Comic & Manga Reviews
I want to preface this review by acknowledging that my rating seems to be running counter to the norm on Goodreads. Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms Vol. 1 has a decent rating (around three and a half stars). I'm not giving it that much because I have some significant concerns with the story. But I'll discuss that more in a moment.
Time to dive into another new manga (I am determined to read the first volume of as many series as possible, so I can find favorites worth following!). This time I picked Apple Children of Aeon Vol. 1.
Okay, seriously, who can resist a title like Having an Idol-Living Boyfriend is the Best! It's so funny and already screams about the humor and charm snuck into the series. Or so I hope. Let's dive in!
Series: Sakura's Dedication #1Author/Artist: Fuyu YukimiyaPublisher: Kodansha ComicsReleased: February 22, 2022Received: NetGalley It's that time again! Manga Monday. Next up on my list is Sakura's Dedication Vol. 1. This one looked super cute, and sometimes that is good enough for me. Not all relationships last. Unfortunately, that is a lesson that Sawa just learned the hard... Continue Reading →
Voices That Count is a graphic novel anthology full of stories that take a closer look at our world as it stands. More accurately, it portrays tales of different women all over the world. It was initially written in Spanish but was recently (ish) translated, letting a more comprehensive range of readers give it a try. I was really excited when I heard that, as Voices That Count had been on my radar for a while now.
The Harbinger Book 1 is the first in a new series from Valiant Entertainment and also happens to be one that I've been looking forward to! Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, and Robbi Rodriguez are the minds behind this project.
Do you ever see a trade cover and just know that you have to read it? That's what happened to me when I saw Bunny Mask: The Chipping of the Teeth. This is a cover that screams to be read. At least, it is for those that enjoy horror and weirdness. Written by Paul Tobin, with artwork by Andrea Mutti (art/colors) and Taylor Esposito (letters), Bunny Mask: The Chipping of the Teeth is a twisted tale of man and the things of nightmares.
Miles to Go is the latest graphic novel to come from the mind of B. Clay Moore, Stephen Molnar, and Thomas Mauer. It is impossible to run from one's past forever in this story. Eventually, there's nowhere else to run.
For those looking for a new murder mystery, there's always Out of Body. This particular graphic novel feels like Dorian Gray crossed with the earliest scenes of The Walking Dead, with a dash of thriller/mystery for good measure.
Have you ever wondered what the ever after would look like? Well, the creators (Olivia Cuartero-Briggs, Luca Merli, and Dave Sharpe) behind Silver City have, and this is what they've come up with. To be upfront and clear: Silver City is probably not suited for all readers. It covers dark and heavy subjects, including death (obviously), gun violence, suicide, rape, and mass causalities.
Quirky Cats Comics 