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By Deb Aoki, About.com Guide

Making a Living in Manga: Part 4- Publishers, Self-Publishing and Making It in Japan - Comics Careers for N. American Manga Artists Created: Thursday, May 24, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012
What effect did TokyoPop have on the
Making a Living in Manga: Part 1- An Introduction to a Twitter Discussion About Comics Careers for N. American Manga Artists Created: Sunday, May 13, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012
Is it possible to make a living in manga in North America? I posed this question to comics professionals, publishers, creators and pundits, and got some interesting responses on Twitter. See what c...
Making a Living in Manga: Part 3 - The Skills to Pay the Bills: The Manga Training Gap - A Twitter Talk About Careers for N. American Manga Artists Created: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012
Do many would-be manga artists have the skills to pay the bills? That is, are they creating publication-ready, professional quality work? Do they have the business and marketing smarts to sell them...
Making a Living in Manga: Part 2 - "Real" or "Fake" Manga: The OEL Dilemma - A Twitter Discussion About Comics Careers for N. American Manga Artists Created: Sunday, May 13, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Has the
Devil's Honey by Isaku Natsume from SuBLime / VIZ Media / Libre Publishing – Devil's Honey Created: Saturday, December 10, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Devil's Honey by Isaku Natsume from SuBLime Manga / VIZ Media / Libre Publishing
2012 New Manga Preview –New Graphic Novels and Art Books from Yen Press, VIZ Media, Kodansha Comics, Digital Manga and More Created: Monday, November 28, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Get a sneak peek at the new manga and graphic novels scheduled for release in 2012 from Yen Press, VIZ Media, Drawn & Quarterly, Digital Manga Publishing, Kodansha Comics, Seven Seas Manga, Vertica...
Alice in the Country of Hearts Volume 1 by QuinRose and Soumei Hoshino from Yen Press – Alice in the Country of Hearts 1 Created: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Alice in the Country of Hearts Volume 3 by QuinRose and Soumei Hoshino from Yen Press
Shonen Jump Magazine Preview Gallery – Shonen Jump Manga Magazine North America Edition from VIZ Media Created: Thursday, November 11, 2010 Updated: Sunday, April 08, 2012
See preview pages from the English language edition of the revamped version of Shonen Jump Magazine, published by VIZ Media. See photos, pages and manga previews including descriptions of Yura: Ris..
Shonen Jump Magazine January 2011 issue Introduction - Shonen Jump from VIZ Media Created: Thursday, November 11, 2010 Updated: Sunday, April 08, 2012
See preview pages from the English language edition of the revamped January 2011 issue of Shonen Jump Magazine, published by VIZ Media. See photos, pages and manga previews including descriptions o..
Shonen Jump Q & A and Interview with Joel Enos, Senior Editor of Shonen Jump Magazine - Shonen Jump Manga Created: Thursday, November 11, 2010 Updated: Sunday, April 08, 2012
Read an interview with Shonen Jump Magazine Senior Editor Joel Enos, and find out the hows and whys beind the relaunch of the North American edition of this monthly manga magazine and the ShonenJum..
Shonen Jump Magazine January 2011 issue – Psyren by Toshiaki Iwashiro - Shonen Jump North America Edition from VIZ Media Created: Thursday, November 11, 2010 Updated: Saturday, April 07, 2012
See preview pages from the English language edition of the revamped January 2011 issue of Shonen Jump Magazine, published by VIZ Media. See photos, pages and manga previews including descriptions o..
Psyren Volume 1 by Toshiaki Iwashiro from Shonen Jump / VIZ Media – Psyren 1 Created: Sunday, January 02, 2011 Updated: Saturday, April 07, 2012
Psyren Volume 1 by Toshiaki Iwashiro from Shonen Jump / VIZ Media
2011 New Manga Preview – TokyoPop, Yen Press, VIZ Media, Kodansha Comics, Digital Manga, Seven Seas Manga 2011 New Manga Gallery Created: Saturday, January 01, 2011 Updated: Saturday, April 07, 2012
Get a sneak peek at the new manga and graphic novels scheduled for release in 2011 from Yen Press, VIZ Media, TokyoPop, Dark Horse, Drawn & Quarterly, Digital Manga Publishing, Kodansha Comics, Sev..
2011 New Manga Preview - Top 25 Most Anticipated Manga of 2011 - Best Manga of 2011 Created: Monday, December 20, 2010 Updated: Saturday, April 07, 2012
Which of 2011's new manga has got the fans buzzing? See About.com's Manga picks for the most anticipated new manga titles due to hit the stores, including High School of the Dead, Ai Ore!, Nura: Ri..
Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan Volume 1 by Hiroshi Shiibashi from Shonen Jump / VIZ Media – Nurarihyon no Mago 1 Created: Sunday, January 02, 2011 Updated: Saturday, April 07, 2012
Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan Volume 1 by Hiroshi Shiibashi from Shonen Jump / VIZ Media
15 Ways to Read Manga Without Going Broke - How to Read, Buy and Trade Free, Cheap, Used or Discount Manga Created: Friday, January 04, 2008 Updated: Saturday, April 07, 2012
Buying manga can be a costly habit, but there are several ways to enjoy your favorite graphic novels without going broke. Try these 15 money-saving tips and tricks to finding cheap, free or discoun..
Shonen Jump Alpha at New York Comic-Con 2011: Part 2 – Interview with Brian Piech, Joel Enos and Urian Brown from VIZ Media Created: Thursday, October 20, 2011 Updated: Saturday, April 07, 2012
Read an interview with Brian Piech, VIZ Media's Vice President of Digital Publishing for VIZ Media and some additional comments from Shonen Jump editors Joel Enos and Urian Brown from New York Comi..
Kaname Tosen and Grimmjow Jeagerjaques Cosplay - FanimeCon 2009 - Kaname and Grimmjow from Bleach Cosplay Created: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 Updated: Saturday, April 07, 2012
Bleach cosplay gathering at FanimeCon 2009. See photos of highlights from 2009 FanimeCon at San Jose McEnery Convention Center, San Jose, California, including the crowds of fans, creative cosplay,..
FanimeCon 2009 Photo Gallery – May 22 - 25, 2009 San Jose McEnery Convention Center - Fanime Anime Convention Highlights, San Jose, CA Created: Monday, May 25, 2009 Updated: Saturday, April 07, 2012
See photo highlights from FanimeCon 2009, an annual anime and Japanese pop culture convention held in San Jose, California at San Jose McEnery Convention Center. Check out photos of cool cosplay, a..
2011 About.com Manga Readers Choice Awards – Best New Manga Released in 2010 Selected by About.com Readers Created: Friday, February 11, 2011 Updated: Saturday, April 07, 2012
What were the best manga released in 2010? About.com Manga readers made their picks and nominated the year's best new manga series.
Critics Choice: 2010 Best Manga As Chosen by Comics Critics - Top 10 Manga, Comics and Graphic Novels of 2010 Created: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 Updated: Saturday, April 07, 2012
See the top 10 manga that were included in the most critics' end of the year best manga lists, including critically acclaimed titles like Chi's Sweet Home, AX: Alternative Manga and A Drunken Dream..
Shonen Jump Alpha vs. Mangastream – Fan Rage Over Scanlation Site Controversy - Page 1 Created: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 07, 2012
Read comments from fans, and commentary about scanlation site Mangastream and their decision to pull their fan-translated versions of Shonen Jump manga from their website, and the arrival of Shonen..
About.com Manga 2012 Readers' Choice Awards Created: Friday, February 24, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Vote for you're your favorite new manga released in 2011 in the 2012 About.com Readers' Choice Awards.
2012 About.com Manga Readers Choice Awards - About.com Manga Readers Vote for 2011's Best New Manga Created: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 03, 2012
See the nominees, and see the 10 new manga that took top honors in the 2012 About.com Manga Readers' Choice Awards. See which titles were About.com readers' choices for their favorite manga in seve..
2012 Reader's Choice Awards: Best New Shonen Manga Results - 2011's Best New Shonen Manga - Best Manga Released in 2011 Created: Saturday, February 25, 2012 Updated: Friday, March 30, 2012
See which new manga won in About.com Manga's 2012 Readers' Choice Awards poll for the best new shonen (boys') manga. See our top 5 nominees as selected by readers, including A Blue Exorcist, Gate 7..
2012 Reader's Choice Awards Winners and Nominees: Best New All-Ages Manga– 2011's Best New Manga - Best Manga for Kids Released in 2011 Created: Friday, March 30, 2012 Updated: Friday, March 30, 2012
See which new kid-friendly manga took home top honors in About.com Manga's 2012 Readers' Choice Awards poll for the best new all-ages manga. See our top 5 nominees as selected by readers, including..
2012 Reader's Choice Awards: Best New Shojo Manga Results - 2011's Best New Shojo Manga - Best Girls' Manga Released in 2011 Created: Saturday, February 25, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, March 28, 2012
See the winners in the About.com Manga's 2012 Readers' Choice Awards poll for the best new shojo (girls') manga. See our top 5 nominees as selected by readers, including Sailor Moon, Dawn of Arcana..
2012 Reader's Choice Awards: Best New Manga for Grown-ups: Action/Drama Results - 2011's Best New Seinen /Josei Manga - Best Action Manga Released in 2011 Created: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, March 28, 2012
See the winners in the About.com Manga's 2012 Readers' Choice Awards poll for the best new action/ drama manga. See our top 5 nominees as selected by readers, including Drops of God, X and High Sch..
2012 Reader's Choice Awards: Best New Manga for Grown-ups: Comedy/Slice of Life Results - 2011's Best New Seinen /Josei Manga - Best Comedy Manga Released in 2011 Created: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, March 28, 2012
See the results of the About.com Manga's 2012 Readers' Choice Awards poll for the best new comedy/slice of life manga. See our top 5 nominees as selected by readers, including A Bride's Story, Star..
2012 Reader's Choice Awards: Best New Manga Results - 2011's Best New Manga - Best Manga Released in 2011 Created: Friday, February 24, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Vote in About.com Manga's 2012 Readers' Choice Awards poll for the best new manga. See our top 5 nominees as selected by readers, including A Bride's Story, Blue Exorcist and Wandering Son, and see..
The Bed of My Dear King by Sakae Kusama from SuBLime / VIZ Media – Ousama no Bed Created: Saturday, December 10, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, March 06, 2012
The Bed of My Dear King by Sakae Kusama from SuBLime Manga / VIZ Media / Libre Publishing
2012 - 2013 Comics Conventions Calendar - Anime & Manga Conventions List - Anime Conventions Created: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 Updated: Tuesday, March 06, 2012
What’s more fun than reading manga? Going to an anime, manga or comics convention! Our calendar list features an updated schedule of anime, manga and comics conventions in the U.S., Japan and..

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