NYCC 2025: Manga Mavericks Books Heads to NYCC with a Panel and New Titles

Manga Mavericks, a new manga publisher serving North America, heads to New York Comic Con and has announced panel information and a host of titles to be sold at the convention. The 2025 New York Comic Con takes place October 9-12, at the Javits Convention Center.  Manga Mavericks Books will be located in Booth #2242.

Manga Mavericks Books Panel

Sunday, October 12^th 12:45-1:45PM, Room 1C03

Join the team behind Manga Mavericks Books 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.

Also catch the following manga and special items 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?

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?

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.

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?

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.

Source: Graphic Policy