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The Manga Evolution Goes Day-and-Date

Manga sales may be down, but there were plenty of manga fans at New York Comic Con, and publishers announced some interesting new initiatives including day-and-date releases with Japan.

Comics A.M. - Media Scrutinize Marvel CEO's Role At Disney

Spotlight cast on reclusive Marvel CEO Isaac Perlmutter! ComicsPRO executive director on state of comics market! Why does manga attract more female readers than superhero comics? Spider-Man's sidekick debuts Wednesday! Plus more!

Comics A.M. - JManga Launches Unlimited-Access Site

JManga debuts unlimited-access website! Reactions to "The Dandy" ending print publication! Marvel's Isaac Perlmutter profiled! The growth of comics-form journalism! Stan Sakai talks "Usagi Yojimbo"! Plus more!

CCI: Viz Media Adds To "Shonen Jump Alpha," Reveals Neon Alley Details

At Comic-Con International the Viz Media staff announced new additions to the "Shonen Jump Alpha" lineup, a Street Fighter/Hello Kitty crossover and more news about its 24/7 anime channel, Neon Alley.

F.J. DeSanto On Reinventing "Cyborg 009" For Mainstream Superheroes

Classic '60s cyborg superhero manga series "Cyborg 009" gets an American facelift from Archaia, and writer/producer F.J. DeSanto explains how he's keeping the series core while turning visuals over to Marcus To.

Comics A.M. - DC Comics Sticking With Hardcover-First Policy

Why DC doesn't play to change its collections policy! Why piracy isn't the same as borrowing comics from a library! What New 52 titles might be on the chopping block! Plus much more!

Comics A.M. - Arizona Legislature Pulls Back Electronic Censorship Bill

Arizona legislature to revise controversial electronic speech censorship bill! Brian Hibbs scrutinizes Mark Waid's "print math"! Manga publishers announce new licenses! Jim Zubkavich talks "Skullkickers"! Plus more!

Comics A.M. - Ryan Matheson Speaks on Canadian Manga Case

Manga fan Ryan Matheson issues statement about his ordeal with Canadian customs! Leah Moore on the comics industry and women! Superheroes and nerds as two sides of same coin! Plus much more!

Comics A.M. - How to Save the Struggling Manga Industry

Jason Thompson on why the manga industry is in trouble -- and how to save it! Bram Stoker Awards releases preliminary ballot! Jim Rugg interviews Jason Karns! Caleb Melby talks "The Zen of Steve Jobs"! Plus much more!

Comics A.M. - Vatican Newspaper Decries Limits on "Tintin in the Congo"

Vatican newspaper wades into "Tintin in the Congo" debate! Comics by comiXology app to launch with Amazon's Kindle Fire! Viz Media founder reflects on manga boom, future! Plus much more!

Comics A.M. - Jury Weighs Fate of Michael George

Jury begins deliberation in Michael George murder trial! Larger implications of Brandon X Canadian Customs case! Interviews with Art Spiegelman and Sonny Liew! Plus much more!

Austen Revisits "The Boys of Summer"

With a stellar creative team and the marketing muscle of Tokyopop behind it, Chuck Austen's "The Boys of Summer" should have been a best-seller. Instead, it's in publishing limbo.

The Comics that Changed the World

With Tokyopop shutting down its publishing division, ROBOT 6's Brigid Alverson looks back at the impact the publisher, and manga in general, has had on the comics industry.

OneManga Removes All Scans From Site

Despite continuing to add scans through last week, OneManga has kept their word and removed all scanned manga from their site, though they continue to operate as an online reference guide. ROBOT 6 has the details.

Scanlation Giant One Manga Shutting Down

ROBOT 6 is reporting that scanlation giant One Manga has informed it's users that they will be removing their scans from the site, though their forums will continue to operate.

Manga Publishers Targetting Scanlation Sites

Viz Media has announced that a coalition of manga publishers, including Viz, TOKYOPOP and others, have formed a coalition in order to seek legal remedies to to the proliferation of illegal scanlation websites.

"Bleach" Film for Warner Bros

Warner Bros is looking to secure the rights of the popular manga series "Bleach" with an eye toward a feature film. In Japan, the series has already spun-off into TV, animated features, and even rock musicals.

PRESS RELEASE: Fantagraphics Starts Manga Line

Torajiro Kishi on his Western “Devil”

Manga artist Torajiro Kishi swims against the current to create an American-style comic in “Devil,” a three-issue Dark Horse miniseries about a mysterious vampire virus. Kishi spoke with us about the series and shared exclusive art.

PRESS RELEASE: Stan Lee and Hiroyuki Takei's "Ultimo" Arrives February 2

Eric Nash on "Manga Kamishibai"

Author Eric Nash chronicles a lost performance art form that was used to entertain children, convey news during World War II, and went on to influence the shape of comics in Japan. CBR News spoke with the author about his book.

PRESS RELEASE: Four VIZ Titles Nominated for Eisner Awards

PRESS RELEASE: Bang Zoom! Manga Minutes premier online

PRESS RELEASE: Hatchette Book group combines Orbit, Yen Press publishing divisions

PRESS RELEASE: CBLDF serving as Special Consultant in Christopher Handley case

PRESS RELEASE: Dabel Brothers announce "Dark-Hunter" manga adaptations

PRESS RELEASE: Bluewater launches new manga line

PRESS RELEASE: Viz announces "Viz Signature" line of manga

PRESS RELEASE: The Stars Shine Bright at New York Anime Festival

PRESS RELEASE: VIZ Media launches VIZ Productions

TOKYOPOP Reorganizes, Spilts into Two Companies

Manga Publisher TOKYOPOP announced today a major reorganization of their company that sees it split in two with a focus on growing multi-media opportunities, while cutting titles and 39 positions.

NYCC: The Tokyopop Panel

The US manga giant, TOKYOPOP, had their NYCC panel on Sunday where they made several news announcements and showed the crowd samples of their original manga, imports, licensed goods and more.

NYCC: Stan Lee Talks "Ultimo"

Friday at the New York Comic Con, Stan Lee announced "Ultimo," a new manga series from Viz Comics with art by Hiroyuki Takei. The series debuted today in Japan and American publication will follow as soon as possible.