Critical Survey of Graphic Novels: Manga This link opens in a new windowThis e-book from Salem Press provides in-depth insight for over 55 of the most popular manga graphic novels, ranging from metaseries to stand-alone books. A recent influx of translated Japanese manga into the American market has sparked a greater interest in foreign-language traditions and long-form comics storytelling. This volume focuses on translated works that have been particularly influential in the development of the manga tradition.