Some of the manga on this site is a mess. Here is some brief information to adding manga to the wiki.
This is simple. Just because it Naruto Volume 5 doesn't make it a new volume. All manga of the same title should be under one volume, with the volume number as the issue number. Thus, Naruto volume 5 would be issue number 5 in a volume titled Naruto.
I am well aware that copyright laws in Japan are different from the rest of the world. This means a manga can be released in Japan, nearly instantly translated into English and posted on the internet for anyone to read. This does not mean it has been released in English (or any other language for that matter). Look at the examples below:
One is the original Japanese version. The others are reprints in other languages. Although they will have the same covers, the same art and virtually the same dialogue, they are considered different according to the wiki. They were published by different publishers or imprints at different times. They should not be considered the same.
This is true of nearly all manga, specifically those published by Viz, an imprint of Shueisha, the original Japanese publisher. Each should be a separate volume. The issue should only have that publishers cover and that publishers release date.
Manga generally do not have dates or indicias as other comics have. Usually, you will simply find the original publish date of the series. You may have to do some research to find when a specific volume was released.
Also, just as with other comics, nothing is to be added to the database until it is released. As said earlier, just because you can read it on a manga website doesn't mean it has been released for purchase yet. Viz Media, Del Ray and Digital Manga Distributors, among others, have great websites to find when new volumes will be released.
Any manga character should be attached to all issues. Their first appearance should be attached to the original Japanese volume, not a translation. Also, while adding information to these character pages it should be noted that this is a comic site and we generally only consider manga to be the canon histories. Please make a separate section to notate anime information. We also have an excellent sister site known as Anime Vice.
I think I covered the basic things that should be said. Having said them, I hope in the future that things can be cataloged correctly. I know there are some haters of manga on this site, but manga are comics and they belong here. Let's help this site become the biggest and best as far as both worlds are concerned.
Volume Naming
This is simple. Just because it Naruto Volume 5 doesn't make it a new volume. All manga of the same title should be under one volume, with the volume number as the issue number. Thus, Naruto volume 5 would be issue number 5 in a volume titled Naruto.
Publishers
I am well aware that copyright laws in Japan are different from the rest of the world. This means a manga can be released in Japan, nearly instantly translated into English and posted on the internet for anyone to read. This does not mean it has been released in English (or any other language for that matter). Look at the examples below:
Japanese
German
English
One is the original Japanese version. The others are reprints in other languages. Although they will have the same covers, the same art and virtually the same dialogue, they are considered different according to the wiki. They were published by different publishers or imprints at different times. They should not be considered the same.
This is true of nearly all manga, specifically those published by Viz, an imprint of Shueisha, the original Japanese publisher. Each should be a separate volume. The issue should only have that publishers cover and that publishers release date.
Dates
Manga generally do not have dates or indicias as other comics have. Usually, you will simply find the original publish date of the series. You may have to do some research to find when a specific volume was released.
Also, just as with other comics, nothing is to be added to the database until it is released. As said earlier, just because you can read it on a manga website doesn't mean it has been released for purchase yet. Viz Media, Del Ray and Digital Manga Distributors, among others, have great websites to find when new volumes will be released.
Characters
Any manga character should be attached to all issues. Their first appearance should be attached to the original Japanese volume, not a translation. Also, while adding information to these character pages it should be noted that this is a comic site and we generally only consider manga to be the canon histories. Please make a separate section to notate anime information. We also have an excellent sister site known as Anime Vice.
Conclusion
I think I covered the basic things that should be said. Having said them, I hope in the future that things can be cataloged correctly. I know there are some haters of manga on this site, but manga are comics and they belong here. Let's help this site become the biggest and best as far as both worlds are concerned.
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I usually try to stay away from big story arcs. Just like IE's recent article, they become too huge and watered down and branch into every other title. I mean, Dark Reign is up to 217 issues! I just got sucked into Realm of Kings, but that is minuscule in comparison.
I was thinking of picking up the Siege though. Also, I've never read any Green Lantern comics but I love cosmic stuff. Maybe I should give DC a chance. I've been considering picking up the title when Blackest Night is ended.
I was thinking of picking up the Siege though. Also, I've never read any Green Lantern comics but I love cosmic stuff. Maybe I should give DC a chance. I've been considering picking up the title when Blackest Night is ended.
I don't really have a term for the 'new age' of comics. But if one were to become popular, what do you call the modern age? Would it stay the modern age or would it have to be renamed? It certainly wouldn't be modern anymore.....
THE SILVER SURFER!
I know he is a supporting character in other books like Skaar and Fantastic Four, but he needs his own book again. Unfortunately, my poll didn't go too well, not to many biters for the idea.
He needs his own series, needs to use his incredible array of powers better, and maybe a few old villains returning (maybe even a return of Thanos?). First issue, he says bye bye to Galactus. I'd prefer it to be like volume 3, not volume 4.
And bring back Frankie Raye! She's been dead long enough!
I know he is a supporting character in other books like Skaar and Fantastic Four, but he needs his own book again. Unfortunately, my poll didn't go too well, not to many biters for the idea.
He needs his own series, needs to use his incredible array of powers better, and maybe a few old villains returning (maybe even a return of Thanos?). First issue, he says bye bye to Galactus. I'd prefer it to be like volume 3, not volume 4.
And bring back Frankie Raye! She's been dead long enough!
So I went to a concert last night at a small venue and I have to say I'm pretty unhappy with it. I've been to tons of concerts and have never had an experience such as this. The problem? I couldn't hear the band over the hundreds of singing fans. It was like a massive group karaoke. This usually doesn't matter at a amphitheater or arena, but in a small enclosed space, it makes a world of a difference.
We all like to sing. But you can do it in your shower, home alone or in your car. The whole point of going to a concert is to see an artist you enjoy preform their work. Then why would you sing over top of it?
So please, do the ones of us that are their to watch and listen a favor. Don't sing. When the artist holds up the mic to the crowd, that's your cue.
We all like to sing. But you can do it in your shower, home alone or in your car. The whole point of going to a concert is to see an artist you enjoy preform their work. Then why would you sing over top of it?
So please, do the ones of us that are their to watch and listen a favor. Don't sing. When the artist holds up the mic to the crowd, that's your cue.
