From the back cover: Under his father's disapproving eyes, Sano faces his own brother in a high-jump competition! Then, a schoolwide treasure hunt turns into a grudge match between Kayashima and his self-proclaimed rival, Modoru the onmyouji, a traditional Japanese occultist. Will psychic powers or black magic prevail? But Modoru has something else on his side: the power of … [Read more...] about Hana-Kimi 18 by Hisaya Nakajo: B-
Reviews
The Sandman 2: The Doll’s House by Neil Gaiman: B
From the back cover: Rose Walker finds more than she bargained for in the doll's house—long lost relatives, a serial killers convention, and, ultimately, her true identity. The master of dreams attempts to unravel the mystery, unaware that the hand of another, far closer to home, is pulling the strings. Review: There were several things I quite liked in this volume. Two more … [Read more...] about The Sandman 2: The Doll’s House by Neil Gaiman: B
Bleach 9 by Tite Kubo: B
From the back cover: The race to save Rukia from the Soul Society is officially on, and Ichigo and company have come to their first roadblock, a very, very big roadblock. Jidanbou, the monstrous, fez-sporting gatekeeper, hasn't let a single soul enter the Western Gate he guards in over 300 years, and he isn't about to change his mind about it just because Ichigo's crew wants … [Read more...] about Bleach 9 by Tite Kubo: B
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight 1 by Joss Whedon: B
From the back cover: Worldwide cult phenomenon Buffy the Vampire Slayer returns with Season Eight—only in comics! Series creator Joss Whedon once again takes up writing duties for this official sequel to the show, running the comics as he ran seven seasons of Buffy on TV. This opening story introduces a mysterious threat known as "Twilight" and plunges Buffy and the gang into … [Read more...] about Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight 1 by Joss Whedon: B
Hana-Kimi 17 by Hisaya Nakajo: B
From the back cover: As the giant track meet approaches, Mizuki and Sano face an assortment of foes: Sano's old high-jump rival Kagurazuka and Sano's own little brother Shin! But Shin's trainer is the one man Sano hates the most: his own father. Can Mizuki mend the rift in Sano's family? While Sano focuses on winning, one person is focused only on Mizuki: Nakatsu, the other … [Read more...] about Hana-Kimi 17 by Hisaya Nakajo: B