Tag Archives: Viz Media

School Judgment: Gakkyu Hotei (Viz)

Posted on February 15, 2016 by comicspectrum

Review: 4.5/5 – Courtroom Drama was Never Like This by ComicSpectrum reviewer Al Sparrow. Without revealing too much about the Bruce Wayne side of my existence, when I’m not writing reviews or reading comics, I earn my living working in … Continue reading →

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Deadman Wonderland v12 (Viz)

Posted on January 24, 2016 by comicspectrum

Rating: 4/5 – Survival At Its Most Insane in a Prison for Heinous Felons! by ComicSpectrum reviewer Adam Brunell I’m not much of a Manga reader, but Deadman Wonderland was highly recommended by a friend of mine. I fought him … Continue reading →

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Master Keaton Vol. 1 (Viz Media)

Posted on February 8, 2015 by comicspectrum

Rating: 5/5 – An Unlikely Hero From One of Manga’s Best Creators. by ComicSpectrum reviewer Al Sparrow. In our comic book world of cape-wearing superheroes, galaxy-guarding spacefarers, or grim and gritty zombie fighters, it might be difficult to fathom that … Continue reading →

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Assassination Classroom Vol. 1 (Viz Media)

Posted on February 2, 2015 by comicspectrum

Rating: 3/5 – These Students Would Kill to Reach Graduation. by ComicSpectrum reviewer Al Sparrow. Chances are, as you went through high school, you had that one teacher…the one you just didn’t like. Maybe they flunked you on that one … Continue reading →

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My Love Story Vol. 1 (Viz Media)

Posted on January 28, 2015 by comicspectrum

Rating: 5/5 – A Decidedly Different Shoujo Story. by ComicSpectrum reviewer Al Sparrow. I consider myself fairly genre-savvy when it comes to manga, even shoujo (girls) manga. Lord knows I’ve read enough books about a young high-school girl’s pursuit of … Continue reading →

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Excel Saga v27 (Viz Media)

Posted on February 17, 2014 by comicspectrum

Rating: 5/5 – Saga’s End. Now you can start at the beginning. by ComicSpectrum reviewer Al Sparrow. Why would ComicSpectrum review the 27th volume of a book? Well, it’s the 27th and final volume of a series that’s been in … Continue reading →

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Deadman Wonderland Vol. 1 (Viz)

Posted on February 14, 2014 by comicspectrum

Rating: 3.5/5 – The Inmates are Running the Asylum. by ComicSpectrum reviewer Al Sparrow. Pity the poor city of Tokyo. Nothing good ever seems to happen to it when it shows up in a manga. If it isn’t a monster, … Continue reading →

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Nisekoi: False Love Vols. 1 & 2 (Viz)

Posted on February 13, 2014 by comicspectrum

Rating: 4/5 – The Only Thing Missing is Iambic Pentameter. by ComicSpectrum reviewer Al Sparrow. At some point in most of our lives, we’re exposed to the work of William Shakespeare. Whether he’s forced upon us in high school or … Continue reading →

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Pokemon Adventures: HeartGold & SoulSilver Vol. 1 (Viz)

Posted on November 10, 2013 by comicspectrum

Rating: 3/5 – For Seasoned Pokemon Trainers (and Readers!) Only Way back when, a manga-loving colleague of mine told me one of the best manga he’d ever read was Pokemon Adventures – the original series. I scoffed. I have nothing … Continue reading →

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Tiger & Bunny – Vol. 3 (Viz)

Posted on November 4, 2013 by comicspectrum

Rating: 5/5 – At long last our hopeless and hapless band of heroes has a bona-fide super-villain to contend with! Some of the best comics of my youth introduced new characters with a splashy cover and the words “But Is … Continue reading →

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