(Could be said to follow on from here.)  If you've ever wondered where the writer gets his passion for war stories, then you'll find your answer here.

(Could be said to follow on fromhere.)  If you've ever wondered where the writer gets his passion for war stories, then you'll find your answer here.

In which I talk about the three works that have officially been released from this mangaka in English -- including the recent "Nijigahara Holograph"-- and try to convey why it would be a good thing if more of his works were translated and brought out here.

This manga about a time traveling bath engineer from Roman times is very silly, yet winds up being a bit of superior fluff in the end.

It has its issues, but this is the best big-event series I've read from Marvel in years.

I get caught up on the solo exploits of the B.P.R.D.'s famous fish-man and find them to be good comfort food for fans of the series.

Does J. Michael Straczynski still have his creator-owned mojo?  Or has it turned to crap like his recent superhero comics?

One of the longest Marvel runs in recent memory, and one of the most consistently entertaining as well.  Not without its issues, of course.

Yeah, I didn't realize we had hit this magic number when it was recorded.  My Top 10 for 2013, the best I didn't read from this calendar year and the worst all inside.

Our buddy Brandon joins us this week to talk about this innovative run whose flaws are ultimately overcome by its frequent brilliance.

Also, those of you looking for a more seasonal "Batman" story are recommended to click here.