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Osamu Tezuka's One Hundred Tales Review: A Must Read For Any Fan of Classic Manga

Samantha King — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 17:30:18 GMT

The "Godfather of Manga" behind hits like Astro Boy and Kimba the White Lion, Osamu Tezuka, has inspired readers for years with his work. One Hundred Tales is the latest publication from the legendary mangaka, translated and released by Ablaze Manga. It reproduces a one-shot previously published as a serialized story, back in 1971.

#DRCL: Midnight Children Review: A Gorgeous Retelling of Dracula With One Critical Flaw

Joy Huddleston — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 17:30:29 GMT

#DRCL: Midnight Children is a unique retelling of Bram Stoker's Dracula. Created by Shin-ichi Sakamoto, the manga follows Mina Murray, the only female student at the prestigious Whitby School. Together with her classmates, she forms the Camellia Club to vanquish an ancient evil. The premise is adequately mysterious –and hints seeded throughout the book invite readers to question how much of what they're witnessing is reality. Unfortunately, this mystery is overshadowed by a critical flaw: the identity of Luke/Lucy Westenra.

Blade of the Moon Princess Review: Spy x Family's Creator Knocks it Out of the Park Again

Samantha King — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 22:00:21 GMT

Blade of the Moon Princess, a brand-new Shonen Jump manga from the creator of Spy x Family, retells a classic Japanese folk story with a new twist. The story becomes an action-packed adventure about growing up and becoming an impressive leader. It imbues classic elements with futuristic aspects in an enjoyable and intriguing combination.

THE PENGUIN Perfectly Showcases Batman’s Criminally Underrated Foe (Review)

Justin Epps — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 16:30:21 GMT

Warning! Spoilers ahead for The Penguin #1!The Penguin #1 is an epic beginning for one of Batman's greatest and oldest foes. Tom King and Rafael de Latorre unite to bring a tale of crime, bloodshed, and mystery as Oswald Cobblepot sets out to rebuild his criminal empire.

First Year Out Endures as the Essential OGN about Trans Identity (Review)

Angela Davis — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:00:21 GMT

Since its debut in 2017, Sabrina Symington's First Year Out continues to stand tall as the essential graphic novel about Trans identity. Numerous comics and graphic novels have centered Trans characters over the years, especially as the LGBTQ+ community has gained more acceptance in the public eye. Despite the onslaught of anti-Trans bills across the United States, this has not silenced Trans authors and artists as they continue to craft compelling stories about what it means to be a Trans person. Some notable examples include Xanthippe Hutcheon's revolutionary webcomic Pandora's Tale and The Kao's subversive take on Sailor Moon with a Trans twist, Magical Boy.

Keanu Reeves Deftly Slashes Through Sword & Sorcery in BRZRKR: Poetry of Madness (Review)

Andrew Firestone — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 21:30:19 GMT

Warning: BRZRKR: Poetry of Madness is a MATURE comic

Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor Is an Iconic Rivalry at Its Best (Review)

Justin Epps — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 20:30:16 GMT

Warning! Contains spoilers for Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor #1!

EDEN’S END: Grant Morrison’s Secret History of Man & Superman is a Stunning Epic (Review)

Nathan Cabaniss — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 19:01:17 GMT

Grant Morrison and Liam Sharp have just released their latest comic project, and it's breathtaking in its scope. The epic short Eden’s End manages to tell the secret history of man and superman in a mere fifteen pages.

Image's DEAD ROMANS Is a Gripping Tale of Love & War Based in Real History (Review)

Samantha King — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 14:30:14 GMT

There have been many historical fiction comics, but Dead Romans from Image Comics has been a stand-out in the genre. The story centers around Roman and German politics during the thirty-sixth year of Augustus' reign. With one issue left to release in the series, the tensions will come to a must-see conclusion very soon.

Horror Maestro Steve Niles' BRYNMORE Is a Dark Look at Family Trauma: Review

Shaun Corley — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 15:30:19 GMT

Warning: Contains spoilers for Brynmore #1!Horror maestro Steve Niles’ new title Brynmore from IDW Publishing takes a dark look at family trauma. Niles is one of comics’ preeminent horror writers, known for classics such as 30 Days of Night, and now he has teamed with artist Damien Worm to bring fans Brynmore. The first issue of Brynmore seeds intriguing mysteries while exploring the dark recesses of family trauma–and sets the series to be another winner for Niles.