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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...

Calling all fans! Get early-bird pricing and be the first to secure your tickets to experience Art of Manga at the de Young Museum in San Francisco, California.

Opening September 27, the Art of Manga exhibition features some of the world’s most influential manga artists, highlighting themes across genres, from friendship to sexuality to the human condition, closely exploring each artist’s narrative worlds and creative processes. Don’t miss your chance to experience rarely seen genga (original drawings) by some of the world’s most influential manga artists in the largest exhibition of its kind ever to be presented in the Americas.

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Welcome to the GlobalComix Most Popular of 2024, our annual feature series celebrating the most popular stories over the past year on GlobalComix. Each day, we'll feature the top 10 from publishers and the top 10 from creators for each category. We’ll cap things off on December 31st, 2024, with two features: the top 10 from publishers, and the top 10 from creators.

Without further ado, here are the top 10 most popular Manga by Creators:

1. Anomaly Hunters, 70 pages - Published by Dingotoad, (cc/ @Dingotoad)

In a world where countless entities that work outside human logic and understanding called anomaly roam about freely, A group of exceptional people...

Welcome to the GlobalComix Most Popular of 2024, our annual feature series celebrating the most popular stories over the past year on GlobalComix. Each day, we'll feature the top 10 from publishers and the top 10 from creators for each category. We’ll cap things off on December 31st, 2024, with two features: the top 10 from publishers, and the top 10 from creators.

Without further ado, here are the top 10 most popular Manga by Publishers:

1. DIGIMON LIBERATOR, 421 pages - Published by Bandai Card Games, (cc/ @BandaiCardGames)

Shoto Kazama, a boy who has never been able to win at card games because of his habit of giving up on things easily, enters the...

Welcome to the GlobalComix Most Popular of 2024, our annual feature series celebrating the most popular stories over the past year on GlobalComix. Each day, we'll feature the top 10 from publishers and the top 10 from creators for each category. Below is a schedule for each genre and category that will be featured this year.

Most Popular of 2024 Schedule & Results

• December 9: Thriller - Publishers | Creators
• December 10: Slice of Life - Publishers | Creators
• December 11: Drama - Publishers | Creators
• December 12: Crime - Publishers | Creators
• December 13: Comedy - Publishers | Creators
• December 16: Romance - Publishers | Creators
• December 17: Adventure - Pub...

A long journey is ahead for the characters in this week's Fresh Friday Features; so grab your best walking shoes as you set out on these adventures! From being cursed to roam the Earth forever, seeking out a magical artifact, or a place to call home, these stories are sprawling adventures that will keep you engaged with the turning of a page.

This week, @ArtCrumbs picked:

• Comic - The Goddamned: It's 1,655 years after Eden, and life on earth has already gone to hell. The world of man is a place of wanton cruelty and wickedness. Prehistoric monsters and stone-age marauders roam the land.
• Manga - Lone Wolf and Cub: An epic samurai adventure of staggering...

Sometimes, the path to self-discovery means getting completely lost. Today's Fresh Friday Features dives into journeys where characters desire to be far from the familiar, and will face unexpected twists and challenges that ultimately lead them to new understandings of themselves. Ready to join them in finding purpose in the unknown?

This week, @ArtCrumbs picked:

• Comic - Bare Bones: Calavera, better known as the Grim Reaper, is no longer the fascinating and terrifying figure he once was.  Burn-out is looming and a vacation is in order. But without death to regulate life, the throes of conflict are gaining territory...
• Graphic Novel - The Village of Lost Memories:...

Our Creator Interview series is back this week with mangaka of Golden Mist, RedFManga from Shrine Comics. An action-packed martial arts meets 17th-century isekai, Golden Mist has stunning artwork, and I'm thrilled to get to ask it's mangaka some questions.

With that out of the way, let's get into it.

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

RedFManga: I actually started really young, probably around seven. I was always fascinated by comics, and instead of doing full illustrations, I found myself more into creating comic strips. It just felt like the natural way for me to express myself, and over...

Last week for our Pride Month history series, we looked into the past of the Stonewall Uprising and how it helped launch the queer comics movement into what we have today. Now, we'll take a look at queer manga, LGBTQ+ representation, and now to navigate the space with some core genres and demographics. Navigating queer and LGBTQ+ manga is a bit harder due to the different terminology and the stigma being queer has held in Japan. For this article, we'll also be featuring The Flower That Seems to Truly Dance by Tokyopop from their Love x Love line, and a manga I discovered only recently, NOIR by NOIR.

When compared to the United States or the United Kingdom, Japan has been...

Wrapping up our Creator Interview series of March, we've got Queenie Chan, mangaka and artist behind Women Who Were Kings, Fabled Kingdom, and The Dreaming. I recently met Queenie Chan on social media last year, and she's been a wealth of knowledge. Whether it's technical manga knowledge, publishing, or industry how-to's, Queenie Chan is someone all aspiring mangaka should be following and taking notes from.

With that intro out of the way, let's begin!

GlobalComix: Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got into making manga.

Queenie Chan: My name is Queenie Chan, and I was originally born in Hong Kong, who then moved to Australia when I was 6...

Through the savannah, over the mountain, and into the woods. On this week's Fresh Friday Features, these comics explore the self through nature.

This week, @Nen picked:

• Comic - Mother Wilds: Deep in the lands far from her world, A girl is trapped with no way home. In ancient times, these were known as the Mother Wilds. Wherefrom ages long past, dwell the creatures and spirits once forgotten.
• Graphic Novel - KARIBA: The daughter of a river god, raised by a human father and bound to a tragic destiny. Siku has always called the Zambezi River her home.
• Manga - Chrysanthemum Boy: The emperor sends his most loyal men to find the fountain of youth, believed to...

Today we're chatting with @Pluvias, creator of Entwined, for our Creator Interview series. Entwined placed 1st in all its 2023 end-of-year lists: Fantasy by creators, Webcomcis by creators, and Creators Overall on the platform. That's insanely impressive, and I'm so excited to get to connect with Pluvias and share some of her experiences and history with you. It's full of great advice that anyone can enjoy and learn from.

With that intro out of the way, let's begin!

GlobalComix: Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got into making webcomics.

Pluvias: I’m a self-taught artist and content creator. I was born in Iraq, raised in the Middle...

As part of Women's History Month activities, we're shining the spotlight on women in comics and manga. Every Tuesday, we'll feature amazing women who have left a mark on the comics and manga industries. Today, we're traveling the world and covering women from different corners of the world who have made incredible impacts lasting multiple generations: Rumiko Takahashi, Marjane Satrapi, Tove Jansson, and Marguerite Abouet.

Rumiko Takahashi

Rumiko Takahashi is a highly acclaimed mangaka renowned for her influential contributions to the manga industry. Takahashi began her career in the late 1970s with the publication of her debut manga series, Urusei Yatsura, which...

Next up for our Creator Interview series is Novelist Nickie, creator of No Strings. This webcomic was our #1 in the Romance genre by creators, #2 Webcomic by creators, and #3 most popular comic by creators of any format in 2023! That's a major accomplishment. We're so excited to get to sit down with Nickie, and talk about this amazing webcomic.

GlobalComix: Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got into making webcomics.

Novelist Nickie: You all know me as Novelist Nickie. I’m the creator of the mature, murder-mystery, romance webcomic “No Strings”. I’m passionate about writing. I work full-time in marketing, and I’m a mom. My...

We've traveled the World and the Seven Seas, and we've hunted down some amazing titles for this Fresh Friday Features this week! What is it that you're searching for? Maybe you'll find it hidden in the depths of these pages.

This week, @ArtCrumbs picked:

• Comic - TALES OF THE VAGRANT DRAGON: follow the journey wandering knight 'Raphael Belthran' through unknown and cursed lands in search of a powerful artifact
• Graphic Novel - Murinae: After Midnight: Rather than a simple innocent tale of survival, a mother mouse tumbles into a reality where human morals are non-existent. Where cruelty and viciousness are the constant. She then discovers a reality where...

For our next Creator Interview, we've connected with Alexandra McCarthy in the United Kingdom about her work, featuring the manga Reluctant Hero. Alex has already contributed to numerous comics and manga, including anthologies. We've been excited to hear from manga creators in other parts of the world. We all have different experiences, and I'm sure you'll love hearing from Alex too, so let's get into it!

GlobalComix: Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you came to work with Band of Bards?

Alexandra McCarthy: My name is Alexandra McCarthy, and I’m a UK illustrator based in the West Midlands. I studied at Birmingham City University and received a...

Our next Creator Interview is with a creator fresh on the manga scene, Christopher Curtis of Christyle Inc.!

Christyle Inc. is making waves and getting noticed within the international manga market. After an incredibly successful Kickstarter that raised more than double the asking amount, we just had to sit down with Chris to have a chat.

GlobalComix: Tell us a little bit about yourself and your various comics and manga.

Christopher Curtis: I'm an indie manga writer who works with my good friend (and talented artist) Ash Kohari. My passion project is JAZZ, but I've written a comic portraying my kids as superheroes on TNT! Supersisters!

GlobalComix: Your current...

Our latest Creator Interview is with the exceptionally talented Chris Hill, creator of Rapture Burgers, former JPL engineer, and a cook of high proficiency in the arts of ramen. If it's anywhere close to as delicious as his manga, then that's a sure treat!

Chris has had quite a career, and it was great to learn more about it as part of our interview with him. Beyond his journey through the early days in Oklahoma, to a brief stint working on the Mars 2020 rover mission, to creating Rapture Burgers, his work has now been inducted into the Kyoto International Manga Museum.

This is a must-read for anyone looking for advice on how to get started in the manga...

The GlobalComix Most Popular of 2023 feature series continues today with the Manga category. This year, we’re featuring the top 10 from publishers and the top 10 from creators for each category.

We’ll cap things off on January 1, 2024, with two features: the top 10 overall from publishers, and the top 10 overall from creators.

Without further ado, here are the top 10 most popular Manga series by Creators:

The Black Lotus

Published by itsajart, 930 pages

Black Lotus it's a story about a young man who is trying to find the man who murdered his father and collect answers as to why he was killed. along the way he meets several friends in attempt to...

The GlobalComix Most Popular of 2023 feature series continues today, with the focus shifting to Manga of all types. This year, we’re featuring the top 10 from publishers and the top 10 from creators for each category.

We’ll cap things off on January 1, 2024, with two features: the top 10 overall from publishers, and the top 10 overall from creators.

Without further ado, here are the top 10 most popular Manga by Publishers:

Killing Bites

Published by MediBang Inc., 2403 pages

"Nomoto, a dull young man, is taken to a junkyard by a mysterious girl named Hitomi. In this place for the forsaken, a gruesome battle takes place. The opponents are...

With great power, comes great responsibility, such is a common thread in our Fresh Friday Features today! All of us, to some degree, stand on an edge between being happy and miserable, safe and unsafe, good or evil. Walking the line between two different worlds, and realities, or having to make a hard choice can weigh on our souls.

How do you decide? Which path will you choose? Read these stories of an ever-changing and ever-chaotic natural force called life that makes us laugh and contemplate our place within the universe.

This week, @ArtCrumbs picked four titles featuring delightfully dangerous and horrifying tales!

• Comic - Mother Wilds: Deep in the lands far from her...

In our Fresh Friday Features this week, these four indie comics illuminate the theme of fighting for the right to live life on your terms. We'll read about courageous characters who defy societal norms, challenge oppressive systems, and embrace the pursuit of personal freedom.

This week, @ArtCrumbs picked four titles that'll give you a peek into the ordinary lives that maybe aren't so ordinary anymore!

• Comic - Graveneye: Isla’s house has seen its share of blood, horror, and the depths of the human soul, cursed with sentience.
• Graphic Novel - Journee: Ex-SWAT officer Lyssa starts a new job in personal security where she is tasked with protecting a young...

Our Fresh Friday Features spotlights characters navigating the challenges of change with resilience and courage. These comics capture the essence of transformation, as protagonists confront their fears, adapt to new circumstances, and ultimately find strength in the face of adversity. Whether it's embarking on a journey of self-discovery or standing up against the tides of change, these stories inspire readers to embrace the evolving nature of life and the unwavering spirit within us all.

This week, ArtCrumbs picked four titles that'll give you a peak into the ordinary lives that maybe aren't so ordinary anymore!

• Comic - Progression: After his parents' tragedy,...

Welcome to  Fresh Friday Features, indie comics that showcase characters brimming with tenacity and fighting spirit. From epic battles to personal struggles, these stories highlight the indomitable strength of the human spirit, the forever warrior's internal fire, making them a must-read for fans of action, adventure, and inspirational storytelling.

This week, ArtCrumbs picked four titles that'll give you a peak into the ordinary lives that maybe aren't so ordinary anymore!

• Graphic Novel - Samurai Grandpa: A mysterious figure from retired samurai Ojichan's past resurfaces and his granddaughter goes missing. Now he is forced to set out on one last...

Meet the makers of worlds and universes in today's Fresh Friday Features! From the chaotic evil to the lawful good, the highest-ranking gods, and the smallest of young child gods, there's a force to be reckoned with in all of them. Don't pick a fight or upset any of these characters, or you might catch their almighty wrath!

This week, ArtCrumbs picked four titles that'll give you a peak into the ordinary lives that maybe aren't so ordinary anymore!

• Comic - God Summoner: Adelice Belmont, a gifted girl with the powers of a Summoner, and her struggle to return to her family, alive.
• Graphic Novel - The Mythics: A group of teens from around the world who...