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Feb 2025 Manga Reading Challenge

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I'm a Terminal Cancer Patient, but I'm Fine

1 volume

Licensed by Seven Seas

After being diagnosed with terminal colon cancer, the creator documents her physical and emotional journey through treatment in this powerful memoir manga. At 38 years old, Hilnama, a manga artist, is diagnosed with colon cancer. Never one to lose hope or give in to despair, she begins cancer treatments despite the deadly diagnosis. But when going through such a grueling process, it can be difficult to keep a positive outlook… When faced with the struggles and trials of life, Hilnama turns to what she knows: writing and creating manga again, drawing herself as a rabbit in a world of humans and hospitals. This poignant and down-to-earth account of diagnosis, treatment, and living with terminal disease will be a reference for positivity and perseverance for years to come

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Biography / Autobiography

Cancer

Illness

Terminal Illness

[sincerelyoursji]

a lil bit of TMI (I just wanna get it off my chest)

I came across this manga just a few moments ago, and the title interested me.

One of the main reasons was that my dad also had colon cancer and recently died from it. Reading this gave me an idea of what my dad could feel when he found out what probably happened to him when he was admitted to the hospital. I am grateful that I've come across this manga since it gave me an insight into the things my dad and as well as my mom went through during the time he was in the hospital.

I've been finding some sort of closure since it only recently happened and I didn't even know my dad had cancer until he already passed away. It was hard for me to come to terms with when I found out, my family didn't even tell me directly I just overheard them talking about it.

It's already been 2 months since my dad left and to be honest it still feels so unreal. I keep thinking about what could've happened back then if they told me about his state. Maybe the universe got sick of me asking for some sort of closure and gave me this to read. I hope Hilnama sensei is resting peacefully now and I hope she knows how thankful I am for her work.

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Manga Creator Hilnama Passes Away

Manga Creator Hilnama Passes Away

Manga creator Hilnama’s husband has announced on her Twitter account that Hilnama passed away at her home on December 12, 2022. Hilnama published the I’m a Terminal Cancer Patient, but I’m Fine. manga in Flex Comix’s Comic Polaris manga site in July 2020, and Flex Comix published the manga’s compiled book volume in February 2021. Seven Seas Entertainment licensed the manga. The manga is based on…

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È morta la mangaka Hilnama, autrice di I'm a Terminal Cancer Patient, but I'm Fine. e Kage no Ma ni Hana Hilnama è deceduta lunedì a casa sua. Info:--> https://www.gonagaiworld.com/e-morta-la-mangaka-hilnama-autrice-di-im-a-terminal-cancer-patient-but-im-fine-e-kage-no-ma-ni-hana/?feed_id=327738&_unique_id=639ce973318a4 #Hilnama #KagenoManiHana #Lutto #Manga

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Review: I'm a Terminal Cancer Patient But I'm Fine

Though the title might seem like a downer, I'm a Terminal Cancer Patient, But I'm Fine is an uplifting story about the creator's real-life experience with colon cancer #comics #manga #graphicmedicine #graphicnovel #comicbooks

Though the title might seem like a downer, I’m a Terminal Cancer Patient, But I’m Fine is an uplifting story about the creator’s real-life experience with colon cancer. Story: HilnamaArt: HilnamaTranslation: Beni Axia ConradAdaptation: Carly SmithLetterer: Brendon Hull Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally…

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I'm A Terminal Cancer Patient, But I'm Fine

Maybe it's a little selfish to write into the void about Hilnama and this series, but given the recent news I feel like I can't help it. For the unknowing, it was announced today that Hilnama has passed away.

It's one of those moments that puts life in perspective for you sometimes. Those things that makes you think back to similar events and dredges up a whole bunch of feelings. Whether it's a moment in your family's history, or a sort of popular hip hop artist out of Philly. It puts things in perspective. It makes you feel guilty, it makes you feel regretful. Frustrated that you didn't voice your appreciation and love for what they did while they were alive, that now you can only appreciate what they left behind.

I'm A Terminal Cancer Patient, But I'm Fine is a beautiful and heartfelt series about the reality of a cancer diagnosis (and treatment) and how things proceed. It makes light of some moments and can overall keep things cheery, but Hilnama is not afraid of exposing her personal life to lay bare her emotions and experience. It can be a tough read at times, and I could only imagine what it would be like reading it for the first time knowing that she's no longer alive. But still, for readers around the world, this single volume autobiography is about as much as we will know about her life in this manner. It's an important and incredibly profound history that carries a newfound weight.

I regret that I never sent that message to Hilnama in some form, that I always put off sharing my gratitude for their strength and passion in sharing a tough piece of their personal life. I no longer have that chance, so instead I would love to encourage as many people as possible to read her story.

Manga as a medium can be tricky at times, there's a lot of negative connotations towards it, and a lot of people that will put it inside a creative box. Hilnama's work on her autobiography, and autobiographical works from other authors, challenges those limitations that people place on the medium and even transcends it. It's a truly beautiful read that I'm ever thankful for. So, thank you Hilnama, and all the best to her husband. It's very tough, but I'm sure everyone that's read her book will support you through this tough and emotional time.

[fantomcomics]

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We hope everyone had a safe & restful holiday!

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Koshchei In Hell #1 (of 4) -  Mike Mignola & Ben Stenbeck

The world above may be over, and Hellboy gone with it, but Koshchei is still in Hell content with his wine and his books-until an old face arrives and brings Koshchei a critical task. An old and powerful foe is returning, and Koshchei must take up his sword and defend the city from destruction.

Magic: Nahiri The Lithomancer #1 -  Seanan McGuire, Kath Lobo & Ariel Olivetti

Nebula, Hugo, Locus, and Alex Award-winning novelist Seanan McGuire (Ghost-Spider) returns to the world of Magic: The Gathering along with Kath Lobo to bring Nahiri the Lithomancer to comics! Nahiri-also known as The Harbinger-has protected her home plane of Zendikar for centuries, her ruthlessness and terrible deeds kept in check by a strong sense of justice. But her fate is far from decided, and a new challenge awaits that may change the way the entire Multiverse perceives her...

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I’m A Terminal Cancer Patient, But I’m Fine GN -  Hilnama

After being diagnosed with terminal colon cancer, the creator documents her physical and emotional journey through treatment in this powerful memoir manga. At 38 years old, Hilnama, a manga artist, is diagnosed with colon cancer. Never one to lose hope or give in to despair, she begins cancer treatments despite the deadly diagnosis. But when going through such a grueling process, it can be difficult to keep a positive outlook. When faced with the struggles and trials of life, Hilnama turns to what she knows: writing and creating manga again, drawing herself as a rabbit in a world of humans and hospitals. This poignant and down-to-earth account of diagnosis, treatment, and living with terminal disease will be a reference for positivity and perseverance for years to come.  

Whatcha snagging this week, Fantomites? 

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Helpful chart by @hilnama showing how to tuck hakama pants to keep shins and ankles free

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Seven Seas Entertainment Licenses the I'm a Terminal Cancer Patient, but I'm Fine. Manga

Seven Seas Entertainment Licenses the I’m a Terminal Cancer Patient, but I’m Fine. Manga

Seven Seas Entertainment has announced that it has acquired the license for the I’m a Terminal Cancer Patient, but I’m Fine. manga by Hilnama. After being diagnosed with terminal colon cancer, the creator documents her physical and emotional journey through treatment in this powerful memoir manga. At 38 years old, Hilnama, a manga artist, is diagnosed with colon cancer. Never one to lose hope or…