Comments on: Michael Jackson — manga fan? http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/ The News Blog of Comics Culture Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:00:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 by: Lenny http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-1239912 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:30:28 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-1239912 I believe the book that he is holding is for the Hellsing series. I believe the book that he is holding is for the Hellsing series.

]]> by: Lenny http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-1239910 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:30:13 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-1239910 I believe the book that he is hold is for the Hellsing series. I believe the book that he is hold is for the Hellsing series.

]]> by: Cary Coatney http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-636799 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 21:32:52 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-636799 Are you sure that's Michael Jackson??? Kinda looks more like Bizarro to me. ~ Coat Are you sure that’s Michael Jackson???

Kinda looks more like Bizarro to me.

~

Coat

]]> by: Susie http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-636632 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:18:41 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-636632 He am Bizarro Michael. Is normal one. He am Bizarro Michael. Is normal one.

]]> by: Alan Coil http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-636498 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:01:50 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-636498 He has 2 different pairs of glasses so he can change to a different pair so as to have a different outlook on life. He has 2 different pairs of glasses so he can change to a different pair so as to have a different outlook on life.

]]> by: Torsten Adair http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-636300 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:26:27 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-636300 Today's NY Post reports that he spent two hours shopping at a Barnes & Noble in Lap Vegas. No idea about the bandages. He hides his face regularly. Today’s NY Post reports that he spent two hours shopping at a Barnes & Noble in Lap Vegas.
No idea about the bandages. He hides his face regularly.

]]> by: groonk http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-636122 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:06:35 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-636122 stop that. you're scaring me. and considering what the demographic for manga is the the USA it's not so surprising. *shudders* stop that. you’re scaring me.

and considering what the demographic for manga is the the USA it’s not so surprising.

*shudders*

]]> by: Fanboy Menace http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-636119 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:05:14 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-636119 Why would someone photoshop Jacko in a bookstore? It is possible that it is shopped but I don't really see any typical indicators that this is a fake. The black material on Jacko will reflect black different than the flat hard surfaces in the background. It's VERY possible he's wearing shades inside along with his reading glasses in hand (remember who we are talking about here). And hen DOESN'T his face look smudgy and weird? His face is the least realistic one I've ever seen! Why would someone photoshop Jacko in a bookstore? It is possible that it is shopped but I don’t really see any typical indicators that this is a fake. The black material on Jacko will reflect black different than the flat hard surfaces in the background. It’s VERY possible he’s wearing shades inside along with his reading glasses in hand (remember who we are talking about here). And hen DOESN’T his face look smudgy and weird? His face is the least realistic one I’ve ever seen!

]]> by: Jamie Coville http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-635858 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:29:55 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-635858 Notice the two sets of glasses are different. One is probably for reading fine print, the other are big shades for hiding his identity. I don't see the two glasses as "proof" of anything. Notice the two sets of glasses are different. One is probably for reading fine print, the other are big shades for hiding his identity. I don’t see the two glasses as “proof” of anything.

]]> by: The Beat http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-635497 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:45:50 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-635497 DirkMcV, I'm a little touched by the fact that you think that Jacko carrying a pair of glasses wearing wearing another is behavior aberrant enough to brand the photos as fake. The photos at TMZ don't include this set, so they could be photoshopped. However, he was clearly in a bookshop, so there is a chance they are real. I mean I have no doubt whatsoever taht that's what Jackson looks like, sadly. It's just his standing in front of a sharp focused rack of manga that's the question. DirkMcV, I’m a little touched by the fact that you think that Jacko carrying a pair of glasses wearing wearing another is behavior aberrant enough to brand the photos as fake.

The photos at TMZ don’t include this set, so they could be photoshopped. However, he was clearly in a bookshop, so there is a chance they are real. I mean I have no doubt whatsoever taht that’s what Jackson looks like, sadly. It’s just his standing in front of a sharp focused rack of manga that’s the question.

]]> by: Cindy A. http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-635360 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 07:23:18 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-635360 He is clearly going for the shota section, guys. :P He is clearly going for the shota section, guys. :P

]]> by: DickMcVengeance http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-635334 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 07:09:45 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-635334 @Marcus: Well, I passed it by friend, my blog network's art director, and he went with it being a shop right away. @Marcus: Well, I passed it by friend, my blog network’s art director, and he went with it being a shop right away.

]]> by: Marcus Lusk http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-635323 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 06:59:55 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-635323 Smudge tool? Did you look at the TMZ picture? It's MUCH closer-up: http://www.tmz.com/2007/12/17/the-face-of-jacko-its-bad/ Looks like he's got Post-It notes or little square bandages on his face. I hope it *is* some kind of photoshopped hoax. Very creepy. Smudge tool? Did you look at the TMZ picture?
It’s MUCH closer-up:
http://www.tmz.com/2007/12/17/the-face-of-jacko-its-bad/
Looks like he’s got Post-It notes or little square bandages on his face.

I hope it *is* some kind of photoshopped hoax. Very creepy.

]]> by: Uncle Bear » Blog Archive » Random News Table http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-635198 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 06:18:42 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-635198 [...] Michael Jackson — manga fan? If you look closely the book he’s carrying is some kind of book about Dragons. Luckily, Wacko Jacko has not yet discovered yaoi. (tags: manga celebrity gossip) [...] […] Michael Jackson — manga fan? If you look closely the book he’s carrying is some kind of book about Dragons. Luckily, Wacko Jacko has not yet discovered yaoi. (tags: manga celebrity gossip) […]

]]> by: DickMcVengeance http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-635114 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 05:24:19 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-635114 I hate to point this out, but this picture is photoshopped. We got the same tip over at Japanator, but there are a couple of things that popped out as this photo being a shop: -MJ is both wearing glasses and carrying a pair in his hand. -The hood is much darker than anything else that's black in the shot. -He's got a bit of smudge tool on his face. I hate to point this out, but this picture is photoshopped. We got the same tip over at Japanator, but there are a couple of things that popped out as this photo being a shop:

-MJ is both wearing glasses and carrying a pair in his hand.
-The hood is much darker than anything else that’s black in the shot.
-He’s got a bit of smudge tool on his face.

]]> by: rhinolink http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-635068 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 04:58:37 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-635068 For anyone that shares his interest in Manga the COOLEST action figures and collectibles ever are @ CatalogCourt.net. For anyone that shares his interest in Manga the COOLEST action figures and collectibles ever are @ CatalogCourt.net.

]]> by: Fanboy Menace http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-634879 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 03:26:27 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-634879 I think it has been pretty evident since the "Scream" video that the man has been trying to transform himself into a living anime character. I think it has been pretty evident since the “Scream” video that the man has been trying to transform himself into a living anime character.

]]> by: James A. Owen http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-634783 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 02:36:54 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-634783 On the one hand, I'm happy Jamie was wrong. And on the other hand, I'm happy Jamie was wrong. On the one hand, I’m happy Jamie was wrong.

And on the other hand, I’m happy Jamie was wrong.

]]> by: Brian Spence http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-634736 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 02:17:10 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-634736 yeah, 'cuz if Michael Jackson read yaoi, that would make him some kind of weirdo yeah, ‘cuz if Michael Jackson read yaoi, that would make him some kind of weirdo

]]> by: Peter S http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-634314 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 23:50:56 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/12/17/michael-jackson-manga-fan/#comment-634314 If he goes near the Azumanga Daioh girls I'll kill him. If he goes near the Azumanga Daioh girls I’ll kill him.

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