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Kingdom Hearts II Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Wed 07-25-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shiro AmanoTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayIn the quiet little hamlet of Twilight Town, there lives a boy named Roxas. He and his friends Hayner, Pence, and Olette are trying to enjoy their final days of summer vac... Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Mon 10-16-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shiro AmanoTranslated by:Not AvailableAdapted by:Not AvailableWhat They SayThe sequel to the bestselling Kingdom Hearts manga series!
The door to Kingdom Hearts was sealed, dealing a blow to the heartless and restoring the wor... KINGDOM HEARTS II, Volume One
by Nadia Oxford (Wed 08-08-2007)
If you frequent the more macro-heavy corridors of the Internet, you've no doubt seen that picture of a polar bear struggling to chew some apples out of a block of frozen ice. That particular macro asks, "How does a bear know what apples is?" Rea... 
Kingdom Hearts Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Thu 10-13-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shiro AmanoTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayWhen a strange storm hits his island home, 14-year-old Sora is separated from his friends and swept into a mysterious new land. There he meets Court Wizard Donald and Captain... Free Collars Kingdom Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Thu 02-22-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takuya FujimaTranslated by:William FlanaganAdapted by:What They SayTHOSE FEISTY FELINES!
Cyan is a teenage cat (in cat years!), and when his beloved young master falls ill, the parents abandon Cyan in the basement of a luxuri... THE 10TH KINGDOM
by Frederick C. Szebin (Fri 02-25-2000)
Hallmark Entertainment and the Robert Halmi’s (Sr. and Jr.) have created plenty of fodder for the Odyssey Channel, which Hallmark owns in association with Jim Henson Productions: THE ODYSSEY, ALICE IN WONDERLAND, GULLIVER’S TRAVELS, EARTHQUAKE IN NEW YORK... Kingdom Hearts Vol.#02
by Julie Rosato (Wed 04-26-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shiro AmanoTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SaySora, Goofy, and Donald Duck continue their magical journey traveling throughout worlds so they can protect everyone with Sora\'s powerful Keyblade from Maleficent and her ev... Kingdom Hearts Vol.#04
by Julie Rosato (Wed 08-02-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shiro Amano Translated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayThe saga comes to a close as Sora, Donald and Goofy are forced to choose between their duty and their friendship to each other. The evil truth becomes apparent as our heroes... Bride of the Water God Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Fri 04-18-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mi-Kyung YunTranslated by:Heejeong HaasAdapted by:Philip SimonWhat They SayWhen Soah\'s impoverished, desperate village decides to sacrifice her to the Water God Habaek to end a long drought, they believe that drowning one bea... Kingdom Hearts Vol.#03
by Julie Rosato (Wed 05-10-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shiro AmanoTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayKingdom Hearts plunges into an underwater adventure. Monstro the whale swallows Sora and crew. They lend Geppetto and Pinocchio a helping hand to fend off the Heartless. Our ... Guardian Hearts Vol.#01
by Ron Quezon (-)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Sae AmatsuTranslated by:Monica Seya ChinAdapted by:Erin BlackmoreWhat They SayKazuya is a normal guy who discovers the secret identity of a space alien named Hina, who comes from the Planet of Light. She is a member of the Gua... Our Kingdom Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Mon 05-08-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Naduki KoujimaTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:What They SayShy Akira grew up in the country knowing little about the drama and fast-pace of city life. But when family circumstances force him to move to an incredible guar... 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... Galaxy Angel II Vol.#01
by Robert Harris (Thu 05-31-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:KananTranslated by:Koji TajiiAdapted by:Jason R. GrissomWhat They SayIt\'s been quite some time since Commander Takuto Meyers and the Angel Troupe put an end to Eonia\'s rebellion. The peaceful lull has paved the way for the d... Small Bodied Manga Reviews (Wed 07-25-2007)
It\'s the middle of the week and just before the San Diego Comic-con is about to start so we\'ve got a solid selection of releases to run through on the manga front. This week\'s edition contains a number of titles, such as Absolute Boyfriend, Fullmetal A...KINGDOM HEARTS
by James Stevenson (Wed 09-18-2002)
Who would have ever believed that Square and Nintendo would combine forces for a game? They did, and SUPER MARIO RPG is still an all-time favorite for the Super Nintendo. Square and Disney are hoping that collaborative magic will strike again with th... Top 20 Manga Properties for Q3 2008
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-11-2008)
Every quarter, ICv2 puts together their list of the top twenty manga properties as they discern via multiple methods, from the Nielsen Bookscan listings to conversations with retailers and more. This quarter there aren't all that many surprises on th... Manga Review: Kingdom Hearts (Thu 10-13-2005)
One of the more controversial titles to come out recently due to its translation, Julie Rosato\'s checking in with a look at the October 2005 release of Kingdom Hearts Vol. #1 (of 4) from TOKYOPOP.Manga Review: Kingdom Hearts (Mon 10-16-2006)
Julie\'s starting off the week with something a bit on the light side today with a look at the October 2006 release of Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories Vol. #1 (of 2) from TOKYOPOP.KINGDOM HEARTS
by James Stevenson (Mon 08-19-2002)
Perhaps one of the oddest titles of the year, Squaresoft's KINGDOM HEARTS will surely have many gamers asking themselves, "What was Square thinking?" The masterminds at Square have created an action-RPG that draws heavily on everything Disney has to offer... Zaregoto Vol.#01 - The Kubikiri Cycle
by Greg Hackmann (Fri 09-05-2008)
Zaregoto is filled with fun characters and snappy dialog. Unfortunately, it also suffers under its uneven pacing and ridiculous plot twists.Creative TalentWriter/Artist:NisioisinTranslated by:Greg MooreAdapted by:Greg MooreWhat They SayIt\'s the vac... SAW II DVD Targets Hearts Everywhere
by News Editor (Sat 12-17-2005)
It was announced this week that SAW II will arrive on DVD on February 14, 2006 - Valentine's Day.Soon people everyone can curl up with their loved ones and watch as the villainous "Jigsaw" imprisons his hapless victims in a booby-trapped shelter, which th... HELLBOY II: THE GOLDEN ARMY
by Josh Gordon (Thu 07-10-2008)
I wasn’t a huge fan of the first Hellboy film. I thought it was ok. It had some interesting ingredients but I felt it ultimately fell short of its potential. Hellboy II on the other hand is a much more realized film. Like a Harry Potter for grown up... Magical x Miracle Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Fri 04-21-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yuzu MizutaniTranslated by:Yoohae YangAdapted by:What They SayMerleawe is told her presence is needed for the sake of her country. Merleawe, who studies magic, is persuaded by Vaith to pretend to be the Great Wizard Sylthfarn.... Murder Princess Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Tue 05-15-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Sekihiko InuiTranslated by:Satsuki YamashitaAdapted by:Jason R. GrissomWhat They SayThe world of politics is treacherous enough. In Foreland, it's deadly confusing. When her royal father is murdered by a greedy drug manufactu... 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,... Zyword (aka Gaiword) Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Mon 08-28-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tamayo AkiyamaTranslated by:Haruko FurukawaAdapted by:Sarah DyerWhat They SayWelcome to Zyword, a world filled with magic and sorcery. When Zyword\'s kingdom of Araimel is put under a spell, it\'s up to two sole survivors to s... STAR WARS: EPISODE II ATTACK OF THE CLONES
by Christopher Allan Smith (Tue 05-21-2002)
STAR WARS: EPISODE II - ATTACK OF THE CLONES delivers on every cinematic promise George Lucas has made. In his years of directing and producing, Lucas has been putting his spin on nearly every genre in Hollywood's pantheon. He reordered the way a generati... Socrates In Love Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 09-27-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazui Kazumi (created by: Katayama Kyoichi)Translated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayA sweet high school romance between an average guy and a beautiful girl has just gotten underway. But tragedy ensues when the girl falls ill w... Princess Prince Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Tue 04-13-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tomoko TaniguchiTranslated by:Julia RoseAdapted by:What They SayAnd Angel's Prophecy. Mourning the loss of his beloved wife, acting on a prophecy handed to him by an angel, the King of Gemstone decides to raise one of his twin... Knights Vol.#01
by Erin Jones (Wed 08-06-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Minoru MuraoTranslated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayIn the kingdom of Exkuld witches run rampant, having abandoned faith and disgraced God to live instead as hated devil-worshippers. Judged guilty by the clergy i... KINGDOM OF HEAVEN Ridley's Cut
by News Editor (Tue 04-18-2006)
On May 23, 2006 Fox Home Entertainment will release Sir Ridley Scott's KINGDON OF HEAVEN as an all-new four-disc collector's edition. An epic tale of brutal idealism and passionate warfare, KINGDOM OF HEAVEN Director's Cut delves deeper into the personal ... Faeries Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Fri 06-30-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yoshitaka AmanoTranslated by:Camellia NiehAdapted by:What They SayYoshitaka Amano\'s lush ethereal paintings of magical creatures, spirits, goblins, and apparitions have been praised and admired all over the world. In Fairies ... Press Release: DEATH NOTE II - Live Action Feature Film for Two Nights Only
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-10-2008)
Tickets Now on Sale to DEATH NOTE Sequel in Nearly 400 Select Theatres Nationwide
Centennial, Colo. (Sept. 8, 2008) – What will be the last name written in the Death Note? The drama and suspense surrounding that very question is ... Sugar Sugar Rune Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Wed 03-22-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Moyoco AnnoTranslated by:Yayoi IhneAdapted by:What They SayLittle witch-girls Chocolat and Vanilla are best friends, but only one of them can be Queen of the Magic World. To determine who deserves the title, they must go to th... MeruPuri Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Sun 12-11-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Matsuri Hino Translated by:Priscilla YimAdapted by:What They SayAll high-school freshman Airi Hoshina ever wanted was to someday live in a cozy home with a loving husband and find joy in the little things in life. As a result,... New Hosts Join AX Idol Season 6 at Nokia Theater L.A. Live (Fri 03-07-2008)
Main Event Audience Member to Win Trip to Japan Anaheim, California (March 7, 2008) ‹ Think you got what it takes to be the next AX Idol? Thousands will audition for the most coveted singing and voice acting contest at the nation's largest Anim...Planet Blood Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Mon 03-07-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kim Tae-HyungTranslated by:Woo Sok ParkAdapted by:What They SayIn the year Universal Century 0091, Sinan is a mecha pilot for the Mars colony in its war with the Moon colony over re-patriation rights over the newly restored Ea... Fruits Basket Vol.#01
by Megan Lavey (Tue 04-13-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Natsuki TakayaTranslated by:Alethea Nibley and Athena NibleyAdapted by:What They SayA family with an ancient curse - and the girl who will change their lives forever?
Tohru Honda was an orphan with no place to go until the m... Full House Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 09-20-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Won Soo-yonTranslated by:MayukiAdapted by:What They SayIncompatable? Undeniable!
Elle is an aspiring screenwriter determined to make it big. Ryder Baye is a world famous actor that is always the center of media scrutiny. When ... Witch Class Vol.#01
by Megan Lavey (Mon 01-31-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Lee RuTranslated by:Je-wa JeongAdapted by:What They SayThe ReviewThe ReviewPackaging:
Slightly smaller than the tall B6s that we are used to, Witch Class is presented in a left to right format. On the front cover is an image o... Shinobu Kokoro Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Thu 12-01-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Temari MatsumotoTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayThe Ninja: A stealth fighter expertly trained in ancient Japanese martial arts. With his fiery combination of sheer force, considerable guile and devastating proficiency... Kiss Blue Vol.#01
by Patricia Beard (Fri 09-26-2008)
Very affecting story of unfulfilled desire made all the better by being angst-free. Creative Talent Writer/Artist: Keiko KinoshitaTranslated by: Melanie SchoenAdapted by: Melanie Schoen What They SayWhen Tomosaka realized he was in love with his best frie... 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... Crimson Spell Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Mon 12-10-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ayano YamaneTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayThe curse of the magical crimson sword has turned Prince Bald into a monster... To break the spell, he sets out on a journey with the sexy and gorgeous magician, Havi. Ba... Deja Vu Vol.#01 - Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
by Sakura Eries (Thu 03-06-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Youn In-wan/variousTranslated by:Woo Sok ParkAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayLovers meet under strange circumstances and experience the romance of a lifetime... only to watch it all come to a tragic end. Yet each of the stories in ... Glass Wings Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Sat 02-04-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Misuzu AsaokaTranslated by:Emi OnishiAdapted by:What They SayFragile souls and tragic fates collide in these haunting, gothic stories…
In this collection, a boy struggles with a dreaded affliction that comes between him... Stolen Heart Vol.#01
by Patricia Beard (Fri 10-05-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Maki Kanamaru/Yukine HonamiTranslated by:Issei ShimizuAdapted by:What They SayLife is good as the son of an aristocrat. All the money and free time offers everything one could want - elegant accommodations, fine clothing, sum... Little Darling Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Tue 04-08-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Matsuri Kouzuki / Naduki KoujimaTranslated by:Kelly QuineAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayMiyori finds himself stuck with the job of finding all the angels\' children who have become lost in the human world. When Miyori stumbles on ... Barefoot Gen Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 03-30-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Nakamura KeijiTranslated by:Project GenAdapted by:What They SayBarefoot Gen is the powerful, tragic, autobiographical story of the bombing of Hiroshima and it's aftermath, seen through the eyes of the artist as a young boy gro... 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... Time Lag Vol.#01
by Patricia Beard (Tue 11-07-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shinobu Gotoh/Hotaru OdagiriTranslated by:Wasabi MediaAdapted by:What They SaySatoru Tendou knows that one-sided love is a fate worse than death. A lonely window used to connect him to his best friend, the talented Shirou Saw... Justice N Mercy Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Tue 12-27-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Min-Woo HyungTranslated by:Youngju RyuAdapted by:What They SayThis slipcased volume uses special printing techniques and high-quality paper to present the artist's work as it was meant to be viewed. It includes never-before-se... Little Butterfly Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Thu 07-06-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hinako TakanagaTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:What They SayKojima seeks to befriend the class outcast, and soon learns of Nakahara's troubled family life - of his uncaring, abusive father and mentally unstable mother. As... Empty Heart Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 07-06-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Minase MasaraTranslated by:J WangAdapted by:What They SayHigh school art teacher Jun Usami has loved his best friend, Ryuuta, since they were high school students. Unbeknownst to Jun, Ryuuta\'s younger brother, Takumi Kajiwara... Scrapped Princess Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 08-30-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Sakaki Ichiro / Yabuki GoTranslated by:Alethea NibleyAdapted by:What They SayFifteen years ago, a set of twins - a girl and a boy - was born to the king of Linevan. Shortly after their birth, a prophecy foretold that when the ... Comic Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 12-05-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ha SiHyungTranslated by:HyeYoun ImAdapted by:Eric KimWhat They SayHigh school student Hae-Won Song has just placed third in Cake Magazine\'s manwha creator talent search. She\'s the youngest winner in the history of the contes... Minima! Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Wed 10-22-2008)
A shy middle school girl's life turns upside down when her new plushie comes to life. Creative Talent Writer/Artist: Machiko SakuraiTranslated by: Athena and Alethea NibleyAdapted by: Athena and Alethea NibleyWhat They SayAme is a quiet and shy high schoo... Eternal Love Vol.#01
by Danielle Van Gorder (-)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mizumi Takaoka / Yukariko JissohjiTranslated by:Translation by DesignAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayTomoyuki was headed to England for work, but during an attempted robbery he is rendered unconscious. When he opens his eyes he\'s ... 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... BamBi Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Fri 01-21-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Park Young HaTranslated by:Je-wa JeongAdapted by:What They SayA beautiful story of courage, friendship, betrayal and love...The ReviewThe Review: (please note that content portions of a review may contain spoilers)
This romant... Gunparade March Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Mon 05-30-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiroyuki SanaduraTranslated by:Javier LopezAdapted by:What They SayThe Japanese military’s numbers are dwindling, and the 5121st Anti-Tank Platoon has been organized to pick up the slack. Comprised entirely of teenagers,... 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... 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... Hurrah! Sailor Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Fri 06-10-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Katsuwo NakaneTranslated by:Kentaro AbeAdapted by:What They SaySometimes in life, we have to stop what we’re doing to ask ourselves, “why does such and such have to be like this?” The world of Katsuo Nakane&... R2 Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 08-01-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hakoda MakiTranslated by:Amy ForsythAdapted by:What They SayOnce people turned to the sapphire heavens to fulfill their dreams. But their thirst for power turned the dreams to nightmares, and the people were driven to the brin... Scrapped Princess Novel Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Fri 08-04-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ichiro Sakaki/Yukinobu AzumiTranslated by:Paul KottaAdapted by:What They SayFourteen years ago, a dark and devastating prophecy was revealed: a girl will bring about destruction and death and the world will lie in ruins. A dec... The HIDDEN KINGDOM of Outten
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 05-30-2003)
Screenwriter Richard Outten (PET SEMATARY II) has sold a movie pitch to Hyde Park Entertainment. Outten's story follows the exploits of a modern day Indiana Jones meets Robin Hood from Hong Kong, travelling to the far reaches of the globe to return artif... PREACHER - Part II
by Jason Bovberg (Wed 09-06-2000)
Preacher is history. Wednesday, Aug. 30, saw the release of the final issue of a comic series that helped bring a new maturity to comics, and that will hopefully usher in a new era of strong writing and unhurried art to an increasingly commercialized medi... McGregor talks up EPISODE II
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 04-10-2002)
It seems Ewan McGregor, while chatting up his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in next month's STAR WARS: EPISODE II - ATTACK OF THE CLONES has let slip some feelings about his last go round in the WARS universe, THE PHANTOM MENACE."One of the things about EPISODE ... INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL
by Scott Mantz (Fri 05-23-2008)
As Harrison Ford's most famous alter ego, Indiana Jones, once said, “It's not just the years, honey, it's the mileage.”
And if you lower your expectations, then you're bound to get a lot of mileage out of Indy's fourth adventure, The Kingdom ... Love Master A Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Fri 03-28-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kyoko HashimotoTranslated by:Christine SchillingAdapted by:What They SayDetermined to start a new life away from all the rumors and nicknames, Aria transfers to a new school - only to find that thanks to the nosy boys of the s... Octopus Girl Vol.#01
by Josephine Fortune (Sat 06-17-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Toru YamazakiTranslated by:Kumar SivasubramanianAdapted by:What They SayTeenage monsters lose their hearts and heads in a relentlessly gory collection of dark humor and horror! Carving a comical niche in modern horror manga, ... Comicscape: Five Successes in Mainstream Comics
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-04-2008)
In last week’s Comicscape, we administered a sound thrashing to the American comic industry—more specifically, Marvel and DC—for five significant problems in dire need of correction. This week, dear Maniacs, in the spirit of fairnes... Close the Last Door Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 10-30-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yamada YugiTranslated by:Melanie SchoenAdapted by:Melanie SchoenWhat They SayWhat would you do if your crush of many years suddenly got married?! After attending his beloved Saitoh\'s wedding, broken-hearted Nagai gets a littl... Banana Fish (Shojo Edition) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 05-31-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yoshida AkimiTranslated by:Matt ThornAdapted by:What They SayVice City: New York in the 80's...
Nature made Ash Lynx beautiful; nurture made him a cold ruthless killer. A runaway brought up as the adopted heir and sex toy of c... Drew Struzan to render 'Hellboy II' poster (Sun 03-02-2008)
CHUD has learned that all-time great artist Drew Struzan will likely be rendering a poster for 'Hellboy II: The Golden Army'. CHUD reports a quote direct from the film's director, Guillermo del Toro: "For me, Drew Struzan's work summarizes the power...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, ... 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... Where’s My Dance with Dragons?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-29-2007)
Reading and enjoying epic genre literature requires, unfortunately, a great deal of patience. Though we love our favorite authors for their mind-expanding work, their creation of new worlds and imaginative storytelling ability, we can be the first to bran... 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, ... Horus Heresy, McKenna, Asher, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-10-2006)
Neal Asher releases the newest Polity novel, McKenna continues the Aldabreshin Compass series, and Black Library author Ben Counter takes over the reins of the newest Horus Heresy installment this week. Happy Tuesday everyone! A handful of fantasy sagas a... Resident Evil Returns
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-30-2007)
Arguably a much better game series than a movie franchise, RESIDENT EVIL is back with the novelization of the third film, Resident Evil: Extinction due out in theatres this fall. G’day all you Maniac readers and welcome to the Buzz. We’ve got ... Bizenghast: Falling Into Fear Vol.#01
by Danielle Van Gorder (Tue 04-03-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:M. Alice LeGrowTranslated by:Adapted by:What They SayHere\'s your chance to bring home more of Bizenghast\'s Gothic beauty! Bizenghast: Falling Into Fear, a limited-edition art book, includes art from the Goth-horror manga as... 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, ... Great Place High School Vol.#01
by Briana Lawrence (Wed 04-30-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Naduki KoujimaTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayThe GP High School Technologies & Information club is filled with all sorts of weirdoes, narcissists, and worse. It\'s hard enough for their president, the kin... 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, ... 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... Music from A Prehistoric Planet
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-12-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Lalo Schifrin's score for 1981's prehistoric comedy, CAVEMAN, is a wonderful amalgamation of jazz sensibilities, rich symphonic melodies, satirical musical quotations, and a quirky, percussive, and primitive orchestration that ... 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... Beyond My Touch Vol.#01
by Josephine Fortune (Fri 05-19-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tomo MaedaTranslated by:Naomi KokuboAdapted by:What They SayMizuno and Mamoru never saw eye-to-eye in school. Nervous glances, crippling shyness... every day, a tangled web of feelings threatened to keep them apart forever. ... Le Chevalier d'Eon Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Mon 05-14-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tou Ubukata / Kiriko YumejiTranslated by:Ikoi HiroeAdapted by:Ikoi HiroeWhat They SayA mysterious cult is sacrificing beautiful young women to a demonic force that has promised them the Kingdom of France in return for the blo... 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... Baron: the Cat Returns Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 03-15-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiragi AoiTranslated by:Amemiya NaokoAdapted by:What They SayWhen awkward schoolgirl Haru rescues a cat on her way home from school one day, the last thing she expects in return is to be honored by the feline royal family! Bef... Tsubasa Character Guide Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Fri 02-16-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:CLAMPTranslated by:William FlanaganAdapted by:What They SayAll is revealed in this look behind the scenes Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE! This book includes details on the characters, worlds, and mysteries of Tsubasa spanning th... First King Adventures Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 03-18-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Fujimo MoyamuTranslated by:Kay BertrandAdapted by:What They SayCrown Prince Varumu is next in line for the throne, but if he can't deal with the spirit masters, then his royal dreams may never come true! Tag along with the Pri... Love Hina (novel) Vol.#01
by Robert Harris (Wed 07-12-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kurou HazukiTranslated by:Anastasia MorenoAdapted by:What They SayKeitaro Urashima is the only boy living at the Hinata House, an all-girl dorm. Despite the fact that he's kind of a screw-up, the girls are climbing all over ea... Twelve Kingdoms (NOVELS) Vol.#01 - Sea of Shadow
by Jarred Pine (Wed 03-14-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Fuyumi OnoTranslated by:Alexander O. Smith & Elye J. AlexanderAdapted by:Alexander O. Smith & Elye J. AlexanderWhat They SayExcept for her red hair, Yoko Nakajima is a typical, obedient Japanese high-school student with a fair... Yongbi the Invincible Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Tue 10-12-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ki Woon Ryu/Jung Who MoonTranslated by:Chan BakAdapted by:What They SayA mysterious stranger rides into town. The peaceful village of Gang Ho is disturbed when Yongbi, a seemingly foolish bounty hunter, comes to town looking t... Star Project Chiro Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Thu 05-15-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Baek Hye-KyoungTranslated by:Ji-Eun ParkAdapted by:Jamie RichWhat They SayThey say beauty is only skin deep, and here\'s a book that proves it. But not necessarily the in the way it was trying to.
The ReviewPackaging:
As you m... Very! Very! Sweet Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Thu 09-11-2008)
It's a clash of cultures and personality when a spoiled Japanese student gets sent off to Korea and meets his spunky, new Korean neighbor.Creative TalentWriter/Artist:JiSang Shin / GeoTranslated by:Jackie OhAdapted by:Jackie OhWhat They SayChuyosi is a re... Me & My Brothers Vol.#01
by Ariadne Roberts (Thu 08-16-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hari TokeinoTranslated by:Haruko FurukawaAdapted by:Haruko FurukawaWhat They SayOne lost girl + four confused brothers = a whole lotta wackiness! When Sakura, a fourteen-year-old orphaned girl, discovers she has four half-brot... Happy Hustle High (aka: H3 School) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 04-06-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takada RieTranslated by:June HonmaAdapted by:What They SayHanabi Ozora is a rambunctious 16-year-old tomboy who comes to the rescue of her less assertive friends - sometimes in exchange for food. So what does she do when, all ... Apocolypse Zero (aka: Kakugo No Susume) Vol.#01
by Megan Lavey (Sat 06-25-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takayuki YamaguchiTranslated by:Yamamoto-DaveyAdapted by:What They SayThe world stands in ruin as humanity scrapes by with a meager existence. Mutants and radiation plague the land and few survive their teenage years. Emerging... Only the Ring Finger Knows (novel) Vol.#01 - The Lonely Ring Finger
by Julie Rosato (Wed 03-29-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Satoru Kannagi / Artist: Hotaru OdagiriTranslated by:Allison Markin PowellAdapted by:What They SayNot only is Yuichi the most mysterious, sought-after guy at school, he\'s got an excellent shot at getting into any pr... Nausicaa: Valley of the Wind (Editor\'s Choice Edition) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 07-16-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hayao MiyazakiTranslated by:David Lewis and Toren SmithAdapted by:What They SayAcademy Award winner Hayao Miyazaki has created an epic environmental cautionary tale! This masterpiece is now available in a new edition in its or... Man Who Doesn ™t Take Off His Clothes (novels) Vol.#01
by Megan Meinhard (Thu 11-16-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Narise KonoharaTranslated by:Kelly QuineAdapted by:What They SayAfter leading anything but a fashionable collegiate life, Kaitani is entering his third year at a major cosmetics company. His boss is the Adonis, Fujiwara. Altho... Key Princess Story: Eternal Alice Rondo Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Fri 05-11-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:KaishakuTranslated by:Gretchen KernAdapted by:Ailen LujoWhat They SayAruto Kirihara is a student who spends his free time reading the book about ALICE, and is even writing his own sequel. After meeting a girl who bears a stri... Ultimate Muscle (aka: Kinnikuman 2nd Generation) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 08-16-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Nakai Yoshinori/Shimada Takashi (Yudetamago)Translated by:oe YamazakiAdapted by:What They SayWhat do you do when a team of evil superpowered wrestlers threatens the health and safety of the Earth? Organize a team of GOOD super... 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... Hinado Girl (aka: Hinadori Girl) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sat 10-01-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Matsuzawa MariTranslated by:Michiko NakayamaAdapted by:What They SayExperience the robot maid occupation like you've never seen it before in Hanidori Girl. Support Robot: Sally 001 has been completed by boy technophile Yoshiki... 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... Koro Koro Cosplay Koromo-chan Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Fri 12-16-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:MookTranslated by:Angela LiuAdapted by:What They SayAt last a manga about cos-players, for cos-players! Ever since the school president established a casual dress code for the student body, Koromo has been wearing her cos-play... Dance in the Vampire Bund Vol.#01
by John Zakrzewski (Tue 09-09-2008)
Naked loli vampire. If said phrase perks the ears, Nozomu Tamaki’s deliciously drawn tale of a modern-day vampire princess and her loyal werewolf bodyguard could well slake your thirst for some wanton horror escapades.Creative TalentWriter/Art... Good Witch of the West Vol.#01 - The Girl of Sera Field
by Ben Leary (Mon 02-18-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Noriko OgiwaraTranslated by:Agnes Yoshida and Natalie BannAdapted by:Agnes Yoshida and Natalie BannWhat They SayFifteen-year-old Firiel lives in the remote highlands with her reclusive father. Country life is pleasant enough f... The Future is Square
by James Stevenson (Wed 05-26-2004)
The Monday before E3, Square Enix held its first pre-E3 media briefing at the Walt Disney Concert hall in downtown Los Angeles. I was invited to stay after the conference to see the "Dear Friends Music from Final Fantasy" concert performed by the Los Ang... TOKYOPOP AND VIDEO GAMES LIVEâ„¢ ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE MARKETING PARTNERSHIP (Tue 07-24-2007)
Comic-Con, San Diego CA (July 24, 2007) - TOKYOPOP, the #1 publisher of graphic novels in North America and the largest supplier of manga entertainment in the world, today announced an exclusive marketing partnership with Video Games Live (VGL), the immer...Kyo Kara Maoh! Season 2 Vol. #7
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-09-2008)
The final arc of the series starts to take shape as more of the past of this world is revealed and how it will affect the present.What They SayJust as the promise of peace begins to take hold, trouble ripples through the Demon Kingdom and Earth! A \"... ADV Films UK January 2004 Announcements (Tue 12-16-2003)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR GAMERA: ATTACK OF LEGION HE?S TOUGH. HE?S TALL. HE?S A 200-FOOT FLYING TURTLE! SECOND FEATURE-LENGTH VOLUME OF LEGENDARY GAMERA TRILOGY TO BE AVAILABLE 19th JANUARY 2004 LONDON, UK, 15th Decemb...Kyo Kara Maoh! Season 2 Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-18-2007)
What They SayThe animals in the Great Demon Kingdom are acting strangely. Yuri\'s beloved horse, Ao, has lost its appetite, the \"bad omen\" birds have stopped singing, and Pochi the Dragon has withdrawn into its nest and won\'t come out. Furthermore, the... Kyo Kara Maoh! Season 2 Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-02-2008)
What They SayThe animals in the Great Demon Kingdom are acting strangely. Yuri\'s beloved horse, Ao, has lost its appetite, the \"bad omen\" birds have stopped singing, and Pochi the Dragon has withdrawn into its nest and won\'t come out. Furthermore, the... Kyo Kara Maoh! Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-22-2005)
What They SayYuri Shibuya is an average baseball-loving high school student. One day, Yuri tries to save his former classmate from a group of hoodlums. Turning on him, they drag Yuri into the bathroom and push his face into the toilet. When they flush t... Small Bodied Manga Reviews (Wed 08-02-2006)
We\'ve got a new selection of small bodied manga reviews today in our latest review column, this time for 0/6, Kingdom Hearts, Our Kingdom, Pastel and Tsubasa.TOKYOPOP Has Holiday Gift-Giving All WRapped Up! (Mon 10-02-2006)
DECK THE HALLS WITH BOUGHS OF MANGA - TOKYOPOP HAS HOLIDAY GIFT-GIVING ALL WRAPPED UP! Los Angeles, CA (October, 2006) -- What does the spirit of the planet incarnate, the hottest kids' videogame, and a pop diva have in common? Each belongs to TOKYOPOP'...COMICSCAPE: Watching out for a WATCHMEN sequel
by Chad Derdowski (Wed 11-26-2008)
Outside of film, there are few mediums more willing to milk a cash cow than the world of comic books. Do you like Iron Man? Well, here’s War Machine. Does Venom suit your fancy? Maybe you’ll like Carnage. Or Toxin. Or Anti-Venom. How abou... ADV Films UK Talks February Releases (Wed 01-21-2004)
ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR FIRST VOLUME OF MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO: THE MOTION PICTURE - PRINCE OF DARKNESS FEATURE-LENGTH FILM SEQUEL TO THE POPULAR TV SERIES MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO TO BE AVAILABLE 16th FEBRUARY 2004 ...A Shojo Comedy of Errors
by L. Jagi Lamplighter (Fri 01-12-2001)
Lovers of true shojo rejoice. The first two issues of Tomoko Taniguchi`s latest work, Princess Prince, are now available on the newsstands. Previous works of Taniguchi that have been translated into English include Call Me Princess and Aquarium which i... There's a Pan-Dimension in My Ice Box, Part 2
by His Lordship Chaos (-)
Part II: My Heart's In A Blender Stuck on 'Frappe'
Yes indeed, once more we're here to return to the wonderful pan-dimensional world where men are men, women are scantily-clad, and that ugly ogre eating your sheep and terrorizing your village wears a nam... Sonic1002
by Blazej Szpakowicz (Sun 04-16-2006)
Welcome to the
latest edition of the DCG Artist Spotlight!
Our victim today is
C2F's resident Joker fanatic, Sonic1002.
Comics2Film (C2F):
When and why did you start manipping?
Sonic1002:
I started way back in 2003 (I know, it's hard to believe, hu... Drizzt Do’Urden Is Back?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 09-24-2007)
Since his conception in the Icewind Dale Trilogy back in 1988, R.A. Salvatore’s Drizzt has grown from an initial side character to the most well-renowned persona of the Forgotten Realms universe.
Hello Maniac readers and welcome to this, th... Small Bodied Manga (Wed 05-03-2006)
A new edition of the bite sized review column is now up as we cover Fruits Basket, I\'s, Kingdom Hearts, Vampire Hunter D and Whistle as well as the World of Narue, providing a look across numerous publishers and genres.Madman Entertainment now distributing Tokyopop manga! (Mon 07-23-2007)
MELBOURNE, Monday, 23 July 2007 " Madman Entertainment, in conjunction with Funtastic Publishing, have officially secured the distribution license for one of the world's biggest names in manga comics " Tokyopop. The Tokyopop catalogue includes a huge ...Lunar Legend Tsukihime Original Soundtrack 1: Moonlit Archives
by Lauren Goodnight (Wed 08-18-2004)
What They SayVampires are among us. Or are they? The lines between cryptic dreams and horrifying reality become blurred as Shiki searches for answers to an apparent murder that\'s tied into his uncanny ability to see perceived lines of death. Along the wa... Anime Expo - TOKYOPOP Panel REport
by Andrew Tei (Sat 07-02-2005)
The TOKYOPOP panel was hosted by Louis Reyes and Lilian, both editors.
They started off listing their current hot
manga: Beck and Sakura Taisen.
Then came a list of upcoming titles they wanted to mention like Blame!,
Saiyuki Reload, Girls Bravo, Kamich... ADV Films Announces New Street Dates (Wed 07-23-2003)
MORE OF THE BEST ANIME YOU'VE NEVER SEEN! ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR THIRD VOLUME OF AURA BATTLER DUNBINE AN ANIME CLASSIC, COMBINING SWORDS AND SORCERY, TANKS, HORSES, MOTORCYCLES, BIPEDAL MECHA AND MORE; AVAILABLE OCTOBER 7, 2003 HOUSTON, J...ADV Films UK Press Releases for February 2005 (Fri 01-07-2005)
ADV FILMS TO RELEASE NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: PLATINUM EDITION VOLUME 1 FIRST VOLUME OF THE SEMINAL, ACCLAIMED ANIME TELEVISION SERIES FILLED WITH EXTRAS GALORE, AVAILABLE 21st FEBRUARY 2005 LONDON, UK, 7th January 2005—ADV Films today announced a...Woo-ing America
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Fri 06-14-2002)
Talking about filmmaking opportunities in Hollywood, John Woo sounds like the proverbial kid in the candy store. Eyes lighting up with enthusiasm, the mainland Chinese-born, Hong Kong-raised director runs through the genres he'd love to tackle now that ac... Kyo Kara Maoh! Season 2 Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 04-18-2007)
What They SayDue to the return of Morgif, Van da Via Island has turned into an inferno with the restarting of volcanic activity. With this sudden occurrence, the Big Cimaron army withdraws as quickly as it can. However, the children of royal families, who... Toy Maniac: Dapper Freddy Krueger
by Robert T. Trate (Thu 10-16-2008)
Last week I broke down my top 10 horror action figures that must be displayed for Halloween. I heard from at least one Maniac who was very disappointed that Freddy Krueger failed to crack the top 10. My reason for Mr. Krueger not making the list i... Beware THE MIST
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-01-2007)
It seems only fitting to talk about Stephen King in the first Book Buzz column of October. Turned 60 last month, the American horror guru has written over 50 bestselling novels and won countless literary awards. His patented brand of disturbing, psycholog... The Genesis Code
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-20-2007)
Apparently riding the success of fast-paced, clue-glue plots of novels like The Da Vinci Code and films like National Treasure, Christopher Forrest steps up this week to tackle the greatest code of them all.
Outnumbering paperback releases three ... E3: The Calm Before the Storm
by Troy Roberts and James Stevenson (Fri 05-07-2004)
As usual, there looks to be a lot of good things and surprises at E3 this year. I think the biggest thing that I am anticipating so far is Sega's big announcement that they will have during the show. Not much information has been leaked so far, but here's... Cyber Monday and the New Amazon Kindle
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-26-2007)
With Thanksgiving already a few days cold, the holiday season (along with all of its consumer-driven trappings) has officially arrived and though economists predict lean shopping numbers for the end of this year, you wouldn’t know it by the sheer vo... Book Buzz: Paranormal Man Candy
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 05-19-2008)
Since emerging from its gothic fiction roots paranormal romance novels have been busy seducing our women and raising their arousal thresholds with alarming efficiency. Their flamboyant covers and over-the-top depictions of supernatural man candy make them... A Literate Look at the Strike of ‘08
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-05-2007)
The first volume in the new Heroes print collection may be debuting this week, but Heroes: Origins, the NBC hit’s next TV incarnation, isn’t faring nearly so well. This Halloween saw the expiration of the WGA’s contract with the Alliance... Box Office Update: THUNDER Strikes Twice at B.O.
by Associate News Editor and Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 08-25-2008)
TROPIC THUNDER remained at the top of the box office with $16.1 million in ticket sales. It beat out new comer THE HOUSE BUNNY, which brought in $15.1 million.
Universal's DEATH RACE came in third with just $12.3 million and TH... DVD Shopping Bag: Looking Ahead to The DVD Horizon
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 08-19-2008)
The summer is over and with the fall in front of us it means only one thing. It is time to add those summer movies to the collection. Summer movies are not the only releases that we Maniacs look forward to though. Horror movies will start to populate the ... DVD Shopping Bag: Great Pumpkin Issues
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 09-23-2008)
Each and every year it is on TV. It has become a must see event. A perpetual ritual for every child each Halloween is watching Charles Schultz’s It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown. The story has never changed. Charlie Brown has a crappy Hall... Harlequin Pink Vol.#02 - The Bachelor Prince
by Sakura Eries (Mon 09-11-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Debbie Macomber/Misao Hoshiai Translated by:Ikoi HiroeAdapted by:What They SayPrince Stefano was a man most girls could only dream of meeting. And now the very handsome - and very eligible - bachelor has come to America in sea... Kyo Kara Maoh! Season 2 Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-02-2008)
What They SayDue to the return of Morgif, Van da Via Island has turned into an inferno with the restarting of volcanic activity. With this sudden occurrence, the Big Cimaron army withdraws as quickly as it can. However, the children of royal families, who... Punktown and Good Omens are Back to Mix Things UP
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 12-05-2006)
A slew of paperback releases this Tuesday offers everything from cheeky science fiction to dark, genre-crossing fantasy and dragon-riding mayhem (told by both man and mythical beast perspective).
Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’s powerhous... Transformers…Novelized
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-29-2007)
With the 4th of July looming on the summer horizon, Transformers fans won’t have to wait the next seven weeks to find out what happens in Michael Bay’s film adaptation of the franchise giant. Random House Publishing Group and novelization guru... Playing the Cemetery Blues
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-12-2007)
Once in a while, dear Maniacs, I find a small press project I really like – one I enjoy so much that I have to use the column to tell the world about it. In this case, a self-published project called Cemetery Blues by writer Ryan Rubio and arti... The New Kid in Town
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 07-05-2004)
Salutations, denizens of the TV Wasteland! As Andrew Hershberger saddles off to ride away into a picture perfect sunset, it falls upon myself to mount up and become your new host for CINESCAPE's weekly television column, TV Wasteland. My name's Patrick Sa... Viz Talks Shoujo Launches for 3rd Quarter
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-22-2008)
Five Highly Anticipated New Titles Announced Including
TIME STRANGER KYOKO, SHORT-TEMPERED MELANCHOLIC, SUGAR PRINCESS, MIXED VEGETABLES And WANTED
San Francisco, CA, August 21, 2008 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertain... Disciples 2: Dark Prophecy
by Branislav "Bane" Babovic (Fri 02-22-2002)
When the first Disciples appeared towards the end of 1999, it didn't do too well on the market, but it did manage to win the hearts of many fantasy-strategy fans. Age of Wonders, and another sequel to the HoMM serial appeared about the same time, and ... Splitting Infinitives Almost Twenty Years Later
by Jason Davis (Mon 03-27-2006)
I remember it like it was yesterday. I want to say it was ENTERTINMENT TONIGHT that broke the news to meit was a short segment as I recall. Simply put, the following week, a sequel to STAR TREK would hit the airwaves. I was nine and had been a fan of t... The Wizard Explored
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-01-2007)
Penguin Group USA unveils a powerful new anthology on hardcover featuring fantasy’s most prestigious character archetypes: the almighty, all-ass-kicking wizard. Neil Gaiman, Kage Baker, Orson Scott Card, and many other established fantasy authors ro... Box Office: HELLBOY Edges Past Hancock
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 07-13-2008)
For weeks here in our Mania Box Office reports, we’ve been talking about the overwhelming competition in the month of July, especially in terms of a wide range of demographics from couple movies to fantasies to straight family films. So, entering th... Steel Angel Kurumi Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 06-20-2002)
What They SayShe\'s beautiful, powerful, passionate, and too dangerous to exist. She is the Steel Angel Kurumi-and she\'s marked for termination. Her enemy? The Academy, a floating fortress of mystery and military might. Their weapons? Powerful androids a... Book Buzz: A New Skin for the God Emperor of Dune
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-23-2008)
In the midst of preproduction announcements on Paramount’s and Peter Berg’s upcoming Dune remake, Frank Herbert’s God Emperor of Dune is getting the audiobook treatment from Macmillan Audio. Read by Simon Vance, Scott Brick and Katherine... The Dresden Files Returns to its Roots
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 02-06-2007)
Sara Douglass’ The Wayfarer Redemption series chugs ahead with another volume, Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files gets another action-packed installment, and science fiction anthologies run amok in this week’s Book Buzz.
Happy Tue... Wild Cardz
by Matthew McGinn (Wed 02-13-2002)
The Review!Since my first visit to this site and my subsequent upgrade to DVD six moths ago, I have always intended to review some of the titles in my meager collection. Unwilling (or lazy) as I was to attempt to review a monster like Macross Plus or the ... Bright Future for Locke Lamora
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-25-2007)
While readers across the country quickly devoured Scott Lynch’s fantasy debut The Lies of Locke Lamora last year, they’ve got a lot more to chew on from the 29-year-old Wisconsin writer in the months ahead.
Hello all you Maniac reader... Kyo Kara Maoh! Season 2 Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-02-2008)
What They SayFollowing Ulrike\'s word, Yuri and the others of the Great Demon Kingdom decide to go to Earth in search of the fourth box, \"The Bottom of the Mirror.\" Yuri\'s parents welcome the party who safely (?) arrive in the Shibuya family\'s bathtu... Stardate 07.02.01: ENTERPRISE Upside Down
by Michelle Erica Green (Mon 07-02-2001)
While still months away from the series premiere, nearly two-thirds of all online genre reporting has been focusing on ENTERPRISEthe STAR TREK series that apparently will not have the words "Star Trek" in the title. According to reports at Ain't It Cool N... Comicscape - February 8, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-08-2006)
Greetings, COMICSCAPE faithful, and welcome to another week of editorial content to keep you sane at work. Talking about men in long underwear beating the hell out of each other always trumps filling out TPS reports. For those of you checking in again, th... Fathers' Day DVD
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-23-2006)
Warner Bros. has decided to clean out their stock of DVDs of the supernatural law firm thriller DEVIL'S ADVOCATE, the Steve McQueen cop action flick BULLIT, the Man vs. Nature adventure THE PERFECT STORM, the director's cut of ALEXANDER, the historic epic... Book Buzz: Star Wars: Back to Animation
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-21-2008)
It’s been five years since the first Star Wars: Clone Wars television miniseries debuted on Cartoon Network, yet the folks over at Lucasfilm Animation seemed to have held onto the idea of an anime-style Star Wars arc pretty tightly. This August will... UK’s TORCHWOOD blazes into bookshelves
by Karl Schneider (Tue 01-16-2007)
Devil’s Due Publishing releases a boxed set of R.A. Salvatore’s most beloved fantasy tales, individual SF and fantasy ‘best of’ anthologies get the 2006 treatment under Wildside Press, and BBC Books releases their first literary... Trinity Blood Vol. #5
by Bryan Morton (Wed 02-20-2008)
What They SayWith their end goal in sight, the Vatican and the empire rush to solidify ties between their races. The order of Rosen Kreuz seeks to unravel their painstaking progress. Abel Nightroad and Sister Esther have ventured to the heart of the empir... John K's revenge
by Brian Thomas (Sat 07-15-2006)
MONSTER HOUSE opens Friday, and the hype machine is chugging hard for it, but I'm not too excited about it. The situation seems trite, and the character designs are too close to real humans, so their exaggerations just look grotesque. I could be wrong, of... John Hurt Talks INDY 4
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Fri 12-21-2007)
Nearly three decades after voice-starring as Aragorn (Lord of the Rings) and having a nasty little alien pop out of his chest (Alien), the actor is still amassing an impressive resume. Premiere had a chance to sit down with John Hurt, who's sta... Kyo Kara Maoh! Season 2 Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-16-2007)
What They SayFollowing Ulrike\'s word, Yuri and the others of the Great Demon Kingdom decide to go to Earth in search of the fourth box, \"The Bottom of the Mirror.\" Yuri\'s parents welcome the party who safely (?) arrive in the Shibuya family\'s bathtu... Cylons in America
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 01-28-2008)
Ever since its conception in 1978, Battlestar Galactica has been offering viewers a layered SF universe, one that manages to stay grounded with the world around us and in sync with contemporary American society. Like any good sci-fi series BSG explores th... Malazan Builds Momentum
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 03-06-2007)
Anne Bishop jumpstarts the Ephemera series, Craig Gardner delves into Battlestar Galactica, and Star Wars’ theological motifs get the Gospel treatment in this week’s edition of the Buzz.
Goodday to all you Maniacs and glad to see yo... Witch-Hunting, Mercedes Lackey, Dietz, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-03-2006)
Mercedes Lackey hits the shelves today with continuations of both her Elemental Masters and The Dragon Jousters series, Koji Suzuki's final installment of the Ring trilogy gets its stateside paperback debut, and Dietz releases his new hard SF thriller fre... Comicscape - July 12th, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 07-12-2006)
You all clearly love movies. Some of you clearly love complaining about them, but you see them nonetheless. Whenever Hollywood graces us with another comic adaptation, I dutifully run a brilliant and slightly over-analytical dissection. As such, I ran ... Dead Man's Chest and Tokyo Drift
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 07-06-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONHans Zimmer, who produced Klaus Badelt's masterful score for the original PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL (but who, as Badelt's immediate protégé, was also believed to have had more than a slight hand in its co...