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JJMitchell:
Am I the only old fart on the boards doesn't get why Manga is so huge?

I grew up on Jim Lee and McFarland.  I like that style of art.  

I'm not looking to start a which art is better argument just wondering if someone could explain what is so fascinating about Mange for them.

happybirthdaygelatin:
Hmm, I like both manga and traditional comics.  Why is manga so huge?  Clever marketing maybe.  It doesn't matter how something is done you'll find a majority of it is crap while some of it is good, some of it bland and mediocore and a tiny amount of genius.

Manga tends to not be as restricted in subject matter and content is one thing. The stigma of "comics are only for kids" doesn't seem as strong either, while there is manga geared torward younger audiences (and a good portion of this is what is popular and more noticable) there is quite a bit of manga geared torward more mature audiences.

Not sure if that helps at all but I need more coffee.

Digs:
I enjoy manga for a variety of reasons, but it mostly takes the form of depth of story and art. I love seeing a symbol crafted with loving care by a skilled artist. I love to believe that that pipe must be, clearly is a pipe.

TBW:

--- Quote from: happybirthdaygelatin ---Hmm, I like both manga and traditional comics.  Why is manga so huge?  Clever marketing maybe.  It doesn't matter how something is done you'll find a majority of it is crap while some of it is good, some of it bland and mediocore and a tiny amount of genius.

Manga tends to not be as restricted in subject matter and content is one thing. The stigma of "comics are only for kids" doesn't seem as strong either, while there is manga geared torward younger audiences (and a good portion of this is what is popular and more noticable) there is quite a bit of manga geared torward more mature audiences..
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I think manga also offers a lot more to female readers than mainstream comic books.

IronOxide:
I don't see why people hold manga and other comic books in such different esteem. I mean, I've borrowed my friend's hulk books, and he's borrowed my Ruroni Kenshin books. It's not a different artform, it's the EXACT SAME FREAKING THING. The only difference is how it is read (left to right/right to left).

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