Category Archives: Hard Copy

Reviews of things in print.

Hard Copy: Explore Iconic and A-New Worlds in The Art of Marvel Rivals from Dark Horse Books

Posted on 2025/05/06 by James

In collaboration with NetEase Games and Marvel Games, Dark Horse Books present a new way to traverse the Marvel Multiverse in The Art of Marvel Rivals. Fans of the characters and locations within the epic multiplayer, class-based shooter will see … Continue reading →

Posted in Hard Copy | Tagged Art Book, Dark Horse, Dark Horse Books, Dino Ma, Marvel, Marvel Games, Marvel Rivals, Multiverse, NetEase Games, Superheroes, The Art of Marvel Rivals, Video Game | Comments Off

Hard Copy: TOKYOPOP Previews New Q2 Manga & Light Novel Releases

Posted on 2025/04/09 by James

TOKYOPOP moves further into Spring and lines up a slate of fresh new manga and light novel releases to delight a wide range of readers. The new titles begin with a trio of April debuts under the LoveLove imprint that … Continue reading →

Posted in Hard Copy | Tagged Berlebagille, Danmei, Ei Eijou, Godsstation, Jérôme Hamon, Kou Hirokawa, Léna Sayaphoum, Manga, Maya Koike, Menota, Shi Wu, Sua Tsumugi, Tokyopop, Uri, Yuu Minaduki | Comments Off

Hard Copy: New From Papercutz and Mad Cave Studios…Who’s That Smurf?

Posted on 2025/04/08 by James

It’s the start of a new smurfing adventure by French master cartoonist, Tebo, featuring Smurfette, Brainy Smurf, Hefty Smurf and Papa Smurf. Smurf along as they valiantly smurf many dangers and other smurferies to unlock the answers and help this … Continue reading →

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Hard Copy: TOKYOPOP Announces New Spring BL Manga and Light Novel Titles

Posted on 2025/02/13 by James

Things start off in February with WHITE LIAR, a steamy boys love one-shot from the prolific BL manga creator Tomo Serizawa (Snow Fairy, Scarlet Secret) depicting a drama-filled romance between an actor and his beautician. March sees the release of … Continue reading →

Posted in Hard Copy | Tagged Inma R, LoveLove, Manga, Movori Mori, My Troublesome Man, Tokyo Pop, Tomo Serizawa, Touch Within the Abyss, White Liar, Wild Beast Forest House, Yuu Nagira | Comments Off

Hard Copy: Gantz G Returns in Omnibus Format Coming from Dark Horse Comics

Posted on 2025/02/11 by James

Gantz, the powerful manga series from creator Hiroya Oku, has garnered a massive following since it debuted in 2000 and became a pillar of the action genre. Dark Horse Manga has brought Gantz to English in 37 traditional tankobon style … Continue reading →

Posted in Hard Copy | Tagged Dark Horse, Dark Horse Comics, Hiroya Oku, Keita Iizuka, Manga, Matthew Johnson, Omnibus, Tomohito Ohsaki | Comments Off

Hard Copy: Mad Cave Studios Announces Charity Comic for the LA Fires- “LA Strong: A Charity Comic for Victims of the Los Angeles Fires”

Posted on 2025/01/11 by James

In response to the devastating Los Angeles fires, Mad Cave Studios is uniting the comic book community to support those in need. We are deeply saddened to share that several members of our industry have already lost their homes, with … Continue reading →

Posted in Hard Copy | Tagged Charity, Comic Book, LA Fires, LA Strong, Mad Cave Studios, Maverick, Nakama Press, Papercutz | Comments Off

Hard Copy: First Look from Skybound and Image Comics Destro Vs Serpentor Khan in G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #312

Posted on 2024/11/23 by James

Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with leading toy and game company Hasbro, have revealed a first look at variant covers and interior pages from G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero #312, the next issue of smash hit series from … Continue reading →

Posted in Hard Copy | Tagged Andy Kubert, Based on a Toy Line, Cobra, Comic Book, Destro, Energon Universe, Francis Portela, G.I. Joe, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Hasbro, Image Comics, Larry Hama, Serepentor, Serepentor Khan, Skybound Entertainment, Tamra Bonvillain | Comments Off

Hard Copy: TOKYOPOP Highlights Disney Manga Titles for the 2024 Holiday Season

Posted on 2024/11/19 by James

Catch the full-color DISNEY TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS MOVIE MANGA, a newly colorized manga adaptation of the fan favorite film, as well as the release of a full-color deluxe hardcover of DISNEY TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS: … Continue reading →

Posted in Hard Copy | Tagged D.J. Milky, Dan Connor, David Hutchison, Descendants, Disney, Jason Muell, Jen Asuka, Ken Ishiyama, Kilala, Kyoshi Arai, Manga, Miho Asada, Nao Kodaka, Natsumi Minami, Nightmare Before Christmas, Princess, Rika Tanaka, Stitch, Tokyopop, Yumi Tsukurino | Comments Off

Hard Copy: TokyoPop Announces Manga & Graphic Novel Gift Ideas for 2024 Holiday Season

Posted on 2024/11/01 by James

The titles selected by TOKYOPOP’s editorial team feature titles from the Comics That Matter collection that utilizes the graphic novel medium to raise awareness about important causes and social issues. These include GUARDIAN OF FUKUSHIMA, WHY I ADOPTED MY HUSBAND, AT 30 I REALIZED … Continue reading →

Posted in Hard Copy | Tagged At 30 I Realized I Had No Gender, Ben Kahn, Captain Laserhawk A Blood Dragon Remix, Christmas List, Ewen Blain, Godsstation, Guardian of Fukushima, Holiday Gift Guide, Keith R.A. DeCandido, Miki Yamamoto, Resident Evil, Resident Evil Infinite Darkness, Sanctify, Seiichi Shirato, Shou Arai, Since I Could Die Tomorrow, Smart and Courageous Child, Sumako Kari, Tokyopop, Watch Dogs Tokyo, Why I Adopted My Husband, Yuta Yagi | Comments Off

Hard Copy: Shake it Up-Cocktails Inspired by the Music of Taylor Swift

Posted on 2024/09/12 by James

“Shake It Up: Cocktails Inspired by the Music of Taylor Swift” is a delightful little cocktail book filled with delicious cocktails, tips and tricks for making them, and of course, Taylor Swift music puns. This book provides you with a … Continue reading →

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