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News > LicensingNYCC 2013: Yen Press Team-Ups and Dishes Out New Manga Licenses
Sunday, October 27, 2013It’s time for the Yen Press edition of New York Comic Con! The manga publisher revealed a new relationship with the Japanese manga-mecha publisher, Kodansha, by announcing a handful of their titles a midst their mix of new licenses: Ani-Imo – Haruko Kurumatani Demon from a Foreign Land – Kaori Yuki He’s My Only Vampire … Read More …
ReviewsReview: Time and Again (Vol. 04)
Wednesday, November 17, 2010Reviewer: Lissa Pattillo Manhwa-ga: JiUn Yun Publisher: Yen Press Rating: Older Teen (16+) Release Date: November 2010 Synopsis: “On occasion, life offers an unexpected blessing: a natural talent, a promising opportunity, or even a spot of good luck. But human nature will not be satisifed by simply enjoying the fruits of fate. When greed takes … Read More …
Review: Sugarholic (Vol. 03)
Thursday, May 6, 2010Reviewer: Andre Manga-ka: GooGoo Gong Publisher: Yen Press Rating: Teen (13+) Release Date: February 2010 Synopsis: “Jae-Gyu and Whie-Hwan’s romantic charade is put to the test at President Ko’s engagement party. Jae-Gyu slips away while Whie-Hwan falters before his former girlfriend, Hae-Mee, who seems eager to reignite the flame despite her engagement. But what does … Read More …
Review: Raiders (Vol. 01)
Wednesday, March 31, 2010Reviewer: Andre Manhwa-ga: JinJun Park Publisher: Yen Press Rating: Older Teen (16+) Release Date: December 2009 Synopsis: “Irel Clark is a professor’s assistant whose latest find is the “Holy Grail” for members of his profession- literally! But when it turns out that some decidedly unholy individuals are also after the blood of Christ, Irel must … Read More …
Review: Sugarholic (Vol. 02)
Sunday, February 7, 2010Reviewer: Andre Manga-ka: GooGoo Gong Publisher: Yen Press Rating: Teen (13+) Release Date: November 2009 Synopsis: “Thrust in the middle of a family feud, Jae-Gyu reluctantly accepts Whie-Hwan’s proposal. For the next month, she’s agreed to pose as his live-in girlfriend and obey his every command! It’s been less than a week since she moved … Read More …
Review: Moon Boy (Vol. 01)
Saturday, July 18, 2009Reviewer: Lissa Pattillo Manhwa-ga: Lee YoungYou Publisher: Ice Kunion (now Yen Press) Rating: Teen (13+) Release Date: May 2006 Synopsis: “Apart from the fact that the color of her eyes turn red when the moon rises, Myung-Ee is your average, albeit boy crazy fifth grader. After picking a fight with her classmate Yu-Da Lee, she … Read More …
Editorials > MiscA Farewell and Reflection of 2008
Wednesday, December 31, 2008With only a day until 2008 is officially behind us, it’s no wonder people are taking the time to look back at the year with reflection. It’s been an incrediable journey for me and my website this year and even more so for the manga industry and its loyal fans. I couldn’t help but sit … Read More …
Review: One Thousand and One Nights (Vol. 06)
Sunday, December 28, 2008Authour: Jeon JinSeok Manhwa-ga: Han SeungHee Publisher: Yen Press Rating: Older Teen (16+) Released: December 2008 Synopsis: “Socrates and Alcibiades must combat intrigue in plague-ravaged Athens when Critias conspires to tear the lovers apart… but the conspiracy does not end with Sehara’s tale. As Shahryar prepares to oust invading Crusaders, a betrayal from within diverts … Read More …
Review: One Thousand and One Nights (Vol. 05)
Monday, October 13, 2008Author: Jeon JinSeok Manhwa-ga: Han SeungHee Publisher: Yen Press Rating: Older Teen (16+) Released: September 2008 Synopsis: “Sultan Shahryar and Sehara escape from the palace! On the road, they meet two other runaways – a girl named Aisha and her tutor Alex. Aisha and Alex are in love, but her parents object to their union. … Read More …
EditorialsManga Publishers and Me (Part 02)
Wednesday, June 25, 2008Today it’s part two of my little manga publisher look-ats. Part two shares my thoughts on Dark Horse, Seven Seas, Yen Press and ADV Manga. See here for part one.
