Graphic Novel

A 3,000 year-old romance. The Professor’s Daughter is written by Joann Sfar and illustrated by Emmanuel Guibert, copyright 2007, published by First Second, 80 pages. This  cute fable features the love between a Egyptian Pharaoh and a high society lady in Victorian London. Imhotep IV, King of Egypt is taken out of his sarcophagus and […]

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Pet Shop of Horrors by Matsuri is a Japanese horror manga story that features the eccentric Count D and the patrons who frequent his establishment. The Pet Shop is located in the heart of Chinatown and is run by Count D, an esoteric figure who seems to have the perfect “pet” for each patron. However, inside flap it states […]

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Bleach by Tite Kubo was a fun read. I look forward to reading more in the series which has 17/26 volumes currently available. Bleach Vol.1: Strawberry and the Soul Reapers introduces us to Ichigo Kurosaki. His family runs a clinic. Life is interesting for Ichigo. He’s a high school kid who has a special gift: he can see ghosts. […]

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Naruto Vol. 1 by Masashi Kishimoto is a fun and quick read. This one was another manga title recommended to me.  The story follows Naruto and his antics. He’s always getting into trouble. Here a description:

Naruto must pass the difficult test to enter the Ninja Academy; deal with his rival, Konohamaru; and learn to get along with his […]

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Deathnote by Tusugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata (illustrator) is a very intelligent graphic novel. One that makes you….uh…think. It’s about two people who match wits with each other. It’s also a morality tale. It demands that you pay attention. The story is thus:

Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects - and bored out of […]

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