jst i don't know if my view of things is really short or something, and this is just my opinion but.i find manga to have better artwork then any other kind of graphic comics..
And also because it has the most varietity when it comes to yaoi XD luuuuv it=D, and then after that is manhwa, and then chinese manga [i dont know how it's called] but yea that's how it is..=D

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For me, only manga is better because it has lot's to offer, better plot and art, and varied genres. Maybe some comics also has these, but it doesn't get me addicted or at least interested to read it. It's just that I prefer manga over anything else, even to manhua and manhwa.

The art is of higher quality, even if international comics have color (marvel/dc comics). I find that plot wise there's so many different genre's that can appeal to what ever kind of person you are. It's completely universal, and it's quite an inexpensive hobby. By inexpensive, I know it may add up, but the manga themselves are always under $10, while here in Canada, they can reach anywhere from $13 and above. (Don't count me on this but that's what I saw when I went to a store).

Also, there is just an unlimited supply of new projects being thrown left and right. You never have a time to "rest" literally because you never have the chance to stop because of new manga that interest you. It's an addiction all on it's own in my perspective. That's why it HAS to be manga.

Unlike comic books in the west, manga has a wide range of genre, from comedy to slice of life, and in addition, it has unique art styles of its own, each suitable to one genre and to the audiences.

Also, unlike western comic books, it focus on plot and character developments and has a beginning, middle and ending, whether it is popular or not, whereas comics books from DC or Marvel would rather have their well known titles going on without giving any of them a proper ending. Plus, the manga artists have other projects to work on, and some are well known.

Overall, these are my reasons why I prefer manga over western comic books.

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Agreed.

Manga has a wide variety of genre, unlike western comics, which gives readers a choice to read whatever type of story they like. And most western comics are the usual superhero and good vs. evil type of story, which gets boring--at least to me--after a while.

Also, western comics seem to target male audiences. I mean, there are some females who want to read and enjoy comic, too, you know. Don't get me wrong. It's not that I'm saying females don't enjoy reading that type of story. It's just that in my opinion, girls tend to like stories that deal with romance. And manga offers a wide range of different plots.

Lastly, the art. Personally, I just like the art style of manga. It's just what you prefer more. If you prefer western style comics, then fine. We all have our opinions, and to me, manga is what I prefer more.

In conclusion, I don't really think that manga is superior to other types of comics. I just like manga more, but that doesn't mean that it's better than others. Some manga aren't really good just as there are other types of comics that aren't good. (whoa, does that make sense?)

It's your opinion, your choice.

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You know, the whole "manga tends to have more varied stories" thing is getting a little annoying now. It is a proven fact that American, European, and Asian comics are all as varied as each other. Just because you can't find American/Euro comics to download as easily as you can manga doesn't mean you can't go searching in a bookstore or comic shop for yourself.
I feel like I'm repeating myself here. Or preaching to a deaf choir...

In my experience, however, it is true.

ARE there US comics with shoujo/josei-type storylines? I've never seen one.

The bookstores around here do carry manga; they do NOT carry US comics as anything but single issues (with very few exceptions) and the ones I've looked at don't interest me at all (mainly your standard, drawn-out for 20+ years, superhero type).

Please note that I am talking about bookstores, not online.

Really, though, if they do exist but are &#$*%(*#& hard to find, you can't blame people for not knowing about them.

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That was actually a very good point in terms of western comics, there has never been one that only appealed to women. It seems quite disturbing that for all these years in western comic history that there isn't anything else besides Archie, and DC/Marvel. Sexism just grows even more and more...

Sure there is; Ghost World, Blankets, Blue Pills, Persepolis, Aya, Skim, Mariko Parade, Love and Rockets, but to name a few.


Oh come on, that's just exagerrating things a little too far now. There is loads outside of Archie, Marvel and DC. I'm not even going to back that up because your claim is so blatantly ignorant.

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Maybe there a few out there, but you don't see enough it.


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Well, its quite obvious that Superhero comics are still the dominant comic in America, so its to be expected that the non-specialist stores will stock more mainstream titles than that of the type I listed.
That still doesn't mean they're hidden away though. They're just usually less obvious.
Bookstores usually can order in a book if they don't stock it, as you probably know. If they're a big enough store, perhaps you could talk to the store's comics section consultant and ask for a better range or something.

Yeah your right about that. Black Bond Books in my mall has something similar to that when you make a suggestion for a book they usually make an order and call you on it.

Well, why don't you try that then? Suggest stocking more woman-centric comics (and provide a list of said comics), and maybe hopefully they might consider it, if they think that area is worth investing in.

In my opinion, most of these would be more likely to be seinen if they were manga than shoujo/josei, in terms of art styles and plots.

Tofuqueen asked for comics that were had similar stories to that of Shojo and Josei manga, nor art-wise.
Besides, since when was Seinen a particular and defined art style? Have you even read any of the comics I listed or are you simply presuming?