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Summary: Another must-read from Manabe-san.
Review: Johji Manabe has got to be one of the best manga artist storytellers in all of Japan. His stories are the work of sheer genius, keeping audiences guessing, laughing, and crying until the end, and Caravan Kidd is no exception to the rule. This was his second series to be picked up by Dark Horse and translated again by the great Toren Smith, who showed the world exactly how to re-tell a story in another language without losing half the plot in the process with his work on Outlanders.Caravan Kidd is a more humorous work than Outlanders was, but by no means should it be taken less seriously by its readers. Quite honestly, by the last several pages, the reader will be tempted to sit down and start reading the whole darn thing over again to watch all the pieces fall into place. And though it has its laugh-out-loud funny moments, it also has its disturbing, darker moments as well. For this reason, along with some graphic violence, adult situations, and stuff that younger children simply could and will not grasp, I recommend that the reader be at least 16 years of age. Caravan Kidd is another one of those examples of how to do EVERYTHING right with a story. The words, "Show, don't tell," are more important in the comic book genre than any other literary form, and Caravan Kidd is a top-notch example of how to show the most while telling only what is absolutely necessary, and letting the reader figure the rest out for him/herself.
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Summary: Another must-read from Manabe-san.
Review: Johji Manabe has got to be one of the best manga artist storytellers in all of Japan. His stories are the work of sheer genius, keeping audiences guessing, laughing, and crying until the end, and Caravan Kidd is no exception to the rule. This was his second series to be picked up by Dark Horse and translated again by the great Toren Smith, who showed the world exactly how to re-tell a story in another language without losing half the plot in the process with his work on Outlanders. Caravan Kidd is a more humorous work than Outlanders was, but by no means should it be taken less seriously by its readers. Quite honestly, by the last several pages, the reader will be tempted to sit down and start reading the whole darn thing over again to watch all the pieces fall into place. And though it has its laugh-out-loud funny moments, it also has its disturbing, darker moments as well. For this reason, along with some graphic violence, adult situations, and stuff that younger children simply could and will not grasp, I recommend that the reader be at least 16 years of age. Caravan Kidd is another one of those examples of how to do EVERYTHING right with a story. The words, "Show, don't tell," are more important in the comic book genre than any other literary form, and Caravan Kidd is a top-notch example of how to show the most while telling only what is absolutely necessary, and letting the reader figure the rest out for him/herself.
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Summary: Mian: One of the Best Manga Characters
Review: Mian Toris is traveling towards Kyuraweil Keep in the heart of the Helgebard Empire. This warrior android is on her way to confront the Empress Shion, and destroy her and the Empire. This book is a must read, the amazing art work of the city's along the way are a must see. Also one of the best chapters is "Two's company three's a crowd pleaser", this chapter is about a female wrestling competion. Johji Manabe also draws you into the story around the Empire, by giving you a little more information about where Mian is from.
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Summary: Great manga!
Review: This collection by Johji Manabe's Caravan kidd is just great. Everything you expect from a god storyline is here: monsters, greed, action and a little love. Read it, you won't be disappointed!
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