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Comics : Manga Reviews
Psycho Busters Volume One
From the creator of 'Get Backers' comes Psycho Busters Volume One. Psychics, villains and astral projecting girls!

Feb 14, 2008 - 16:03:41 PM

Comics : Manga Reviews
The Yagyu Ninja Scrolls Volume 1: Revenge of the Hori Clan
From the creators of Basilisk comes the Yagyu Ninja Scrolls Volume 1...

Feb 13, 2008 - 11:45:58 AM

Comics : Comic Reviews : More Comics
Doublecross More or Less
Gritty and entertaining, Tony Consiglio's Doublecross More or Less is a funny worth reading.

Jan 30, 2008 - 17:36:07 PM

Comics : Comic Reviews : More Comics
Big Clay Pot
A tender and well written story about a Korean girl trying to make a life in 200BC Japan. And then she discovers the Big Clay Pot...

Jan 14, 2008 - 19:32:32 PM

Comics : Comic Reviews : More Comics
Dang! brand comics and stories
Martin Cendreda's story collection of quirky and hip characters make for an extremely fun comic book.

Jan 3, 2008 - 15:41:03 PM

Comics : Manga Reviews
The Manga Bible
The Bible as you've never seen it before - in manga format!

Dec 26, 2007 - 17:33:43 PM

Books
Manga: The Complete Guide
A reference book for manga that no manga fan or journalist should be without - Manga: The Complete Guide by Jason Thompson.

Aug 22, 2007 - 18:47:06 PM

Comics : Manga Reviews
Shiki Tsukai Volume One
A boy with special powers and the girl who is sworn to protect him - Shiki Tsukai is magic and action for all seasons.

Aug 20, 2007 - 19:43:46 PM

Movies : Movie Reviews
Transformers: The Movie (2007)
"One shall stand, one shall fall"... Transformers: the movie (2007)...

Jul 2, 2007 - 2:57:56 AM

Comics : Manga Reviews
Dragon Eye Volume One
A virus, bloodthirsty monsters and elite warriors that defeat them. Dragon Eye: Volume One.

Jun 28, 2007 - 22:21:39 PM

Comics : Manga Reviews
Kitchen Princess Volume One
A boy, a spoon and a cooking romantic - Kitchen Princess: Volume One.

Jun 17, 2007 - 19:19:26 PM

Books
Elk's Run
Murder, mayhem and chaos in Utopia - Elk's Run.

Jun 9, 2007 - 23:59:47 PM

Comics : Comic Reviews : More Comics
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Long Way Home Part I
Buffy returns after the destruction of Sunnydale in Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Long Way Home Part I.

May 31, 2007 - 23:36:02 PM

Books
Train Man - the Novel
The Internet-generation love story from Japan complete with ASCII art! This is no manga...

May 28, 2007 - 6:11:57 AM

Comics : Comic Reviews : Back Issues
Flight: Volume One
The first volume in the Flight anthology of books by Image Comics now re-released by Villard/Random House - Flight: Volume One.

May 25, 2007 - 23:48:06 PM

Comics : Manga Reviews
Parasyte Volume One
They arrive in silence and darkness. They have a hunger for human flesh... Parasyte: Volume One.

May 13, 2007 - 18:09:22 PM

Comics : Manga Reviews
Princess Resurrection Volume One
Werewolves, demons, monsters, vampires - all these ferocious creatures are afraid of the same thing - Princess Hime - Princess Resurrection!

May 8, 2007 - 23:31:06 PM

Comics : Manga Reviews
Mushishi Volume One
Some live in the deep darkness behind your eyelids. Some eat silence. Some thoughtlessly kill. This is the world of the Mushishi.

Apr 26, 2007 - 19:00:19 PM

Video Games : Gaming
The life and times of a female gamer, writer and self confessed 'otaku'
Self examination from behind the desk, manga books and consoles of The Comicbook Bin's resident female geek as she helps to celebrate Women's Month at the Bin.

Apr 18, 2007 - 2:51:06 AM

Comics : Manga Reviews
Avril Lavigne's Make 5 Wishes
A manga starring Avril Lavigne?!? No, tell me it isn't so! Well, it is and as it turns out, this manga is actually pretty solid.

Mar 31, 2007 - 0:42:41 AM

Comics : Manga Reviews
Negima Magister Negi Magi Volume 11
Negima is up to his old tricks again - magic, girls and martial arts in Negima Volume 11.

Mar 26, 2007 - 22:56:28 PM

Comics : Manga Reviews
Gacha Gacha Volume 5
Kurara finally confesses her love for Kouhei but something's not quite right. Gacha Gacha Volume 5.

Mar 8, 2007 - 23:05:48 PM

Movies : DVD Reviews
Lightspeed
A new super hero emerges after a near fatal accident caused by a genetically mutated terrorist called Python.

Jan 24, 2007 - 22:32:29 PM

Movies : DVD Reviews
Noein Volume One
In the near future, a violent battle takes place between the dimension La'cryma (protector of humanity) and the dimension Shangri-La, bent on the annihilation of all space-time.

Jan 23, 2007 - 21:03:05 PM

Comics : Manga Reviews
School Rumble Volume Three
Falling in love has never been so messy! School Rumble Volume 3 follows several characters through a very complex cycle of ill requited and obsessive crushes.

Jan 22, 2007 - 15:10:24 PM

Comics : Manga Reviews
Eternal Sabbath Volume Two
Mine Kujyou doesn't know what she is getting herself into. A science experiment that has gone terribly wrong, Isaac is one of two humans that have been genetically enhanced. Now Isaac has escaped, leaving many corpses in his wake...

Jan 3, 2007 - 2:10:53 AM

Movies : Pop News
Lightspeed - A New Superhero Is Born
From Stan Lee - A New Superhero is born.

Dec 18, 2006 - 23:09:43 PM

Comics : Manga Reviews
Basilisk Volume Two
Two lovers from opposing ninja clans are caught in the middle of a death feud. Now they are faced with the cold hearted reality that their love for each other has no place in a world bound by duty, honor and sacrifice. Basilisk Volume Two.

Dec 17, 2006 - 20:33:39 PM

Comics : Manga Reviews
Suzuka Volume One
Suzuka has an admirer. Yamato can't stop thinking about the girl next door. She is so cool! Yet when Suzuka and Yamato meet, it's not exactly the way Yamato had planned it. Things start to go from bad to worse for Yamato. Could Suzuka be the girl of his dreams? Suzuka Volume One.

Nov 28, 2006 - 1:44:14 AM

Movies : DVD Reviews
GitS Stand Alone Complex Second Gig Volume 7
Major and Batou return with Section 9 to get to work just as the Prime Minister is taken into custody. Rangers are hot on the tail of Batou and his men and Major finds herself in a difficult situation with Kuze. Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex Second Gig Volume 7.

Nov 16, 2006 - 3:59:44 AM

Comics : Manga Reviews
Train Man
Geeky fanboy Ikumi Saiki has a dream that someday, somehow, he'll finally get a girlfriend. Then one day, on the train home, he rescues a beautiful girl from a troublesome drunk. Desperate, Ikumi posts an urgent plea on an internet message board: "Help me win the girl of my dreams!". This is the manga based on the popular 'Densha Otoko' phenomenon; Train Man.

Nov 14, 2006 - 22:41:04 PM

Comics : Manga Reviews
Nodame Cantabile Volume Six
Megumi Noda or 'Nodame' as she is called has a future in music. So does the guy she likes, Shinichi. But it seems that Shinichi and Nodame are heading down different paths. Shinichi is a musical prodigy looking for a way to be the best and Nodame seems to be clinging to him for dear life. Will the two of them find happiness? Nodame Cantabile Volume Six.

Nov 10, 2006 - 22:54:56 PM

Comics : Manga Reviews
Genshiken Volume Six
Ogiue is determined to sell her doujinshi at the next ComicFest. What genre is she attempting? Why a gay romance - starring none other than Madarame and Kanji Sasahara! Genshiken Volume Six.

Nov 7, 2006 - 1:42:13 AM

Comics : Manga Reviews
Q-Ko-Chan Volume One Earth Invader Girl
From the creator of FLCL comes a manga all about an Earth invading robotic girl and the boy that falls in love with her. Q-Ko-Chan Volume One: Earth Invader Girl.

Nov 5, 2006 - 4:27:02 AM

Movies : DVD Reviews
Tactics: Volume Two
Supernatural detective Kantaro Ichinomiya and his band of monsters and demons are back! Tactics: Volume 2 has more stories from the otherside...

Oct 29, 2006 - 3:45:49 AM

Video Games : Game Reviews
Ultimate Ghosts n' Goblins
Ultimate Ghosts n' Goblins by Capcom has been a long time coming and this little beauty will have you playing the legendary knight Arthur anywhere you want on the wireless PSP!

Oct 28, 2006 - 21:53:40 PM

Comics : Comic News
VIZ Media announces Shonen Jump Naruto national tour
Fans Are Invited To Visit Select Mall Locations To Take Part In Exciting and Fun Activities Related To Best Selling Manga And Anime Series.

Oct 22, 2006 - 20:24:00 PM

Comics : Manga Reviews
Air Gear Volume One
From the author of Tenjho Tenge, Air Gear: Volume One is the story of Itsuki Minami who is the neigborhood's tough guy until he finds himself caught up in something even he can't fight his way out of... Air Gear: Volume One.

Oct 22, 2006 - 18:13:00 PM

Comics : Manga Reviews
Pichi Pichi Pitch Volume 2
Lucia is having problems with affairs of the heart and at the same time, Gackto's hostile minions threaten the mermaids of the Seven Seas. Pichi Pichi Pitch Volume 2...

Oct 20, 2006 - 0:17:00 AM

Comics : Comic News
VIZ Retail launch for Shonen Jump Bleach
VIZ Media launch exclusive retail merchandise for Shonen Jump Bleach

Oct 19, 2006 - 4:57:00 AM



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Comics
Action Comics #883
Nighwing and Flamebird make their public debut and start the hunt for Zod’s most dangerous sleeper.
Richard Sala's Delphine #3
In the belly of...
Dark Horse Puts Deadlocke on Shelves
Comic book based on the novel, Venomous, now available.
Xeric-Winning Haunted Due in January 2010
Orion Books to release Joshua Smeaton graphic novel, now available for pre-order.
Movies
Dark Horse Releases Tim Burton Skins
Cell phone and laptop skins now on sale.
Paranormal Activity
The buzz is real. This delivers scary.
Paranormal Activity Officially a Blockbuster
Paramount Pictures insists you know this - via a press release.
UGO Battlestar Galactica Contest Edges Towards End
Deadline for entry looms!
Action Figures
Dark Horse Announces New Domo Merchandise
New wave of collectibles due in March 2009.
Get Your Color Corps Rings
Fans of the Color Corps need to pre-order a selected set of books to ensure they get a full set of these limited edition rings.
Dick Tracy at San Diego Comic Con
Shocker Toys returns to San Diego Comic-Con Booth #3849 with five, count ‘em, five, exclusives, the return of an old favorite and one can’t miss party
Dark Horse Does More Tim Burton
New items includes figures and merchandise.
Video Games
Review: The Ballad of Gay Tony
Despite some dated graphics, this addition to the already massive sand box game is very welcomed.
Review: Halo 3: ODST
With great visuals, audio and addictive multiplayer mode, this game is a great addition to the series.
Review: The Beatles: Rock Band
Harmonix keeps delivering a new experience each time. This game is an absolute must have for Beatles fans and music lovers alike.
VIZ Media Announces New Naruto Games
New Naruto Shippuden games arrive for the DS and the Wii.
Books
A Kiss Before The Apocalypse: A Remy Chandler Novel
Thomas E. Sniegoski’s first adult novel is also the first in a hopefully long line of new urban fantasy adventures.
The Official xxxHOLiC Guide
The manga guide for the rest of us.
Legacy: A Novel by Thomas E. Sniegoski
The son of a superhero must struggle with his father's legacy in order to determine his own future.
VIZ Media Publishes Death Note Novel
Novel based on hit manga and anime now available.
Interviews
James Armstrong 2009 FanExpo Interview
FanExpo 2009 Toronto Interview with James Armstrong
Optimum Wound
Crime Noir comic book series web comics by Optimum Wound
Tara Tallan
Tara Tallan Creator of Galaxion Web Comics
Jeremy Dale Interview
Jeremy Dale Interview artist on Miserable Dastards comic book
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