a catalogue of manga published in US. Updated annually. With the author's (in no way fair) comments and rating.

• Reviews of more than 900 manga series

• Ratings from 0 to 4 stars

• Guidelines for age-appropriateness

• Number of series volumes

• Background info on series and artists

THE ONE-STOP RESOURCE FOR CHOOSING BETWEEN THE BEST AND THE REST!

Whether you’re new to the world of manga-style graphic novels or a longtime reader on the lookout for the next hot series, here’s a comprehensive guide to the wide, wonderful world of Japanese comics!

• Incisive, full-length reviews of stories and artwork

• Titles rated from zero to four stars–skip the clunkers, but don’t miss the hidden gems

• Guidelines for age-appropriateness–from strictly mature to kid-friendly

• Profiles of the biggest names in manga, including CLAMP, Osamu Tezuka, Rumiko Takahashi, and many others

• The facts on the many kinds of manga–know your shôjo from your shônen

• An overview of the manga industry and its history

• A detailed bibliography and a glossary of manga terms

LOOK NO FURTHER, YOU’VE FOUND YOUR IDEAL MANGA COMPANION!