TOKYOPOP ANNOUNCES A PUBLISHING PARTNERSHIP WITH 247 COMICS

TOKYOPOP ANNOUNCES A PUBLISHING PARTNERSHIP WITH 247 COMICS

Los Angeles, CA — Manga publisher TOKYOPOP has announced a new publishing partnership with 247 Comics, a creator-led publishing and content studio known for manga-influenced original graphic novels. Under the partnership, TOKYOPOP will publish and provide product development and marketing support for a broad slate of 247 Comics titles, while also collaborating on licensed merchandise based on the properties.

What the TOKYOPOP x 247 Comics Partnership Means for Manga Fans

Powered by TOKYOPOP's digital marketing resources, production expertise, and the extensive distribution network managed by Penguin Random House, the initiative launches in the coming months with exclusive print editions of 247 Comics' flagship graphic novels:

These comic shop exclusive editions will feature variant covers illustrated by world-class manga cover artists, giving collectors a reason to seek out print copies alongside digital releases.

247 Comics Powered by TOKYOPOP: Announcement Highlights

TOKYOPOP surprised the ComicsPRO community with the exclusive announcement of its comic shop exclusive single-issue and graphic novel partnership with 247 Comics, formally introducing the "247 Comics powered by TOKYOPOP"publishing initiative.

Executive Editor Terry Kavanagh — known for his legacy role as editor of Marvel Comics Presents — shared details on the first issue of 247 Comics Presents & Spotlight, a flip-book quarterly anthology. The debut issue of "Presents" features original stories by comics legends Larry Hama and Howard Mackie, alongside newcomer Anderson Carman's original series Cyber League, with a variant cover by superstar artist Daniel Warren Johnson. The "Spotlight" side reprints and remasters New Men, created by Rob Liefeld (Deadpool), and Sons of the Devil, created by Brian Buccellato (Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong).

"247 Comics has developed a bold range of original graphic novels by a cadre of talented creators that are influenced by manga," says Marc Visnick, COO and Publisher of TOKYOPOP. "We are excited to leverage TOKYOPOP's production, distribution, and marketing infrastructure to bring these new print editions of their titles to market."

"This partnership is about honoring manga traditions while reintroducing this audience to the single-issue comic book format," says Carl Choi, Co-founder and Publisher of 247 Comics. "Through 247 Comics powered by TOKYOPOP, we're bringing world-class manga talent into comic shops while presenting our original stories in compact manga reader formats. It's a creator-first approach designed to serve retailers, readers, and the long-term future of the medium."

Featured Graphic Novels Launching Through the Partnership

Evermind Issue #1 standard edition comic book cover by Sean Chen and Daniel Wu for 247 Comics, featuring a split design with futuristic robots and human characters in a sci-fi world.

EVERMIND

Written by Sean Chen and Daniel Wu; artwork by Sean Chen

A science fiction graphic novel set in the future, EVERMIND follows renowned scientist Lucas Zhang, who develops breakthrough technology to control robots through the human mind. Zhang's Neurolink tech powers theme parks and military mechs alike — but when those worlds collide, his quest for immortality and glory spirals into chaos.

Grab your exclusive EVERMIND cover before it sells out.

EVERMIND Issues #1–3 feature connecting covers by Japanese anime/manga artist GODTAIL (comic shop exclusive)

 

Heroes Be Damned Issue #1 standard edition comic book cover by 247 Comics, featuring a dark black-and-white monstrous face with sharp teeth and intense horror tone. Created by Vince Sunico, Nicholas Lukic and Terry Kavanagh

HEROES BE DAMNED

Written by Vince Sunico and Nicholas Lukic; artwork by Vince Sunico

Heroes. Villains. Kill or be killed. In a world where capes and cowls maintain cosmic balance, the invincible Victory Force stands as humanity's last defense. When a shadowy figure known as "The Man in Black" begins systematically eliminating heroes and villains alike, even the mighty Victory finds himself at a loss. As the Victory Force scrambles against an enemy they cannot track, young Mystic — granddaughter of Victory himself — is called upon by her mentor Dr. Magic to unlock her unique abilities and unmask their mysterious adversary. But some darkness refuses to be illuminated, and some truths are better left buried.

Buy HEROES BE DAMNED right now — vengeance ships soon.

 

Bladesmyth Issue #1 standard edition comic book cover by 247 Comics, featuring a chef-warrior holding a blade amid flames, illustrated by Creees Lee, colors by Wil Quintana, written by Linnie Park and Justin Calen-Chenn

BLADESMYTH

Written by Lingie Park and Justin Calen-Chenn; artwork by Creees Lee

Honor the blade, defy the world. From an Asian American creator team, BLADESMYTH unlocks action and appetite. Loren is visited by a mysterious figure who seems to know everything about what he does by day — and what he really does by night.

Get your copy of BLADESMYTH — action starts here.

 

Zero Ghost Issue #1 standard edition comic book cover by 247 Comics, featuring two female characters, illustrated by Brian Ching, colors by Wil Quintana, written by Justin Jordan

ZERO GHOST

Written by Justin Jordan; artwork by Brian Ching

An epic adventure set in a world where magic exists and is almost entirely dominated by criminals, ZERO GHOST follows Kira Kaine, out for revenge even if it costs her soul — literally. For centuries, the Five Families have ruled the criminal underworld through hidden magic and sudden violence. Kira is heir to the Kaine family, the strongest of them all. But on her eighteenth birthday, unknown enemies slaughter the Kaine family, intending to use Kira as a sacrifice to attain ultimate power. What they didn't anticipate was Kira breaking free — accidentally bonding with an angel of death named Shrike. With Shrike, she gains the power to enact bloody vengeance on those who betrayed her family, but every use of his power burns away a part of her soul. Can Kira find the truth and her revenge before Shrike destroys her entirely?

Claim your ZERO GHOST exclusive — while supplies last.

 

About 247 Comics

247 Comics is an upstart publisher and content studio — a home for misfit creators and a community in service of the comic book industry, dedicated to pushing the medium forward.

About TOKYOPOP, Inc.

Founded in 1997, TOKYOPOP brings Asian pop culture to Hollywood and beyond. TOKYOPOP established the market for manga in North America — introducing the term "manga" to the English language in the process — and expanded the market in Germany, publishing thousands of books in both languages. The company distributes anime and Asian films on home video and television, licenses merchandise to consumer goods companies, and creates graphic novels spanning both original content and major IP adaptations. With NARUTO THE GALLERY, TOKYOPOP is launching its live events and location-based entertainment division. TOKYOPOP's core values focus on multiculturalism and diversity, aestheticism and artistic integrity, and passionate, positive storytelling.

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