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Twilight of the Dark Master Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Mon 04-17-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Saki OkuseTranslated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayCrime is big business in the city, but even the worst of Chinatown are forced to run for cover when crazed demons mysteriously mangle and devour girls in the street ... Blood Sucker Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Thu 07-27-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Artist: Aki Shimizu / Writer: Saki OkuseTranslated by:Stephen PaulAdapted by:What They SayThree centuries ago, a vampire by the name of Migiri was running a reign of terror across Japan when a hero named Naonosuke Kobayashi ... Twilight of the Dark Master
by Dani Moure (Wed 05-19-2004)
What They SaySince the beginning of time, monstrous Demons and noble Guardians have battled for Earth - the everlasting gift of the one great Mother, creator of all life. A deep hatred burns between Demon and Guardian; the Guardians prevented the Demons f... 
Manga Review: Twilight of the Dark Master (Fri 04-14-2006)
We\'re whittling down more of the recent stack of Digital Manga Publishing books we received and today it\'s Matthew who\'s taking a look at the June 2005 release of Twilight of the Dark Master, a one shot book.UK Newly Reviewed: Twilight of the Dark Master (Thu 05-13-2004)
It\'s been awhile since this title showed up in region 1, but now it\'s made its way to the UK and Dani Moure has taken a look at the Manga UK release of Twilight of the Dark Master that came out just this week.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... Twilight of the Dark Master
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 06-12-2001)
What They SayFrom the beginning of time, Powerful, grotesque Demons and beautiful, noble Guardians have battled for Earth. A deep hatred eternally burns between Demon and Guardian; the Guardians knew the Demons’ thirst for blood and power would dest... Dark Wars Vol.#01 - The Tale of Meiji Dracula
by Ron Quezon (Thu 10-23-2008)
As Japan opens its doors to the world, will a seventeen year old kendo prodigy be enough to save Tokyo from the wrath of Count Dracula himself? Brought to you by Hideyuki Kikuchi of Vampire Hunter D fame, this novel is one to put on your reading lis... He is My Master Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Thu 09-13-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mattsu / Asu TsubakiTranslated by:Adapted by:What They SayA raunchy harem comedy in the vein of Love Hina! He Is My Master follows the day-to-day life of Yoshitaka, a 14-year-old pervert with a major superiority complex and ... Psychic Academy Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Wed 11-17-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Katsu AkiTranslated by:Jan Scott FrazierAdapted by:What They SayAi Shiomi is pushed into attending the Psychic Academy, a place of learning for psychically gifted students. Not only must he live up to his older brother's heroi... KageTora Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Fri 03-31-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akira SegamiTranslated by:Akira TsubasaAdapted by:What They SayMISSION IMPOSSIBLE
The young ninja Kagetora has been given a great honor "to serve a renowned family of skilled martial artists. But on arrival, he's handed a ch... Orochi Vol.#01
by Josephine Fortune (Mon 01-02-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazuo UmezuTranslated by:Yuji OnikiAdapted by:What They SayTwo sisters. One perfect. The other... not. What begins as a dark tale of sibling rivalry turns into something all together different when a young girl named Orochi... Vassalord Vol.#01
by Danielle Van Gorder (Mon 09-08-2008)
Charley is a self-loathing Catholic cyborg vampire who has it in for his boss. Johnny is a wealthy vampire playboy with a taste for violence. They fight crime! No, really - they fight crime.Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Nanae ChronoTranslated by:Alexis Kir... Cafe Occult Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Mon 03-21-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Oh Rhe Bar Ghun / Ahn No-UhnTranslated by:Je-Wa JeongAdapted by:What They SaySuh Rin, an ordinary young high-school girl, meets with an unfortunate end when, as she is coming home, is hit by an on coming truck. Next thing she ... Rolling Vol.#01
by Danielle Van Gorder (Wed 09-03-2008)
Five boys sharing a room in an all-boys school - there are distinct shades of Here is Greenwood to be found here. Creative Talent Writer/Artist: JiSang Shin / GeoTranslated by: Soo-Kyung KimAdapted by: Liz ForbesWhat They SayDo the math - in a ... 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... Naruto Vol.#01
by Megan Lavey (Tue 07-20-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Masashi KishimotoTranslated by:Katy BridgesAdapted by:What They SayIn another world, ninjas are the ultimate power - and in the village of Konohagakure live the stealthiest ninja in the world. But 12 years ago Konohagakure was... Purgatory Kabuki Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Mon 03-31-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yasushi SuzukiTranslated by:Daniel Sullivan and Asako OtomoAdapted by:Ailen LujoWhat They SayPurgatory Kabuki is a samurai action story set in the underworld or afterlife. For reasons unknown, former samurai - Imanoturugi is o... Dominion Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Fri 04-25-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shirow MasamuneTranslated by:Dana Lewis, Frederick L. Schodt, and Toren Smith (with Duane Johnson)Adapted by:Dana Lewis, Frederick L. Schodt, and Toren Smith (with Duane Johnson)What They SayWelcome to the future, where the no... R.O.D Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Tue 04-25-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Kideyuki Kurata / Artist: Shutaro YamadaTranslated by:Steve BallatiAdapted by:What They SayNot Your Average Bookworm
Yomiko Readman\'s love for literature goes far beyond any run-of-the-mill bookworm\'s! In fact, she... Testarotho Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Thu 12-15-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Sanbe KeiTranslated by:Akira TsubasaAdapted by:What They SayConverting heretics to the church of Arsenal is a difficult and sometimes deadly task, and Inquisitor Garrincha is the best Neo Arsen has to offer. It's no wonder the... Orion Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Wed 07-23-2008)
I'm having a hard time deciding whether I like Orion in spite of its absurdity or because of it.Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shirow MasamuneTranslated by:Frederick Schodt / Toren Smith / Duane JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayIn the mighty Yamata Empire, ma... Hellsing Vol.#01
by Justin Rich (Sat 05-14-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kohta HiranoTranslated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayThere’s a secret organization somewhere in England created to defend the Queen and country from monsters of all sorts. Enter Hellsing, an agency, long in the... Tanpenshu Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Tue 03-20-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiroki EndoTranslated by:Kumar SivasubramanianAdapted by:What They SayHeart wrenching and complex, Tanpenshu, Volume one, is the first of two collections of powerful, shorter works by manga master Hiroki Endo (creator of the c... Pen & Ink Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Tue 09-05-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Comikers (various)Translated by:Melanie SchoenAdapted by:What They SayGood pen and inking comes with knowledge and practice, and Comickers has enlisted famous pros to bestow their wisdom upon you. Contains step-by-steps by the... Satsuma Gishiden Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Thu 11-02-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiroshi HirataTranslated by:Naomi Kokubo with assistance by Jeff CarlsonAdapted by:What They SayControversial, tough, angry, highly skilled, and lost in a time of peace, the characters of Satsuma Gishiden tell a quasi-historic... 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... Drifting Classroom Vol.#01
by Josephine Fortune (Fri 12-29-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazuo UmezuTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayIn the aftermath of a strange earthquake, an entire elementary school vanishes, leaving nothing but a hole in the ground. While parents mourn and authorieties investigate... Zippy Ziggy Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sat 12-10-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Eun-jung Kim/Seung-Man HwangTranslated by:ae-wa JeongAdapted by:What They SayReputation is everything in a world of icons and popularity contests. So why not score some points here and there by being the nice guy? This is the ... Project Arms Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Tue 02-22-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ryoji Minagawa and Kyoichi NanatsukiTranslated by:Katy BridgesAdapted by:What They SayFrom the creators of SPRIGGAN comes a new tale of nano-machines, cybernetic assassins, powerful telekinetic opponents, and a secret organiza... Vampire Knight Vol.#01
by Connie Zhang (Tue 05-01-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hino MatsuriTranslated by:Tomo KimuraAdapted by:Tomo KimuraWhat They SayCross Academy is attended by two groups of students: the Day Class and the Night Class. At twilight, when the students of the Day Class return to their do... Weekend Lovers Vol.#01
by Patricia Beard (Wed 08-20-2008)
Funny, energetic and sexy stories comprise the majority here. But be warned! Two of the stories have a kink factor and may not be for some readers. (Yipes! Hope that was non-toxic - and capped!) Creative Talent Writer/Artist: Kiriko Fuwa Translated ... TOKYOPOP Unveils Master Plan for Rave Master (Tue 06-08-2004)
TOKYOPOP INC. UNVEILS MASTER PLAN FOR RAVE MASTER WITH FULL-SCALE LAUNCH Hit Boys' Action Property to Boast DVD Release, Cine-Manga(tm) Books and Expansive Licensing Program LICENSING INTERNATIONAL, New York, NY (June 8, 2004)--TOKYOPOP Inc. has a few w...Lullabies from Hell Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 06-04-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hino HideshiTranslated by:Naomi KokuboAdapted by:What They SayWelcome to one of the most disturbing minds in Japanese manga! Hideshi Hino has long been considered a master of the horror manga genre since his coming out in the ... Hanaukyo Maid Team Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Mon 11-22-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:MorishigeTranslated by:Richard S. KimAdapted by:What They SayFollowing his dying mother's wishes, Tarou has gone to Tokyo to live with his grandfather. When he finds his new home it's a giant mansion full of specialtist maids,... Eyeshield 21 Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Thu 05-19-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story By: Riichiro Inagaki Art By: Yusuke MurataTranslated by:Allison Markin PowellAdapted by:What They SayWhat does a wimpy kid who’s been bullied all his life have to depend on but his own two feet? Sena Kobayakawa is... Hell Girl Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Fri 03-21-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miyuki EtoTranslated by:Gemma CollingeAdapted by:Gemma CollingeWhat They SaySHE'S COMING FOR YOU. . . .
When you thirst for revenge, there's a surefire way to get it: Simply go to the strange website that appears only at midn... Color of Rage Vol.#01
by Gary Thompson (Wed 11-12-2008)
Creative Talent
Writer/Artist: Kazuo Koike / Seisaku Kano
Translated by: Naomi Kokobu
Adapted by: Naomi Kokobu
What They Say
Two slaves free themselves from a slave ship; one a Japanese man, the other an African American. After escaping they find ... .hack//G.U.+ Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Wed 04-23-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tatsuya Hamazaki, Yuzuka MoritaTranslated by:Ryan Peterson and Marc LundenAdapted by:Ryan Peterson and Marc LundenWhat They SayIt is the year 2017, and the stakes have gotten even higher in the massively multiplayer online gam... Guardian Angel Getten Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 06-13-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Sakurano Minene Translated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayWhat would you do if you were blessed with a cute and magical guardian angel?
14-year-old Shichiri Tasuke is your ordinary junior high school student - well sort of. H... Invisible Love Vol.#01
by Danielle Van Gorder (Thu 02-21-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Rie HonjyoTranslated by:Vivian ChienAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayInori is a popular guy amongst the ladies in his university, but lately he keeps getting dumped. Cause unknown, Inori decides to drink away his troubles with his g... Shaman Warrior Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Tue 02-20-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Park Joong-KiTranslated by:Taesoon Kang and Derek Kirk KimAdapted by:Taesoon Kang and Derek Kirk KimWhat They SayFrom the desert wastelands emerge two mysterious warriors: master wizard Yarong and his faithful servant Batu. On... Psycho Busters Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Tue 09-11-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yuya Aoki / Akinari NaoTranslated by:Stephen PaulAdapted by:Stephen PaulWhat They SayOut of the blue, a beautiful girl asks Kakeru to run away with her. This could be any boy’s dream come true, but there’s somethin... Case Closed Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 10-20-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Aoyama GoshoTranslated by:Joe YamazakiAdapted by:What They SayGhastly beheadings, bloody murders, and cold-hearted child abductions-
Precocious high school student Jimmy Kudo uses his keen powers of observation and astute intu... A King's Lesson Vol.#01
by Briana Lawrence (Mon 01-14-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Aoi Futaba / Kurenai Mitsuba Translated by:Kitty MediaAdapted by:Kitty MediaWhat They SaySui is a brand new student at boarding school. His dorm master is Daira, a sexy stud college student called \"King.\" Sui develops a c... Sword of the Dark Ones Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Wed 08-16-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yasui Kentaro / Kotobuki Tsukasa Translated by:Akira TsubasaAdapted by:Jake ForbesWhat They SayIn the Asgard Empire, people live their lives in constant fear. Monsters, known as the Dark Ones, roam the land, killing indiscrimi... Notebook of a Demon Killer, Taimashin Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 09-22-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kikuchi Hideyuki / Saitoh MisakiTranslated by:Brendan FrayneAdapted by:What They SayEVEN DEMONS HATE DR. TAIMA'S NEEDLES OF DOOM!
With a strange plague of demonic possession slowly taking over the bodies of unsuspecting victim... Steel Angel Kurumi Vol.#01
by Megan Lavey (Wed 07-21-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:KaishakuTranslated by:Kay BertrandAdapted by:What They SayDesigned for military use, the Steel Angel Kurumi is a fearsome android warrior. But she's designed to obey the person who activates her. When a young boy inadvertently... Vampire Hunter D (novels) Vol.#01
by Justin Rich (Wed 06-29-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Hideyuki Kikuchi & Artist: Yoshitaka AmanoTranslated by:Kevin LeahyAdapted by:What They SayIt is the year 12,090 A.D. The world has ended, ravaged in the firestorm of man’s wars and madness. But from the wreckage... Kanpai! (aka: Kimi no Unaji ni Kanpai!) Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Sat 09-17-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Maki Murakami Translated by:Christine SchillingAdapted by:What They SayYamada Shintaro is training to become a monster guardian--his job is to protect the monsters from harm. But when he meets Nao, a girl from his middle schoo... Path of the Assassin (aka: Hanzou no Mon) Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Thu 07-20-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Kazuo Koike / Artist: Goseki KojimaTranslated by:Naomi KokuboAdapted by:What They SayPath of the Assassin, called Hanzo no Mon in Japan, is the story of Hattori Hanzo, the fabled master ninja whose duty it was to pro... Legends of the Dark Crystal Vol.#01 - The Garthim Wars
by Ben Leary (Wed 01-23-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Barbara Randall Kesel, Heidi Arnhold and Max KimTranslated by:Adapted by:What They SayThe Dark Crystal told the story of Jen and Kira, the last of their kind living in a fractured world precariously balanced between the forces... Video Girl Ai (Action Edition) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 08-02-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Katsura MasakazuTranslated by:Yuji OnikiAdapted by:What They SayDATELESS
Yota Moteuchi is so unpopular, his nickname is "Dateless." That doesn't stop him from falling in love with his classmate Moemi, but is she in love with s... Mamoru the Shadow Protector Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Mon 10-13-2008)
400 long years of protecting the neighbors come to a head in this comedy gem. Let's hope for 400 more.Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Sai MadaraTranslated by: Stephen Paul and Ailen LujoAdapted by: Stephen Paul and Ailen LujoWhat They SayMamoru Kagemori is a... Kiss All the Boys Vol.#01
by Danielle Van Gorder (Thu 06-12-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shiuko KanoTranslated by:Joe GreenholtzAdapted by:Joe GreenholtzWhat They SayMeet Tetsuo Atarashi, age 32. Occupation: porn comic writer. Marital status: single. Sexual Potency: ...None. Given such circumstances, it seems only... King of Wolves (aka Ohrou) Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Tue 11-22-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Buronson / Artist: Kentaro MiuraTranslated by:Kumar SivasubramanianAdapted by:What They SayA bright-spirited young historical scholar, Iba, disappears while on a lone expedition to study the ancient Silk Road. A year l... D.N.Angel Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Tue 04-13-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiroshi AroTranslated by:Alethea Nibly, Athena NiblyAdapted by:What They SayHeart of Darkness. Daisuke Niwa is an ordinary middle school studen with extraordinary genetic "condition." Whenever he starts longing for the girl of... Dark Edge Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Sat 11-05-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yu AikawaTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayAfter his mother’s death, Kurou Takagi Transfers to Yotsuji Private High School where his father is the proprietor. Inadvertently breaking the school rules of “no s... Dark Tower: Gunslinger Born in Hardcover
by Tim Janson (Thu 09-13-2007)
On November 7, the year’s biggest comic book event will be chronicled in graphic novel format for the first time as Marvel Comics launches an epic, 240-page hard cover edition of Dark Tower: Gunslinger Born, adapted from the master of modern horror ... Four Constables: Secret of the Delerium Dagger Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Mon 09-29-2008)
Martial artist detectives in ancient China use their fists and wits to get to the bottom of a surprisingly intriguing mystery. Creative Talent Writer/Artist: Tony Wong and Andy SetoTranslated by: TJ ZhaoAdapted by: Gayle TanWhat They SayEmotionless lives!... Rave Master Volume 1
by Adrianne Hess (Wed 05-21-2008)
In the year 0015, a magical and deadly event called Overdrive was brought on by the evil Dark Bring crystals—destroying more than 10 percent of the World. The only thing that could protect the World from Dark Bring were the crystals of good, known a... No Need for Tenchi (Action series) Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Wed 04-05-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hitoshi OkudaTranslated by:Shuko ShikataAdapted by:What They SayTHE GANG'S ALL HERE!
All your favorite characters from Pioneer's hit anime series NO Need For Tenchi! Have crowded into one volume of action, comedy, and two-fis... Dream Gold ~Knights in the Dark City~ Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Wed 12-15-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tatsurou NakanishiTranslated by:Masako and Jeffrey LillyAdapted by:What They SayIn a world where technology and magic fuel the dreams for riches, the Knights of the Dark City are sent out to find the hidden treasures that the ... Dark Water Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Wed 09-01-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Koji Suzuki/MEIMUTranslated by:Javier LopezAdapted by:What They SayAcclaimed Ring author Koji Suzuki returns with new terrors of a mad world... The nightmare continues with the major motion picture Dark Water starring Jennifer... Worst Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 04-08-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takahashi HiroshiTranslated by:Naomi Kokubo and Steven HoffmanAdapted by:What They SayCAN'T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG?"
I DON'T THINK SO!!
What turned out to be a small scuffle in an alleyway is now brewing into an all out war bet... Drooker's classic FLOOD, Manga Master Shiro top October DARK HORSE Releases
by Mike Whybark (Wed 09-18-2002)
Eric Drooker's astonishing, wordless epic FLOOD! A NOVEL IN PICTURES gets the respect a classic deserves in a Dark Horse Comics tenth-anniversary reissue, set to hit shelves on October 2 for $14.95. Originally published in 1992, the novel weaves a wordles... Ghost Talker's Daydream Vol. #1
by Matthew Alexander (Tue 09-16-2008)
A story about an albino dominatrix who has a demon rope under her control and she makes money on the side as a Ghost Talker. How can you not be curious enough to read more of a story this original?
Creative Talent:Writer/Artist: Sankichi Meguro and... Dark Metro Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Thu 04-24-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tokyo Calen and YoshikenTranslated by:Asuka YoshizuAdapted by:Kereth Cowe-SpigaiWhat They SayWhat lies below Tokyo\'s subway system is more frightening than you could have ever imagined...in its subways there exists a boundary... THE TWILIGHT ZONE "Evergreen / One Night at Mercy"
by SCOTT COLLURA (Fri 09-20-2002)
This isn't the first time somebody has tried to revive Rod Serling's TWILIGHT ZONE, the classic genre anthology series that originally ran from 1959 to 1964. There was the 1983 feature film version from Steven Spielberg and John Landis that was, ultimatel... Digital Manga Publishing Announces 7 New Titles in Website Update (-)
Los Angeles, California (March 10, 2005) For Immediate Release – Digital Manga Publishing Announces 7 New Titles in Website Update Digital Manga Publishing announces 7 new titles, including 5 for their smoking-hot yaoi line. DMP has also update...Master of Mosquiton OVA Complete
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 08-27-2005)
What They SayLife in the 1920\'s was a great adventure. And for Mosquiton, so was death. Once a terrifying vampire, Mosquiton ends up blood-bound to a seventeen-year-old treasure hunter, Inaho, who\'s obsessed with the secret of immortality. Inaho decides... KamiKaze Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Tue 03-07-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Satoshi ShikiTranslated by:Ray YoshimotoAdapted by:What They SayImprisoned for a thousand years, eighty-eight fabled beasts seek resurrection from their world so that they can unleash their wrath upon present-day Japan. And a ... DARK WRAITH
by Nadia Oxford (Tue 03-25-2008)
Shannara, Terry Brooks' long-lived fantasy series, has made the jump to graphic novel format with Dark Wraith of Shannara. Graphic novels usually add visual depth to a story through obvious means, but whether or not you'll enjoy Dark Wraith of Shannara st... Rebirth Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Mon 11-06-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kang-Woo LeeTranslated by:Lauren NaAdapted by:Taliesen JaffeWhat They SayThree hundred years ago the Dark Magician Deshwitat Lived Rudbich, a vampire, was sealed in limbo by the Light Magician Kalutika. Resurrected in the pres... Rave Master Vol.#09
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 06-24-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiro MashimaTranslated by:Brian DunnAdapted by:What They SayThe Continent of Song is in chaos. The sinister secret society known as Demon Card is using the power of Dark Bring to destroy everything in their path. The only thin... TWILIGHT: Meet the Cullens
by Leslie Morgan (Thu 11-20-2008)
In the film 'Twilight', which opens Friday, there is a special family that lives in the sleepy town of Forks, WA. They are the Cullens, an eclectic group indeed. The patriarch of the family Dr. Carlisle Cullen, played in the film by Peter Faci... Translucent Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Mon 08-06-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazuhiro OkamotoTranslated by:Heidi PlechlAdapted by:What They SayTeen-centric, quirky, and romantic, Translucent will appeal to shojo fans who like a little twist with their gakuen mono! Shizuka is an introverted girl, dealin... Star Trek and the Singularity
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 02-04-2008)
After a weekend highlighted by crappy weather and lousy Super Bowl adverts, I found something last night that turned my whole sub-par Sunday around: the news that Star Trek Books is finally releasing their very own “Guide to Women.”
It’... Othello Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Thu 09-20-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Toui HasumiTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:What They SayAfter Atsushi dies in a horrible accident, his twin brother Ayumu decides to steal his identity and returns to school in his place. He attempts to hide his reckless ... RAVE MASTER Volume 2
by Adrianne Hess (Wed 07-02-2008)
The second volume of Rave Master finds Haru Glory and his companion Plue landing on the southern shore of the Song Continent, near Hip Hop Town. Starving from the long raft ride, they immediately set out to find food. After quickly being tricked... Water, Dark
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-11-2005)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONS Appropriately enough, Angelo Badalamenti's score for Brazilian director Walter Salles' American remake of Hideo Nakata's 2002 Japanese ghost story (follow all that?), DARK WATER, is murky and washed out, a gloomy atmosphere of ... 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, ... Sgt. Frog Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Fri 12-31-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mine YoshizakiTranslated by:Yuko FukamiAdapted by:What They SayClose Encounters of the Green Kind! Sgt. Keroro, commanding officer of Planet Keron's invasion force, has a problem. After blowing his cover and losing his top-sec... Category: Freaks Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 08-18-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Gokurakuin SakurakoTranslated by:Lindsey JohnstonAdapted by:What They SayThe world is occupied by evil spirits preying off human weaknesses and desires. But what mortal can resist possession by these "freaks" when they make dr... THE DARK KNIGHT Director Returns!
by Rob M. Worley (Tue 10-28-2008)
It's the biggest movie of the summer and the second biggest domestic release of all time. 'The Dark Knight' shattered box office records and wowed fans. Then, director Christopher Nolan took a break, leaving fans, press and studio executives to gossip and... DARK SUMMIT (GC)
by Troy Roberts (Mon 04-15-2002)
Call me spoiled, but I can't say that I have enjoyed a snowboarding game since 1080 SNOWBOARDING for the Nintendo 64. It was one of the first true snowboarding games, and everything since has somehow wound up just short of the marks it set when released. ... DARK CITY on Disc
by John Thonen (Tue 08-22-2000)
It’s only been three years since director Alex Proyas’ sophomore effort, Dark City, was greeted in theatres by a strange combination of audience apathy and critical enthusiasm (at least in some quarters). That’s not nearly a long enough time for the devel... Dario Argento, a Master of Horror
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 04-15-2007)
We’ve covered great minds in cinema up to this point of time, directors and actors which have played a major effect on the culture of movie conscious minds. Individuals whom have awed audiences everywhere. People whom utilized their imaginations ... the Ring Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 09-02-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Inagaki Misao (based on Takahashi Hiroshi's film the RingTranslated by:Naomi KokuboAdapted by:What They SayEveryone knows about urban legends, those stories that seem implausible, like they could never really happen. But what ... Book Buzz: Opening the DC Vault
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-29-2008)
As mentioned last week, we have a slew of new releases in every category. There’s going to be some tough purchasing decisions that need to be made. We have two anthologies of the best fantasy literature of the year, one from St. Martin&rsq... Magical Twilight
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-31-2006)
What They SayWANTED: Strong young males to be test subjects for final witch exam.
Sexy apprentice-witch Chipple dreams of becoming a good witch, but in order to achieve her goal, she first has to pass the Official Licensing Test! After bombing the writt... BATMAN: DARK VICTORY - Jeph Loeb
by Russell Lissau (Wed 11-29-2000)
It took 13 long months for Batman to catch the Hang Man, the mysterious serial killer who’s been whacking Gotham City cops in the pages of Batman: Dark Victory. The maxi-series, which wrapped up earlier this month with a spectacular double issue, finally ... A CARESS OF TWILIGHT
by Stephanie C. Crawford (Mon 05-06-2002)
A sophomore effort is always an iffy proposition. In order to succeed, an author must walk a fine line between attracting new fans, not alienating the fans they have already, and trying not to cock it up entirely. Many fail and are never heard from again.... Dark Crystals and Spice Planets
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 05-08-2003)
This Week's RecommendationSTHE DARK CRYSTAL has arrived on CD in a splendidly packaged, limited edition 2-CD set from Numenorean (NMCD 003). The first CD contains the contents of the original soundtrack LP (13 tracks), digitally remastered. The second CD ... 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... Magical Twilight: The HeX Files
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 01-25-2003)
What They SayTrouble usually comes in threes, and Tachibana Tsukasa\'s just received his full share! Not only is he about to take his final graduation exams for the third time, but he\'s also being plagued by horrible nightmares of his own impending death... Beyond the Beyond Vol.#01
by Ariadne Roberts (Tue 06-05-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yoshitomo WatanabeTranslated by:Emi OnishiAdapted by:Mark IlvedsonWhat They SayFutaba, a boy that has grown up in an overprotective family, suddenly finds himself transported to a strange world, where he meets Kiara, the Amara... Music of Dark Skies
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 09-14-2006)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATION The taut science fiction score for the 1996-97 TV series, DARK SKIES, has been released as a limited edition 10th anniversary soundtrack CD by Perseverance Records. The CD contains almost an hour's worth of Michael Hoenig's sco... Altered Carbon
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-03-2008)
When Brit author Richard K. Morgan first released Altered Carbon, his debut novel of hardboiled SF genius, the body-swapping detective tale met with little criticism. Winning the Philip K. Dick Award for Best Novel in 2003, the impressive sci-fi work goes... STAR WARS: DARTH MAUL - Ron Marz & Jan Duursema
by Matthew F. Saunders (Thu 09-28-2000)
It’s a no-brainer. Ask anyone what made Star Wars: Episode One - The Phantom Menace cool and they’ll invariably repeat two words: Darth Maul. Switch gears to their biggest disappointment, and the answer is equally predictable: Not enough Darth Maul. Witho... Chinese Hero Vol.#01
by Ron Quezon (Mon 05-28-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Wing Shing MTranslated by:Yun ZhaoAdapted by:Matthew A. ScrivnerWhat They SayAs a child, Hero\'s family was attacked and killed by a practitioner of Northern Mantis kung fu. This assassin was tasked by the affluent head of a l... Hibiki's Magic Vol.#01
by Michelle Ramonetti (Tue 01-16-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Story by Jun Maeda / Art by Rei IdumiTranslated by: Alexis KirschAdapted by:Jamie S. RichWhat They SayHibiki is a student in a magic school. Try as she might, her only real skill seems to be making a pot of delicious tea... Or... Loveless Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Wed 03-22-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yun KougaTranslated by:Ray YoshimotoAdapted by:What They SayWhen 12-year-old Ritsuka discovers a posthumous message from his brother Seimei indicating he was murdered, he becomes involved in a shadowy world of spell battles an... EDEN Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Sat 11-26-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiroki EndoTranslated by:Kumar SivasubramanianAdapted by:What They SayIn the near future, a large portion of humanity is wiped out by a brutal, new virus that hardens the skin while dissolving internal organs. Those who aren't... Monster Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Thu 02-02-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Naoki UrasawaTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayBrilliant doctor Kenzo Tenma risks his reputation and promising career to save the life of a critically wounded young boy. Unbeknownst to him, this child is destined for a ... Embalmer Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Tue 08-15-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mitsukazu MiharaTranslated by:Beni Axia ConradAdapted by:Jessica Cathryn FeinbergWhat They SayFrom the Goth Loli queen Mitsukazu Mihara--creator of the hit DOLL--comes a chilling dramatic series about Shinjyurou Mamiya, an emb... Judas Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Wed 10-11-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Suu MinazukiTranslated by:Nan RymerAdapted by:Jay AntaniWhat They SayJudas, cursed for his sins, is the spirit of Death--he is without form, and has enslaved young Eve to carry out the most heinous of acts. Together in spirit ... Tomie Vol.#01
by Josephine Fortune (Thu 02-16-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Junji ItoTranslated by:Alex MizunoAdapted by:What They SayTomie is the girl you wish you could forget. She’s the one you shouldn’t have touched, shouldn’t have smiled at, shouldn’t have made mad. She&... Cantarella Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Thu 12-08-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:You HiguriTranslated by:Kayoko DietscheAdapted by:What They SayDrink from the Cup of Borgias…If You Dare!
From birth, Cesare Borgia is surrounded by shadows. Damned by his own father, hated by his closest brother, separ... Claymore Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Wed 03-29-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Norihiro YagiTranslated by:Jonathan TarboxAdapted by:What They SayA village is gripped by fear and paranoia when a Yoma claims six lives. The Claymore who is sent to slay the creature isn\'t what the villagers expect at all. I... Kanna Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 10-19-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kirishima TakeruTranslated by:Christine SchillingAdapted by:Brynne ChandlerWhat They SayKagura is perfectly happy living a normal, leisurely life... until an adorable little girl shows up in his house one day and starts callin... Planetes Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Sun 10-02-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Makoto YukimuraTranslated by:Yuki NakamuraAdapted by:What They SayIn the 2070's, mankind has established a mining base on the moon and dispatched men to explore Mars. The first manned mission to Jupiter is also in progress. As... XXXHolic Vol.#01
by Megan Lavey (Wed 06-23-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:CLAMPTranslated by:Anthony GerardAdapted by:What They SayWatanuki Kimihiro is haunted by visions of ghosts and spirits. Seemingly by chance, he encounters a mysterious witch named Yuko, who claims she can help. In desperation ... Orphen Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 02-23-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akita Yoshinobu/Sawada HajimeTranslated by:Brendan FrayneAdapted by:What They SayThe sorcerer Orphen is on a magic-for-hire mission, and along with his wand-wielding understudy and bone headed companion, he must retrieve a mag... Whistle! Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 11-24-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Higuchi DaisukeTranslated by:Naomi KokuboAdapted by:What They SayBREAK TRHOUGH
Banned from his school's soccer team for being too short, Sho Kazamatsuri decides there's only one thing left to do: switch schools!
But even a ch... Pathos Vol.#01
by Patricia Beard (Thu 07-10-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mika SadahiroTranslated by:Sachiko SatoAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayAce\'s life with the gorgeous author King and the hypnotic, aloof J is nothing short of paradise...unless J is in the mood to tease, harass and torture! Surpri... Happy Lesson Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 06-13-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mori Shinnosuke (Concept: Sasaki Mutsumi & Dengeki G's Magazine)Translated by:Kay BertrandAdapted by:What They SaySusumu Arisaka has just turned 18, and that means he can move out of the orphanage and into his childhood home. ... Lovers in the Night Vol.#01
by Danielle Van Gorder (Tue 09-25-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Fumi YoshinagaTranslated by:Adapted by:What They SayHired as a servant by an aristocratic family, Claude works hard to care for the family that took him in. But when the master of the house and his wife eventually pass away, C... Museum of Terror Vol.#01
by Josephine Fortune (Tue 12-19-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Junji ItoTranslated by:Naomi KokuboAdapted by:Naomi KokuboWhat They SayDark Horse Comics is Proud to present Museum of Terror, a series of horror stories by Japan\'s foremost creator of horror manga - Junji Ito. Full of compe... Batman Begins
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Mon 02-28-2005)
Genre:Action/Comic Book Adaptation/Sequel.Studio:Warner Brothers.Production Company:Unknown.Project Phase:Released.Who's In It:Christian Bale (Bruce Wayne/"Batman"); Michael Caine (Alfred); Katie Holmes (Rachel); Liam Neeson (Henri Ducard); Morgan Freeman... Weekly Book Buzz: An Open Letter to the Mania Readership
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-25-2008)
It’s with a heavy heart that I must inform you, the Mania readership, that this 111th edition of the Weekly Book Buzz will be my last as columnist. Due to a decrease in free time and one of those unfortunate things called a regular job I can no long... Priest Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Mon 02-28-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Min-Woo HyungTranslated by:Jessica KimAdapted by:What They SayThere's gonna be a hanging in the frontier town of St. Baldlas. The leader of the infamous Angel Gang has finally been brought to justice, and the marshals want to ... Kurohime Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Tue 08-28-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Masanori * Ookamigumi * KatakuraTranslated by:Joe YamazakiAdapted by:Lance CaselmanWhat They SayA master gunman named Zero searches the land for the legendary Kurohime. She saved him as a child, impressing upon him the importa... SYMPHONY OF ENCHANTED LANDS II: THE DARK SECRET
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 08-11-2005)
The Italian epic metal band Rhapsody proclaims what it plays is "Symphonic Epic Hollywood Metal," coining a new term in a species of music that has already become over categorized but in their case the appellation is quite accurate (some have even called... 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... MPD-Psycho Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Mon 01-07-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Eiji Otsuka / Sho-u TajimaTranslated by:Kumar SivasubramanianAdapted by:What They SayMPD-Psycho, the most-requested manga series in recently memory, has found a fitting home at Dark Horse Manga, where it will be presented unc... Blood+ Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Tue 04-01-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Asuka Katsura (Original Story: Production I.G. + Aniplex)Translated by:Camella NiehAdapted by:N/AWhat They SaySet several decades after the events in the popular Blood: The Last Vampire anime film, an amnesiac Saya Otonashi l... 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... BowWow Wata Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 04-13-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Umekawa Kazumi Translated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayA Wonderful Tale of Man and Man's Best Friend
Imagine being born into a family where your father is a Shinto God and your mother, a statue! Imagine being able to talk to... Metro Survive Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Thu 05-22-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yuki FujisawaTranslated by:Stephen PaulAdapted by:Ailen LujoWhat They SayMishima is your average spineless pushover, working as a repairman for the Exopolis Tower, Tokyo\'s largest and hottest high-rise business and entertainm... Baku Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Thu 10-18-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hakase MizukiTranslated by:Yoohae YangAdapted by:Nathan JohnsonWhat They SayIn this collection of paranormal short stories, Takeshi Uesugi finds out that he is the reincarnation of the \"Baku,\" a spirit that devours people\'s... "Wario: Master Of Disguise"
by Captain Gordon Edward (Sun 04-22-2007)
Do you remember Wario? I hope you do, otherwise you probably are not reading this review right now. For every hero to be a hero there must be a villain. For fire fighters it is obviously fire, for Batman it is the Joker, and for Mario it is Bowser. Yes... DearS Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Thu 12-02-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Peach-PitTranslated by:n/aAdapted by:What They SayTakeya Ikuhara attends high school all day to come home to his own apartment, where Neneko, the landlady's daughter, provides him with an allotment of money. One day he encount... Sequence Vol.#01
by Patricia Beard (Mon 01-29-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ryo SaenagiTranslated by:Monica SeyaAdapted by:Marc GoldsmithWhat They SayAs a school punishment, Kanata has to ring a bell in a deserted church. But when the floor collapses, he falls into a room where he discovers a coffin-... Appleseed Vol.#01 - The Promethean Challenge
by John Zakrzewski (Mon 03-17-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shirow MasamuneTranslated by:Dana Lewis & Toren Smith [with Duane Johnson]Adapted by:Dana Lewis & Toren Smith [with Duane Johnson]What They SayWorld War III is over, and nomad soldier Duenan Knute and her cyborg partner Briare... 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... Science Fiction Meets Religion…Round One
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 01-02-2007)
Mordred maneuvers for power in Douglas Clegg’s darkly reimagined Arthurian saga, Stephen Baxter unleashes his new time-shifting alternate history thriller with Emperor, and Pamela Sargent’s beloved Ship is back to sow the seeds of humanity&... Lukyanenko’s WATCH Returns
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-09-2007)
With Timur Bekmambetov’s latest Night Watch film adaptation smashing box office records in Russia (yet again) and the film still fresh in the states from its US debut this past June, author Sergei Lukyanenko has officially put Russia on the map for ... Juon Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Thu 04-20-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miki Rinno Translated by:Matthew JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayJu-On: Video Side is the manga adaptation of the Japanese horror movie that spawned an enormous franchise in Japan ... and inspired a blockbuster Hollywood remake... Bleach Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Thu 02-24-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tite KuboTranslated by:Joe YamazakiAdapted by:What They SayIchigo Kurosaki has always been able to see ghosts, but this ability doesn't change his life nearly as much as his close encounter with Rukia Kuchiki, a Soul Reaper an... Nightmares For Sale Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Tue 10-14-2008)
Be careful when you enter the Devil’s pawnshop, you may be getting more than you bargained for... Creative TalentWriter/Artist: Kaoru OhashiTranslated by: Ari WerryAdapted by: Nicholas MaragosWhat They SayThe mysterious Shadow and his assistant Mari... Reformed Vol.#01
by Danielle Van Gorder (Wed 06-11-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Christopher Hart / AnzuTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayVampire Giancarlo\'s existence has been defined solely by an endless thirst for the blood innocent victims. But Jenny won\'t be one of them. Something about he... The Force in Four Colors (Expanded)
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 06-01-2002)
There's no doubt that this summer will be at least partly ruled by the Force (web-swingers notwithstanding) thanks to the arrival this May of Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. But for those of us who recall those heady days of yore when the gaps...