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How to Read and Collect Manga Comic Books & Graphic Novels

Why do you have to read manga from right to left? What do the age ratings mean? Discover the answers to these Japanese comics mysteries and get cultural insight into the world of buying, reading and collecting manga.
How to Read Manga Without Going Broke
At $8 - $12 per volume, buying manga can be a costly habit. There are several ways to enjoy your favorite graphic novels without going broke. Try these 11 money-saving tips to find cheap, free or discount manga, plus a few words about scanlations.
Introduction to Age Ratings
Manga has something for everyone -- but not all manga is suitable for all ages. Our list breaks down the comics content ratings used by U.S. publishers, and provides examples of popular manga titles in each group.
How to Read Manga From TokyoPop
Confused by the right-to-left layouts in authenic Japanese manga? TokyoPop columnist Stephanie Folse deciphers the code using examples from the pages of Fruits Basket.
How to Read Manga Sound Effects
What does niko niko mean? Is it normal for your stomach to go kukyururu, kyururu when the last thing you ate was that box of pocky this morning? Decipher commonly-used manga sound effects with oop-ack.com's handy guide.
Manga Library - A Lending Library Resource for Fans
In response to the high costs involved in supporting a major manga addiction, Manga Library is starting a fan-run resource for cash-strapped fans. For the cost of postage, members are able to read their favorite titles for a fraction of the cost of buying their own copies.
WikiHow's "Getting Into Manga" Guide
The absolute beginners' guide to introducing yourself to the joys of manga, where to buy it and how to find a series that you'll like.
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