The Blade of Kringle

THE BLADE OF KRINGLE: Nathaniel Marunas: Razorbill: Young Adult Comics: 80 pages

With an eye-catching cover–Santa (aka Manga Claus) stands bare-chested wielding two samurai swords–and a ludicrous plot, this graphic novel is sure to attract manga lovers. 'Tis the night before the night before Christmas and all is well in the North Pole–until a disgruntled elf places an evil spell on a ninja nutcracker. He in turn infects a roomful of teddy bears, causing them to wreak havoc in Santa's factory, threatening to disrupt the holiday. Only Santa and his Blade of Kringle, a gift from a displaced samurai a century and a half earlier, can slice the stuffing out of these terrible teddies, saving the factory and Christmas Day. Black, white, and red illustrations are action-packed and full of comic fun, making this a satisfying choice for kids who've tired of sugarplums.

This is the first manga book that I have read. I can’t say that I loved this book, but it was a good introduction to the genre of graphic novels. I would recommend it to those that are looking for a holiday read manga style!

AMM