In the previous entry, Dark Horse’s 2014 adaption of the 47 Ronin story was submitted as a superb example of the famous Japanese story for modern audiences. Stan Sakai’s art was also favorably compared to the woodblock prints of Ogata Gekkō. So, how can Mike Richardson and Stan Sakai’s comic be useful in exploring the history…
The Comics Classroom: Exploring 47 RONIN, Part 1
I am excited to begin 2018 with a column series that will focus on a subject I have loved since the fifth grade: samurai. While I am in no way saying that the works discussed through this column or subsequent columns will be enough to truly help a reader grasp the full depth of samurai…
Trade Waiting: Week of March 12, 2014
We are a mere 48 hours away from new comic books, and a whole fresh crop of collections as well! If your bookshelf is in need of a trade or hardcover infusion, look no further than the top five releases of March 12, 2014: JUSTICE LEAGUE: TRINITY WAR HC Written by Geoff Johns, Jeff Lemire…