On this episode we’re joined by Emuh Ruh and zhuchka from Glacier Bay Books! We’ll be talking about how Glacier Bay Books got started and learn more about everything involved with being a small manga publisher! Then we do a deep dive into the contents of their newest indie comics anthology, Glaeolia 3!!! Continue reading →
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