With an all-new translation, new scans of the original artwork, and extras like color image galleries and interviews, UDON Entertainment's really going all out with their reissue of this shounen manga classic. I reviewed the first volume for Comics Should Be Good. You can find that review here. Silent Möbius is complete in twelve volumes, but UDON has only released the first … [Read more...] about Silent Möbius: Complete Edition 1 by Kia Asamiya: B
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Karakuri Odette 1 by Julietta Suzuki: B+
“What is the difference between me and humans?” asks Odette, android creation of Professor Yoshizawa, two weeks into her existence. It’s a question that continues to puzzle her and one day, after seeing some schoolgirls on TV, she stuns the professor by telling him she wants to go to high school. The principal takes some convincing, and Odette’s required to keep her true nature … [Read more...] about Karakuri Odette 1 by Julietta Suzuki: B+
Flashforward by Robert J. Sawyer: C-
It's possible that this review contains spoilers for FlashForward the TV show, but unless the show plans to alienate viewers by being really, really boring, I rather doubt it. Still, proceed at your own risk. From the back cover: A scientific experiment begins, and as the button is pressed, the unexpected occurs: everyone in the world goes to sleep for a few moments while … [Read more...] about Flashforward by Robert J. Sawyer: C-
Little Fluffy Gigolo PELU 1 by Junko Mizuno: B+
I reviewed this strange, cute, and sad manga for Comics Should Be Good. It's the story of a fluffy little alien who comes to earth to find a bride. It's very weird, but the absurdity is of a sort that appeals to me. You can find that review here. Little Fluffy Gigolo PELU is published in English by Last Gasp and the first volume is available now. It looks like the series is … [Read more...] about Little Fluffy Gigolo PELU 1 by Junko Mizuno: B+
Summer Fun with Shonen Jump
I reviewed four summer releases from VIZ's Shonen Jump imprint for a post over at Comics Should Be Good. On the agenda are: Tegami Bachi: Letter Bee 1 by Hiroyuki Asada: B- It's very pretty and atmospheric, but some aspects of the story are rather cheesy. I will probably still check out volume two, though. Gin Tama 13 by Hideaki Sorachi: D I know some find this series … [Read more...] about Summer Fun with Shonen Jump