Mouse Guard: Shadows Within
Published by: Archaia Studios Press
Story & Art: David Petersen
23 pages
Rating: 4 out of 5
Premise: Last time a snake - this time crabs. Mice versus a half dozen or so crabs. This cannot end well.
Synopsis: Simultaneously with the events of the previous issue, Guard member Sadie is sent to look for […]

Kat & Mouse, Vol 1.: Teacher Torture
Published by: Tokyopop
Story: Alex de Campi
Art: Federica Manfredi
96 (90) pages.
Original Language: English
Orientation: Left to right
Vintage: July 2006
Tones: Kathy Schilling
Production Art & Lettering: Erika “Skooter” Terriquez
Cover Design: Anne Marie Horne
Editor: Carol Fox
Publisher’s Rating: Ages 8-12
Rating: 4 out of 5
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Premise: Kat finds herself in a new (private) school when […]

Mouse Guard: Belly of the Beast
Published by: Archaia Studios Press
Story & Art: David Petersen
22 pages
Rating: 4 out of 5
Premise: The world is a dangerous place for small, furry, anthropomorphic rodents, so the Mus genus has created a “Mouse Guard” to protect mousekind from deadly predators and such.
Synopsis:
A grain peddler goes missing, so three members of […]

So guess what my loving and ever-faithful girlfriend got me for Christmas? I’ll give you a hint, it starts with a “T,” and ends with “ickets to the NY Comic Con in February!”
Yeah. She’s a keeper.
So now what?
We’re just going for Saturday, so how do I get the biggest bang for my (her) […]

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Angelic Days, Vol. 2
Published by: ADV Manga
Story & Art: Fumino Hayashi
based on an original story by Gainax
184 (172) pages.
Original Language: Japanese
Orientation: Right to left
Vintage: 2003. US edition August 2006.
Editor: Javier Lopez
Translation: Kaoru Bertrand
Graphic Artist: Scott Howard
Original Concept: Hideaki Anno
Original Character Design: Yoshiyuki […]

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Angelic Days, Vol. 1
Published by: ADV Manga
Story & Art: Fumino Hayashi
based on an original story by Gainax
184 (174) pages.
Original Language: Japanese
Orientation: Right to left
Vintage: 2003. US edition May 2006.
Editor: Javier Lopez
Translation: Jack Wiedrick & Kaoru Bertrand
Graphic Artist: Scott Howard
Original Concept: Hideaki Anno
Original Character […]

It’s Wednesday again. I don’t know if I’ll quite be able to eke out a review today, but in the meantime, here is a list of stuff I’m looking at for this week.

Justice #9 (of 12) - If you’re coming into the series late, you haven’t missed much. You can pick up the first […]

Welcome to the N.H.K., Vol. 1
Published by: Tokyopop
Writer: Tatsuniko Takimogo
Artist: Kendi Oiwa
192 (172) pages.
Original Language: Japanese
Orientation: Right to left
Vintage: 2004. US edition October 2006.
English Translation: Katherine Schilling
Adaptation: Zachery Rau
Retouch & Lettering: Chris Moore & Corey Whitfield
Cover Design: Al-Insan Lashley
Editor: Alexis Kirsch
Publisher’s Rating: Mature, […]

I’d like to wish y’all a satisfying solstice (*1), a Happy Hanukkah (*2), a fulfilling Kwanzaa (*3), and of course (*4) a Very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.
By an accident of the calendar and the noble work ethic we are attempting to employ here at ComicSnob, I find myself writing a column to […]

Manga Claus: the Blade of Kringle
Published by: Razor Bill (Penguin)
Writer: Nathaniel Marunas
Artist: Erik Craddock
Hardcover, 84 pages.
Original Language: English
Orientation: Left to right
Vintage: September 2006
Publisher’s Rating: They don’t mention one, but I’m guessing “teen”.
Rating: 3 out of 5
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Premise: Santa… knows Kung Fu. Twin antique blades vs. Possessed Ninja Teddy […]

Midnighter #2
Published by: Wildstorm
Writer: Garth Ennis
Penciller: Chris Sprouse
Inker: Karl Story
Colorist: Randy Mayor
Letterer: Phil Balsman
Assistant Editor: Kristy Quinn
Editor: Scott Dunbier
22 pages
Rating: 4 out of 5
Premise: The Midnighter is sent back in time to locate and kill his target. He doesn’t quite succeed.
Synopsis:
The Midnighter’s mission begins. He’s dropped into the past to take care of […]

Someday’s Dreamers: Spellbound, Vol. 1
Published by: Tokyopop
Writer: Norie Yamada
Artist: Kumichi Yoshizuki
192 (182) pages.
Original Language: Japanese
Orientation: Right to left
Vintage: 2004. US edition December 2006.
Translation: Jeremiah Borque
English Adaptation: Hope Donovan
Retouch & Lettering: Bowen Park
Cover Design: Jose Macasocol, Jr.
Editor: Paul Morrissey
Publisher’s Rating: Teen, ages 13+
Rating: 3 […]

Midnighter #1
Published by: Wildstorm
Writer: Garth Ennis
Penciller: Chris Sprouse
Inker: Karl Story
Colorist: Randy Mayor
Letterer: Phil Balsman
Assistant Editor: Kristy Quinn
Editor: Scott Dunbier
22 pages
Rating: 4 out of 5
Premise: The Midnighter wanders away from the rest of the Authority only to be captured and given a mission he doesn’t really want to do.
Synopsis:
The Midnighter doesn’t really fit in with a […]

I started this site back in October. I thought that I was reading and spending a lot of money on comics, so it made sense for me to do something a little more constructive with it. I was also considering doing writing for more than a hobby, so on a whim, this site […]

Someday’s Dreamers, Vols. 1 & 2
Published by: Tokyopop
Writer: Norie Yamada
Artist: Kumichi Yoshizuki
144 (128) & 144 (98) pages.  Vol. 2 also includes a 37pg bonus story.
Original Language: Japanese
Orientation: Right to left
Vintage: 2002. US editions March and July 2006.
Translation: Jeremiah Borque
English Adaptation: Hope Donovan
Copy Editor: Eric Althoff […]