VERTICAL COMICS
ABANDONED SACRED BEASTS GN #3
(W) MAYBE (A) MAYBE (CA) MAYBE
An action fantasy set in a dystopian future where to combat monster attacks monster hunters infuse themselves with monster DNA but in the process lose their humanity resulting in the developement of a monster hunter extermination unit lead by a werewolf named Hank. Nancy follows a monster hunter, Hank, in search of her father, a famous monster hunter who himself has taken the form of a mythological beast.
NICHIJOU GN #5
(W) Keiichi Arawi (A) Keiichi Arawi (CA) Keiichi Arawi
A witty surreal all-ages manga which revolves around the day-to-day lives of the young inhabitants of Tokisadame-city. Funny and heartwarming, is a humorous look at modern day Japanese life in comic form. Set in a strange school where you may see the principal wrestle a deer or a robot's arm hide a rollcake the days that transpire through the course of Nichijou are curious and hilarious, if not downright bizzare. However admist all the chaos and comedy Arawi still takes time to share everyday slice of life stories giving readers an insight to modern Japanese youth culture.
TOKYO ESP GN #7
(W) Hajime Segawa (A) Hajime Segawa (CA) Hajime Segawa
High intensity action and comedy revolving around teens with psychic abilities set in modern day Tokyo, is part and part with vibrant character designs that jump at readers. High school girl Rinka Urushiba wakes up to find out she has attained extra-sensory powers, and eventually comes to use them against other espers who have begun wage havoc on Tokyo.
WHAT DID YOU EAT YESTERDAY GN #11
(W) Fumi Yoshinaga (A) Fumi Yoshinaga (CA) Fumi Yoshinaga
A hard-working middle-aged gay couple in Tokyo come to enjoy the finer moments of life through food. After long days at work, either in the law firm or the hair salon, Shiro and Kenji will always have down time together by the dinner table, where they can discuss their troubles, hash out their feelings and enjoy delicately prepared home cooked meals!