Category: Graphic Novels and Manga

Reviews for comics, graphic novels, manga, and web comics.

Review: Black Coal and Red Bandanas: An Illustrated History of the West Virginia Mine Wars by Paul Buhle and Raymond Tyler

July 26, 2025

Title: Black Coal and Red Bandanas: An Illustrated History of the West Virginia Mine Wars Author: Paul Buhle and Raymond Tyler Illustrator: Summer McClinton Pages: 137 “There is never peace in West Virginia because there is never justice.”  Mother Jones This was a beautifully illustrated history of the West Virginia mine wars. I really loved … More Review: Black Coal and Red Bandanas: An Illustrated History of the West Virginia Mine Wars by Paul Buhle and Raymond Tyler

ARC Review: Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 7 – Steel Ball Run, Vol. 2 by Hirohiko Araki

July 20, 2025

The first part of the race is over and while Gyro might have been the first to cross he isn’t declared the winner. Now he is even more determined to be the first one across the finish line for the second half of the challenge, which is the most dangerous because they have to go … More ARC Review: Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 7 – Steel Ball Run, Vol. 2 by Hirohiko Araki

ARC Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin II–Re-Evolution by Kevin Eastman

July 8, 2025

It’s been 16 years since Michelangelo brought down the Foot and died. The resistance is still going strong and fighting daily to push back at the multiple gangs that now fill the town. Casey Marie has been training the new turtles since they could walk and she finally is letting them on the field. But … More ARC Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin II–Re-Evolution by Kevin Eastman

Review: Lore Olympus Volume Eight by Rachel Smythe

May 31, 2025

This volume contains chapters 180-206 of the webtoon comic.  This volume continues with Persephone’s trial and punishment for her act of wrath in the mortal world. The trial was very interesting and thrilling because we see Hades really stand up to his brother. The fall out from this trial was devastating for Persephone and Hades … More Review: Lore Olympus Volume Eight by Rachel Smythe

ARC Review: Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 7 – Steel Ball Run, Vol. 1 by Hirohiko Araki

May 27, 2025

Well this was interesting. This is the first time I have read Jojo’s but I have watched all of the anime that is out. Part 7 is a reboot of the whole series, which is good because some of the previous stands/ characters were getting a bit boring. This introduction of Gyro Zeppeli and Johnny … More ARC Review: Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 7 – Steel Ball Run, Vol. 1 by Hirohiko Araki

ARC Review: Blades of Furry, Volume 1 by Emily Erdos and Deya Muniz

May 13, 2025

This volume contains episodes 1-36 of the Webtoon comic and includes a bonus story not found on Webtoon that features Sal and Hana.  Emile is a rookie in the battle skating competition, which is a sport that combines figure skating and martial arts. Just as he is gearing up for his next duel, there is … More ARC Review: Blades of Furry, Volume 1 by Emily Erdos and Deya Muniz

Review: A Song for You & I by K. O’Neill

April 28, 2025

After reading and enjoying O’Neill’s previous books, I instantly checked this out when I saw they had a new release. This story is about a novice ranger who has been tasked with protecting their village. Rowan’s eagerness to prove themselves leads to his pegasus, Kes, getting injured and Rowan questioning if they will be able … More Review: A Song for You & I by K. O’Neill

ARC Review: Dracula’s On the Night Shift by Satoshi Wagahara

April 22, 2025

This follows the life of vampire Yura Toraki, a night shift convenience store worker. While running late heading home one day he ends up rescuing a woman being attacked by vampires leading to unlikely friendship.  Yura and Iris’ adventures hunting phantoms, being roommates, and hunting Yura’s creator was interesting but also a bit anticlimactic in … More ARC Review: Dracula’s On the Night Shift by Satoshi Wagahara

Review: Basil and Oregano by Melissa Capriglione

February 27, 2025

This was a wonderful story. This takes place at the Porta Bella Magiculinary Academy that teaches students how to create meals with magic and its a very exclusive academy. We have Basil who is at the school on a scholarship that requires getting top student in exams at least twice to have tuition covered and … More Review: Basil and Oregano by Melissa Capriglione