Manga News and Information
U.S.KOREA - July 12, 2006 - The ICE Kunion imprint has been creating a stir by introducing the hottest Korean comics (aka "manhwa") to English audiences, and now they're heating things up in San Diego as well with some great giveaways and a chance to win a piece of extremely rare original artwork! During the 2006 SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON, being held July 19-23, the Korean Culture & Content Agency booth (#2543) is where you need to be to get in on all of ICE Kunion's manhwa giveaway action! Are you bored by stories that only seem to mindlessly recycle tales you've already read? Are you ready for something new? Do you crave more than what's already out there? Well, comic fans, the long wait is over. The newest player in the graphic novels arena is gearing up to launch their own explosion of imagination, and you're invited to tag along for the ride. Special Theatrical Premiere and Preview Round Out Schedule for Nation's Largest Comics Event San Francisco, CA, JULY 13, 2006 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced a variety of special events, theatrical premieres, and speaker panels in and around the 2006 Comic-Con International. Comic-Con takes place July 20-23 at the convention center in San Diego, CA. NETCOMICS, the newest kid on the Asian comics block, is gearing up for its first stint at the San Diego International Comic Con, which is set to take place on July 20-23, 2006. Backed by one of the biggest names in manhwa, NETCOMICS is getting ready to stand their ground amidst some of the most important names in the graphic novel scene. With over 20 titles in their first year and still growing, they've certainly got something to tickle anyone's fancy. New York, NY -- July 12, 2006 -- Universal Animation, Inc is pleased to announce the formation of MangaNEXT, the first convention in the United States to focus on the explosion of "manga culture" in America. MangaNEXT will be held Friday October 6, 2006 through Sunday October 8, 2006 at the Crowne Plaza Meadowlands in Secaucus, New Jersey. The convention venue is just minutes away from the heart of New York City, and is conveniently located close to mass transportation and major highway routes. Come join us in San Diego July 20 - 23 for Comic-Con International, the largest comics and pop culture event in North America! (preview night July 19) Los Angeles, CA (July 10, 2006) - Broccoli Books has announced the acquisition of two manga titles, Galaxy Angel II and Kon Kon Kokon at Anime Expo 2006. From ANN comes an interview with popular Asian singer HYDE (Fullmetal Alchemist, Blood+, NANA, etc.). GRIMJACK GOES 3D WITH REELART STUDIOS ReelArt Studios has licensed with The Nightsky GrimJack Rights and Production Vehicle LLC to create resin statues and busts featuring the characters from the Grimjack comic book series and other intellectual property holdings of the company. Malaysian Star takes a look at how digital manga are becoming more and more popular, and asks the question "do we still need paper comics?" |
Manga Zombie
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An ongoing conversation about the philosophy behind manga both in the U.S. and abroad. Manga Ranking
Monthly charts of comparative manga rankings based on aggregate online sales listings from Matt Blind. |
ComiPress teams up with writer Udagawa Takeo and translator John Gallagher to publish an online version of the English-language translation of Manga Zombie.
