CLAUDINE

Classic LGBT one-shot by Rose of Versaille creator gets 1st N. American release Seven Seas Entertainment announced on Wednesday that it has licensed Riyoko Ikeda's one-shot manga Claudine (Claudine...!). The large-trim volume is slated for release for the first time in North America on June 26. The company will reveal new licenses every day this week. Claudine...! is the second of two license announcements for Wednesday, after Versailles of the Dead. Seven Seas describes the story: Born as “Claudine...!” in a female-assigned body that doesn't reflect the man inside, this heart-wrenching story follows Claudine...! through life, pain, and the love of several women. Master shoujo mangaka Riyoko Ikeda, considered part of the influential Year 24 Group, explores gender and sexuality in early twentieth century France in this powerful tale about identity. The manga serialized in Shueisha's Margaret magazine and had a single compiled volume release in Japan in 1978. Ikeda is