![]() It's safe to say that manga and graphic novel publishing has exploded over the last few years, and everyone wants a piece of the pie. Traditional publishers have created imprints, new publishers have sprouted up, and other graphic novel publishers have created new imprints to segment their business and meet the demands of rabid readership. It can be challenging to navigate all of these different publishers and their imprints, particularly knowing which audiences publishers are targeting when they publish under a certain imprint. Below is an extensive (not exhaustive!) list of publishers and imprints that are currently active in the market. I will strive to keep this list updated as I become aware of new folks entering, folks leaving, and new imprints coming or going. This would be a great list to employ that Command/Control F search feature on your computer so you can find information quickly for your collection development needs. I'm sure I missed some! Feel free to let me know in the comments below and I'll add them to the list as I am able to.
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by Sara Smith
Graphic novels are such a hot thing now that big time publishers are starting to have their own imprints just for the graphic medium. Some of them are specific to age suitability, but others are not. Here are a couple of the most popular ones. by Sara Smith
The biggest hurdle for getting into superhero comicbooks is know the difference between all the different lines. What is the difference between "52" and "The New 52!"? what does "Marvel NOW!" mean? Do I need all of the books in a line before continuing to the next one? AH! Don't stress. Chances are, comic readers know a bit about what happened in the line before what's currently being published. If they don't, they'll google it. Depending on your budget, you can invest in an entire line or event before moving on, but it's also nice to stay current and grab the books being published now. |
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About MeI've been reading Manga and comicbooks for years. Now, it's time to share my knowledge with you.
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