Sam Kusek

Sam Kusek is an avid manga collector and enthusiast. With an interest in Japanese art and culture, he began collecting series at a young age; to this day, his collection spans over 800 books. He hopes with his knowledge and background in comics to one day work for Viz Media. When not reading manga, Sam is a full-time Marketing Communications student at Emerson College in Boston. He currently interns at Berklee Media, Berklee College's online school, and has also done work for RFB&D and Catapult Thinking. And if you're ever in Boston, you may catch him riding around the city on his trusted blue road bike, Gloria. He recently started a Blog, which can be found at: http://damageintomp.blogspot.com/

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Hero Tales, Vol. 1

A Chinese-influenced mixture of great art and not-so-great story.

Manga Minis, 11/17/09

Bonus minis featuring the final volumes of Brilliant Blue and O-Parts Hunter and more!

Manga Minis, 11/16/09

Including Dogs: Bullets & Carnage, the finale of Chibi Vampire and more!

Manga Minis, 11/2/09

Featuring four shojo titles and two that really, really aren’t.

RIN-NE, Vol. 1

Ghosts and goblins galore with Rumiko Takahashi’s new series!

Manga Minis, 10/20/09

The PCS crew on xxxHOLiC, 20th Century Boys, and more!

Manga Minis, 10/19/09

Featuring Black Jack, Hikaru no Go, and more!

A Drifting Life

Sam explores the life and times of one of manga’s greatest creators, Yoshihiro Tatsumi!

Manga Minis, 10/5/09

Seven scintillating reviews for your reading pleasure.

Manga Minis, 9/21/09

Half a dozen reviews, including the latest volume of Berserk and the finale of B. Ichi.