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Living the Line Books @livingtheline.bsky.social · 6d

The absolutely stunning HARPY by EPHK is now in the capable hands of our Canadian printer! Clever, challenging and visually unlike anything i've ever read, HARPY is a 300 page epic that spans the globe both within the dystopian story and in its many influences.

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Living the Line Books @livingtheline.bsky.social · 6d

Very excited to see Koga Shinichi's Mansect appear on the New York Public Library @nypl.bsky.social Best of 2025 list! Mansect, a feel-good coming of age story of prolonged adolescent metamorphosis, now back in print and ready to rock your pupa off.

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James Brady @james.fail · 29d

The newest classic horror manga release from Smudge (@livingtheline.bsky.social), My Gorilla Family by Iijima Ichiro, just got here and it sure looks wild. Think these releases are some of the best things happening in the space these days.

The front cover of "My Gorilla Family" by Iijima Ichiro, with the other four releases from horror imprint Smudge stacked above it. Bottom to top: "Her Frankenstein," "UFO Mushroom Invasion," "Mansect," and "Face Meat."

The back cover of "My Gorilla Family" by Iijima Ichiro.

The five releases from horror imprint Smudge, from left to right: "Her Frankenstein," "UFO Mushroom Invasion," "Mansect," "Face Meat," and the new "My Gorilla Family"

The five releases from horror imprint Smudge stacked up. Bottom to top: "Her Frankenstein," "UFO Mushroom Invasion," "Mansect," "Face Meat," and "My Gorilla Family."

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Living the Line Books @livingtheline.bsky.social · Aug 20

This is the best summary we've read so far of the up to date Diamond legal debacle, of which we are a litigant. Thanks to Comics Best, Bleeding Cool, Graphic Policy, TCJ and iCv2 for the continued coverage of these important events.

www.comicsbeat.com/the-day-in-d...

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Living the Line Books @livingtheline.bsky.social · Aug 8

3/3 and preorders are of course still available at livingthelinebooks.com! We welcome your thoughts, support, and aggressive but tender animal love.
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News 7-2-2025 -- My Gorilla Family by Iijima Ichiro is now available for preorder! Face Meat (Bonten Taro), The Pit (Erik Kriek), Mansect (Koga Shinichi), and Roihu (Kutikuti) are now available EVERYW...

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Living the Line Books @livingtheline.bsky.social · Aug 8

....by preordering a copy or twelve for your closest friends and family! This will be our first Lunar solicit, through the Uncivilized Books portion of the Lunar catalog Retailers: if you want to see LtL avail through Lunar, please make your initial order as generous as possible.

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News 7-2-2025 -- My Gorilla Family by Iijima Ichiro is now available for preorder! Face Meat (Bonten Taro), The Pit (Erik Kriek), Mansect (Koga Shinichi), and Roihu (Kutikuti) are now available EVERYW...

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Living the Line Books @livingtheline.bsky.social · Aug 8

You have ten more days to get your LCS to order Iijima Ichiro's My Gorilla Family from the Lunar catalog! Small pubs have been hit hard by the Diamond legal battle, but you can do your part by ensuring that the latest (and weirdest) Smudge horror manga, gets into comic shops by ... 1/3

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Tate McFadden @janethesturgeon.bsky.social · Aug 7

This is my latest review for @comicsjournal.bsky.social of Face Meat by Bonten Taro translated by Ryan Holmberg for @livingtheline.bsky.social
www.tcj.com/reviews/face...

Face Meat - The Comics Journal

Face Meat by Bonten Tarō reviewed by Tate McFadden.

www.tcj.com

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MañgoCast @mangacast.bsky.social · Aug 7

I know this wont sell like crazy but hot damn books like this is why ENG mango fans have never had it so good.

Please enjoy it while you can and support small pubs. Yeah we print weird stuff but that’s REALLY what makes mango so special

Living the Line Books @livingtheline.bsky.social · Aug 6

Currently on press in Quebec! 50 years on from initial publication in Black Punch, Iijima Ichiro continues to shock, appall, and satiate... You'll find out for yourself soon! My Gorilla Family is almost here.

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Emira J. Hall @cerospace.bsky.social · Aug 7

Wow. Never thought I'd see anything of Iijima printed in English.

Living the Line Books @livingtheline.bsky.social · Aug 6

Currently on press in Quebec! 50 years on from initial publication in Black Punch, Iijima Ichiro continues to shock, appall, and satiate... You'll find out for yourself soon! My Gorilla Family is almost here.

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Living the Line Books @livingtheline.bsky.social · Aug 7

One step closer to the inevitable Complete Black Punch deluxe hardcover set w accompanying lenticular color inserts and waifu pillow .....

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Alex Degen (Magic Serple 2025) @adactivity.bsky.social · Aug 6

Legit gobsmacked that this is being translated haaaa wtf

Living the Line Books @livingtheline.bsky.social · Aug 6

Currently on press in Quebec! 50 years on from initial publication in Black Punch, Iijima Ichiro continues to shock, appall, and satiate... You'll find out for yourself soon! My Gorilla Family is almost here.

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Living the Line Books @livingtheline.bsky.social · Aug 6

Currently on press in Quebec! 50 years on from initial publication in Black Punch, Iijima Ichiro continues to shock, appall, and satiate... You'll find out for yourself soon! My Gorilla Family is almost here.

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Leonard Pierce @leonardpierce.bsky.social · Jul 17

Well, here's fun: @comicsjournal.bsky.social has a new review up of MANSECT, the creepy, bizarre 1975 horror manga by Shinichi Koga. The review is by seanmccarthyart.bsky.social, a smart and knowledgeable guy who really knows his stuff when it comes to Japanese comics!

Mansect - The Comics Journal

It’s no Moby Dick! Mansect by Shinichi Koga reviewed by Sean McCarthy.

www.tcj.com

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Uncivilized @unciv.bsky.social · Jul 28

James Romberger's For Real tell a harrowing real life war time story from Jack Kirby's life. It is bookeneded with an essay exploring the ways the war experience influenced Jack Kirby's comics. Check out a new video review by @livingtheline.bsky.social
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James Romberger - KIRBY: FOR REAL - Review

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Orrin Grey @orringrey.com · Jul 24

UFO MUSHROOM INVASION and MANSECT are absolute must-reads! Get 'em now, while you can!

Living the Line Books @livingtheline.bsky.social · Jul 24

Mansect by Koga Shinichi and UFO Mushroom Invasion by Shirakawa Marina, are now back in print and in stock at Living the Line hq! The bulk of the two printings are now on the way to our new distributor, who will be announced soon. In the meanwhile, reach out for bulk orders!

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Gilles Poitras @gillespoitras.bsky.social · Jul 24

Looking for some fun manga to read? Ask for them at your local bookstore or library.

Living the Line Books @livingtheline.bsky.social · Jul 24

Mansect by Koga Shinichi and UFO Mushroom Invasion by Shirakawa Marina, are now back in print and in stock at Living the Line hq! The bulk of the two printings are now on the way to our new distributor, who will be announced soon. In the meanwhile, reach out for bulk orders!

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Living the Line Books @livingtheline.bsky.social · Jul 24

Mansect by Koga Shinichi and UFO Mushroom Invasion by Shirakawa Marina, are now back in print and in stock at Living the Line hq! The bulk of the two printings are now on the way to our new distributor, who will be announced soon. In the meanwhile, reach out for bulk orders!

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TheComicBookReport @thecomicbookreport.bsky.social · Jul 23

Today I’m reviewing The Pit by Erik Kriek from @livingtheline.bsky.social

youtu.be/LscBRK5v9pU?...

#erikkriek #comics #comicbooks #indie #livingtheline #comicart #cartoonist #europeancomics #thecomicbookreport

The Pit by Erik Kriek Review | Living The Line | HC | #comics #comicbooks

YouTube video by TheComicBookReport

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Lily and Generoso (plasticgrapes) @plasticgrapes.bsky.social · Jul 21

Many thanks to Carson Grubaugh of @livingtheline.bsky.social for his thoughtful critique of our most recent comic, Absolute Simultaneity!
#altcomics #dystopiancomics
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Lily Thu Fierro & Generoso Fierro - ABSOLUTE SIMULTANEITY - Review

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Uncivilized @unciv.bsky.social · Jul 21

"Visual delight all throughout." Incredible video review of Emil Friis Ernst's @efernst.bsky.social Womb Rider on the @livingtheline.bsky.social channel. Watch the video here: youtu.be/cYotTR1jqqo...

Emil Friis Ernst - WOMB RIDER - Review

Womb Riderhttps://uncivilizedbooks.com/womb-rider/Living The Linehttps://www.livingthelinebooks.com/https://www.patreon.com/livingthelinehttps://www.instagra...

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Lily and Generoso (plasticgrapes) @plasticgrapes.bsky.social · Jul 19

Phenomenal review by Sean McCarthy for @comicsjournal.bsky.social of Koga Shinichi's Mansect, the third release of the @livingtheline.bsky.social imprint, Smudge, which recently released the vintage horror mangas: Her Frankenstein and UFO Mushroom Invasion! #manga
www.tcj.com/reviews/mans...

Mansect - The Comics Journal

It’s no Moby Dick! Mansect by Shinichi Koga reviewed by Sean McCarthy.

www.tcj.com

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Uncivilized @unciv.bsky.social · Jul 18

Latest Newsletter: Humans, Apes & Riders: Jungle Launch Events, The Jungle and Womb Rider are here, My Gorilla Family, Image Gallery, and so much more! Thread. @tomneelyartist.bsky.social @keenanmkeller.bsky.social @efernst.bsky.social @livingtheline.bsky.social

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Uncivilized @unciv.bsky.social · Jul 18

Preorder: My Gorilla Family! @livingtheline.bsky.social uncivilizedbooks.com/my-gorilla-...

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Living the Line Books @livingtheline.bsky.social · Jul 17

Excellent duelling reviews of Mansect by Koga Shinichi up on The Comics Journal today, by Leonard Pierce and Sean McCarthy, respectively! Currently nominated for an American Manga Award for Best New Edition of Classic Manga 2025.

www.tcj.com/reviews/mans...

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