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User Reviews
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Poison Candy v.1
by David Hine, art by Hans Steinbach
Published by TOKYOPOP
Slugline: How can it get worse than finding out you have a fatal cancer that gives you super powers? Well...
I wanted to see what this artist did after Midnight Opera, and here it is -- overcaffeinated and raw. I mean that as a compliment. And finally, a manga by a comics writer that I can give an unreserved thumbs-up to.
Sam's rock-star dreams get sidetracked by the SKAR virus -- seriously sidetracked. Volume 1 is a prologue, and if the action sequences and the time spent on even throwaway characters are any indication, this could be a fun ride. Sam spent a century in deep freeze waiting for a cure, and how he's healed, mutant-powered and freshly traumatized by realizing that he has nobody left now. What happens next is very much up in the air.
I hope to catch volume 2 when it comes out. Hopefully, in less than a hundred years.
Poison Candy v.1 is available to buy from Right Stuf, Intl., an online retailer specializing in anime and manga. It's also at Amazon.
~Miranda
This review of Poison Candy Vol. 1 by Miranda originally appeared at Prospero’s Manga on blogspot.
Poison Candy
Poison Candy v.1
by David Hine, art by Hans Steinbach
Published by TOKYOPOP
Slugline: How can it get worse than finding out you have a fatal cancer that gives you super powers? Well...
I wanted to see what this artist did after Midnight Opera, and here it is -- overcaffeinated and raw. I mean that as a compliment. And finally, a manga by a comics writer that I can give an unreserved thumbs-up to.
Sam's rock-star dreams get sidetracked by the SKAR virus -- seriously sidetracked. Volume 1 is a prologue, and if the action sequences and the time spent on even throwaway characters are any indication, this could be a fun ride. Sam spent a century in deep freeze waiting for a cure, and how he's healed, mutant-powered and freshly traumatized by realizing that he has nobody left now. What happens next is very much up in the air.
I hope to catch volume 2 when it comes out. Hopefully, in less than a hundred years.
Poison Candy v.1 is available to buy from Right Stuf, Intl., an online retailer specializing in anime and manga. It's also at Amazon.
~Miranda
This review of Poison Candy Vol. 1 by Miranda originally appeared at Prospero’s Manga on blogspot.
Poison Candy
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When is Vol comeing out? this is one of the greast books i bought.
SEATH
15.09.2008 08:00 AM
wow, this is the greatest!
BLUEFOXGIRL23
11.09.2008 08:00 AM
When is the next volume gonna come out?!?!
CYRUSE
13.08.2008 08:00 AM
LOVE THE ARTWORK I WILL BUY THIS THING
LIVINGFOUL
09.07.2008 08:00 AM
POISON CANDY, I WILL BUY THIS FRIGGIN TITLE
LIVINGFOUL
09.07.2008 08:00 AM
POISON CANDY, I WILL BUY THIS FRIGGIN TITLE
LIVINGFOUL
09.07.2008 08:00 AM
my friend had this manga and is was sooooo AWSOME!!!!
PIFFMONKEYLUVZANIME
22.06.2008 08:00 AM
When I read this I loved it!!
AYASAUCHIHA
22.06.2008 08:00 AM
I cant wait to read this book
R10N
20.06.2008 08:00 AM
Looked through it in Forbidden Planet (Shop in Manchester) looks awesome, wonder if they'l turn it into an anime one day hmmmm
KROEAN
29.05.2008 08:00 AM
sounds good im buying it
DARKESTFAIRY
17.05.2008 08:00 AM
im so buying this :)
ROSIEKIRIYAMA
05.05.2008 08:00 AM
Whaa! this looks intense, so getting it!
INNOCENTGRLY
17.04.2008 08:00 AM
Loved it i liked the story line! o_0
KEIRI22
05.04.2008 08:00 AM
the beginning reminded me of elfin lied
WOLFBLOODFANG
31.03.2008 08:00 AM
I believe volume 2 is out in October. Sorry the wait is so long!
DAVEHINE
20.02.2008 08:00 AM
when does vol 2 come out
JETR5115
06.02.2008 08:00 AM
im ganna get it soon sounds good!
CHUU69
27.01.2008 08:00 AM
the art is by the same person who made A midnight opera!! yay!!
IVYSUAAKO
19.01.2008 08:00 AM
this sounds realy good i will get this one soon
KIYA30
13.01.2008 08:00 AM
Thanks for the comments! If anyone's interested in checking out some of my art at Deviant Art,my username's the same as this one. Stay Metal!
METALHANZO
12.01.2008 08:00 AM
nice read!! hoping for more!!!
ANAFREAK91
05.01.2008 08:00 AM
I just finished reading this and it was awesome! Now I'm eagerly anticipating volume 2 . . .
ALIEN2112
01.01.2008 08:00 AM
Ur killin me TP! First a new one from the Ororon creator and now another from Hans!? oh man i am SO going to be POOR. GREAT TP THANKS! Christmas moo-la equals GONE.
COMPLEXCHAOS
29.12.2007 08:00 AM
O.O must.....read.....more.......
UMIGODDESS
28.12.2007 08:00 AM
.... Ohh mai GOLLY hehe HOW GOOD IS THIS ANIME???? C'MON YOU KNOW ITS GOOD!!!!!
SHILLAKAWAII
24.12.2007 08:00 AM
ahhhh!!! i luv this story!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BOLOHATSDANNE
23.12.2007 08:00 AM
wow, this manga is REALLY GOOD! lol can't wait to read more!
DITSYVAMPIRE
22.12.2007 08:00 AM
this is truly awesome, hard to believe its not real manga
SCREWZ07
21.12.2007 08:00 AM
I think its really coool!
KAGOME828
20.12.2007 08:00 AM
I love it!!!
MMARECOOL
15.12.2007 08:00 AM
must find this book!!! must keep reading!!! so good!!! only first chapter and im already hooked!!!
XXBLUEDRAGONXX
14.12.2007 08:00 AM
omg this book is so totally cool i want to kiss the author (not really just kiding)
PRETTYSHANIA
04.12.2007 08:00 AM
this looks pretty good
GIRLINHB
03.12.2007 08:00 AM
This is my kind of manga!
TIAVION
29.11.2007 08:00 AM
^_^ Wow! Great manga! I wanted to keep reading it...
JAPANIMEGIRLSAMURAI
26.11.2007 08:00 AM
this looks sooo good but its going to take ages before it gets to England!!!
THERRU87
26.11.2007 08:00 AM
this looks great. I'll definitely pick it up when I have the chance.
HABRIELXGODXSLAYER
26.11.2007 08:00 AM
Love the storyline. You've got me wanting more!!! A very interesting plot I must say.
ROMANTICIDE700
25.11.2007 08:00 AM
The storyline is great! I want to carry on reading :)
TAMSYTIGGY
25.11.2007 08:00 AM
GAH!!! NO SHOWING!!!!
BOLOHATSDANNE
24.11.2007 08:00 AM
Thanks for all the comments. There is some fairly graphic violence and I know some people aren't into that. And this isn't really American manga. I prefer international because I'm English and Hans is German but has lived all over. Multi-culture rules!
DAVEHINE
26.10.2007 08:00 AM
I read the first volume, and i must say i liked it. i can really see it going somewhere; although it isn't perfected and has some kinks to be worked out, you're still doing a darn good job. many American done manga i see i don't really enjoy, so i was happy to see something different yet ... good. :) as far as content goes, i don't think it was too bloody at all. i'm honestly surprized people are complaining about it; even if someone is squimish, they don't have to read it :p its all coming from your mind and you shouldn't have to censor yourself. :p and besides, i love blood and gore ahah. i really liked the "romantic time" Sam had with his girl. his body is VERY hot.
AYIELA
20.10.2007 08:00 AM
D: rest of comment got cut off. well, it said something to the effect of "thank you for creating such a wonderful comic. i hope to see more and i'll definitely buy. you're a great inspiration, and seeing you achieve your dreams as a manga artist makes me believe i can as well :)
AYIELA
20.10.2007 08:00 AM
The story is brutal
WARDENMAN
19.10.2007 08:00 AM
it sounds pretty kool but i donk think id b into it
NEZIE0416
15.10.2007 08:00 AM
Holy balls that was pretty interesting o__o *wants more*
DANUH
08.10.2007 08:00 AM
It was good, something I didn't expect. I can't wait to see the rest of it
1BEAUTIFULSCARS
05.10.2007 08:00 AM
this is a sweet manga
03.10.2007 08:00 AM
yeah it's great and i can't wait too read more.
UFSMAN
03.10.2007 08:00 AM