Comics VS Manga

[Saint Francis]

The title says it all.What do you prefer? Manga (japanese, chinese or korean) or Comics (US and European mainly?). I read them both, I read both Italian comics (Dylan Dog, Nathan Never, etc.) and Manga (Battle Royale, Mirai Nikki, The Drifting Classroom, etc.) However, I must say I prefer a little bit more comics, but not for simple matters of origin, but rather of content. As in the category of manga there are many titles available, the vast majority of them have only one copy of itself. And so happen to also have 100 titles that speak of the same story only with different characters (for example, mecha, or love stories in class)Despite being repetitive even the comics, I think that at least differ in the plots. The Bonelli Editore, the manufacturer of Tex, Dylan Dog, etc., has never made a copy of one of his comics. And honestly, I've never seen Japanese graphic novel. However, there are only my opinion. What do YOU prefer? Comics or Manga?

[Jetan]

I read both altough I tend to read manga more, partly because it's cheaper, and partly because I'm interested in Japan and it's culture more than say, USA. Also, manga is only japanese, korean ones are called manhwa. Don't know about chinese comics.

[The Witch Queen]

If the story is okay and the writing is somewhat decent, I will give it a try.

I used to favor comics when I was a kid, but pretty much gave up on it for a long while after the numerous retcons that just kept happening with either Marvel or DC. Tried out manga and was entertained for some time, until I got tired of certain genres for a number of reasons. Now, I just pick up whatever is good.

[Eaglleia]

Eh....manga?

[Tuthina]

I read both altough I tend to read manga more, partly because it's cheaper, and partly because I'm interested in Japan and it's culture more than say, USA. Also, manga is only japanese, korean ones are called manhwa. Don't know about chinese comics.

Chinese ones are called manhua, and Hong Kong ones manwa. Unsurprisingly, they all derived from the same Sinitic words (漫畫). Despite that, personally I think Hong Kong manwa is more similar to the Eurosphere comics because of its format (thinner, fully coloured most of the time) and its preferred topic (superheroes, or "normal people" that might as well be superheroes). Chinese manhua features both side of the things, though, if only because its indigenous comic industry (at least one that we would consider comic/manga) is still in its infancy and thus imports heavily from both Japan and Hong Kong.

[Jetan]

I read both altough I tend to read manga more, partly because it's cheaper, and partly because I'm interested in Japan and it's culture more than say, USA. Also, manga is only japanese, korean ones are called manhwa. Don't know about chinese comics.

Chinese ones are called manhua, and Hong Kong ones manwa. Unsurprisingly, they all derived from the same Sinitic words (漫畫). Despite that, personally I think Hong Kong manwa is more similar to the Eurosphere comics because of its format (thinner, fully coloured most of the time) and its preferred topic (superheroes, or "normal people" that might as well be superheroes). Chinese manhua features both side of the things, though, if only because its indigenous comic industry (at least one that we would consider comic/manga) is still in its infancy and thus imports heavily from both Japan and Hong Kong.

Superheroes are more of an american thing though, european comics tend to not feature them.

[Immoren]

I reject whole concept of separation of manga and comics. Manga in West should be called comics, despite what japanophiles/weeaboos/otakus/etc want to object.

[Nazis in Space]

I do not discriminate media consumption based on the media's place of origin.

[Jetan]

I reject whole concept of separation of manga and comics. Manga in West should be called comics, despite what japanophiles/weeaboos/otakus/etc want to object.

Bad Imm, don't do that again!

[Neo Philippine Empire]

manga hands down...

[Jakeington]

They both are good reads, but overall, we are more used to the comic books than the manga

[Jetan]

They both are good reads, but overall, we are more used to the comic books than the manga

"we"? General is OOC forum.

[Immoren]

They both are good reads, but overall, we are more used to the comic books than the manga

"we"? General is OOC forum.

Unless it's infamous Royal We. *nods*

[Jetan]

"we"? General is OOC forum.

Unless it's infamous Royal We. *nods*

Very true indeed. However, seeing the number of royals in existence, I doubt this is the case here.

[Pandypops]

I mostly read webcomics these days, but I have been a fan of some Japanese, Korean, and British comics. (Plus Tintin and Asterix)

Not really a fan of American mainstream comics (DC/Marvel/Superheros and the "Funny Books"), but there's a few obscure or arty comics I'll read.

[Starkiller101]

Both are good i guess i like comics better

[The Blaatschapen]

Aren't manga just a genre of comics?

[Shiggity Diggity]

I just got into comics (mainly DC) because of another forum i frequent, however, i dont pick up and read any actual comics from the store, I've only read a few scans online, (1970ish Deadpool, a WW2 era Justice League comic, a recent Shazam comic) but I enjoy it.
As for manga, I've read several, and I have enjoyed most of them (Bo-BoBo-Bo-BoBoBo, Pokemon, Naruto, One-Piece, 666 Satan)

[Agritum]

Aren't manga just a genre of comics?

Manga denotes the country of origination (in this case, Japan) of a category of comics. Manga itself has got plenty of genres and sub-genres.

[Ostroeuropa]

I started reading the MLP comics and realized I love comics.

[Jetan]

I just got into comics (mainly DC) because of another forum i frequent, however, i dont pick up and read any actual comics from the store, I've only read a few scans online, (1970ish Deadpool, a WW2 era Justice League comic, a recent Shazam comic) but I enjoy it.
As for manga, I've read several, and I have enjoyed most of them (Bo-BoBo-Bo-BoBoBo, Pokemon, Naruto, One-Piece, 666 Satan)

I usually read both comics and manga in book form if possible because I like that way of reading more, but it does have the unfortunate effect of limiting my reading opportunities due to the price of the books.

[The Blaatschapen]

Aren't manga just a genre of comics?

Manga denotes the country of origination (in this case, Japan) of a category of comics. Manga itself has got plenty of genres and sub-genres.

So they're Japanese comics. Ergo, comics.

*shrugs*

I don't discriminate on country of origin when it comes to comics.

[The USOT]

I like comics. I have not read enough manga to judge it really. As a general rule I find anime incredibly irritating though so I am not interested in going out of my way to read manga.

[Agritum]

I like comics. I have not read enough manga to judge it really. As a general rule I find anime incredibly irritating though so I am not interested in going out of my way to read manga.

Which anime series have you seen up to this day, just to know?

[Jetan]

I like comics. I have not read enough manga to judge it really. As a general rule I find anime incredibly irritating though so I am not interested in going out of my way to read manga.

Which anime series have you seen up to this day, just to know?

Also, which parts are irritating?