When last we left off, Ash was attempting to escape from a mental institution where the plan is to make him a Banana Fish test subject. Pages of escapey goodness ensue, and Ash has just gotten outside when he realizes that Max and Ibe have been caught trying to help him and has to go back in to save their troublesome butts (awesomely, the background in one panel during this … [Read more...] about Banana Fish 11-13 by Akimi Yoshida: A-
Comics
Eensy Weensy Monster 1 by Masami Tsuda: B
From the back cover: Nanoha Satsuki, an average, plain-Jane high school student, comfortably spends her time in the shadow of her two beautiful, popular friends. But new guy Hazuki Tokiwa, with his snobbish, arrogant demeanor, has a way of getting under Nanoha's skin, and releasing her inner monster! Is this the beginning of an ugly relationship, or does Hazuki have his own … [Read more...] about Eensy Weensy Monster 1 by Masami Tsuda: B
You & Me, Etc. by Kyugo: A-
What a pleasant surprise! The stories collected in You & Me, Etc. are all very strong, and my only real complaint is that they're over too quickly! You can find my review here, as part of Manga Bookshelf's monthly BL Bookrack column. Review copy provided by the publisher. … [Read more...] about You & Me, Etc. by Kyugo: A-
No Touching At All by Kou Yoneda: A-
No Touching At All depicts an office fling between two coworkers in their late twenties that grows into something more. Even though formerly straight Togawa declares his love for Shima, Shima just can't believe that Togawa's desire for a family won't eventually tear them apart. It's somewhat reminiscent of Future Lovers, so if you liked that (and who wouldn't?!) you'd probably … [Read more...] about No Touching At All by Kou Yoneda: A-
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight 6 by Jane Espenson: B-
From the back cover: Twilight and his gainfully employed military units are hot on Buffy's magical trail—forcing her and Slayers across the globe into hiding. Buffy retreats into the Tibetan mountains to seek aid from the only person she knows who can suppress his true nature—Oz. Since Oz left Sunnydale he's gained control over the magic that transforms him with the phases of … [Read more...] about Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight 6 by Jane Espenson: B-