Comments on: Weekly Recon: Special MW Edition

By: Katherine Dacey-Tsuei

Katherine Dacey-Tsuei — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 14:16:05 +0000

Phoenixfirev: Only seven? Girl, you're slacking off! Jonathan: Thanks for the feedback! I think you'll be extra happy to hear that Vertical has just landed the license to Black Jack. I think it's a great pair, and I know they'll do a sensational job. They do come up with great ways for me to part with my money! Mack: There's a preview posted at the Vertical site (there are links above). That will give you a pretty good feel for the story. And if it isn't your cup of tea, I'd highly recommend Tezuka's Buddha and Phoenix, both of which are beautifully illustrated and a little more uplifting than MW.

By: mack

mack — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 02:32:31 +0000

moo? I think I like some of the concepts of MW but not all. I would have to look at it before I decide to try it or buy it. It is a great review. I like the two footnotes.

By: Johnathan Ender

Johnathan Ender — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:52:47 +0000

Excellent review. ^_^

I have been praying for MW to be released in America for years. When it was announced that Vertical was releasing it, I almost died. I pre-ordered my copy a few months ago and picked it up yesterday.

Swanky. Absolutely swanky.

I wish more American manga publishers would print and advertise magnificent works like this. Truly awesome.

By: phoenixfirev

phoenixfirev — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 21:04:32 +0000

Looking over this week’s list, I’ve only got another 7, and two to buy. My kids want Gon, and I’ve got to read the second volume of Samurai Commando. I’ve got to see how they handle it. It’s got to either be really rushed or missing lots of plot points made in volume one.

By: Rena

Rena — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:52:35 +0000

Kate: Thanks for putting up with me! XD

I sent in an entry, so I’ll keep my fingers crossed. Thanks for doing the giveaway–I love what Vertical’s done with “Apollo’s Song,” so I’m sure I won’t be disappointed with “MW”!

By: Katherine Dacey-Tsuei

Katherine Dacey-Tsuei — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:41:40 +0000

Rena: Thanks for being such a trouper! Send your entry to kod1@columbia.edu and I’ll make sure it’s entered in the drawing.

By: Rena

Rena — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:08:25 +0000

Kate: No worries–I seriously thought I had missed something!

Also, I sent you an e-mail (twice, in fact), but I just got a delivery failure message…Looks like the technical glitch is affecting your e-mail system, too.

Is there another e-mail address I can send my information to?

By: Katherine Dacey-Tsuei

Katherine Dacey-Tsuei — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:46:08 +0000

Rena: If you’re still interested in the giveaway, please send me your name and address. My email is kate@popcultureshock.com. I’m sorry for the technical glitch.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 16:40:56 +0000

Rena- apparently this is missing from the text above. I have contacted PopCultureShock and they will fix it soon, until then this is what it should read:

Want a free copy? Then send your name and mailing address to kate@popcultureshock.com with the subject line “MW Giveaway.” Four lucky winners will be chosen by lottery; winners will be announced
in the 11/4/07 Weekly Recon column. But wait—there’s one more chance to win! Be the first person to answer the following trivia
question correctly, and you’ll also receive a copy:

How does Michio Yuki give the police the slip after confessing his crimes to Father
Garai? (A hint: read the preview!)

Sorry for the mix up- Jess at Vertical inc.

By: Rena

Rena — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 16:00:07 +0000

Maybe I’ve glossed over it, but how exactly are we supposed to enter into the giveaway? There’s no trivia question listed and there’s no way to enter, i.e., no e-mail address to send an entry to…