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Pink
Okazaki's simple character designs lend a matter-of-fact, almost comical quality to Pink's otherwise graphic sex scenes. Fans of typical women's manga will be surprised by this honest and bizarrely charming read, while other adults may be drawn in by the unusual humor and the artist's subtle meditations on what it means to live and love in a capitalist society.
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Freud: An Illustrated Biography
Although at times a disjointed reading experience, the text delivers a good summary of Freud's personality and what some of his ideas were, tying the different aspects of his life together to demonstrate clearly how he became known as the "founding father of psychoanalysis." Recommended to readers who are interested in learning a little bit of everything about this important historical figure.
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The Iron King
Beginning a new digital comics series based on the first of Kagawa's best-selling "Iron Fey" novels, this story thus far feels like a cross between Stephenie Meyer's Twilight and Jim Henson's Labyrinth but could become something all its own. The translation to the graphic format is awkward at times, with a couple of scenes unclear as to what is happening. However, Chan's manga-style artwork is enjoyable. Recommended to fans of Kagawa's novels or of paranormal romance. [The graphic novel version of this series is forthcoming.—Ed.]
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The 47 Ronin
Wilson uses exactly the right scenes to tell this famous story, creating a quick, engaging read. Shimojima's detailed manga-style artwork lends itself well, although some of her character designs are a little difficult to tell apart. Recommended for Japanese history fans and for those who plan to see the more loosely based Hollywood film this December.
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Tokyo Babylon
Old CLAMP fans will rejoice at this omnibus reissue with its clear, smooth printing, and first-timers will be equally impressed with CLAMP's intricate style. The English translation is clever and seamless. Recommended to old and new manga fans and those who like a creepy yet not too violent ghost story.
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Batman: The Black Mirror
A best-selling volume that reflects more of the engaging Grayson as Batman and part of a crucial story in the life of the Gordon family. Jock's gritty, angular lines and Francavilla's smooth retro style are different from each other, but their shared color palate of oranges, blues, and grays unifies them to create a polished blend. Highly recommended to Batman fans old and new.
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The Milkman Murders
Casey and Parkhouse more than accomplish what they set out to do. There is nothing pretty about their story, but it's hard to look away, with a twist ending that would have been worthy of Bill Gaines's Tales from the Crypt. Animal lovers and the squeamish will want to give it a wide berth. For fans of the horror genre who enjoy an alluring social subtext.
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Batman & Robin: Dark Knight vs. White Knight
An accessible volume recommended for fans old and new.
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Heroman
While Ohta's artwork is both cute and impressively detailed, Lee blends his signature weakling-turned-hero plot with some rather clichéd manga elements (a school-aged child who gains mysterious powers and has repetitive fights with cookie-cutter character villains). An awkward English translation detracts from the story. Readers who are fans of Lee's but less familiar with manga may enjoy it, as well as younger male readers who are newer to both comics and manga.
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