Reviews for comics, graphic novels, manga, and web comics.
This was an enjoyable spin-off series that focuses more on the other members of the Defense Force. The first few chapters follow Vice-Captain Hoshina and his journey to becoming part of Mina’s team. It was great getting some background on Hoshina and his motivations for being a swordsman in an age of guns. Then we … More ARC Review: Kaiju No. 8: B-Side, Vol. 1 by Naoya Matsumoto
These reviews contains potential spoilers. This volume picks right up where the previous one left off with Vice-Captain Hoshina allowing the numbers weapon suit 10 to control the fight so they don’t die. We then have the second wave of the battle when multiple new Kaiju’s appear, number 11-15, and are targeting all the people … More Review: Kaiju No. 8 Volumes 10 and 11 by Naoya Matsumoto
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
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
As soon as I saw the cover for this manga I knew I wanted to read it. I love any kind of monster creature and pair that with an ice cream cone, I was intrigued. This ended up being a fantastic and fun story about Hachiro, a Fear who refuses to scare humans but wants … More ARC Review:. Tokyo Fears Rhapsody, Vol. 1 by Akira Sugito
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
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
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
This volume contains chapters 18-38 of the webtoon comic. A bonus chapter featuring the continuation of Baynard and Peres’ story is included at the end. This volume picks up right where the previous one ended. Lucia is now an apprentice for the court mage and is learning about magic. A lot of big things happen … More ARC Review: Suitor Armor Volume 2 by Purpah
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
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
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
Red-Haired Ash Reads 