I've been meaning to post for a bit, but life got in the way. Sorry about that. For my return, I'm going to do the first in a series of recommendations for people who read Manga, but want to transition to American comics or just like Japanese culture and want comics about that. First up are American comic books that are seeped in Japanese culture in various ways. Some are inspired by Japanese ideas, others are from people who love and respect Japanese culture and the language and weaved it into their stories. So.. let's get started. Kabuki by David Mack - This is an older series that has recently been re-released in "library" editions. David Mack is an extremely talented artist and has spent a good part of his life learning Japanese and Japanese culture. He used these ideas to create a cyber-punk dystopian Japan ruled by the mask wearing Noh who also employ assassins. The main character for most of the series is one said assassin, Kabuki, and her discovery of her...
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