New manga publisher Manga Mavericks LLC is heading to New York Comic Con 2025. The North American publisher has announced its panel information, as well as the host of titles that will be sold at this year’s convention. NYCC takes place October 9-12, 2025, at the Javits Convention Center. Manga Mavericks Books will be located in Booth #2242.
The “Manga Mavericks Books Panel” will take place on Sunday, October 12th, 2025, at 12:45-1:45 PM in Room 1C03. Read the panel description below:
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.
The following manga and special items will be available 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.
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