Hiroyuki Takei

From its days as unfamiliar black-and-white single comics discovered as if by chance in Western comics shops, manga has become the biggest-selling sector of the comics industry, and an influence on dozens of creators in the North American industry. Much like Western comics, manga is for everyone, so if you know someone who loves comics but has never got into manga, we've put together a gift guide with great ideas for books and movies that you can buy them this holiday season.

Libraries: Miniature libraries are popping up all over the US and comics are coming along for the wonderful ride. Creators: Mick Anglo, creator of Marvelman (a.k.a. Miracleman), has passed away at the age of 96. Gaming: Gotham City Impostors now has an official release date on Xbox Live, PSN and PC: January 10, 2012...

This was announced last year, but it's finally about to come to fruition: The Stan Lee manga, "Ultimo," hits "Shonen Jump" next month. I know manga is a Big Thing and I don't blame Stan Lee for wanting a piece, but seeing his name attached to pictures of guys with eyes five times the size their mouths is just kind of weird, you know...