Manga Mavericks Books Heads To New York Comic Con

New North American manga publisher to host a panel and offer several new titles for sale at the nation's biggest pop culture convention

Los Angeles, CA – Manga Mavericks LLC, a new manga publisher serving North America, heads to New York Comic Con and announces panel information and a host of titles to be sold at the convention. The 2025 New York Comic Con takes place October 9-12, at the Javits Convention Center. Manga Mavericks Books will be located in Booth #2242.

Manga Mavericks Books Panel
Sunday, October 12th 12:45-1:45PM, Room 1C03
Join the team behind Manga Mavericks Books (store.mangamavericks.com) and find out how a company that started as a manga podcast has transformed itself into one of the newest indie manga publishers! Learn more about our upcoming slate of releases, as well as the library of content from our partner Red String Translations. Catch new announcements, prizes, and more.

Also catch the following manga and special items for sale at NYCC:

BONDS, Vol. 1, story and art by Zenzo · Print SRP: $11.99 / Digital SRP: $4.99 · 36 pages · ISBN: 9781968054007 · For Readers 13+ · Available Now

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?

Print edition available for purchase at: https://store.mangamavericks.com/products/bonds

Digital edition available at: https://store.mangamavericks.com/products/bonds-digital

ALTERNATIVE [SELF LINER NOTE], story and art by Chiaki Yagura · Print SRP: $11.99 / Digital SRP: $4.99 · 40 pages ·
ISBN: 9781968054014 · For Readers 13+ · Available Now

“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?

Print edition available for purchase at:
https://store.mangamavericks.com/products/alternativeself-liner-note

Digital edition available at:
https://store.mangamavericks.com/products/alternativeself-liner-note-digital

ZIGOKU'S FOREMAN Vol. 1, story and art by 9banta ·
Print SRP: $23.99 / Digital SRP: $9.99 · 88 pages ·
ISBN: 9781968054014 · For Readers 13+ · Available Now

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

Print edition available for purchase at:
https://store.mangamavericks.com/products/zigokus-foreman-volume-1

Digital edition available at: https://store.mangamavericks.com/products/zigokus-foreman-volume-1-digital

SENPAI NO KOHAI, story and art by Hanakage Alt ·
Print SRP: $21.99 / Digital SRP: $9.99 · 100 pages ·
ISBN: 9781968054106 · For Readers 13+ · Available Now

One day, on her way to work, Sayuri Terazono, suddenly spots an all too familiar back in the crowd of people before her. Though many years had passed since she last saw Risa, there's no way Sayuri would be able to forget her precious Kohai. After all, Risa wasn't just any Kohai for Sayuri, she was special. But there's no way Risa would remember her after all this time, right?

Print edition available for purchase at:
https://store.mangamavericks.com/products/senpai-no-kohai

Digital edition available for purchase at:
https://store.mangamavericks.com/products/senpai-no-kohai-digital

Also offered for sale during New York Comic Con will be Zigoku's Foreman and ALTERNATIVE[SELF LINER NOTE] bookmarks and a Zigoku's Foreman mini-poster featuring a special original illustration by creator 9banta.