Thermae Romae Vol. 1 #1

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  Read Comic Books - Nick Rowe

  Jan 15, 2013

  Using a ludicrous brand of deadpan reactional humor unique to many comedy manga, any unease about the subject matter is quickly diffused by a well timed reaction gag. Yamazakis ability to insert hyperbolic facial expressions compliment every joke; even a reader from a culture likely to be squeamish over public bathing is instilled with a sense of curiosity, hopefully even a bit of laughter. From emerging among a group of bathing monkeys, to Lucius confoundment over the marble in a bottle of Ramune, readers will be charmed and amused. Read Full Review