Reviews

Review: ON A LEASH is a toothsome, toxic romance

On a Leash is a gritty adult romance with complex characters and distinctive art. That said, its rougher edges won't be for everybody.

Adam Wescott - November 18, 2024

Review: SAPHIE THE ONE-EYED CAT is a super sweet print adaptation

Graphix's print edition of Saphie the One-Eyed Cat collects some of the "greatest hits" from the first year of Joho's iconic webcomic.

Samantha Puc - November 12, 2024

Review: BURNING EFFECT is Formulaic but Flavorful Battle Action

Burning Effect doesn't necessarily do anything new as a battle comic, but it's exciting and just personal enough that you might not mind.

October 28, 2024

Review: VAMPIRE MAGICKA combines sparkles and horror for a new kind of magic

Bryan Golden's Vampire Magicka is a spooky twist on the classic magical girl genre formula in just 55 episodes, perfect for Halloween!

October 16, 2024

Review: DANZI finds solidarity in pain

Self-described venting session it may be, Danzi is a funny and heartbreaking memoir that gave others the courage to tell their stories.

October 14, 2024

Review: A BONA FIDE KILLER is really a charmer

Adam Wescott - October 11, 2024

A Bona fide Killer is a warm-hearted and immaculately constructed family comedy, with just a little killing as a treat.

Review: CHILDREN OF THE RUNE is a revenge fantasy with ice-cold swordplay

Masha Zhdanova - October 10, 2024

Children of the Rune Storyboard: Mogin Art by: MUNCHICKEN, KYONA Original novel by: Minhee Jeon Localization produced by: Kakao Entertainment and Kiwivine Publisher: TAPAS (In progress) Publication Date: September 14,...

Review: UNDER THE OAK TREE Vol. 1 is a must-have for romantasy fans

Hilary Leung - September 30, 2024

Under the Oak Tree Original story: Suji Kim Adaptation: namu Illustration: P Translator: Sena Editor: No.7, Lina Choi (Manta); Logan Balestrino (Penguin Random House) Letterer: Madeleine Jose Platform: Manta (digital); Inklore, imprint...

Review: GUARDIANS OF THE LAMB is pure id comics

Adam Wescott - September 27, 2024

Guardians of the Lamb is loud, violent and excessive, but also a work of beautiful cartooning by an artist to watch.

Review: FINDING CAMELLIA intrigues with gender-bender plot

Hilary Leung - September 27, 2024

The first volume of Finding Camellia sets up a gender-bender story and one girl's search to find her mother and regain her name once again.

Review: WAIT WHERE THE SHOOTING STAR FALLS is worth it

Adam Wescott - September 25, 2024

Writer/Artist: Mr.General Store Translation: Hyun Ko Typesetting: Kara Primary QC: Thea Ilona Secondary QC: Nicole Luna Platform: Tapas Publication Date: June 11, 2021 Rating: Teen Genre: VSC (Korea), Fantasy, Fairy Tales In Table...