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Welcome back to GlobalComix Weekly, your front row seat to the biggest, boldest, and most thrilling stories in the world of comics!

Here’s what we’ve got lined up today: 

• We’re recapping Creator Appreciation Month, and revealing how it’s about to level up.
• Counting down the Top 10 indie series of August.
• And giving you a sneak peek into the characters of our upcoming original manga, Apollyon.

Let’s get into it!

Creator Appreciation Month Recap

A huge thank you to every creator who reached out to us during August. Your voices, your stories, and your passion made Creator Appreciation Month bigger than we ever imagined.

But...

Apollyon Chapter 1 arrives in just one week on September 10th. To get you ready for this GlobalComix original action-fantasy manga, we've prepared an overview of the main characters you'll meet in Chapter 1 and beyond.

Get GlobalComix Gold today and enjoy exclusive access to this new universe brought to life by GlobalComix Studios in collaboration with Hihi Studios, founded by streamer and creator Rachell “Valkyrae” Hofstetter, and Brandon Chen’s Inspired Productions.

Neru the Fallen Wizard

Neru is the son of the world’s greatest wizard, but after his father’s death, he was cast down to the slums of Chasm City for being born...

Welcome to the September 1st - September 7th, 2025 edition of New This Week, where we feature new arrivals and updated series hitting the digital shelves of GlobalComix.

Below are some new arrivals and updated series coming this week, including books from Kodansha, Top Cow, IDW, Dark Horse, Vault Comics, Dren Productions, and numerous independent creators.

Monday, September 1st, 2025

Aphrodite IX: Rebrith (Toons) - Updated series

TOP COW 'S FAVORITE EMERALD-HAIRED ASSASSIN RETURNS! Hundreds of years after a cataclysmic event scorched the surface, Earth and its inhabitants have been forever altered and a new landscape and political struggle has...

Today 5,500 additional volumes from Kodansha are officially live. You can now dive into over 6000 volumes, available for à la carte purchase. GlobalComix Gold members receive exclusive discounts on all à la carte purchases. This includes new day-and-date releases and a vast back catalog with manga like:

• Ashita no Joe: Fighting for Tomorrow (Winner of 2 American Manga Awards at ANYC 2025)
• Blue Lock
• Gachiakuta
• A Silent Voice
• Chihayafuru
• A Sign of Affection
• Nina the Starry Bride
• That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
• Dragon Head
• Fairy Tail

and so many more!

If you missed getting a copy last weekend at Kinokuniya stores across...

Welcome back to GlobalComix Weekly, your front row seat to the biggest, boldest, and most thrilling stories in the world of comics!

Here’s what we’ve got lined up today: 

• A first look at Apollyon, the original action-fantasy manga born from GlobalComix Studios.
• A brand-new page created in collaboration with Valkyrae, featuring her picks, her studio, and everything you need to know about Apollyon.
• A massive content drop from Kodansha, plus the arrival of day-and-date releases!
• And finally, our Anime NYC recap with highlights, interviews, and community moments we can’t wait to share.

It’s a stacked lineup, so let’s dive right...

Welcome to the August 25th - August 31st, 2025 edition of New This Week, where we feature new arrivals and updated series hitting the digital shelves of GlobalComix.

Below are some new arrivals and updated series coming this week, including books from Kodansha, Top Cow, IDW, Dark Horse, Vault Comics, Dren Productions, and numerous independent creators.

Monday, August 25th, 2025

Aphrodite IX: Rebrith (Toons) - Updated series

TOP COW 'S FAVORITE EMERALD-HAIRED ASSASSIN RETURNS! Hundreds of years after a cataclysmic event scorched the surface, Earth and its inhabitants have been forever altered and a new landscape and political struggle has taken...

Today marks a historic moment for GlobalComix: Kodansha is officially live. You can now dive into over 500 volumes, available for à la carte purchase. GlobalComix Gold members receive exclusive discounts on all à la carte purchases.

And this is just the beginning – on August 27, more than 5,500 additional volumes will join the lineup, including new day-and-date releases and a vast back catalog.

Some of the legendary titles you can start reading right now include:

• Attack on Titan
• A Silent Voice
• Chihayafuru
• Ghost in the Shell
• MF Ghost
• Medalist
• That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
• Vinland Saga
• Witch Hat Atelier
• WIND BREAKER

And for...

The wait is almost over – Apollyon begins September 10, 2025, as the very first original series from GlobalComix Studios, kicking off with Chapter 1. Even better? It’s included as part of your GlobalComix Gold membership.

Apollyon is an all-new fantasy/action series developed by GlobalComix Studios in collaboration with Hihi Studios, founded by streamer and creator Rachell “Valkyrae” Hofstetter, and Brandon Chen’s Inspired Productions. With over 15 million followers and a reputation as one of the most influential names in streaming and gaming, Valkyrae is now bringing her vision and storytelling to the world of manga.

We’re incredibly proud of...

Welcome back to GlobalComix Weekly, your front row seat to the biggest, boldest, and most thrilling stories in the world of comics!

Here are the highlights, and this week is absolutely massive:

• A historic publishing launch hitting TOMORROW.
• Michelle's top 3 must-reads from that launch, including legendary sagas, cyberpunk icons, and titan-sized blockbusters.
• And a sneak peek at where you can meet us -- in person -- this weekend at Anime NYC.

Let’s make some comic and manga history.

Kodansha Launch ICYMI

It’s official, Kodansha is launching on GlobalComix TOMORROW, August 21st, 2025!

This is one of the most iconic publishers in the world,...

Our Creator Interviews for Creator Appreciation Month welcomes Nick Edwards and Scott Beecher of Unearthly Comics. With four current action-packed popcorn filled thrills, there's lots to talk about, including some upcoming releases! Let's journey into the Unearthly!

GlobalComix: Thank you for joining us today! Tell us a little bit about your work, yourself, and how you got into making comics! 

Nick Edward: Hey, thanks for having me! I’m Nick, and I’ve lived in New York City for the past two years. 
I’ve been a fan of comics since I was a little kid. I knew I liked comics after reading old issues of Uncanny X-Men,...

Welcome to the August 18th - August 24th, 2025 edition of New This Week, where we feature new arrivals and updated series hitting the digital shelves of GlobalComix.

Below are some new arrivals and updated series coming this week, including books from Kodansha, Top Cow, IDW, Dark Horse, Vault Comics, Stranger Comics, Dren Productions, and numerous independent creators.

Monday, August 18th, 2025

Aphrodite IX: Rebrith (Toons) - Updated series

TOP COW 'S FAVORITE EMERALD-HAIRED ASSASSIN RETURNS! Hundreds of years after a cataclysmic event scorched the surface, Earth and its inhabitants have been forever altered and a new landscape and political...

Our Creator Interviews for Creator Appreciation Month welcomes Writer, Filmmaker, Actor, and Comics Editor Vaughn Coleman, founder of Rebel Oasis Studios. With two current titles and more coming soon, as well as a currently live Kickstarter Campaign, there's lots to talk about. Let's dig in!

GlobalComix: Thank you for joining us today! Tell us a little bit about your work, yourself, and what inspired you to start Rebel Oasis Studios? 

Vaughn Coleman: Thank you for having me! I always wanted to write stories, though initially I was majoring in filmmaking. When I was in college, I fell deeper in love with comics and took note of the indie...

GlobalComix Weekly is your update on all things new, noteworthy, and wildly readable on GlobalComix - from major publisher drops to standout creator highlights and can’t-miss community events. Whether deep into comics or discovering something new, we’ve got you covered.

Here are the highlights

and this week… we’ve got history in the making:

• A monumental new partnership: Kodansha is coming to GlobalComix!
• The GC Toons 2025 Summer Slate has wrapped, and we’re celebrating the creators who made it unforgettable
• My Top 3 Picks from the Summer Slate, guaranteed to pull you in from panel one
• Indie hit Falling Awake crosses 1 million page reads....

We’re thrilled to share some truly game-changing news with our community: Kodansha, one of the world’s most renowned and influential manga publishers, is partnering with GlobalComix and launching on August 21st, 2025.

Kodansha has been at the forefront of manga storytelling for decades, shaping the medium with unforgettable series and characters. Now, those stories will live right alongside your other favorite comics, manga, and toons on GlobalComix.

Two Big Release Waves

The first wave of Kodansha content will arrive on August 21, bringing over 500 books to GlobalComix. Just one week later, on August 27, we’ll launch the second wave – more than 5,500...

Our Creator Interviews for Creator Appreciation Month welcomes Opal Lines, an illustrator and shojosei mangaka from New York City. A rising star in the indie manga space, Opal's newest one-shot Frambuesa Soda was recently published with Euromanga Academy's Chronicles Manga Magazine. 

Far from just manga, Opal Lines has worked on numerous western comic titles, such as Monster High: New Scaremester, My Little Pony: Endless Summer, and done webinars and demonstrations for industry powerhouses like Wacom and Graphixly, a distributor for Clip Studio Paint (Celsys).

GlobalComix: Thank you for joining us today! Tell us a little bit about your work, yourself, and...

Welcome to the August 11th - August 17th, 2025 edition of New This Week, where we feature new arrivals and updated series hitting the digital shelves of GlobalComix.

Below are some new arrivals and updated series coming this week, including books from Top Cow, IDW, Dark Horse, Vault Comics, Stranger Comics, Dren Productions, and numerous independent creators.

Monday, August 11th, 2025

Aphrodite IX: Rebrith (Toons) - Updated series

TOP COW 'S FAVORITE EMERALD-HAIRED ASSASSIN RETURNS! Hundreds of years after a cataclysmic event scorched the surface, Earth and its inhabitants have been forever altered and a new landscape and political struggle...

GlobalComix Weekly is your update on all things new, noteworthy, and wildly readable on GlobalComix - from major publisher drops to standout creator highlights and can’t-miss community events. Whether deep into comics or discovering something new, we’ve got you covered.

Here are the highlights:

• August is officially Creator Appreciation Month - and we want to say thank you.
• We’ve launched two brand-new channels dedicated to indie comics and manga
• And we’re spotlighting an indie publisher that’s raising the bar with every release

Let’s get into it!

CREATOR APPRECIATION MONTH

At GlobalComix, creators aren’t just part of the...

We’re making it even easier for readers to discover independent voices. Starting today, August 7th, we’re launching two new curated channels: Indie Comics and Indie Manga.

These channels are designed to showcase the best of what independent creators are making right now, across genres, formats, and styles. Along with our Toons channel, this now completes a trio focused entirely on indie work.

You’ll find incredible stories here, from breakout hits to hidden gems, and we’ll be updating them constantly with fresh reads.

Indie Comics Channel 

Find new, popular, and featured indie comics, graphic novels, and traditional format...

Welcome to the August 4th - August 10th, 2025 edition of New This Week, where we feature new arrivals and updated series hitting the digital shelves of GlobalComix.

Below are some of the new arrivals and updated series coming this week, including books from Top Cow, IDW, Bad Egg, Vault Comics, and numerous independent creators.

Monday, August 4th, 2025

Aphrodite IX: Rebrith (Toons) - Updated series

TOP COW 'S FAVORITE EMERALD-HAIRED ASSASSIN RETURNS! Hundreds of years after a cataclysmic event scorched the surface, Earth and its inhabitants have been forever altered and a new landscape and political struggle has taken hold between two distinct...

GlobalComix is proud to announce that Creator Appreciation Month returns this month. We're bringing back some activities from last year, while adding even more opportunities for features and highlights for our creators. Creators aren’t just part of the platform; they are the platform.

Here's a breakdown of what we've planned for the month:

• Social Media activities with a dedicated hashtag (#CreatorAppreciation) to share and promote your comics each week
• A variety of news content, including interviews throughout the month
• Creator-focused promotion through Twitter, Bluesky, Threads, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram posts
• Launching new creator-focused channels...

GlobalComix Weekly is your update on all things new, noteworthy, and wildly readable on GlobalComix - from major publisher drops to standout creator highlights and can’t-miss community events. Whether deep into comics or discovering something new, we’ve got you covered.

Here are the highlights:

• We hit the floor at San Diego Comic-Con and joined an incredible panel about the future of comics
• It’s last call to grab your TMNT x Sidemen merch bundle before it disappears into the sewers
• And creators, listen up, we’ve rolled out major upgrades to PanelFlow™, making immersive storytelling faster and easier than ever

Let’s kick things off...

Welcome to the July 28th - August 3rd, 2025 edition of New This Week, where we feature new arrivals and updated series hitting the digital shelves of GlobalComix.

Below are some of the new arrivals and updated series coming this week, including books from Top Cow, IDW, Dark Horse, Vault Comics, and numerous independent creators.

Monday, July 28th, 2025

Aphrodite IX: Rebrith (Toons) - Updated series

TOP COW 'S FAVORITE EMERALD-HAIRED ASSASSIN RETURNS! Hundreds of years after a cataclysmic event scorched the surface, Earth and its inhabitants have been forever altered and a new landscape and political struggle has taken hold between two distinct...

GlobalComix Weekly is your update on all things new, noteworthy, and wildly readable on GlobalComix - from major publisher drops to standout creator highlights and can’t-miss community events. Whether deep into comics or discovering something new, we’ve got you covered.

Here are the highlights:

• The Sidemen reveal their must-read TMNT comics - turtle power with serious taste
• GlobalComix joins the industry in celebrating San Diego Comic-Con by co-sponsoring the CBLDF Welcome Party
• And we give a shoutout to the amazing artists who showed up for Portfolio Day

Let’s kick things off with some mutant mayhem.

SIDEMEN TMNT MUST-READS

 If you...

Welcome to the July 21st - July 27th, 2025 edition of New This Week, where we feature new arrivals and updated series hitting the digital shelves of GlobalComix.

Below are some of the new arrivals and updated series coming this week, including books from Top Cow, IDW, Dark Horse, Vault Comics, and numerous independent creators.

Monday, July 21st, 2025

Aphrodite IX: Rebrith (Toons) - Updated series

TOP COW 'S FAVORITE EMERALD-HAIRED ASSASSIN RETURNS! Hundreds of years after a cataclysmic event scorched the surface, Earth and its inhabitants have been forever altered and a new landscape and political struggle has taken hold between two distinct...

GlobalComix Weekly is your update on all things new, noteworthy, and wildly readable on GlobalComix - from major publisher drops to standout creator highlights and can’t-miss community events. Whether deep into comics or discovering something new, we’ve got you covered.

Here are the highlights:

• A massive drop from U.K. publisher Markosia, packed with wild worlds and classic legends
• My top 3 picks to launch you into the Markosia multiverse
• A new Star Trek miniseries that puts red shirts front and center

• And a radical crossover with the Sidemen and TMNT that’s pure turtle power

MARKOSIA ENTERPRISES CONTENT DROP

Markosia Enterprises just...