Manga Recon Show #006

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DATE : Fri, 13 Oct 2006 16:12:29 GMT
Entered in Database : 2006-10-13 16:12:29
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Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life, Volumes 1 & 2 by Bryan Lee O'Malley Published by Oni Press Who Would Like This Book: Fans of Love Roma and American indy comics lovers who think that most indy comics are too depressing. Who Would Hate This Book: Hardcore hipster haters - but even then they might like it.
Robot: Super Color Comic works selected by Range Murata Digital Manga Publishing Who Would Like This Book: Otaku who are not overly concerned with narrative. Who Would Hate This Book: Your parents, so don't leave it laying around the house.
Ultra Cute, Volume 1 by Nami Akimoto Tokyopop Who Would Like This Book: 4th-6th grade girls. Who Would Hate This Book: Boys, and also me.
Dokebi Bride, Volume 1 by Marley Published by NETCOMICS Who Would Like This Book: Anyone interested in reading manhwa that is really Korean in nature, and not just a pale imitation of Japanese fantasy manga. Who Would Hate This Book: Really harsh art critics.

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