Podcast Episode 230: Ratman Volume 1

Podcast Episode 230: Ratman Volume 1

Author: Sesho December 1, 2010 Duration: 12:35

Podcast review of Ratman Volume 1 by Inui Sekihiko. Translated by Adrienne Beck. Adapted by Bryce P. Coleman. Originally published in Japan by Kadokawa Shoten. Published in US by Tokyopop, $10.99, Rated Older Teen 16+ .

From the back cover:

"Shuto Katsuragi is a superhero otaku. Only problem is, he's too short and always getting teased for his height...especially when he tries to emulate his favorite superhero! To make matters worse, Shuto suddenly get abducted and tricked into participating in some rather sketchy and super-villainous experiments! What's a shrimp to when his dreams come true in ways he never expected?"

My Grade: A+

You can look at a free preview for volume 1 at: http://www.tokyopop.com/product/2848

 


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