I am not a fan of the Hype-Train. In fact, I do everything in my power to avoid it. When they Hype-Train's course comes near my personal space, I loudly call out "ALL ABOARD THE NOPE TRAIN TO SCREWTHATVILLE!!". So, in secret, I began a plot to reap the benefits of an obviously great manga series without the awful side-effects of the "instantly, hugely popular with everyone" … [Read more...]
Nerd Girl’s Guide to Manga for the American Comic Reader
In the back room of the shop today, I came across a magazine highlighting the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund's new library guide for understanding manga. Specifically, the title is CBLDF Presents Manga: Introduction, Challenges, and Best Practices. The cover of the magazine has a wonderful full-color piece of CLAMP art from the lauded series Chobits in which Chi is holding a … [Read more...]