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Omni Sale-Abration - The SAGA Compendium
Where do you start when you're too late to the Saga? Is it too late for the Saga? No, my friends, it is never too late for the Saga. So you start at the beginning, with the Saga Compendium. (Please note that I do know that it is not an Omnibus per se, but you'll get one in the very near future. For now,... more »
Lost in Manga Review - The Essence of Being a Muse Vol. 1
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While I usually follow US releases closely, some titles still slip past my notice. One such case is "The Essence of Being a Muse." I only learned of it when I read it was ending soon in Japan. The premise intrigued me, so I added the first volume to my shopping list. The manga, titled "Muse no Shinzui"... more »
Saga #65 by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples
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Saga is probably the only comic where your lips can lose a "Cute!" during a massacre.Plus, it's certainly the only comic in which I lose an "I love it!" at least once before I turn the last page of an issue. Sincerely. Every time. Heartfelt.This time more than once. First time on the first page. "When I... more »
Manga Review - March Comes In Like A Lion by Chica Umino
"March Comes In Like a Lion" is a captivating manga by Chica Umino, following Rei Kiriyama's emotional journey as a Shogi player (Shogi is a strategy board game that can be compared to chess). Rei's gradual opening up to the Kawamoto sisters showcases delicate portrayals of loneliness and inner struggles.... more »
Knight Terrors #2 by Joshua Williamson
I hear some people complaining about the Knight Terrors because it doesn't seem to lead anywhere special, no big upheaval, no new world order, it just is. How good that I expected exactly that from this event. A kind of summer break without the summer slump. If you just need a break... more »
Omni Sale-Abration: X-Men Hellfire Gala
Hell: The place we are all currently living in. Fire: The very element that could potentially devastate our beloved planet. X-Men Hellfire Gala sounds just about right for the events unfolding in the X:Men: Hellfire Gala - The Red Carpet Edition. The comic delves into the intricate world of... more »
Tista by Tatsuya Endo - Lost in Manga Review
Tatsuya Endo, known for the popular manga "Spy x Family," has several other works that have gained attention since the success of his hit series. One of these works is "Tista," which was originally published from November 2007 to July 2008 in Jump Square and later released as a two-volume manga. "Tista"... more »
Harley Quinn: Black, White and Redder #1 by Chip Zdarsky
Issue #1 of the Harley Quinn: Black, White and Redder anthology series contains:1. A fun superhero story with some fabulous artwork.It's Chip Zdarsky enjoying his time off the big epics and just having fun with Kevin Maguire, creating a hilarious Harley snack, that's not just looking good on the plate... more »
Lost In Manga - What He Who Doesn’t Believe In Fate Says
In today's review, "What He Who Doesn't Believe In Fate Says" brings a touch of romance. The manga, originally titled "Unmei wo Shinjinai Kare ga Iu ni wa" in Japan, started as a concept on Twitter by the Mangaka on May 2019. On April 2020, the official continuation began in the online magazine... more »
The Hunger And The Dusk #1 by G. Willow Wilson
Oh my, this was beautiful!I heard a lot of good things upfront. And I knew that G. Willow Wilson wouldn't be able to write something bad. But this, I didn't expect such a flawless first issue.Since The Hunger and the Dusk plays in a rather classic high fantasy setting in the tradition of Lord of the... more »