with his aunt, Sakuri. The kendo coach at his high school, Narugami, has been after him to join the kendo team; but when he meets t... Sweety Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 09-18-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist: Park JaeSung/Kim JuRiTranslated by:Je-wa JeongAdapted by:Je-wa JeongWhat They SayLooks? Average... Grades? Average.... Personality? Average?!
But one day, an all around average guy is bombarded by advances by the prettiest gi... Armageddon Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 01-07-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hyun Se Lee Translated by:Jisu Kim & Chris LivaccarAdapted by:What They SayDREAM A LITTLE DREAM.
He-Sung has dreams of the Earth being destroyed from alien invasions! In these dreams, he is a motorcycle-riding warrior, the las... Priest Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Mon 02-28-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Min-Woo HyungTranslated by:Jessica KimAdapted by:What They SayThere's gonna be a hanging in the frontier town of St. Baldlas. The leader of the infamous Angel Gang has finally been brought to justice, and the marshals want to ... Disgaea Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 09-04-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Arashi ShindoTranslated by:Satsuki YamashitaAdapted by:Jason GrissomWhat They SaySo... you wake up one day after a two-year nap and discover that your father is dead. What do you do? Take over his kingdom and rule with an iron... Judas Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Wed 10-11-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Suu MinazukiTranslated by:Nan RymerAdapted by:Jay AntaniWhat They SayJudas, cursed for his sins, is the spirit of Death--he is without form, and has enslaved young Eve to carry out the most heinous of acts. Together in spirit ... Train+Train Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Fri 01-05-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story by: Hideyuki Kurata / Artist: Tomomasa TakumaTranslated by:Christine SchillingAdapted by:Christine SchillingWhat They SayOn the distant planet of Deloca, teenagers are enrolled in either the standard School Train or the... Blood Sucker Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Thu 07-27-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Artist: Aki Shimizu / Writer: Saki OkuseTranslated by:Stephen PaulAdapted by:What They SayThree centuries ago, a vampire by the name of Migiri was running a reign of terror across Japan when a hero named Naonosuke Kobayashi ... Psychic Academy Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Wed 11-17-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Katsu AkiTranslated by:Jan Scott FrazierAdapted by:What They SayAi Shiomi is pushed into attending the Psychic Academy, a place of learning for psychically gifted students. Not only must he live up to his older brother's heroi... Vampire Knight Vol.#01
by Connie Zhang (Tue 05-01-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hino MatsuriTranslated by:Tomo KimuraAdapted by:Tomo KimuraWhat They SayCross Academy is attended by two groups of students: the Day Class and the Night Class. At twilight, when the students of the Day Class return to their do... Strawberry 100% Vol.#01
by Robert Harris (Tue 07-10-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mizuki KawashitaTranslated by:Yuko SawadaAdapted by:What They SayEXT. ROOFTOP OF A SCHOOL BUILDING, SUNSET
The hero (me, Junpei Manaka!) sneaks up to the roof to see the sunset. When he opens the door, he startles a mysteriou... Element Line Vol.#01
by Erin Jones (Thu 06-19-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mamiya TakizakiTranslated by:Ashton TrujilloAdapted by:Christine BoylanWhat They SayFourteen years after the disappearance of the great hero, Laolyth, the only barrier between the monstrous Rizoms and the destruction of humani... Seimaden Vol.#01
by Connie Zhang (Tue 04-17-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:You HiguriTranslated by:Tony OgasawaraAdapted by:What They SayWhat becomes of a man who spends his life in the underworld for a love that lasts beyond the grave?
Two men battle for the soul of the woman they have lost.
Can ... Project D.O.A. Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Sat 12-15-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Artist: Wagner Fukuhara / Story: Jeffrey NodelmanTranslated by:Adapted by:What They SayAn original English comic in the classic pulp tradition, that packs more thrills and laughs into a chapter than most books can work into a... One Pound Gospel Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Fri 07-25-2008)
One-Pound Gospel packs a lot of good boxing action, but is hurt by its bumbling hero.Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Rumiko TakahashiTranslated by:Gerard Jones and Mari MorimotoAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayTimes are tough at Mukaida\'s Gym. Though a promising ... Street Fighter II Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Tue 04-15-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Masaomi KanzakiTranslated by:Michelle Hayasi and Mai KusuyamaAdapted by:Jim Zubkavich and Matt MoylanWhat They SayThe stage is set for the best fighters from around the world to face off in the ultimate martial arts tournament... MAR (aka: Marchen Awakens Romance) Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Thu 06-09-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Nobuyuki AnzaiTranslated by:Kaori InoueAdapted by:What They SayA junior high loser enters the vivid world of his dreams where, at last, he is a hero!
Ginta Toramizu is a 14-year-old kid in junior high school who doesn\'t have... Color of Rage Vol.#01
by Gary Thompson (Wed 11-12-2008)
Creative Talent
Writer/Artist: Kazuo Koike / Seisaku Kano
Translated by: Naomi Kokobu
Adapted by: Naomi Kokobu
What They Say
Two slaves free themselves from a slave ship; one a Japanese man, the other an African American. After escaping they find ... Psycho Busters Novel Vol.#01
by Erin Jones (Fri 07-04-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yuya AokiTranslated by:Rando AyamineAdapted by:Kathy BridgesWhat They SayThis novel delves deeper into the story of Kakeru, the young boy whose life is turned upside-down when he meets a group of super-powered teenagers on the... Zatch Bell (aka: Konjiki no Gash!!) Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Thu 08-11-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Makoto RaikuTranslated by:David UryAdapted by:What They SayKiyo is a brilliant junior high student whose inflated ego (and tendency to blow the grading curve) has made him a major target for teasing at school. So his father se... Revenge of the Mofloun Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 08-19-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ueno Jiro & Ono YoichiroTranslated by:UnknownAdapted by:What They SayWhen terror strikes and lives are in the balance, one man must find the courage to be a hero.
A simple domestic flight turns into a national crisis when ter... Eureka SeveN - Psalms of Planet- Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 04-05-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kataoka Jinsei / Kondou KazumaTranslated by:Toshifumi YoshidaAdapted by:What They SayRenton Thurston is a young 14-year-old who is tired of his monotonous life. The only thing that makes him happy is when he lifts, and extreme... In the End Vol.#01
by Briana Lawrence (Tue 06-10-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Pink Psycho (Heath & Nheira) Translated by:Erin M. BlakemoreAdapted by:Barb Lien-CooperWhat They SayNo one understands high school student Kaito Niikura. Not his dad. Not his classmates. No one. That is, until he meets Ren... Futaba-kun Change! Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Sat 04-03-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiroshi AroTranslated by:Kuni KimuraAdapted by:What They SayA teenager's life isn't any easy one. Futaba's life used to be quite normal for a young man; high school, a place on the wrestling team, cute female classmates. Howev... Magic Moon Novel Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Tue 10-16-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Wolfgang and Heike HohlbeinTranslated by:Barbara Guggemos and Stafford HemmerAdapted by:What They SayKim is an average schoolboy who hates math but loves to read the latest copy of \"Star Fighter.\" His daydreaming life spiral... Mamoru the Shadow Protector Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Mon 10-13-2008)
400 long years of protecting the neighbors come to a head in this comedy gem. Let's hope for 400 more.Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Sai MadaraTranslated by: Stephen Paul and Ailen LujoAdapted by: Stephen Paul and Ailen LujoWhat They SayMamoru Kagemori is a... Train Man: The Novel Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Mon 05-21-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hitori NakanoTranslated by:Bonnie ElliottAdapted by:What They SayAn instant bestseller when it was first published in Japan, Train Man became a multimedia sensation, generating a smash-hit TV series, a blockbuster film, and mu... Freak - Legend of the Nonblonds Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Mon 11-20-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Chung Yu / Dong-Eun YiTranslated by:WonJae HuhAdapted by:Jamie S. RichWhat They SayCome and meet totally new bounty hunters who are nothing like anything you\'ve ever seen before! Tublerun who could take away all your powers ... Vision of the Other Side Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 09-12-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Lin Yu-ChinTranslated by:Christine NiAdapted by:What They SayIn a land where chivalry exists and heroes are living legends, an extraordinary adventure awaits a young Princess. Nan-Fan, Princess of Tang: young, naïve, and stro... Chun Rhang Yhur Jhun Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 06-22-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Park Sung-WooTranslated by:Je-wa JeongAdapted by:What They SayThe mighty Kingdom of Goguryeo is in the midst of a war which has raged on for decades. In need of talented warriors to help lead their people, O'Rhang Yhun is sent... Chinese Hero Vol.#03
by Ron Quezon (Mon 04-07-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Wing Shing MaTranslated by:Yun ZhaoAdapted by:Benjamin StoneWhat They SayFifteen years have passed since Hero made a vow to Sword Saint to relinquish the path of vengeance. Unbeknownst to him, his son Jian is still alive and h... Legends of the Dark Crystal Vol.#01 - The Garthim Wars
by Ben Leary (Wed 01-23-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Barbara Randall Kesel, Heidi Arnhold and Max KimTranslated by:Adapted by:What They SayThe Dark Crystal told the story of Jen and Kira, the last of their kind living in a fractured world precariously balanced between the forces... Mobile Suit Gundam SEED X Astray Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Tue 10-23-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Artist: Kouichi Tokita / Story: Tomohiro Chiba (Studio Orphee) / Created by: Hajime Yatate and Yoshiyuki TominoTranslated by:Jeremiah BourqueAdapted by:What They SayA mysterious mobile suit approaches research colony Mende... You Nitwit! Heroes Are Extinct!! Vol.#01
by Andrew Kent (Fri 08-31-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ryoji HidoTranslated by:Melanie SchoenAdapted by:What They SayHeroes (hee-rows) noun, plural, Earth variation: species of teenage Earthlings that come in groups of five, transform into "rangers" with color-coordinated outfits,... Beet the Vandel Buster Vol.#01
by Justin Rich (Fri 04-01-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Riku Sanjo & Artist: Koji InadaTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayThe New Dark Age
It’s the Century of Darkness, a grim age when monsters and demons known as Vandels use their terrible strength and magical powers... Arm of Kannon (aka: Birth) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 02-23-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yamaguchi MasakazuTranslated by:Erika JonesAdapted by:What They SayMao's father returns home after disappearing for three years with a terrible secret... he has found the ancient Buddhist relic, the Arm of Kannon... but this c... Train Man: A Shojo Manga Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Tue 11-28-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Machiko OchaTranslated by:Makoto YukonAdapted by:What They SaySometimes, all it takes to find true love is one moment of courage... and a lot of virtual friends. When Ikumi Saiki meets a beautiful girl on the train ride home, ... Train Man: A Shojo Manga Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Tue 11-28-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Machiko OchaTranslated by:Makoto YukonAdapted by:What They SaySometimes, all it takes to find true love is one moment of courage... and a lot of virtual friends. When Ikumi Saiki meets a beautiful girl on the train ride home, ... Train Man: A Shojo Manga Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Tue 11-28-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Machiko OchaTranslated by:Makoto YukonAdapted by:What They SaySometimes, all it takes to find true love is one moment of courage... and a lot of virtual friends. When Ikumi Saiki meets a beautiful girl on the train ride home, ... Train Man: A Shojo Manga Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Tue 11-28-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Machiko OchaTranslated by:Makoto YukonAdapted by:What They SaySometimes, all it takes to find true love is one moment of courage... and a lot of virtual friends. When Ikumi Saiki meets a beautiful girl on the train ride home, ... Chinese Hero Vol.#05
by Ron Quezon (Thu 07-03-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ding Kin Lau / Wing Shing MaTranslated by:Yun ZhaoAdapted by:Benjamin StoneWhat They SayHero rescues the missing people in Steel Bull Valley by defeating Steel Bull, the ruler of the valley. Before dying, Steel Bull lets out a... Imperfect * Hero (aka: Akaten * Hero) Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 02-05-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Nankin GurekoTranslated by:Carolyn JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayLife hasn't been all too easy for Yuji Midorikawa, Gakusei Five's G-Green, ever since Madame Mayura of the Gurdark came to live with him. However, things just s... Chinese Hero Vol.#04
by Ron Quezon (Wed 05-07-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Wing Shing MaTranslated by:Yun ZhaoAdapted by:Sue YangWhat They SayAs a child, Hero\'s family was attacked and killed by a practitioner of Northern Mantis kung fu. This assassin was entrusted, by the affluent head of a local t... Chinese Hero Vol.#02
by Ron Quezon (Tue 01-08-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Wing Shing MaTranslated by:Yun ZhaoAdapted by:Matthew A. ScrivnerWhat They SayIt\'s been years since Hero lost his son and servant Sheng Nu to the abyss near the No Shadow School. Unbeknownst to Hero, they have survived, but n... Suikoden III (aka: Genso Suikoden III) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sat 06-19-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shimizu Aki (Original Concept: Konami)Translated by:Patrick CoffmanAdapted by:What They SayEnter a world filled with adventure, love, bravery and courage.
Enter the world of Suikoden!
As a young girl, Chris Longfellow lost he... No Need for Tenchi (Action series) Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Wed 04-05-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hitoshi OkudaTranslated by:Shuko ShikataAdapted by:What They SayTHE GANG'S ALL HERE!
All your favorite characters from Pioneer's hit anime series NO Need For Tenchi! Have crowded into one volume of action, comedy, and two-fis... Embracing Love (aka: Haru wo Daiteita) Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Mon 09-19-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Youka NittaTranslated by:Melanie SchoenAdapted by:What They SayLife reflects art for Iwaki and Katou, two hugely famous adult film stars who are considering retirement from their sordid careers.
However, when they're invited... Imperfect * Hero (aka: Okaten * Hero) Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 07-17-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Nankin GurekoTranslated by:Kyle Edward CookAdapted by:What They SayWho knew being roomies with a tyrant bent on conquering the earth would be such a headache. Yuji G5 of the Gakusei High School Battalion is finding this out th... HERO BY NIGHT headed for small screen
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 11-14-2008)
Platinum Studios has announced plans for a television series based on D.J. Coffman's webcomic 'Hero by Night'. The announcement was made with partners IM Global who will handle worldwide distribution and will produce the project through their IM Glob... Hero Initiative coming to Motor City Con
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 05-15-2008)
From a press release
Los Angeles (May 14, 2008) – The Hero Initiative doesn’t want to bring you massive talent at just one convention this weekend, but rather two conventions! Hero will be at both Michigan’s Motor City Comic Con a... Winner: 'Greatest American Hero' Season Three
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 04-16-2008)
Updated April 16th
Congratulations conover
We hope you like DVD too! Because you won one! NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS
If you're entering the contests make sure that:
The email address you registered the site with is a valid working addres... Meet Zoom Live At Hero Con (Fri 06-30-2006)
Fans attending this years Hero Con can visit the Zoom Suit booth to meet the star of the Zoom Suit series. Team Zoom is proud to announce their costumed hero will be on hand at Hero Con to meet fans, sign autographs and pose for pictures. Free posters...ROGER RAMJET: HERO OF OUR NATION
by ANDREW HERSHBERGER (Wed 03-06-2002)
Flustering flywheels is that a ROGER RAMJET DVD I see before me?! Palpitating pogo sticks it is, replete with 15 fabulous episodes you'd be proud to watch with dear old mother. Seems the world isn't the wretched hellhole we've come to believe after all; n... Winner: 'Greatest American Hero' Season One
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 04-02-2008)
Updated April 2nd
Congratulations to Rheul!
Miss the show no longer because you'll be watching the DVD soon! NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS
If you're entering the contests make sure that:
The email address you registered the site with is a ... Marvel develops 'Planet Hulk' and 'Super Hero Squad' for animation (Tue 02-19-2008)
Marvel has publicly posted their quarterly earnings report. As is always the case, the report has several Easter Eggs for Comics2Film fans. Most interesting is the revelation of a 'Planet Hulk' direct-to-video animated feature, targeted for a February 20...Winner: 'Greatest American Hero' Season 2 on DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 01-11-2008)
Updated January 11th
Congratulations to krinshaw2
Your devotion to Hero History has made you our winner NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS
If you're entering the contests make sure that:
The email address you registered the site with is a valid... Spider-Man + Power Rangers = Team Hero
by Rob M. Worley (Fri 08-30-2002)
Spider-Man
animated fans will want to tune in the weekend of September 7th and 8th as
cable's ABC Family Channel will be presenting the animated version of Marvel's
secret wars storyline.
The show, along
with multi-part segments of Power Ran... 'Guitar Hero 2"
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Thu 11-23-2006)
Around a year ago, the world was introduced to the original Guitar Hero. Sure there had been many music games before it, but this one had that special something that propelled it to the top of the heap. The game had a deep level of immersion, and it ac... Grand Prize Winner: 'Greatest American Hero' collector's DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 04-07-2008)
Updated April 7th
Congratulations to lexkal
The best show ever is now yours! You win the Collector's DVD set of Greatest American Hero!
NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS
If you're entering the contests make sure that:
The email address you r... Winner: 'Greatest American Hero' Season Two
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 04-09-2008)
Updated April 9th
Congratulations miriama59
Second time is the charm! You're a winner! NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS
If you're entering the contests make sure that:
The email address you registered the site with is a valid working address ... SURVIVE THE SUMMER!!! METRO SURVIVE VOL.2, CHINESE HERO VOL.6, MAGIC LOVER'S TOWER VOL.1&2 AVAILABLE NOW! (Fri 05-30-2008)
SAN JOSE, CA - April, 2008 - DrMaster Publications has announced that Metro Survive vol. 2, the final volume of the series by Yuki Fujisawa, Chinese Hero vol. 6 by Wing Shing Ma, and the new series Magic Lover's Tower vol. 1 & 2 by Kao Yung & Kuan Liang, ...Stan Lee Talks Comics, Movies, and WHO WANTS TO BE A SUPER HERO
by Stephen Lackey (Thu 08-09-2007)
I’ve been planning for a few weeks to cover the new season of Who Wants to be a Super Hero airing now on the SCI-FI Channel. In some of my editorials, I’ve been a bit critical of the first season, but I’ve been convinced I must be m... "Everyone's Hero" Contest
by Karl Schneider (Sat 03-17-2007)
Mania is happy to announce our latest contest, a DVD giveaway of the animated film Everyone's Hero.In the film, ten-year-old baseball fanatic Yankee Irving (voiced by newcomer Jake T. Austin) is always the last one picked for sandlot baseball games. But w... USPS Announces Super Hero Stamps
by News Editor (Tue 12-06-2005)
The United States Postal Service has unveiled their 2006 Commemorative Stamps. One of the sets will honor super heroes. This is the first stamp pane (20 stamps) honoring comic book super heroes to be issued by the Postal Service. Half of the stamps on the... "Everyone's Hero" Contest Winners
by Karl Schneider (Fri 04-27-2007)
Mania's recent contest, a DVD giveaway of the animated film Everyone's Hero, has ended.The winners are:LisaPhillipAndreaSeanLauraIn the film, ten-year-old baseball fanatic Yankee Irving (voiced by newcomer Jake T. Austin) is always the last one picked for... NO HERO #0
by Kurt Amacker (Tue 07-01-2008)
To truly excel at anything, one must put other concerns aside in the relentless pursuit of a goal. Those that have truly mastered a craft harbor a near-obsessive love of their work. That love extends to sacrificing both personally and profession... Manga Review: Imperfect Hero (Sun 07-17-2005)
Looking at another series from DrMaster, Ed Chavez has a review of their June 2005 release of Imperfect Hero Vol. 2.Manga Review: Chinese Hero (Mon 05-28-2007)
Even on the holidays we\'ve still got new things to talk about. Today, Ron Quezon is taking his stab at the manga world with a look at the February 2007 release of Chinese Hero Vol. #1 (of 9) from DrMaster.TV Wasteland: The Greatest American Hero Flies Again, or Not.
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 06-16-2008)
Icons of retro television continue to pour onto the sets of the NBC hit Heroes. Last season, Nichele Nichols from Star Trek: The Original Series appeared on Heroes in a small role along with George Takei, and Joanna Cassidy (Blade Runner). and this year W... Manga Review: Crimson Hero (Sat 12-17-2005)
Taking a stab at a new sports manga, this time one from the Shojo Beat line-up, Jarred\'s sent in his thoughts on their December 2005 release of Crimson Hero Vol. #1 (of 6) from Viz Media.Your own GREATEST AMERICAN HERO
by Patrick Sauriol (Wed 06-04-2003)
It's been more than two decades since the first episode of THE GREATEST AMERICAN HERO debuted on ABC, but in today's age of reruns and old TV shows being turned into big budget movies, yesterday's culture turns into tomorrow's entertainment. While a feat... Pics from "Storybook Hero" episode of PUSH, NEVADA
by Jennifer H. Tomooka (Thu 10-03-2002)
ABC has released pics from the "Storybook Hero" episode of the mystery-thriller, PUSH, NEVADA.This week, Jim's (Derek Cecil) investigation of Silas Bodnick's (Jon Polito) death lands him in jail as he is arrested on false charges of serial murder. Remembe... Chinese Hero Vol. #08
by Ron Quezon (Thu 11-06-2008)
What They SayTaibo Jin is poisoned while battling Poison Master's Battle God of Poison, so Evil Child tracks down Poison Master and Jian to look for an antidote. Meanwhile, the A- and K-level face cards attack China Tower and spare no one in their path...... Small Bodied Manga Review: Chinese Hero (Mon 04-07-2008)
Ron\'s working through a couple of volumes of this series and is starting off by looking at the September 2007 release of Chinese Hero Vol. #3 (of 9) from DrMaster.GREATEST AMERICAN HERO DVD Contest Winner
by Karl Schneider (Tue 10-10-2006)
The contest for a collectible TV series box set of THE GREATEST AMERICAN HERO: THE COMPLETE SERIES is now over. The response was overwhelming, I only wish I had more copies to give out.As it is, we were only given one copy and Nick Loucas was the man it'... "My Hero: Season 1"
by John Sinnott (Fri 01-19-2007)
Many fans of British comedy will recognize Ardal O’Hanlon from his role as Father Dougal McGuire on the irreverent and hilarious show Father Ted. After Ted, O’Hanlon went on to star in his own show, My Hero. In it he plays the ... NBC Needs a Hero
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 03-19-2007)
Any comic book fan feels right at home with the hit NBC series Heroes. It’s familiar; I’ve even called some of the heroes on the series X-Men in my reviews. When a series becomes this popular, and is able to take what’s fa... Hero fan films absent at this year's Comic-Con
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 06-29-2004)
Rumors have spread over the
past few weeks about a crack-down on fan films depicting intellectual property
of DC Comics/Warner Bros. being screened at the upcoming Comic-Con
International in San Diego. Freelance writer and fan film aficionado Eli
Mc... Gough: "Lonely road of a hero for Clark" (Thu 09-21-2006)
It doesn't look as if things are going to get any easier this year for young Clark Kent. Season six, beginning Sept. 28 on The CW, will follow "the lonely road of a hero, basically," says Alfred Gough, an executive producer who along with Miles Millar ...Greatest American Hero DVD Review (Mon 02-28-2005)
A review of The Greatest American Hero season one DVD set.'Hulk' movie Super Hero Squad toy set (Sun 03-09-2008)
Here are photos of squishy-deformed toy characters in Marvel's "Super Hero Squad" line, derived from the 'Incredible Hulk' movie.Iron Man writers to tackle another Marvel hero? (Fri 09-26-2008)
They delivered Marvel a mega-hit in 'Iron Man', yet screenwriters Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby weren't hired to pen the sequel script. What's up with that? It appears that Fergus and Ostby have their sights on other Marvel heroes. "There are some real...Director and Script Ready for GREATEST AMERICAN HERO
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 09-10-2008)
With my inbox getting a few emails from Maniacs Flint and Joeybaloney, I'd be remiss in not passing along this bit of interesting news for you 80's era TV fans. It seems that the screenplay is ready and a director has been attached for the big screen adap... Besson film featuring French comic-book auto hero released
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 11-17-2003)
Luc Besson, the director behind box-office features such as "The Fifth Element" and "The Big Blue", this week releases a movie based on popular French comic-book hero "Michel Vaillant", a test-driver famed for his adventures on the Le Mans 24 Hour Race ci... 'Wanted': James McAvoy: the next action hero
by Leslie Morgan (Thu 06-26-2008)
Best known for his roles in such films as 'Atonement' and 'Last King of Scotland', James McAvoy takes quite a different turn as Wesley Gibson in the action film adaptation of Mark Millar and JG Jones' graphic novel 'Wanted'.
The role is very much a dep... Crimson Hero Vol.#03
by Jarred Pine (Wed 07-26-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mitsuba TakanashiTranslated by:Naoko AmemiyaAdapted by:What They SayFormer star setter Tomoyo joins the ranks, and now the six players are an official team at Crimson Field High School! However, Nobara is so focused on trainin... Chinese Hero Vol. #07
by Ron Quezon (Fri 09-26-2008)
Creative Talent: Writer/Artist: Wing Shing MaTranslation: Yun ZhaoAdaptation: Gayle Tan
What They SayThe Three Elders begin their revolt against Taibo Jin without Fire, but not without consequences. Will Fire make it back in time to save his masters or i... Comic-Con Pitch: HERO HAPPY HOUR
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 07-21-2004)
We've arrived at the week of Comic-Con
International 2004 in San Diego! Hollywood will be coming to the show, and
Comics2Film aims to help Hollywood find the good stuff.
Today Dan Taylor sits down to
pitch "Hero Happy Hour."
Q: Describ... Dr. Justice: The Humanitarian Hero
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 01-09-2002)
Galfo Films
Entertainment has announced plans to develop the best-selling French comic strip
superhero Doctor Justice for TV and film. Galfo has joined forces
with the Canada-based Cinegroupe to develop the concept as either a live-action
and animat... Small Manga Review: Chinese Hero (Wed 05-07-2008)
Ron\'s catching up on his pile a bit today with a small bodied look at the November 2007 release of Chinese Hero Vol. #4 by Wing Shing Ma from DrMaster Publications.Comicscape - May 19, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 05-19-2004)
PREVIEW/INTERVIEW: Next month, David Yurkovich and Top Shelf Productions will be turning the superhero genre on its ear with LESS THAN HEROES, a collection of his stories from the hard-to-find THRESHOLD series that it's impossible to describe without usin... THE LAST HERO
by Chris Wyatt (Mon 12-10-2001)
People who have no idea what DISCWORLD is have a rather hard time breaking into the series. They aren't written or released in any kind of logical order, which is very interesting for fans, but makes potential new recruits balk at picking one of the books... Daredevil Interview: Ben Affleck Dares To Be A Hero
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 02-12-2003)
Click
thumbnails for larger images
Continuing Comics2Film's
cove... Hero hired by Columbia Pictures
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 06-05-2003)
Luke Cage has found a home.Marvel Comics' hero for hire (well, one-half of the team if you also count his sometimes partner Iron Fist) has been optioned by Columbia Pictures, the same studio behind SPIDER-MAN. The project is being developed by Neal Morit... Hero Stamps
by News Editor (Thu 08-25-2005)
We have not been able to officially confirm this scoop, but here is what a Cinescape visitor wrote us about some upcoming comic book hero stamps:According to the August issue of Linn's Stamp News, the Post Office is issuing a series of stamps in 2006 feat... GREATEST AMERICAN HERO DVD Contest
by Karl Schneider (Tue 10-03-2006)
Cinescape is happy to announce another contest, this one for a cool collectible TV series box set of THE GREATEST AMERICAN HERO: THE COMPLETE SERIES. The deluxe collector's set contains 13 discs (containing all 43 episodes), and includes in the sharp del... THQ Captures SUPER HERO
by Associate News Editor (Thu 05-08-2008)
Vidgame publisher THQ has secured the rights to Marvel's new animated series SUPER HERO SQUAD. The show features stylized versions of Marvel characters like Iron Man, Captain America and Wolverine aimed at tots.
Though the series do... SMALLVILLE: Hero
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 03-16-2008)
We understand about advertising here at Mania, but there is a line that shouldn’t be crossed and Smallville finally crossed it this week. Does the CW really need this excessive level of product placement to get Smallville paid for? A whil... Manga Review: Imperfect Hero (Sun 02-05-2006)
Ed\'s checking in this morning by clearing yet another series from his plate as this short one has come to a close with the January 2006 release of Imperfect Hero Vol. #3 (of 3) from DrMaster.Comicscape - June 2, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-02-2004)
OPINION: Hope everyone had a good Memorial Day and that, if you weren't out remembering those who have fought and died for our freedom, you were at least enjoying the fruits (and nicely grilled meats) of that freedom at the park or campgrounds of your cho... Guitar Hero 3
by Captain Gordon Edward (Thu 06-28-2007)
Game:
Guitar Hero 3
Plot:
Rock out to the third entry in Red Octane's music series for guitar gods! Songs for Guitar Hero III include Barracuda by Heart, Sabotage by Beastie Boys, Rock And Roll All Nite by Kiss, and much more!
Platform:
Wii /... WHO WANTS TO BE A SUPER HERO?: Rollercoaster
by Stephen Lackey (Sat 08-11-2007)
So, I’ve actually watched every episode leading up to this week. I’ve been planning to review the series for some time but for some reason things have been getting in the way (Uhh Comic Con?). It’s a shame that I ended up revie... Winner: 'Greatest American Hero' - Season 1
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 10-25-2007)
Updated October 25th
Congratulations to FuzzyDan
Your clever title and use of the word "please" have paid off. You get the DVD!
And for those of you who missed out, we've got Season 2 sitting here in the ol' bin o' prizes, so keep your eyes peele... WHO WANTS TO BE A SUPER HERO?: Disguise
by Stephen Lackey (Sat 08-18-2007)
The more I look at this show the more I get frustrated with the realization that Stan Lee, one of the iconic creators of comic books, and the producer of this series don’t look at modern comics to influence this series. Hollywood is reading com... Who’s the Next Hero?
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 05-27-2007)
I’ve had a real love/hate relationship with Smallville. The early seasons were great but as the series progressed it went down hill for me. A lot of the trappings of the show outlived their usefulness and Clark’s development as a person a... Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 02-02-2004)
Genre: Science Fiction/Action/Sequel.Studio: Sony Pictures.Production Company: Unknown.Project Phase: In the Can.Who's In It: Richard Burgi; Sandrine Holt; Jason Shane Scott; Colleen Porch.Who's Making It: Phil Tippett (Director); Ed Neumeier (Screenwrite... Who Wants to Watch a Wannabe Hero?
by Stephen Lackey (Sun 07-22-2007)
This week sees the premiere of season two of the SCIFI Channel and Stan Lee’s Who Wants to be a Super Hero. I watched the first episode of the first season and never looked back. First, I thought it just came off ridiculous and in a way ma... Hurd talks 'Hulk', 'Punisher' and that Marvel Hero cameo (Thu 06-12-2008)
Latino Review interviewed 'Incredible Hulk' producer Gale Anne Hurd who talks about the new movie. In the interesting Q & A chat, Hurd talks about the previous 'Hulk' effort (which she also produced), the reason for the reboot, the editing controvers...Manga Review: Imperfect Hero (Sun 03-06-2005)
Ed Chavez is checking out a new DrMaster manga series this morning with their November 2004 release of Imperfect Hero Vol. #1.HARVEY PEKAR'S AMERICAN SPLENDOR: UNSUNG HERO #1 (of 3)
by Tony Whitt (Sun 08-25-2002)
Historical and biographical comics are nothing new, nor are they necessarily groundbreaking: MAUS is arguably the best-known example of the genre, but even Spiegelman was working in a form which had been used admirably since the 1950s, or even further bac... WHO WANTS TO BE A SUPER HERO?: Finale
by Stephen Lackey (Sat 09-08-2007)
Mistake number one was to make this season finale a two hour special. You know what can happen when you eat to much cheese don’t you? At any rate, that’s what we got, a two hour finale featuring Hyperstrike, Hygena, and The Diffuser.... THOR #50
by Tony Whitt (Tue 06-18-2002)
Seems like every hero is destined to develop a God complex eventually. First Hal Jordan becomes Parallax over in the DCU. Then his successor Kyle Raynor has a brief flirtation with godhood before giving it up. In the Marvel Universe, the Defenders turned ... City of Heroes
by Vince "Moesha" Massa (Thu 06-03-2004)
Super heroes have (finally) been getting a fair shake by the entertainment world in the past few years (ignore the Daredevil movie and this theory holds water). The argument could be made that this is due to the advances in technology that finally allow m... A Thematic Analysis of Boogiepop Phantom
by Robert Stanton (-)
By Robert Stanton (rstanton@uiuc.edu)
Boogiepop Phantom is an animated series based upon the acclaimed written work of Kouhei Kadono. Set somewhere in common, urban, contemporary Japan, the dark science fiction premises of the show quickly take over and... A Thematic Analysis of Boogiepop Phantom
by Robert Stanton (-)
By Robert Stanton (rstanton@uiuc.edu)
Boogiepop Phantom is an animated series based upon the acclaimed written work of Kouhei Kadono. Set somewhere in common, urban, contemporary Japan, the dark science fiction premises of the show quickly take over and... Girls Bravo Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 04-04-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mario KanedaTranslated by:Asuka YoshizuAdapted by:What They SayBoy meets girl. Boy breaks out in hives. Boy stumbles onto alien planet full of girls...
Meet Yukinari Sasaki, an average high school boy who has extreme girl-pho... Love Control Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Fri 05-16-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ai HasukawaTranslated by:Melanie SchoenAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayWhen Takashi Okumura hired Kei Yamashiro, an interior designer, to fix up his place, he never expected to pick up a lover at the same time! But the two have pre... Platinum Garden Vol.#01
by Michelle Ramonetti (Mon 01-28-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Maki FujitaTranslated by:Egan LooAdapted by:Sarah DyerWhat They SayWhen Kazura is sent to live in Mizuki\'s house, she learns that she\'s really there to become his wife! Furious, Kazura tries to leave, but discovers that she ... A Promise of Romance Vol.#01
by Briana Lawrence (Tue 07-22-2008)
It’s sort of a Pretty Woman story… except Julia Roberts is a Japanese boy whose an actor, not a hooker. Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kyoko Akitsu / Tooko MiyagiTranslated by:Translation by DesignAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayA contract mar... Crying Freeman (Koike Shoin version) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 04-18-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Koike Kazuo / Ikegami RyoichiTranslated by:Kumar SivasubramanianAdapted by:What They SayHe is Yo Himomura, deadly assassin for the 108 Dragons, the Chinese Mafia. But to the criminal underworld who fear him, he is known as Cry... Edumanga (aka: Atom Pocket Jinbutsukan) Vol.#01 - Helen Keller
by Sakura Eries (Fri 04-14-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Sozo Yanagawa / Rie YagiTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:What They SayHelen Keller was robbed of her sight, hearing and speech at an early age due to a childhood illness. Nevertheless, she overcame her disabilities with th... Yubisaki Milk Tea Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 04-10-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miyano TomochikaTranslated by:Ray YoshimotoAdapted by:What They SayEver since Yoshinori filled for his sister Yuki at a photo shoot, he has developed a secret for cross-dressing. When he slips on a skirt or dress, and steps ou... Juon Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Thu 04-20-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miki Rinno Translated by:Matthew JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayJu-On: Video Side is the manga adaptation of the Japanese horror movie that spawned an enormous franchise in Japan ... and inspired a blockbuster Hollywood remake... Desire (aka: Yabai Kimochi) Vol.#01
by Patricia Beard (Tue 10-24-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mari Kazumi / Yukine HonamiTranslated by:Kumiko YuasaAdapted by:What They SayLove without Sex or Sex without Love...is what High School student Toru has to weigh in his mind. A quiet and shy member of the school\'s art club, ... Forbidden Dance (aka: Tenshi no Kiss) Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Fri 02-03-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hinako AshiharaTranslated by:Takae BrewerAdapted by:What They SayAfter a serious and discouraging injury, Aya - an accomplished ballet dancer - is inspired to dance again by the all-male COOL troupe. In fact, she's never wante... Angel Cup Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 06-26-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kim DongWok / Youn JaeHoTranslated by:Grace MinAdapted by:What They SaySo-jin had given up soccer years ago after losing to her rival, Shin-bee. But when she transfers into a co-ed high school, the \"football\" bug returns, an... Mobile Suit Gundam Lost War Chronicles Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Sun 03-05-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Tomohiro Chiba & Bandai Games Inc. / Artist: Masato NatsumotoTranslated by:Ikoi HiroeAdapted by:What They SayThe One Year War between the Earth Federation and the Principality of Zeon has begun--and the newest Mobil... Shrine of the Morning Mist (aka: Asagiri no Miko) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 05-24-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ugawa HirokiTranslated by:Jeremiah BouroqueAdapted by:What They SaySisters Kurako, Yuzu and Tama are Miko priestesses, entrusted with keeping an eye on the often volatile spirit world. But when you\'re a teenager like Yuzu, yo... Real Fake Princess Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Tue 07-04-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:I-HuanTranslated by:Yun ZhaoAdapted by:What They SayIt is the end of the great Tang Dynasty. China is in violent chaos due to the infamous Jin Kang Rebellion. Fearing the inevitable destruction, Concubine Liu tearfully entrust... Challengers Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Mon 08-07-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hinako TakanagaTranslated by:Libby MaximAdapted by:What They SayShinjuku at night is not a safe place. Therefore, young college hopeful Tomoe Tatsumi lucks out by bumping into Mitsugu Kurokawa, a white-collar worker with a hea... Reiko the Zombie Shop Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Tue 02-14-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Rei MikamotoTranslated by:Michael GombosAdapted by:What They SayTerror has struck the sleepy little town of Shiraike. A serial killer stalks the streets murdering innocent girls. Twenty-nine grisly murders have been committed,... Lone Wolf & Cub Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Sat 05-06-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Kazuo Koike / Artist: Goseki KojimaTranslated by:Dana LewisAdapted by:What They SayLone Wolf and Cub (Kozure Okami in Japan) is acknowledged worldwide for the brilliant writing of series creator Kazuo Koike and the g... Oh My Goddess! Vol.#01
by Megan Lavey (Thu 01-19-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kosuke FujishimaTranslated by:Dana Lewis, Alan Gleason and Toren SmithAdapted by:What They SayHere's where it all begins! Alone in his dorm on a Saturday night, Nekomi Tech's Keiichi Morisato dials a wrong number that will cha... Caged Slave Vol.#01
by Briana Lawrence (Fri 08-15-2008)
I have a severe weakness for two things: men in suits, and men in suits who know how to use neckties as handcuffs.Creative TalentWriter/Artist: Yukio Takamura / An KanaeTranslated by: Misa KayeAdapted by: N/AWhat They SayTsukasa met an unknown man in a ho... Record of a Fallen Vampire Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Wed 08-27-2008)
The Record of a Fallen Vampire wins a few points for sheer ambition ... otherwise, it's a mess.Creative Talent Writer/Artist: Kyo Shirodaira / Yuri KimuraTranslated by: Andrew CunninghamAdapted by: Andrew CunninghamWhat They SayThousands of years ago, Vam...