They say you can't judge a book by its cover. Deka Kyoshi, a new shonen manga series by Tamio Baba from CMX Manga provides a good example of this truism. With its cryptic title and innocuous cover art, Deka Kyoshi is a series that's actually a lot more interesting than its cover would suggest.
When the CMX Manga folks first announced Deka Kyoshi, I have to admit I wasn't that intrigued by the concept nor the art -- I mean, come on, does anyone really need another "Kindergarten Cop" type story? But I took a read and was surprised at the heavy subjects covered in this series that's labeled for older teens, but is really meant for tweens and younger teens. Wrist cutting? Shoplifting? Bullying? Yep, we aren't in kiddie comics land anymore...
Check out my review of Deka Kyoshi Volume 1 and see the three reasons why you might not pick it up, and the reasons why it's worth a look anyway.
Deka Kyoshi was one of the 50 new and noteworthy manga for Fall 2009. See the rest of the list and see what else is coming soon.
Image credit: © 2005 Tamio Baba / FLEX COMIX Inc.
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