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Manga Review - Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop Vol. 1
Sometimes, anime movies get turned into other things, like books. "Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop," an anime movie on Netflix, was also made into a manga. This manga was drawn by Imo Oono. It started in November 2019 and finished in March 2021. The manga tells the story of two characters, Cherry and Smile.... more »
Ghost Rider/Wolverine - Weapons of Vengeance by Benjamin Percy
From the series "Crossovers I Always Knew I Needed". Of course, I was totally hyped when Marvel announced the Weapons of Vengeance, two of my favorite heroes doin' their thangs side by side.When Benjamin Percy was announced as a puppeteer, it was clear, this is gonna be awesome (yes, fanboy).Again, with... more »
How to use "Manage Comics" to pre-order Single Issues
Walt's Comic Shop is now using Manage Comics for single-issue subscriptions and pre-orders! Check out our easy-to-follow tutorial to learn how to use it. Or watch our tutorial on YouTube! WHAT IS MANAGE COMICS?Manage Comics is a service that allows you to manage your comic subscriptions online. They... more »
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
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
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 »
