Kurt Cobain is one of the most polarizing figures in music. For some, he was an innovator who single-handedly revived music and gave a powerful voice to the feelings of an entire deracinated generation. On the other hand, many consider him a mediocre musician who simply cashed in on the fact that angry youngsters tend to react positively to cultural products that reflect their frustration and echo their rage. In the graphic novel When I Was an Alien, author Danilo Deninotti and illustrator Toni Bruno, two up-and-coming figures in Italian comics, decided to eschew both sides of the spectrum and instead deliver a heartfelt look at Cobain's life from early childhood to the brink of stardom.
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http://www.verbicidemagazine.com/2014/10/07/when-i-was-an-alien-danilo-deninotti-toni-bruno-nirvana-kurt-cobain-book-review/
The stunning art in Raqiya: The New Book of Revelation really stands out. Boichi is a Korean-born artist, and some manhwa influences can be seen in the art, such as the way the eyes are drawn. Boichi can nail a comedic scene with a lighter use of his pen, but he can also go into great specifics. Faces really come to life, and details that might be passed over quickly by other artists — like water falling from a shower head — are brought out in gorgeous, painstaking detail. The art is a feast for the eyes.
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http://otakuusamagazine.com/Manga/News1/Manga-Review-Raqiya-vol-1-6005.aspx
Recently Kurt Cobain was featured on the cover of Foreword magazine (see post below)! But here is there online review! Thanks foreword!
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https://www.forewordreviews.com/reviews/kurt-cobain/
“Raqiya certainly sounds interesting to me! I hope it's a scary one, as good horror/suspense manga has been severely lacking on my bookshelves as of late.”
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http://www.kuriousity.ca/2014/04/one-peace-brings-story-of-grief-and-demonic-pacts-to-english-with-raqiya/
5. Sasameki Koto (Whispered Words)
Unlike the previous two series, Sasemeki Koto is unabashedly yuri. The main characters in the series are all pretty much self-identified lesbians, aside from the one recurring male (but possibly gender-variant) character.
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http://roygbiv.jezebel.com/these-are-the-seven-best-lesbian-anime-series-ever-made-1634542445/+andrasneltz
Biblical history and esoterica have been subject to literary adaptation for centuries, from Milton's 1667 dramatization of the fall of Lucifer to modern novels and movies like Left Behind and Legion and Dogma. Despite Japan not being a predominantly Christian country, Scripture has inspired numerous Japanese manga artists as well, including Kaori Yuki's Angel Sanctuary, Kazue Kato's Blue Exorcist, Daisuke Moriyama's Chrono Crusade, Kent Minami's Angel Para Bellum, and Nanae Chrono's Vassalord, to name a few. Writer Masao Yajima & illustrator Boichi's 2008 manga series Raqiya: The New Book of Revelation takes a more prominent than typical approach to adapting Biblical concepts for its own ends, resulting in a tense, provocative action manga for open-minded mature readers.
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http://www.animenation.net/blog/2014/09/05/34804/
Given the depth and range of the issues discussed, Journey offers a light and revealing take on science and it's a valuable addition to the YR library. The graphic novel format, however, is surprisingly unrealized, and many a twink would wish for color and a style more in line with sci-fi comix, such as Heavy Metal and others. One Peace Books, 2013.
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http://colltales.com/2014/08/01/booking-the-summer/
Whispered Words is the English language release of popular Yuri manga series Sasamekikoto, by Takashi Ikeda, put out by One Peace Books. Volume 1 contains the first three volumes of the Japanese series and will be followed by Volume 2 (JP volumes 4-6, which is now up for pre-order) in Autumn 2014 and Volume 3 (JP Volume 7-9).
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http://okazu.yuricon.com/2014/05/16/yuri-manga-whispered-words-sasamekikoto-is-on-sale-now-in-english/
