Fan Spotlight

Flying the Flag For POP Comics® In The Philippines

Flying the Flag For POP Comics® In The Philippines

We have POP Comics® brand ambassadors all over the World, and one of our staunchest is Dine Villegas, in Manila, The Phillippines. Recently Pasig, which is just east of Manila, hosted another Komikon, which is the Pinoy answer to Comic-Con in NYC and San Diego in the US, and Japan's Comiket. Villegas met with some local artists to spread the word about POP Comics®.

Having Fun, Doing Good, at San Diego Comic-Con International

Having Fun, Doing Good, at San Diego Comic-Con International

When you go to an event like San Diego Comic-Con International, the goal is usually to have fun, see panels that reveal news about your favorite geeky media, cosplay, and to get those Comic-Con exclusive collectibles. However, there is more going on than just that. For Random Acts, a group of people organized by fan-favorite actor Misha Collins, it's about getting people to think about how they can make a difference in the world and make their world better.

Chmakova, author of Dramacon, wins McDuffie Award for new manga Awkward

Chmakova, author of Dramacon, wins McDuffie Award for new manga Awkward

This year, the Dwayne McDuffie award for Best Kids' Comic was given to Svetlana Chmakova, who wrote and drew the manga Awkward for Yen Press. Longtime TOKYOPOP fans will recognize that Ms. Chmakova also wrote Dramacon, one of our favorites among our Global Manga titles.

Weekly POP Comics® Showcase: Heavenly C

Weekly POP Comics® Showcase: Heavenly C

This week, we feature "Heavenly C" from creator sohdonald: Venture into the world of Pistis. A dangerous planet filled with colossal creatures known as rushwas. Hunting these beasts are the young couple, Noah and Zoey. This adorable duet are far more than just lovers. They are gods whose "covenant" will not only reshape the world of Pistis, but our world as well. 

Weekly POP Comics® Showcase: The Elephant Book

Weekly POP Comics® Showcase: The Elephant Book

This week, we feature "The Elephant Book" from creator M. Alice LeGrow: When two young people named Williams and Fairfax wake up in a cheap motel with no memories, they have no idea they're about to be torn between two covert groups! Full of action, adventure, fantasy and crab fries, The Elephant Book is an exciting new series from the creator of Bizenghast about the power of human imagination and invention.