Dramacon GN VOL 02 (of 3)

(W/A/CA) Svetlana Chmakova. It's Christie's second year at the Lakeside Anime Convention and the drama picks up right where it left off. With her new partner-in-crime* a.k.a. artiste extraordinaire Bethany* she is promoting her latest comic. Matt is also back* but to Christie's shock* he now has a girlfriend! Key Selling Points: * Lead 2006 TOKYOPOP title with national consumer print and internet advertising targeting teen girl sites 4*000*000+ impressions * Consistent seller that has cracked the Top 100 in BookScan sales * From the creator of the hit CosmoGIRL! comic "The Adventures of CG" * Nominated for the American Library Association's permanent list of Great Graphic Novels for Teens * Created by the Ignatz Award-nominated creator of two popular webcomics* and has been featured in Nickelodeon alongside Mike Mignola and interviewed in several publications * In-store author appearances in select markets and trade show support * Svetlana drew the biggest fan crowd at TOKYOPOP's New York Comic Con booth * "You can't avoid falling under its charm." - IGN.com * "4 out of 5 stars...accessible* attractive* and wickedly funny." - Anime Jump * "4.5 out of 5 Oranges...One of the best new manga." - Beckett Anime Blurbs: * One of the "Best Comics of 2005" "A classic love triangle unfolds at an anime convention in this sprightly debut that explores convention culture and the romantic confusion of youth." Publisher's Weekly * "...dynamic the whole way through thanks to vivid artwork* top-notch facial expressions and an excellent use of tones. You can't avoid falling under its charm." IGN.com * "...it's a little gem...(the) author has clearly mastered the now international visual language of manga...Using every visual manga convention to its fullest* this ripping little tale is strong and expressive enough to reveal real emotional depth. Publisher's Weekly (10/31/05) * "4 out of 5 stars...It's a comic that's sly and indulgent to anime fans* but still accessible* attractive* and wickedly funny." AnimeJump.com * "Svetlana Chmakova's romantic comedy/drama captures the wackiness of an anime convention perfectly and makes a good love story* to boot." Honolulu Star-Bulletin * "4.5 out of 5 Oranges...For anyone who brought someone outside of your hobby to any type of convention* Dramacon is for you...I can't wait to read what happens next. One of the best new manga I've read in a long time." Beckett Anime