Ize Press Unveils Four New Webcomic Print Editions at Sakura-Con 2026

NEW YORK, NY (4/4/26) – Ize Press, the Korean-content imprint of Yen Press, announced the acquisition and
upcoming print publication of four internationally popular webcomic series at the anime convention Sakura-
Con: Special Civil Servant, On the Way to Meet Mom, Reunion, and Merry Marbling. The English print editions
of all four titles will release beginning in late 2026.

Special Civil Servant
Art by ch
Original Story by Sora Kwon and Jaewon Seo

Maru Han is your typical twenty-nine-year-old guy—socially anxious, broke, and desperate for a stable
job. Things aren't looking up, though, considering he just failed the civil service exam for the fifth time!
But fate has a funny way of giving us what we want... When a trip to the mountains turns into an
encounter with some strange, human-eating creature, Maru finds himself recruited into the “Special Civil
Service.” His lucky break, right? Wrong! So, so, wrong! Everything is a mess—this secret task force is
threatening the very safety he longed for, the monsters they fight are weirdly drawn to him, and the
people on his team are total nutjobs! Will Maru be able to adjust to his new life as a public defender, or
will he crash and burn alongside the earth itself?

Special Civil Servant is an ongoing mystery thriller series that offers a gripping blend of supernatural action and
workplace drama. With beautifully detailed art and plenty of comedy, the story centers on a struggling job
seeker recruited into a secret government division tasked with fighting deadly creatures threatening
humanity. This bloody fantasy comic is digitally serialized on the WEBTOON platform with over 12 million
views. It's perfect for readers looking for action-packed horror, enjoyable characters, and some fan service for
muscle lovers.

On the Way to Meet Mom
By GOMYANG

After he is found in an abandoned building, a strange feral child named Mori is taken to an orphanage
where he finds friends, shelter, and even a patron. He has all he needs to be happy and content in his
little corner of the world—or so he thinks, until one day, his best friend's mother returns to bring her
home. Watching their reunion, Mori begins to wonder if he, too, has one somewhere out there... Surely,
he must, right? So begins one little boy's perilous journey across the lands to find his mother!
On the Way to Meet Mom is a found-family fantasy adventure about a young boy on a journey to find his
mother, encountering new friends, dangers, and life-changing revelations along the way. Originally released
on WEBTOON, On the Way to Meet Mom has resonated with readers for its imaginative worldbuilding,
adorable protagonist, and heartfelt exploration of family, identity, and belonging. This touching series has
garnered millions of views and a dedicated global fanbase since its English-language debut in 2025. The English
print edition will be complete in two volumes.

Reunion
Art by Deulsum
Original Story by 2coin

Seven years ago, Hakyung Lee accepted an offer to impersonate a dead girl. The plan was simple—he
would pose as his childhood friend, Jiyoung Han, and convince a rich grandpa on his deathbed he wasn't
a fraud. It'd only be for one summer, and once it was over, Hakyung would walk away with the funds to
pay for his mother's hospital care and medication. And everything seemed to be smooth sailing—until
Yoonsung Jang rushed to his grandfather's side, determined to expose Hakyung as a fake. Except he
doesn't…and as the two spend more time together, the carefully placed walls between them begin to
crumble. Now, in the present day, Yoonsung steps into the very bar where Hakyung works.

Digitally serialized on the Manta platform, Reunion offers a deeply emotional and character-driven romance
with themes of cross-dressing, memory loss, and regret. What begins as a calculated act quickly spirals into
something far more complicated as the lines between performance and reality begins to blur. Complete in five
volumes, this BL (Boys Love) series will captivate readers with its slow-burn storytelling, layered narrative, and
poignant exploration of love, memory, and second chances. Volume 1 is set to release in October 2026.

Merry Marbling
By PENGKI

Ian Ha has been in the spotlight since he was a child, heralded as an angel after an act of kindness makes
local headlines. He's perfected his public persona as the ever-popular impeccable model student, and
high school seems to be no different—that is, until the arrival of a boy unlike anybody he's ever met
before. Not only is Yugun Baek unmoved by Ian's kind and friendly gestures, but his prickly and brash
nature seems to draw out all the worst sides of him! The two are like oil and water…so why do they keep
getting mixed up with each other?!

Complete in six volumes, Merry Marbling is a wholesome BL series that is digitally serialized on the Lezhin
platform. The story follows the evolving, often comical relationship between two high school boys as they
overcome their traumas and limitations. With plenty of emotional moments, fluffy romance, and character
growth, Merry Marbling will capture readers as the frail yet cynical Yugun's attempts to unmask Ian's perfect
persona develop into a desire to protect Ian from the immense pressure put upon him.

Ize Press is proud to bring these incredibly diverse and creative stories to print and reach even more readers.
These acquisitions further expand Ize Press's growing catalog and reinforce its position as a global leader in
Korean entertainment publishing, bridging digital and print storytelling worldwide. These full-color comics will
be available at major bookstores, online retailers, and independent comic book shops nationwide. Additional
details, including cover reveals, release timing, and preorder information, will be announced in the coming
months.