Get ready for a new challenger as Manga Mavericks enters the ring! The new North American manga publisher has just announced the first three titles to debut. Coming July 16, Bonds, Alternative [Self Liner Note] and Zigoku’s Foreman will be available physically through the Manga Mavericks Books website. The releases are also available digitally for pre-order at major digital retailers.
About Manga Mavericks
Manga Mavericks LLC, a new manga publisher serving North America, has announced the print and digital debut its first three titles. These releases launch July 16th, with print editions now available exclusively for pre-order from the Manga Mavericks Books website. Digital editions also will be available from Amazon, Google Play, iBooks, Kobo and Nook.
BONDS is the first original full-length manga created by ZENZO, a talented manga artist who studied under Beyblade: Metal Fusion creator Takafumi Adachi. The manga was the winner of both the Japan Representative Selection and Candidate Award in the Featured Manga category for the 2019 Goku Cup manga contest.
ALTERNATIVE [SELF LINER NOTE] is a story about music, creative slumps, and letting it all out. Originally released at COMITIA 130 in 2019, creator Chiaki Yagura’s homage to music will leave readers intrigued and craving more.
ZIGOKU’S FOREMAN is an ongoing series that tells a hilarious underworld tale through manga and short prose chapters. Originally self-published by creator 9banta in 2020, the manga is now published on e-book platforms in Japan by COMPASS Comics. For the Manga Mavericks Books release, a new English logo and cover were designed by 9banta.
Bonds
In an alternate take on Journey to the West, Son Goku and Sanzo have only just begun their long journey, and trust doesn’t come easily. Their already shaky bond is tested further when Sanzo’s misgivings lead to a rift between the two. Is the journey over before it even begins, or is it true that adversity is what forges unshakable bonds?
Alternative [Self Liner Note]
“The good die young.” There’s a whole movement of entertainers who by 27 years old had left their mark on the world, including my God. At 28, what have I done? Am I worthy of standing on the same stage? Why does my gospel stay unwritten?
Zigoku’s Foreman
Meet the literal boss from hell. Mizuchi, once a human, died, went to hell, and became an unruly demon. Though he’s not just any demon: he’s a foreman with underlings who make up a motley crew. With a magic sword and super strength, some hellish construction work should be a snap, but Mizuchi and his crew are hellbent on doing anything aside from their work
All three debut titles from Manga Mavericks will be available July 16. Stay tuned for more anime and manga news here on Miso!
