We've got another slow week this time around, but I'm committed to keeping every PK reader updated on manga releases. COMMITTED I tells ya'! This week, Dark Horse unleashes a new volume of Trigun Maximum for those that need a good Vash the Stampede fix. Tokyopop's one and ONLY release this week is a new installment of Samurai Deeper Kyo. Udon tosses out a new volume of their clever update of "The Wiz," Dorothy of Oz. Viz doesn't have much in the way of manga releases, but they do have the Bleach Souls character book and a new issue of Shojo Beat to round out the release list. A few new manga debuts include Akihabara At Deep and the Far West Pocket Manga.
Welcome to Il Palazzo's Weekly Heroes Rant! Each week, I hope to inspire you to get off your couch (after watching Heroes), and jump into your computer chair (so you can read about Heroes). Beware though, I'll be recapping each episode as it airs, so spoilers will abound. Look forward to my often-wrong theories, erratic comments, and comparisons to the comics the show steals material from is inspired by. Hit the jump for my rant on this week's episode!
You might notice this week lacks any big mainstream releases (not one Shonen Jump title in sight! Shock!), but there are several gems if you look hard enough. A new release for Land of Oz comes to us from Antarctic Press. Dark Horse unleashes a new Oh My Goddess on the unsuspecting otaku of North America. In the land of Tokyopop we see new volumes for Fruits Basket, GTO: The Early Years, and Vassalord. Neon Genesis Evangelion is Viz's only new manga entry for the week, while Yen Press continues to shine with more releases for Alice On Deadlines, Comic, and Moon Boy. Notable debuts include Kabuki, Vampires Portrait(Which is awesome, because I've been waiting on a manga about vampires forever now), and Higurashi When They Cry(one of my favorite Yen Plus titles. I seriously suggest checking it out!).
Welcome to Il Palazzo's Weekly Heroes Rant! Each week, I hope to inspire you to get off your couch (after watching Heroes), and jump into your computer chair (so you can read about Heroes). Beware though, I'll be recapping each episode as it airs, so spoilers will abound. Look forward to my often-wrong theories, erratic comments, and comparisons to the comics the show steals material from is inspired by. Hit the jump for my rant on this week's episode!
Welcome to Il Palazzo's Weekly Heroes Rant! Each week, I hope to inspire you to get off your couch (after watching Heroes), and jump into your computer chair (so you can read about Heroes). Beware though, I'll be recapping each episode as it airs, so spoilers will abound. Look forward to my often-wrong theories, erratic comments, and comparisons to the comics the show steals material from is inspired by. Hit the jump for my rant on this week's episode!
Welcome to Il Palazzo's Weekly Heroes Rant! Each week, I hope to inspire you to get off your couch (after watching Heroes), and jump into your computer chair (so you can read about Heroes). Beware though, I'll be recapping each episode as it airs, so spoilers will abound. Look forward to my often-wrong theories, erratic comments, and comparisons to the comics the show steals material from is inspired by. Hit the jump for my rant on this weeks episode!
This week, we have a nice balance of releases from each publisher. CMX (DC's manga branch) has new volumes of Shin-Chan and Gon. Del Ray brings us a new helping of Dragon Eye and Kitchen Princess. And Viz gives us giant portions with a few art books (Bleach, Dragon Ball, and Full Moon, respectively), along with regular releases of Fullmetal Alchemist and O Parts Hunter. Some new scrumptious debuts include a Code Geass novel from Bandai, Classical Medley from CMX, Papillon from Tokyopop, and Love Quest from Yen Press.
Well, lucky for you the Nijomu Blog has your answer! In the latest entry, they discuss the lack of mature manga titles in the US and offer up an alternative: scanlations. For those who don't know, scanlations are manga that are scanned, then translated for English-speaking audiences by fans of the series. Now, once a lot of series get licensed, most scanlators stop (as they should) since they can just go out and buy the books. It's a great fan-service, because there are some really neat gems that go completely unpublished in the US. Check out the newest Nijomu post for a good list of scanlations you should check out.
If you're familiar with anime, you may be familiar with the name Jamie McGonnigal. If not, you may more then likely know some of these titles: Jungle Emperor Leo, Weiss Kreuz, World of Narue, One Piece, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh GX, or even Viva Pinata. Jamie's dubbed them all. An award-winning voice actor, Jamie has done work in anime, video games, and even the occasional American cartoon. He also happens to be gay. I pulled up an e-chair and sat down with Jamie, getting a nice inside look at the industry. Jamie also shared some juicy tidbits about Kizuna, one of the first yaoi (or gay-themed anime for those not in the know) to be dubbed in the states. Read on for the full interview.
Welcome to the second installment of "Il Palazzo's Weekly Heroes Rant!" Each week, I hope to inspire you to get off your couch (after watching Heroes), and jump into your computer chair (so you can read about Heroes). Beware though, I'll be recapping each episode as it airs, so spoilers will abound. Look forward to my often-wrong theories, erratic comments, and comparisons to the comics the show steals material from is inspired by. Hit the jump for my rant on episode three!
...or episode two if you count last week's as one episode.
Much like Goblin's recent posting of comic new releases, this seems to be a slow week for manga. There's not really anything from Marvel or DC Viz or Tokyopop, but a few of the newer manga publishers will keep you knee deep in manga goodness. ...Or something like that.
This week, we have new volumes of Gantz, Land of Oz, and KageTora. New debuts include Authors Pet, One Night Lesson, and Passionate Theory(which all seem to be one-shots). Shonen Jump graces us with a new issue this week as well.
Moment Of The Week #8
Well last week Ruby Summers blasted the competition easily for Moment of the Week! Just like the old saying goes, never underestimate a girl made out of living gemstone with laser eyes. This week we take a look at some astounding moments from last weeks Spider-Man: Secret Invasion, Wolverine, New Avengers, Final Crisis: Rogue's Revenge, Ultimate X-Men and Thunderbolts. (Marvel heavy, last week) So join me after the jump, and be warned. Spoilers lie beyond. So if you still have to pick up any of these books, don't read ahead because it'll ruin the surprise!...
Welcome to Il Palazzo's Weekly Heroes Rant! Each week, I hope to inspire you to get off your couch (after watching Heroes), and jump into your computer chair (so you can read about Heroes). Beware though, I'll be recapping each episode as it airs, so spoilers will abound. Look forward to my often-wrong theories, erratic comments, and comparisons to the comics the show 
