REVIEWS

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Written by Jason Green Thursday, 25 January 2007 16:00

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Written by Byron Kerman Thursday, 25 January 2007 16:00

This copiously-illustrated volume from Comics Art's Todd Hignite explores the fuel behind the creative fire of  some of comics' biggest creators, from R. Crumb and Art Spiegelman to Charles Burns and Chris Ware.

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Written by Jason Green Thursday, 25 January 2007 16:00

An already intense drama explodes the tensions into the stratosphere in its most intense volume yet.

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Written by James Nokes Thursday, 18 January 2007 16:00

The tale of a stone-faced librarian who wields an Uzi and blade as easily as his MLS.

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Written by James Nokes Thursday, 18 January 2007 16:00

Fuyumi Soryo's supernatural horror series continues the thought-provoking tale of two manipulative, memory-bending, superhuman chameleons.

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Written by Jason Green Thursday, 18 January 2007 16:00

An 80-page gang fight on rollerskates is the indisputable highlight of the second volume of this big, dumb, fun action epic.

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Written by James Nokes Thursday, 11 January 2007 16:00

A lighter look at the teen culture where goth went to die.

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Written by Elizabeth Bolhafner Thursday, 11 January 2007 16:00

If there's something strange in your neighborhood, who ya gonna call? Detective Akiba, that's who.

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Written by Jason Green Thursday, 11 January 2007 16:00

A Japanese everygirl enters a music contest with a magic violin at her side and a bevy of boys at her disposal in this new romance series.

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Written by Byron Kerman Thursday, 04 January 2007 16:00

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Written by Nick Main Thursday, 04 January 2007 16:00

The latest volume of this manga thriller pushes the tension up with a new batch of murderous murderers.

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Written by Jason Green Thursday, 04 January 2007 16:00

There are a few manga series that are so bizarre, so inherently effed-up, that you're forced to sit up and take note of their sheer strangeness. This is one such series.

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Written by Jason Green Thursday, 28 December 2006 16:00

Sick of futuristic stories that rip-off Blade Runner's dystopian world view? Then take a gander at this sexy, fun-filled, action-packed new miniseries.

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Written by Jason Green Thursday, 28 December 2006 16:00

Feisty Elle has lived a rough and tumble life as the kid of a wrestling champ and a boxing champ, but now she's looking for a boy who's not a brute. But what will her childhood fiancé have to say about that?

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Written by Elizabeth Bolhafner Thursday, 21 December 2006 16:00

Only jolly ol' St. Nick can save the world from the hordes of the undead in this twisted holiday tale from comedian Brian Posehn (Mr. Show, Just Shoot Me) and friends. If you're still searching for that last minute Christmas gift for the zombie lover on your list, look no further.

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Written by Jason Green Thursday, 21 December 2006 16:00

Cain Hargreaves, the English earl with a penchant for poisons and a skill at solving murders, broke hearts in

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Written by Byron Kerman Thursday, 21 December 2006 16:00

Nate Powell brings punk rock, horror movies, and more into focus in this collection of deeply personal autobiographical tales where the trials of everyday life are the real story.

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Written by James Nokes Friday, 15 December 2006 01:31

A tale of light versus dark, and the endless struggle of one aunt obsessed with beauty against a niece bent on a life in darkness.

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Written by Jason Green Thursday, 14 December 2006 16:00

Comedian Jenny Allen and her husband, Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Jules Feiffer, tell a trio of tales for the baby boomer in all of us.

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Written by Byron Kerman Friday, 08 December 2006 01:43

Harvey Pekar (American Splendor) teamed with Anne Elizabeth Moore to craft this collection of recent works from the likes of Joe Sacco, Kim Deitch, Robert Crumb, and more,

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Written by James Nokes Thursday, 07 December 2006 16:00

A young detective and her spirit companion Beatrice solve mystery after tragic mystery in this delightful supernatural thriller anthology.

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Written by Elizabeth Bolhafner Friday, 01 December 2006 15:41

Jamie S. Rich and newcomer Joelle Jones craft a romantic mix-tape in graphic novel form.

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Written by Jason Green Friday, 01 December 2006 15:29

Despite a highly enjoyable effort last time out, the latest volume of this boy-meets-pooch romance really goes to the dogs.

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Written by Jason Green Friday, 01 December 2006 15:10

Anyone without a hardened heart will find very much to adore in this lovely, quirky teen romance.

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Written by Jason Green Friday, 01 December 2006 14:22

This second volume of the tale of the man who would unite Japan finally kicks into high gear with a tale of bloody battles, political intrigue, and sexual tension.

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Written by Byron Kerman Friday, 24 November 2006 08:19

"Let’s drink a toast to my mutherfucken’ victory, bitches."

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Written by Jason Green Friday, 24 November 2006 08:14

Despite a seemingly convoluted back story, this action series from the Japanese women's artistic collective CLAMP is surprisingly accessable and hopelessly addicting.

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Written by Nick Main Thursday, 16 November 2006 17:00

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Written by James Nokes Thursday, 16 November 2006 17:00

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Written by Elizabeth Bolhafner Thursday, 16 November 2006 17:00

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Written by Byron Kerman Thursday, 09 November 2006 17:00

Before he introduced us to Willy Wonka and his chocolate factory, Roald Dahl teamed with the House of Mouse to create this long-lost tale of gremlins bedeviling the British Royal Air Force during World War II.

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Written by James Nokes Thursday, 09 November 2006 17:00

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Written by Jason Green Tuesday, 07 November 2006 06:18

On Christmas Night, 1895, St. Louisan "Stagger Lee" Shelton shot a man for a hat and became a legend, a story retold in countless blues, folk, and rock songs from the likes of Dylan, the Dead, and the Clash. The legend lives on in a stunning new graphic novel whose creators visit the town where it all began this November.

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Written by Elizabeth Bolhafner Thursday, 02 November 2006 17:00

Writer/artist Dan Schaffer crafts a tale where the art isn't the only thing in shades of gray.

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Written by James Nokes Thursday, 02 November 2006 17:00

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Written by James Nokes Friday, 27 October 2006 12:05