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Mouse Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 04-16-2004)

What They Say20-year-old Sorata is an art instructor at Yamanoue School. Usually he\'s a mousy, nerdy teacher, but Sorata has a secret... he\'s also the internationally infamous thief Mouse, and he\'s a shameless flirt to boot! Assisted by his three gor...

Year in Review: ADV Films in 2003
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 01-11-2004)

The release year 2003 was a sizeable one for ADV Films. In addition to putting out nearly two hundred DVDs and collections, they revamped their music division, created and launched a new manga publishing division and laid the groundwork for their "toys"...

Mouse Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-05-2004)

What They SayThe days may be numbered for Sorata, the infamous thief known only as Mouse. He\'s being pursued by Woof, an operative for a super-secret organization called the Force. Woof is doing everything in his power to apprehend and eliminate this obn...


Viz Manga Solicitations (Tue 12-28-2004)

Angel Sanctuary Vol. #08 - $9.95 - 06/15/2005Angel Sanctuary Vol. #07 - $9.95 - 04/15/2005Banana Fish Vol. #08 - $9.95 - 06/15/2005Banana Fish Vol. #07 - $9.95 - 04/15/2005Basara Vol. #12 - $9.95 - 06/15/2005Basara Vol. #11 - $9.95 - 04/15/2005Bastard!! (...

Viz Media Manga Solicitations (Sat 04-29-2006)

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Viz Media New Manga Title Solicitations (Fri 09-08-2006)

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Viz-in Vol. 1, No. 2 (Wed 11-01-2000)

viz-in vol. 1,no.1 Your One-Stop Monthly Manga & Anime Connection! ITEMS SHIPPING FEBRUARY '01 featuring... GUNDAM WING: BLIND TARGET #1 4-issue series -- original story by Hajime Yadate and Yoshiyuki Tomino, story by Sakura Asagi, art by Akemi Omoide ...

Diamond Comics August Update (Wed 07-14-2004)

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TOKYOPOP New Title Solicitations (Thu 12-30-2004)

Ai yori Aoshi Vol. #09 - $9.99 - 06/07/2005ALICHINO Vol. #02 - $9.99 - 06/07/2005Arcana Vol. #01 - $9.99 - 06/07/2005Arm of Kannon (aka: Birth) Vol. #06 - $9.99 - 06/07/2005Battle Vixens (aka: Ikkitousen) Vol. #07 - $9.99 - 05/10/2005Blade of Heaven Vol. ...

Nadia Vol. #06
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 02-15-2002)

What They SayAfter months of playing cat and mouse, Gargoyle\'s forces have finally closed in on the Nautilus. From aerial battleships, the evil despot stands poised to crush the only opposition to his plans for world domination. Cornered by a fleet of G...


Year in Review: Bandai Entertainment in 2003
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 02-06-2004)

In 2003, Bandai had itself a busy year in both getting releases out as well as setting their plans for the future. But unlike other studios, a lot of what goes on with Bandai releases seem to give the impression of a "slumbering giant" of sorts. Bandai ...

Black Cat Vol. #3
by Justin Rich (Thu 07-19-2007)

What They SayAs all attempt to hide and heal, Train\'s conscience grows deep... Deep enough to make the decision to leave Chronos for good. Unfortunately for him, the life he has left proves unwilling to let him go. Sought by both the Chronos Numbers and ...

Diamond January DVD Solicitations (Wed 12-15-2004)

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Last Exile Vol. #1 w/Box & Extras
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-14-2003)

What They SayJapan\'s top anime creators bring a richly romantic action/adventure fantasy in an imaginary planet where retro-futuristic sky vehicles permeate the skies. Against this lavish background are the lives of a young and heroic air pilot duo --- C...


Viz Media New Manga Title Solicitations (Sat 09-09-2006)

Aishiteruze Baby Vol. #07 - $8.99 - 04/03/2007Angel Sanctuary Vol. #19 - $9.99 - 04/10/2007Baby and Me (aka: Aka-chan to Boku) Vol. #04 - $8.99 - 05/01/2007Banana Fish (Shojo Edition) Vol. #19 - $9.99 - 04/10/2007Basara Vol. #23 - $9.99 - 05/08/2007Beet t...

Gungrave Vol. #4
by Paul Jacques (Tue 11-08-2005)

What They SayEpisodes comprise: 13. Betrayal 14. Die 15. Harry 16. LetterThe Review!After a 2.5 months hiatus, the Gungrave series continues once again- and I’ve been missing it. Audio: I listened, cycling between Japanese 5.1\\ 2.0 and English 5....

Death Note Vol. #2 (also w/Deluxe Edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 12-20-2007)

What They SayThe net begins to tighten around Light when the enigmatic detective L brings in FBI agents to assist on the case. Light becomes rattled when he meets a woman who may have information that could lead to his arrest. But Light holds the ultimate...

Diamond November Solicitations (Wed 08-18-2004)

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Nuku Nuku TV Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 04-19-2004)

What They SayNuku Nuku and her friends are back for more madcap adventures! For starters, Futaba has finally met the boy of her dreams, a handsome bookstore clerk. But the fevered thoughts in her head come from a concealed device in a book that?s brainwas...

Diamond Previews November Solicitations (Wed 11-16-2005)

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Noir Vol. #2: The Hit List
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 04-07-2003)

What They SayThe mysteries deepen as professional assassins Mireille Bouquet and Yuumura Kirika, now working together under the code name ?NOIR?, ply their chosen trade even as they search for the mysterious link that connects them. Is there someone out t...

Newly Reviewed: Mouse (Fri 04-16-2004)

Released earlier this week from Media Blasters was Mouse Vol. #1, the latest half-episode series to hit the market.


Starblazers Vol. #2 (Tue 05-15-2001)

What They SayRelentless planet bombing from outer space forces Earth\'s survivors to live underground - if they want to live at all. When the deadly radiation starts penetrating their subterranean cities, Space Cruiser Argo is launched on a 148,000 light-...

Bandai April Re-Solicitations (Mon 03-01-2004)

February 25, 2004 (Cypress, CA) ? Bandai Entertainment announced the remaining DVD catalog titles set for re-release during the month of April 2004. The re-release of DVD properties was deemed necessary in order to help facilitate and ease the establishm...

Bandai Announces Remaining DVD Re-Releases for 04/2004 (Wed 02-25-2004)

IMMEDIATE RELEASE BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES REMAINING DVD CATALOG RE-RELEASE FOR APRIL 2004 February 25, 2004 (Cypress, CA) ? Bandai Entertainment announced the remaining DVD catalog titles set for re-release during the month of April 2004. The r...

Gatekeepers Vol. #8
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-08-2002)

What They SayGate Keepers features animation from Gonzo (Blue Submarine No.6, Hellsing, Vandread), character designs by Keiji GOTOH (Nadesico)! The Shadow commandeers the Tokyo Tower and broadcasts paranormal frequencies at 10,000 times the normal stren...


Noir Vol. #2
by Paul Jacques (Thu 07-17-2003)

What They SayThe mysteries deepen as professional assassins Mireille Bouquet and Kirika Yumura, now working together under the code name “NOIR”, ply their chosen trade even as they search for the mysterious link that connects them. Is there so...

Diamond Comics December Previews (Wed 11-17-2004)

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Initial D Vol. #06
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 09-30-2004)

What They SayEpisode 16 - The Angel of Usui Maya and Simone are the fastest drivers in Usui, and are affectionately known as the \'Angels of Usui;\' they drive a Sil-Eighty. Cole, not knowing who Maya is, asks her out for a date. Episode 17 - Sudden-De...

Gungrave Vol. #4
by Paul Jacques (Tue 11-08-2005)

What They SayEpisodes comprise: 13. Betrayal 14. Die 15. Harry 16. LetterThe Review!After a 2.5 months hiatus, the Gungrave series continues once again- and I’ve been missing it. Audio: I listened, cycling between Japanese 5.1\\ 2.0 and English 5....


Spiral Vol. #2
by Dani Moure (Fri 04-20-2007)

What They SayAs Ayumu and Hiyono continue to investigate the murder of Mr. Imazato, an impending danger lurks. Hiyono becomes the target of the Blade Children\'s latest ploy, who issue Ayumu his greatest challenge yet - a chance to settle things once and ...

Cyber City Vol. #2: The Decoy
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 05-16-2004)

What They SayGoggles is a convict turned cop working off several terms of lifetime imprisonment. Obedience is ensured by the time bomb collared around his neck, but no one is sure of his loyalties. When an investigation of stolen body parts leads him to h...

Saint Tail Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 05-16-2003)

What They SayThe long awaited for conclusion of the Saint Tail series in one complete boxed set. Meimi is an average student at St. Paulia\'s private school by day, and by night, she becomes the mysterious and magical thief - Saint Tail! Meimi struggles...

Blue Seed Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 01-24-2002)

What They SayBeset on all sides by the monstrous Aragami of Japanese legend, the TAC finds itself on the defensive. And, as attacks gain in both frequency and intensity, the public is becoming increasingly aware that all is not right. However, the member...


Cardcaptor Sakura Vol. #06
by Edmund Lee (Fri 02-22-2002)

The Review!Onto volume 6 and still going. The first episode has Sakura competing in the school's marathon. However, Meilin is confident that she and Li will do a one-two finish. Problem is that Meilin has never run a marathon before and she has to some t...

Death Note Vol. #1 (also w/Deluxe Edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 11-19-2007)

What They SayLight Yagami is an ace student with great prospects - and he\'s bored out of his mind. But all that changes when he finds the Death Note, a notebook dropped by a rogue Shinigami death god. Any human whose name is written in the notebook dies,...

Diamond December Update (Thu 09-16-2004)

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Death Note Vol. #7 (also w/limited edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 11-13-2008)

Death Note is turned upside down as dramatic events happen to reshape the series – as well as recap time! What They Say With his memory recovered and Higuchi of the Yotsuba Group out of the way, Light can put his master plan into motion and marc...


Yen Plus Vol. #03
by Ben Leary (Thu 11-27-2008)

Yen Plus has settled into its groove nicely, and this issue is smooth running all the way. Another interview starts things off for the magazine, and it's as good as the last. This time there's a talk with the two creators of Black God to accompany the gen...

Yen Plus Vol. #01
by Ben Leary (Sat 08-23-2008)

Yen Press is a publisher that's hard for a manga fan not to take notice of. Their lineup is small but diverse, their presentation is excellent, and they've even earned themselves prestige points by putting out With the Light and rescuing One Thousand and ...

Death Note Vol. #6 (also w/Limited Edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-12-2008)

The Yotsuba arc comes to a close and the series shifts gears once again as Light regains his true sense of purpose.What They SayThe Yotsuba Group enlists an investigator to uncover L\'s identity, while Misa, who\'s been hired as their spokesperson, does s...

Cat's Eye Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-25-2007)

What They SayRui, Hitomi and Ai are three beautiful sisters who spend their days running their cute cafe - but when night falls, the claws come out! The trio transforms into Cat\'s Eye, the super and sexy art thieves! But there\'s more than meets the eye:...


DARKMINDS: MACROPOLIS Vol. 3 #3
by Tony Whitt (Sun 07-14-2002)

Special Investigations Unit Agent Tedashi Nagawa isn't having the greatest of evenings. Right after being honored with the Macropolis "Man of the Year" award, he's embroiled in a new murder investigation, and the murderer seems interested in keeping Nagaw...

WALT DISNEY TREASURES: THE CHRONOLOGICAL DONALD Vol. 1
by Brian Thomas (Thu 05-20-2004)

By the mid-1930s, Mickey Mouse was the biggest movie star in history, but with this great popularity came great responsibility. As Walt Disney worked around the clock building a cartoon empire, he couldn’t have his company’s trademark drinking rotgut liqu...

New Manga Title Solicitations (Fri 10-14-2005)

Angel Sanctuary Vol. #12 - $9.99 - 02/14/2006Baby and Me (aka: Aka-chan to Boku) Vol. #01 - $8.99 - 02/07/2006Banana Fish (Shojo Edition) Vol. #12 - $9.99 - 02/14/2006Basara Vol. #16 - $9.99 - 02/14/2006Beauty is the Beast Vol. #02 - $8.99 - 02/07/2006Bey...

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Galaxy Angel Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Derek Guder (Fri 04-16-2004)

The Review!This is one of those light-hearted anime with short episodes and short plots, but plenty of cute and silly girls. This isn\'t something that\'s going to have everyone rolling around on the floor, busting a gut from laughter, but most anime fans...

Death Note Vol. #3 (also w/Deluxe Edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 02-27-2008)

What They SayFor genius detective L, Light\'s behavior is too perfect to be true, and to get closer to him, he enrolls at the same university and even invites Light into the investigation. The murders continue, but with a new twist - there appears to be a...

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Angel Sanctuary Vol. #12 - $9.99 - 02/14/2006Baby and Me (aka: Aka-chan to Boku) Vol. #01 - $8.99 - 02/07/2006Banana Fish (Shojo Edition) Vol. #12 - $9.99 - 02/14/2006Basara Vol. #16 - $9.99 - 02/14/2006Beauty is the Beast Vol. #02 - $8.99 - 02/07/2006Bey...

Newly Reviewed: Mouse (Mon 07-05-2004)

Finishing out yet another series, we\'ve taken a look at the 06/15/2004 release of Mouse Vol. #2 from Media Blasters.


Twelve Kingdoms Vol. #08: Alliance
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-21-2004)

What They SayShokei never knew humility until she witnessed her parents\' murder. Now humble and penniless she meets the mouse-man Rakushun who becomes her teacher. Meanwhile, Yoko, the new Queen, goes to live among her people to gain experience.The Revie...

Galaxy Angel Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-15-2004)

What They SayLife is never easy when you\'re a Galaxy Angel. The Angels must always make tough decisions like sacrificing their teammates to save them selves from humiliation or giant destructive dice. Just getting a slice of pizza takes a large-scale ope...

Diamond May/June Listings (Wed 03-17-2004)

This is a basic list of what DVD titles are listed via Diamond Comics Distribution that will come out during the May/June and possibly July timeframe. No specific dates are given nor details on the releases. This list is posted just as a forward-looking p...

Big O II Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 03-13-2004)

What They SaySome days it just doesn\'t pay to get out of bed. Roger Smith\'s self-proclaimed greatest nemesis, Beck, is back for revenge... again! This time, he\'s enlisted the help of a Japanese company to help him in his quest for revenge! Roger\'s onl...


Blue Gender Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-23-2002)

What They SayContains: Heresy When Yuji disappears from the Medical Station, Marlene defies orders and decides to find him on her own. Now, with Amick Hendar\'s security forces on high alert, Marlene must descend into the lower reaches of the Military S...

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 09-18-2005)

What They SayVoyaging through the Middle East, Jotaro and his companions finally reach Egypt. There, they are met by a helicopter sent by the Speed Wagon Foundation to deliver a new addition to their group--the mysterious Iggi \"The Fool.\" When the helic...

Martian Successor Nadesico Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-29-2001)

What They SayExpect the unexpected as the revelations about the Jovians threaten to destroy the Nadesico. Even more gets revealed as the lovely ladies of the ship strip down to their bikinis for a decidedly non-military beauty contest! The fun and games t...

Full Metal Panic Vol. #7
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-10-2004)

What They SayThe Tuatha de Danaan is under fire! A U.S. Navy captain with an axe to grind has targeted the sub. In order to stop this modern-day Ahab, Mithril\'s Lt. Commander Kalinin goes straight to the top. But aboard the de Danaan, the chain of comma...


TOKYOPOP December & January Manga Solicitations (Fri 08-19-2005)

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Devil May Cry Vol. #2 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 05-07-2008)

What They SayThe Game was only Half the Story. Now you can step deeper inside the bloody truth behind Dante\'s most dangerous missions. And these cases are even more lead-filled and blood-drenched than the last. There\'s the demonic face behind the Ma...

Tsukihime, Lunar Legend Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 02-18-2005)

What They SayThe relationship between Arcueid and Shiki is deeper than others may realize. But can this relationship endure their heritage? Roa has finally appeared and Arcueid’s mission couldn’t be more evident than now. But how is Shiki tied...

Urusei Yatsura TV Vol. #44
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 11-09-2005)

What They SayIn the 44th installment of the show where flame retardant diapers are a true sign of parental love, Ten cools down and shows a softer, less volatile side when his mom stops by for a quick visit.The Review!The varied tales continue with lots o...


Winner: Tom & Jerry Spotlight Collection Vol. 3 on DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 10-18-2007)

Updated October 18th Congratulations to andrew reiss! You and the family will have more fun than the Robinic Stooges with this DVD! (Oops...we weren't supposed to mention that) NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS If you're entering the contests ma...

Law of Ueki Vol. #05
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 01-22-2007)

What They SaySeiichiro Sano has joined the Robert\'s 10! Inumaru comes to Ueki asking for help in getting Sano out of the group. At that point, Ueki and the others receive an invitation from Robert to \"Dogra Mansion,\" the amusement park in the Underworl...

Winner: Tom & Jerry Spotlight Collection Vol. 3 on DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 10-10-2007)

Updated October 10th Congratulations to Ardy22 You and your kids will be indeed be amused for hours as you are the winner of the DVD! NOTE TO ALL CONTEST ENTRANTS If you're entering the contests make sure that: The email address you registe...

Winner: Tom & Jerry Spotlight Collection Vol. 3 on DVD
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 10-04-2007)

Updated October 4th Congratulations to tiffandrock Here's to 4-year-olds everywhere! 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 (oth...


Diamond July Previews (Wed 04-14-2004)

This listing comes from the Diamond Previews catalog. These are early tentative bits of information though some of it has been announced already. Until formal announcements come from the studios, treat these as TENTATIVE and nothing more. No dates are pro...

Ping Pong Club Vol. #5: Rots in Hell
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 12-20-2001)

What They SayA criminal mastermind is loose in the ping pong club! Lunches and club dues are missing — who is the culprit? Watch in horror as Maeno uncovers the team’s deepest, darkest secrets and incriminating photos come to light! If only so...

Serial Experiments Lain Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-24-1999)

What They SayFulfill the Prophecy.... “KNIGHTS” – a super hacker group that has large effects in the wired. No one knows who the members are, but they control information and sometimes develop and distribute illegal information equipmen...

Ai Yori Aoshi Enishi Vol. #3 (also w/figures)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 11-08-2004)

What They SayWhat a time for surprise for all of the friends! Kaoru and Aoi go on a date together and spend their time reminiscing and enjoying each other\'s company. The two end their evening at a hotel . . . Later, the residents of the Sakuraba mansio...


La Blue Girl Returns Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 11-14-2002)

What They SayFrom erotic masterminds Toshio Maeda (Urotsukidoji: Legend of the Overfiend, Demon Warrior Koji, Demon Beast Invasion) and Rusher Ikeda (Venus 5, Twin Angels)! Sex ninja Miko Mido thrashes the forces of evil with her sensual martial arts, but...

Best Anime DVD Release Award for March 2008
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 11-05-2008)

March was a very difficult month for voting because of the delayed releases by ADV Films that hit from late January and into February. That caused a split to occur among the fan favorite releases of Kanon, which in the end lost because of it. The win...

Mobile Suit Gundam Wing Vol. #08
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-04-2002)

What They SayThe battle for Space Fortress Barge begins, and the Gundam pilots are right in the middle of the fight. But WuFei continues his fight alone. Zechs, the new leader of the White Fang, oversees the completion of the might battleship Libra. And...

BLOODY WOUNDS & NOSE BLEEDS!!! THE KING OF FIGHTERS ART BOOK, DARK EDGE VOL. 7 & PURI PURI VOL. 5 AVAILABLE NOW! (Wed 04-30-2008)

SAN JOSE, CA - April, 2008 - DrMaster Publications has announced that The King of Fighters Art Book by Wing Yan & King Tung, Puri Puri vol. 5 by Chiaki Taro, and the long-awaited return of Dark Edge vol. 7 by Yu Aikawa, are all available now! The King o...


Viz Media Manga Solicitations (Fri 03-10-2006)

Angel Sanctuary Vol. #15 - $9.99 - 08/08/2006Banana Fish (Shojo Edition) Vol. #15 - $9.99 - 08/08/2006Basara Vol. #19 - $9.99 - 08/08/2006Bastard!! (Action Edition) Vol. #12 - $9.99 - 07/11/2006Beauty is the Beast Vol. #04 - $8.99 - 08/01/2006BeyBlade Vol...

Crest of the Stars Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-04-2001)

What They SayThe situation worsens and Jinto finds himself at the center of events he doesn\'t really understand. Lafiel has been ordered to escort Jinto, a non-combatant civilian, to safety before the battle begins. Despite her protests, Lafiel finally...

Vampire Princess Miyu TV Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-28-2001)

What They SayEvil Shinma -- shape-shifting monsters and vampires -- roam the Earth on a mission to unleash their darkness upon the Human race. Miyu Royal Princess from the dark is the Chosen One -- The one being who must banish the Evil Shinma from the Ea...

Year in Review: Media Blasters in 2003
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-16-2004)

After a solid 2002 release year that saw the conclusion of Rurouni Kenshin and the introduction of Berserk, Media Blasters was set to capitalize on that with the release of the noteworthy series Twelve Kingdoms and Samurai Deeper Kyo. With those set as ...


Viz Media Manga Solicitations (Thu 03-09-2006)

Absolute Boyfriend (aka: Zettai Kareshi) Vol. #02 - $8.99 - 08/01/2006Aishiteruze Baby Vol. #03 - $8.99 - 08/01/2006Baby and Me (aka: Aka-chan to Boku) Vol. #02 - $8.99 - 07/05/2006BlackCat Vol. #03 - $7.99 - 07/05/2006BlackCat Vol. #04 - $7.99 - 09/05/20...

Hello Kitty Animation Theater Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-09-2005)

What They SayCome along and join Kitty, Mimmy, Badtz-Maru, Pochacco, My Melody and Dear Daniel as they re-tell your favorite classic tales in their own adorable style. This new Hello Kitty collection gives fans a chance to experience the original Japanese...

Diamond September Update (Thu 06-17-2004)

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Diamond April/May Solicitations (Wed 02-18-2004)

2 X 1 2 VOLUME BOXSET SRP: $39.95 ANGELIC LAYER VOL 6 INHERIT THE LAYER SRP: $29.98 ARJUNA COMPLETE COLLECTION SRP: $49.98 BAST OF SYNDROME VOL 1 FEAR & LEMONS SRP: $29.98 BIG O II VOL 3 ENEMY ATTACKS SRP: $24.98 BOYS OVER FLOWE...


Viz Media Manga Solicitations (Tue 07-19-2005)

Bastard!! (Action Edition) Vol. #10 - $9.99 - 01/03/2006Case Closed (aka Detective Conan) Vol. #09 - $9.99 - 01/03/2006Cheeky Angel (aka Tenshi na Konamaiki) Vol. #10 - $9.99 - 01/03/2006Death Note Vol. #03 - $9.99 - 01/10/2006Descendents of Darkn...

Year in Review: FUNimation in 2003
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-16-2004)

For FUNimation, 2003 looked to be a good year as they continued their movement into more "hardcore" anime fandom all while still feeding the all powerful Dragonball beast that they've managed over the years. The early part of the year saw the end of B...

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2nd Gig) SE Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 11-28-2005)

What They SayOn her first visit to one of the refugee areas, the Prime Minister receives a bouquet of flowers with a death threat in it. Section 9 is called in to provide round-the-clock security for her as they work to catch the would-be assassin. As the...

Going Digital with Marvel
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-28-2007)

Happy Wednesday, Maniacs, and welcome to another fantastic foray into the heart of sequential art with this week’s Comicscape! I, your loyal columnist, will lead this journey into the dark digital future as we examine Marvel’s newest onli...


Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-06-2008)

The curse comes home to roost with Akane and Ran caught up in Akram’s latest plot to capture the Dragon Priestess.What They SayAt last, the final Guardian makes his appearance! Akram's sinister plot slowly engulfs Akane, disturbing the fates of the ...

Viz Media May Title Solicitations (Tue 12-13-2005)

ANIMEONDVD.COM SOLICITATION BOOKS Fullmetal Alchemist (Novel), Vol. 3 VIZ Fiction Story by: Makoto Inoue, Art by: Hiromu Arakawa Settled by alchemists, the town of Wisteria has the reputation of being an idyllic retreat. But what Alponse and Edward find ...

Del Rey New Title Solicitations (Mon 01-29-2007)

Air Gear Vol. #06 - $10.95 - 10/30/2007Alive Vol. #02 - $10.95 - 10/30/2007Alive Vol. #01 - $10.95 - 07/31/2007Dragon Eye Vol. #02 - $10.95 - 09/25/2007Dragon Eye Vol. #01 - $10.95 - 06/26/2007ES ~Eternal Sabbath~ Vol. #06 - $10.95 - 08/28/2007ES ~Eternal...

TOKYOPOP June 2006 New Title Solicitations (Tue 12-20-2005)

.Hack//Another Birth Novel Vol. #01 - $7.99 - 06/13/2006Angel Cup Vol. #01 - $9.99 - 06/13/2006Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad Vol. #05 - $9.99 - 06/13/2006Beyond the Beyond Vol. #01 - $9.99 - 06/13/2006Blazin\' Barrels Vol. #05 - $9.99 - 06/13/2006Blood Sucke...


New This Week (Sun 09-23-2007)

There is a massive amount of product due out this week across the spectrum, including the revised dates again for the Imaginasian Entertainment releases. Be sure to go here to check off what you\'re buying to influence the Pick of the Week. You can also g...

Del Rey New Manga Title Solicitations (Tue 10-17-2006)

Air Gear Vol. #05 - $10.95 - 07/31/2007Air Gear Vol. #04 - $10.95 - 05/01/2007Basilisk Vol. #05 - $13.95 - 05/29/2007Enchanter Vol. #03 - $12.95 - 02/01/2007ES ~Eternal Sabbath~ Vol. #05 - $10.95 - 05/29/2007Free Collars Kingdom Vol. #03 - $10.95 - 07/31/...

Viz Media January 2007 Manga Announcements (Tue 05-02-2006)

Bastard!! (Action Edition) Vol. #14 - $9.99 - 01/09/2007Black Cat Vol. #06 - $7.99 - 01/02/2007Case Closed (aka Detective Conan) Vol. #15 - $9.99 - 01/16/2007Cheeky Angel (aka Tenshi na Konamaiki) Vol. #16 - $9.99 - 01/09/2007Death Note Vol. #09 - $7.99 -...

Diamond Comics January Update (Wed 10-22-2003)

12 KINGDOMS VOL 4 DVD SRP: $29.95 ALL PURPOSE CULTURAL CAT GIRL NUKU NUKU DASH VOL 3 MODE THREE DVD (MR) SRP: $29.98 ANGELIC LAYER VOL 3 IDOL WORSHIP DVD SRP: $29.98 BE FOREVER YAMATO DVD SRP: $29.95 BOYS OVER FLOWERS VOL 3 LOVE BEYOND THE...


New Title Solicitations (Wed 05-17-2006)

Cipher Vol. #05 - $9.99 - 10/04/2006Devil Does Exist Vol. #08 - $9.99 - 11/15/2006Emma Vol. #01 - $9.99 - 09/20/2006Emma Vol. #02 - $9.99 - 12/20/2006Empty Empire Vol. #02 - $9.99 - 11/29/2006Gals! Vol. #08 - $9.99 - 11/22/2006Kamikaze Kaito Jean Vol. #06...

Viz-in Vol. 12 No. 8 (Tue 08-01-2000)

viz-in vol. 12, no. 8 Your One-Stop Monthly Manga & Anime Connection! ITEMS SHIPPING NOVEMBER `00 featuring... DER MOND: THE ART OF YOSHIYUKI SADAMOTO color, softcover, 13"x10" 120 pages $29.95 USA/$46.50 CAN SHIPS 11/10 FROM NADIA TO EVANGELION Stylish...

Viz-in Vol. 12 No. 9 (Fri 09-01-2000)

viz-in vol. 12, no. 9 Your One-Stop Monthly Manga & Anime Connection! ITEMS SHIPPING DECEMBER '00 featuring... ANIMERICA EXTRA, VOL. 4 #1 DECEMBER '00 manga anthology b&w, 128 pages $4.95 USA/$7.95 CAN SHIPS 12/7 Cat # MAE0401 NEW MANGA! REVOLUTIONARY ...

Perdition #1! Mouse Goes Down! Mouse Goes Down!
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 07-23-2002)

Road To Perdition is officially the weekend's #1 movie according to Box Office Mojo. Although weekend estimates had Stewart Little 2 in the top spot by a mouse whisker, the actual numbers scratched the mouse out. By the numbers: Perdition took in $...


Viz-In Vol. 12 No. 7 (Sat 07-01-2000)

viz-in vol. 12, no. 7 Your One-Stop Monthly Manga & Anime Connection! ITEMS SHIPPING OCTOBER `00 featuring... NEON GENESIS EVANGELION BOOK FIVE, #1 REGULAR and SPECIAL COLLECTOR'S EDITION 7-issue monthly series story & art by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto original ...

New This Week (Sun 12-12-2004)

One of the biggest release weeks in awhile on a number of levels, this is the one that the credit cards fear: Release Date Title Name Studio Run Time MSRP 12/14/2004   Angel Tales Vol. #4 (of ...

Multiple Advance Reviews. Sorta. (Fri 11-14-2003)

If there\'s one thing Geneon does, its that they make me work with some of their first volume/limited edition releases. With the way each release is different, there are people who just want to know exactly what\'s in one particular version. If it was jus...

Comicscape: Warner Bros. Takes DC to the Movies
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-27-2008)

Warner Brothers wants to take its DC adaptation to a darker place. After the phenomenal success of The Dark Knight, Warner Bros. Pictures Group President Jeff Robinov wants to get more DC movies in theaters. Over at the Wall Street Journal, Robi...


New Title Solicitations (Fri 01-27-2006)

Air Gear Vol. #02 - $10.95 - 10/31/2006Air Gear Vol. #01 - $10.95 - 07/25/2006ES ~Eternal Sabbath~ Vol. #03 - $10.95 - 11/28/2006ES ~Eternal Sabbath~ Vol. #02 - $10.95 - 08/29/2006Gacha Gacha Vol. #06 - $10.95 - 12/26/2006Gacha Gacha Vol. #05 - $10.95 - 0...

Tokyology Vol. #1
by Mark Thomas (Fri 04-18-2008)

What They SayTOKYOLOGY is a documentary exploring contemporary Japanese pop-culture. Vicariously experience the diverse and colorful attractions of the world\'s largest city, as Carrie Ann Inaba guides you through the legendary crowds of Tokyo. Have ...

New Viz Manga Solicitations (Thu 09-23-2004)

The once a month huge update from Viz hit the Right Stuf site today for their upcoming manga releases through January and February:Angel Sanctuary Vol. #06 - $9.95 - 01/29/2005Banana Fish (Shojo Edition) Vol. #06 - $9.95 - 01/24/2005Basara Vol. #10 - $9.9...

Psychic Academy Vol. #1 (W/Vol. #9 Manga)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-30-2005)

What They SayThe Psychic Academy anime was an online anime debuted on Lycos Japan, and each episode has a duration about 10 minutes. This series is noted for being one of the first anime to be released straight to the Internet. Limited Edition Bundle tha...


Shadow Skill TV Vol. #3
by Brett Barkley (Thu 03-16-2006)

What They SayShe\'s dealt with demons, barbarians and thugs before, but Elle\'s toughest opponent now looms before her: a five thousand-year-old ceremony full of pomp and posturing. The ceremony of the Devas has begun, and the only thing more humiliating ...

Viz Media New Title Solicitations (Fri 06-03-2005)

Right stuf has a slew of new releases listed from Viz Media tonight on the manga side, all due out pretty much within the first two weeks of November:All New Tenchi Muyo, the (aka: Shin Tenchi Muyo) Vol. #07 - $8.99 - 11/01/2005From Far Away Vol. #07 - $9...

May 2006 Title Solicitations (Mon 11-14-2005)

+Anima Vol. #01 - $9.99 - 05/09/2006Blade of Heaven Vol. #07 - $9.99 - 05/09/2006Blame! Vol. #04 - $9.99 - 05/09/2006Boys Be (aka: Boys Be... Second Season) Vol. #09 - $9.99 - 05/09/2006Chronicles of the Cursed Sword Vol. #15 - $9.99 - 05/09/2006Confident...

Viz Manga Solicitations (Wed 12-29-2004)

SOS Vol. #01 - $9.95 - 03/15/2005Tenchi Muyo Vol. #03 - $9.95 - 05/15/2005Times Two (aka: X2) Vol. #01 - $9.95 - 03/15/2005Tough Vol. #03 - $9.95 - 07/15/2005Tough Vol. #02 - $9.95 - 04/15/2005Tuxedo Gin Vol. #12 - $9.95 - 06/15/2005Tuxedo Gin Vol. #11 - ...


Shadow Skill TV Vol. #1
by Brett Barkley (Thu 11-17-2005)

What They SayThe kingdom of Kuruda has known many warriors, but none greater than the Sevalle, an elite breed whose mastery of martial arts has made them legendary. But for the 59th Sevalle, Elle Ragu, a.k.a. Shadow Skill, being a legend is shaping up to ...

CMX New Manga Title Solicitations (Tue 01-02-2007)

Apothecaries Argentum Vol. #01 - $9.99 - 05/01/2007CANON Vol. #02 - $9.99 - 07/01/2007Cipher Vol. #08 - $9.99 - 07/01/2007Devil Does Exist Vol. #10 - $9.99 - 05/01/2007Emma Vol. #04 - $9.99 - 06/01/2007Empty Empire Vol. #04 - $9.99 - 05/01/2007From Eroica...

TOKYOPOP March 2007 Manga Releases (Wed 11-29-2006)

Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad Vol. #07 - $9.99 - 03/13/2007Blazin\' Barrels Vol. #08 - $9.99 - 03/13/2007Elemental Gelade Vol. #03 - $9.99 - 03/13/2007GatchaGatcha Vol. #04 - $9.99 - 03/13/2007Girls Bravo Vol. #07 - $9.99 - 03/13/2007King of Hell Vol. #15 - ...

Viz-in Vol. 1 No. 1 (Sun 10-01-2000)

viz-in vol. 1,no. 1 Your One-Stop Monthly Manga & Anime Connection! ITEMS SHIPPING JANUARY '01 featuring MARIONETTE GENERATION, VOL. 1 Animerica Extra graphic novel, story and art by Haruhiko Mikimoto, b&w, 192 pages, $15.95 USA/$24.95 CAN, GMG001, Shi...


Year in Review: Central Park Media in 2003
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-16-2004)

Going into 2003, Central Park Media looks to have had a set plan of catching up on a number of remasters to bring some of their outsourced titles back into their library proper, fix a few older mistakes or releases that were used as experiments back in ...

Best Anime DVD Release Award
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-28-2008)

After taking a few months off from this particular event, we're getting back into the swing of things with our Best DVD Release Awards for the anime category. We had run the voting for January previously in which Kanon Vol. #1 had won the top honors,...

New Title Announcements (Tue 01-21-2003)

Just a few today, so nothing major. As these were all listed at DVD Planet, we only have dates and running times. As the press releases come in, we\'ll flesh them out with specs, cover artwork and summaries and relist them here:Can Can Bunny: Lucky 7 - 90...

TOKYOPOP New Manga Title Solicitations (Mon 05-16-2005)

Adding more to their 3rd and 4th quarter line-up, Right Stuf updated with a number of TOKYOPOP title tonight:Ai yori Aoshi Vol. #10 - $9.99 - 09/13/2005ALICHINO Vol. #03 - $9.99 - 09/13/2005Arcana Vol. #02 - $9.99 - 09/13/2005Arm of Kannon (aka: Birth) Vo...


New This Week (Sun 10-23-2005)

The last release week of October has a sizeable amount of titles coming out from numerous companies and overall not a lot of collections either. Some key titles are out this week as well as new series and the end of others: Release Date T...

Mean and Green: Comicscape Reviews The Incredible Hulk
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-18-2008)

Marvel Studios and Universal’s The Incredible Hulk premiered last Friday to generally positive reviews, along with box office success to the tune of $55.4 million in weekend grosses. The film represents the second attempt at launching a franchi...

300 and Captain America: Your Mail
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-21-2007)

Happy Wednesday, Maniacs, and welcome to another sequential art escape, courtesy of Comicscape.  Last week’s column about the death of Captain America and the successful release of 300 at the movies garnered a respectable amount of mail &nd...

Adult Source Media New Title Solicitations (Fri 07-28-2006)

Talked about in their recent press release, we\'ve got the remainder of their AnimErotica line-up in the database with dates and cover art:Harvest Night Vol. #1 - 30 minutes - $14.95 - 08/16/2006Harvest Night Vol. #2 - 30 minutes - $14.95 - 08/16/2006Magi...


Comicscape - October 12, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-12-2005)

You probably noticed that my colleague of questionable esteem, Al Brown, wrote last week's column. I had to return to New Orleans for a few days to help my parents with their house (hurricane, flooding), so I called Al and told him I'd turn over more evid...

Year in Review: AnimEigo in 2003
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 01-17-2004)

For AnimEigo, 2003 proved to be something of a quieter year with some substantial gains over the previous one in certain areas. With more and more of their back catalog getting done, the shift to other materials started to become more important. The bi...

News and Notes Before the Storm
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-25-2007)

Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting journey into the darkest reaches of Comicscape. I, your stalwart and steady captain, will take us careening into one of the greatest mysteries to plague the comic industry as we ask, “Whatever...

Comicscape: Superman Returns
by Chad Derdowski (Wed 11-05-2008)

I wonder if Geoff Johns was a troublemaker when he was a kid. I wonder if his overactive imagination ever led him down a mischievous path. The reason I bring it up is the man’s incredible talent at taking several conflicting stories and somehow me...


New This Week (Sun 03-23-2003)

It\'s wallet busting time: Title Name Studio Run Time MSRP   Berserk Vol. #5 Media Blasters 100 min. 29.95   Can Can Bunny: Lucky 7 SoftCel Picture...

ADV Films Updates Release Schedule (Tue 02-26-2008)

According to Right Stuf, ADV Films has updated their release schedule that\'s been on the flaky side in the last few weeks. We\'ll be updating our information shortly with it:March 3: Project Blue Earth SOS vol. 1, Kanon vol. 2 Kanon vol. 2 + Collectors B...

New This Week (Sun 12-02-2007)

One of the last big pushes of the year in order to get key product out for the holidays, it\'s little surprise that it\'s filled with... things that have already been released before: Release Date Title Name Studio Run Time ...

Good-Bye, American Virgin
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 02-20-2008)

Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another colossal Comicscape creation! This week, I’m writing something of a eulogy for a series cancelled long before its time – Steven Seagle and Becky Cloonan’s American Virgin, which ended last ...


Viewtiful Joe Vol. #01
by Brett Barkley (Mon 03-13-2006)

What They Say\"Joe is a dude just like you and me. He has two great loves: his girlfriend Silvia and Captain Blue, the action-movie superhero. When Silvia is magically captured by a celluloid monster, Joe gets himself swallowed into the screen to save h...

DrMaster New Title Solicitations (Sun 02-27-2005)

A lot of new manga series getting underway later this year as DrMasters gets things in order:Dark Edge Vol. #04 - $9.99 - 08/12/2005Dark Edge Vol. #03 - $9.99 - 06/10/2005High School Girls Vol. #03 - $9.99 - 08/12/2005High School Girls Vol. #04 - $9.99 - ...

New Title Solicitations (Tue 10-11-2005)

Battle Club Vol. #01 - $9.99 - 03/07/2006Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad Vol. #03 - $9.99 - 03/07/2006Blazin\' Barrels Vol. #04 - $9.99 - 03/07/2006Dragon Knights Vol. #22 - $9.99 - 03/07/2006Faeries\' Landing (aka: Sun Nyu Gang Lim) Vol. #12 - $9.99 - 03/07/2...

CMX New Manga Title Solicitations (Sat 10-28-2006)

CANON Vol. #01 - $9.99 - 04/30/2007Cipher Vol. #07 - $9.99 - 04/30/2007Densha Otoko Vol. #03 - $9.99 - 04/30/2007Devil Does Exist Vol. #09 - $9.99 - 02/28/2007Emma Vol. #03 - $9.99 - 03/31/2007Empty Empire Vol. #01 - $9.99 - 02/28/2007Gals! Vol. #09 - $9....


Infinity Studios New Title Solicitations (Mon 12-13-2004)

The folks at Infinity Studios are making an aggressive move into 2005 as they\'ve listed a good chunk of their upcoming slate via Right Stuf today. We\'ve got our hands on most of their January 2005 releases and should have some reviews prior to their rel...

DVD: New This Week (Sun 10-12-2003)

Lots of new material this week that will keep just about any fan happy: Title Name Studio Run Time Volume MSRP Date   Ai Yori Aoshi Vol. #5: With All My Heart Geneon Entertainment (USA), Inc....

Another Trip to the Buffet
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-13-2007)

Another Trip to the Buffet   Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting installment of Comiscape! Your faithful correspondent finds himself sent by his day job to Alexandria, Virginia for a conference, where he has enjoyed walking aro...

TOKYOPOP New Manga Title Solicitations (Fri 07-21-2006)

The December slate is up at Right Stuf for what TOKYOPOP currently has in store for their manga line-up:Because I\\\'m the Goddess Vol. #02 - $9.95 - 12/12/2006Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad Vol. #06 - $9.95 - 12/12/2006Bird Kiss Vol. #02 - $9.95 - 12/12/2006...


Shadow Skill TV Vol. #2
by Brett Barkley (Tue 02-07-2006)

What They SayThe warrior kingdom of Kuruda is home to the fircest fighters in the world, men and women who live solely the greatest in the world. Young Gau Ban dreams of becoming the warrior of his generation. Along with his adopted sister Elle and the le...

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...

Pick of the Week for 09/02/2008
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-02-2008)

The first release week of September is considerable with all the Geneon re-releases that are making fans happy but there's a lot to love elsewhere as well if you go by this weeks voting. It's little surprise that Lucky Star Vol. #3 topped the charts again...

Diamond Previews Updates (Wed 12-15-2004)

The lastest Diamond Previews has updated with their month of January solicitations, which cover a wide range of ground in the February and March timeline. The full list is here for the DVDs. There are a large number of ADV titles in there that are probabl...


TOKYOPOP New Manga Title Solicitations (Fri 04-15-2005)

Beefing up their July and August slate a bit more as well as putting at least one title here on the monthly track for the summer, Right Stuf has updated with some new listings:Dragon Hunter Vol. #13 - $9.99 - 08/09/2005Dragon Knights Vol. #20 - $9.99 - 08...

RIGHT STUF/NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT & KADOKAWA PICTURES USA Unveil Art Box & Puzzles for THE THIRD: THE GIRL WITH THE BLUE EYE, DVD VOL. 3: GRAVESTONE LIMITED EDITION (Tue 09-11-2007)

Available on Nov. 27, 2007 GRIMES, IA, September 10, 2007 " Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc./Nozomi Entertainment and Kadokawa Pictures USA are pleased to unveil the artwork for the collectible box and extras that will be released with th...

Shadow Skill TV Vol. #6
by Brett Barkley (Tue 01-02-2007)

What They SaySince ancient days it\'s been said that Kuruda is a land which is easy to defend and impossible to attack. Its palace is situated on an island, surrounded by a jagged mountain range which keeps the fiercest of enemies from piercing the strong...

Shadow Skill TV Vol. #4
by Brett Barkley (Mon 05-22-2006)

What They SayIt was the ancient people of the Holy Nation of Ashlianna who first recognized the existence of a power which coursed through all matter. "Soma," they called it, residing in all worldly things, flowing freely through space and time like waves...


Shadow Skill TV Vol. #5
by Brett Barkley (Wed 12-20-2006)

What They SayThe annihilation of the Holy Nation has begun, and flames engulf the ancient city of Kuruda. All eyes are on Elle, for a maniac versed in the Kurudan martial arts has begun to assassinate key figures, with the skill which only a Sevalle such ...

Bandai Visual USA Announces Release Dates For Upcoming Title Line-up (Mon 04-02-2007)

"Gunbuster 2," "Demon Prince Enma," "The Wings of Rean" and "Galaxy Angel Rune" set for May/June/July launches TORRANCE, Calif., April 3, 2007 " Bandai Visual USA Inc., a leading innovator in Japanese animation, today announced the official North Americ...

New This Week (Sun 06-06-2004)

There\'s all kinds of shows coming out this week to please just about any fan: Title Name Studio Run Time Volume MSRP Date   Angel Tales Vol. #1 Bandai Entertainment 100 min. 1 ...

New This Week in Anime for 09/02/2008
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 08-31-2008)

It's a big release week this week as Geneon gets into gear once again with new volumes and a number of "catch-up" releases that are designed to get those single volumes back into the marketplace under FUNimation's distribution. While it may seem...


New This Week (Sun 02-06-2005)

February has a lot of new shows coming out and a lot of continuing series hitting as well so it\'s no surprise that this week is one of the bigger weeks of the month: Release Date Title Name Studio Run Time MSRP ...

New This Week (Sun 07-24-2005)

A few days away at the ocean, as cool as it was, has definitely helped recharge the old batteries again and we\'re looking forward to going into this week doing a lot of reviews and catch-up on things as we don\'t have any vacation time scheduled again un...

Comicscape - July 19, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 07-19-2006)

We first encounter superheroes as children. Before we can read, we watch them in cartoons and movies. We play with their toys long before we ever learn about "mint condition" and the importance of leaving action figures in their original packaging. Thi...

Comicscape Double Feature: Captain America and 300
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-14-2007)

Sometimes death sneaks up on you.  I had every intention of devoting this week’s Comicscape to an in-depth look at the film adaptation of Frank Miller’s 300, which premiered last week to both box office success and mostly positive cri...


Media Blasters Update (Sat 03-09-2002)

Having gone through their spreadsheet and two solication pages, I think I've got all their titles set up properly for new release dates. What a lot of it seems to be is 5/28 titles getting bumped into 6/25, with 6/25 only having two new titles. ...

How to Make a Monster: The Mechanics of Horror Comics
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-27-2006)

October draws nigh, COMICSCAPE faithful. Sure, it's a few days away. But, like a kid sneaking downstairs on Christmas morning, I celebrate my favorite holiday early. And, if the skeletons and jack-o-lanterns all over Target and Wal-Mart didn't already ...

Comicscape - April 26, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-26-2006)

Greetings, my seething minions, and welcome to another week of COMICSCAPE brilliance. This will likely sound boring at first, but I promise it gets better: last week, The Wall Street Journal published a disturbing little story about product placement dea...

Comicscape - November 30, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 11-30-2005)

Two weeks ago, DC launched ALL-STAR SUPERMAN the second of the imprint some fans call the publisher's answer to Marvel's Ultimate line. Though not conceptually identical, the two imprints share a similar spirit born of both publishers' desire to attract ...


Comicscape - April 7, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 04-07-2004)

OPINION: Before getting onto the topic of this week's column, I'd like to thank everyone who wrote in expressing their condolences on the death of my cat and who gave me their vote of confidence regarding the way I handled the mean-spirited e-mail from a ...

2004 Eisner Awards nominees announced
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 04-08-2004)

The nominees for the 2004 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards have been announced. The Eisners are held every year at the San Diego International Comic Convention and are the comic industry's equivalent of the Oscars. Simply put, these are the best of the b...

DVD Shopping Bag: Facing the Faces of Death
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 10-07-2008)

The very first video store I ever worked at was a mom and pop store that only competed with the big chains because it had a great location, we carried adult videos and we weren’t under a lot of scrutiny about what we carried like the big chain store...

My Thoughts on FANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF THE SILVER SURFER
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-20-2007)

Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another Comicscape adventure at the movies! I rarely see movies in the theater these days. Between the incessant chatter, the rising ticket prices, the ridiculous levels of air conditioning, and the overpriced ...


Manga Title Announcements (Fri 10-28-2005)

Earthian Vol. #02 - $14.99 - 02/07/2006Gorgeous Carat Vol. #01 - $9.99 - 02/07/2006Galaxy Angel Beta Vol. #03 - $9.95 - 06/30/2006KAMUI Vol. #05 - $9.95 - 07/31/2006Cafe Kichijouji de Vol. #02 - $12.95 - 01/31/2006Cafe Kichijouji de Vol. #03 - $12.95 - 04...

Tentative Upcoming Releases (Sat 12-22-2007)

The AAA Anime site has posted a number of new title solicitations from FUNimation as well as Sony. We haven\'t added these to the listings yet since we\'ve found that their dates are often close but tentative:Aquarion Season 1 Part 1 - $49.98 - 03/21/2008...

New This Week (Sun 10-14-2007)

It\'s a busy middle of the month for this weeks new releases. A few series finish out, a number of re-releases are in the mix and the second formal way of ImaginAsian titles are out, several of which we have on hand as well: Release Date ...

Comicscape - July 13, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-13-2005)

Greetings, COMICSCAPE faithful. This is my last column before San Diego Comic Con. After the con, I'll have a lot to write about, depending on what I catch while there. Most of the time, I'll talk to publishers about my own proposed miniseries (IMMORTALS)...


Reading Comics on the Phone or How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love Clickwheel
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-18-2007)

Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting Wednesday with Comicscape! Last week’s column about DC’s new web-only Zuda imprint ran later in the day, for which I apologize. Then again, it also ran next to the review of the new...

Alternate Endings
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 03-25-2008)

We have had a week now to digest and dissect the Warner Brothers DVD release of I am Legend.  Depending on which version you bought you may or may not have seen the alternate “controversial” ending.  In case you haven’t seen it...

Digital Destruction
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-05-2007)

As with most media, comic books experience a fair amount of piracy on the Internet. Most of the time, sites only host BitTorrent trackers over actual scanned comics. The trackers allow the downloader to assemble the file in small pieces from oth...

Blustering Over Barcodes
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-03-2007)

Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting adventure into the dark soul of American comic books! This week, I’ll expound upon a recent and controversial announcement by Diamond Comic Distributors. For those of you that may not kno...


Digging Up Deady with Voltaire
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-05-2007)

Aurelio Voltaire Hernández – known to most by his shortened nom de plume, Voltaire – has established himself as a one-man traveling dark carnival. His résumé includes his own brand of catchy, comedic music – dub...

Comicscape: Ben Johnson Counts Out Countdown
by Ben Johnson (Wed 04-30-2008)

Although, as all happy comic fans know by instinct and increasingly lighter wallets, today is Wednesday, and time for another weekly installment of Comicscape (should this not be renamed Comania?), I can’t help feeling the dreary drag that can only ...

New This Week (Sun 11-13-2005)

The middle of November is a good looking release week with a lot of varied items to it that should have plenty of people interested in what\'s coming out: Release Date Title Name Studio Run Time MSRP 11/15/2005...