How Do You Select Japanese Comic Books?
Japanese comic books are referred to as Manga in most Western countries. Not coincidentally, Manga is the Japanese word for comics. Manga comic books have developed quite a following in the United States, even garnering their own section in some book stores. With the dizzying number of titles available, a little know-how in goes a long way when you want to select Japanese comic books. Browse the shelves at your local bookstore. Many stores devote entire sections to Manga comics. If the store you visit does not, just check the comic book section. Spend some time flipping through the various titles to see what catches your interest and sparks your imagination. Watch the Cartoon Network. You will find a nice selection of Japanese anime programs there. For the most part, these anime (Japanese for ‘animation’) shows were adapted from comic books. If you watch an anime program and really enjoy it, head to your favorite bookstore or comic book store to find the comic that inspired that partic
