Ghostbusters the Manga

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Artists: Maximo V. Lorenzo, Hanzo Steinbach, Chrissy Delk, Michael Shelfer, Nate Watson

Writers: Nathan Johnson and Matt Yamashita

Made in: 2008

American Publisher: Tokyopop

Genres: Action / adventure / moderate horror / kids-teens

Premise: Not long after the events of the second Ghostbusters film, the Ghostbusters continue to trap ghosts, but are soon targeted by an old enemy.

Show x Show: It's the Ghostbusters movies crossed with DramaCon

Length: 192 pages

Volumes: 1

Availability: Currently in stock at sites like Amazon.

Manga Review
Origin: Somebody was afraid of some ghosts

Is there a story? By the halfway point, a villain emerges, but it's mostly one-shots.

Does the end feel satisfying? Fine, for what little story there is.

How seinen is it? There's a lot of talking, and some heads exploding in showers of blood and teeth.

Really, is it boring? I found myself a little tired of the talking scenes, which is rare for me and Stand Alone Complex. I never felt willing to stop watching, though.

How's the art? Works, but very Amerimanga in feel. The large number of artists means the art shifts around significantly, but not massively.

Can I show it to my Mom? Sure, but it won't impress her.

Can I show it to my kid brother? Yep, and he'd probably love it.

Can I show it to a non-manga fan? Yes.

How's the dialogue? That's one of the 3 key elements of this franchise to get right (besides the humor and the ghosts), and this manga gets it right. Not as memorable as the movie, but then what is?

Does it have any memorable moments? Yes. Winston, in particular, gets a great moment.

Quality of action sequences: Varies by artist.