Disney Manga, Archie Comics On GlobalComix, The Theory of K.O. & Before We Sail
From Tokyopop, Archie Comics, GlobalComix, Nakama Press & Aces Weekly
A good selection of news and previews in this post.
Here is some of the latest comics news and previews, including:
New Disney manga from Tokyopop.
A new publisher on GlobalComix.
The first volume of The Theory of K.O.
And new story begins in Before We Sale.
Tokyopop Announces Disney Manga Titles for Summer Release
Some all-ages fun, combining Disney and Pixar with the manga offerings from Tokyopop.
TOKYOPOP delights fans of all ages this summer as it announces an exciting collection of new Disney manga editions.
Enjoy four animated classics from Pixar Studios in manga format with the June release of DISNEY PIXAR: THE MANGA COLLECTION BOX SET, a unique release that includes four previously released Disney Pixar manga titles - Toy Story, Toy Story 2, Finding Nemo, Wall-E, and Monsters, Inc. Disney Descendants: Evie's Wicked Runaway ― The Complete Manga Collection follows in August and features Evie's journey in a heated competition of high couture and high stakes inspired by the Disney Descendants franchise.
August in a new full-color hardcover edition and more Tim Burton fun is in-store with the DISNEY ALICE IN WONDERLAND MANGA, which is inspired by the acclaimed film. Also catch a special release in August of DISNEY PIXAR’S TOY STORY: 30th ANNIVERSARY MANGA HARDCOVER EDITION, a special commemorative manga version of the hit Disney Pixar movies, Toy Story 1 and 2, with a forward by Shawn P. Krause, animator and layout artist on the original Toy Story movie.
Archie Comics Now Available on GlobalComix
Adding to their ever-growing list of publishers - both large and small - on GlobalComix, you can now read comics from Archie Comics.
Archie Comics, one of the comics industry’s longest-running publishers, is bringing its vast library of iconic stories to the digital comics reading and publishing platform GlobalComix today. Launching with a massive slate of key issues and fan-favorite storylines, the partnership will deliver new issues weekly to readers everywhere.
Fans can dive into hundreds of classic and modern issues from the Archie catalog, including day-and-date releases, all available to read as part of the GlobalComix Gold membership - or through single-book purchases for those who prefer to pick and choose their favorites.
From chilling tales of horror in Afterlife with Archie and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina to the classic hijinks in Betty & Veronica and Jughead, to alternate universe epics like Archie 1941 and The Married Life, there’s something for every comic fan in this incredible launch.
“A huge part of Archie’s staying power over the decades is our accessibility,” said Archie Comics Editor-in-Chief Mike Pellerito, “with comics sold on the newsstand, in comic shops, bookstores, and subscriptions. It’s important to us that we are everywhere our readers are, and that makes Archie a perfect match with the GlobalComix mission, putting hundreds of Archie comics on your device, right in your pocket. We can’t wait to introduce new digital readers to the world of Archie!”
Titles arriving June 25th include:
Afterlife with Archie
Archie (2015–)
Archie Horror Presents
Archie Double Digest
Archie: The Married Life - 10th Anniversary
Betty & Veronica (multiple runs)
Blossoms: 666
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
Jughead (multiple runs)
Josie & The Pussycats (2016–2017)
Vampironica, Vampironica: New Blood, and more
“Archie Comics is a cornerstone of pop culture and an instantly recognizable name to generations of fans. This partnership continues our mission to give readers instant access to the stories they love,” said Christopher Carter, CEO and Co-Founder of GlobalComix. “With hundreds of issues included and more coming day-and-date, this is yet another reason why GlobalComix Gold is the best deal in comics - whether you're here to relive the classics or explore the darker side of Riverdale.”
This is just the beginning of what's to come. Whether you're revisiting your favorites or discovering them for the first time, Riverdale is open for reading - right now on GlobalComix.
Become a member or explore single-book purchases today at globalcomix.com
Fight for Truth, Fight to Survive—The Theory of K.O. Hits Hard!
From Nakuma Press, the first volume of The Theory of K.O. is coming in July 2025.
Nakama Press is bringing the heat with THE THEORY OF K.O. VOL. 1, the latest title from acclaimed French cartoonist Mathieu Reynès (Water Memory, Alter Ego); translated and lettered by Book Buddy Media.
Get an exclusive first look at this exciting 182-page graphic novel that pulls no punches—blending razor-sharp linework, explosive choreography, and stark worldbuilding into a high-stakes journey through a society on the edge. Brutal, breathless, and visually striking, The Theory of K.O. is a must-read for fans of dystopian sci-fi, underground fight circuits, and fiercely driven protagonists who refuse to back down.
The future, our world... After years of health, economic and ecological crises, a global civil war breaks out, ignited by a huge pharmaceutical and political scandal denounced by the activist group C.H.A.O.S. 15 years later civilization has recovered, divided between large urban centers, under military and medical surveillance, and freer rural areas, where those who refuse this system of health control take refuge. It is in this divided world that Beck sets out in search of her mentor Kal, who has been missing for several days. This quest leads the young orphan to the town of Bajara, known, among other things, for its free-fighting competitions.
Rendered in bold, dark inks and visceral motion, Reynès’ art explodes off the page. From sweeping wind farms to sweat-drenched showdowns, every panel carries weight. Readers will find echoes of Dragon Ball Z, Tekkonkinkreet, and Gunnm—but with a distinct voice and visual identity all its own.
Nakama Press continues its mission to deliver groundbreaking global storytelling, pairing strong translations with standout talent from all around the world.
The Theory of K.O. Vol. 1 hits comic shops, bookstores, and digital platforms on July 15, 2025.
David Lloyd Presents "Before We Sail"
Something that I have had a sneak peek at, and this looks to be an excellent series on digital comics publication, Aces Weekly. Check out the details of Before We Sail.
In Search Of Something More
BEFORE WE SAIL explores the consequences of life continuing in a society that has no confidence in having a future.
Created by CARLOS YACOLCA in his comics-writing debut, and drawn by MICHELLE LINO, in a return to comics after a six year break, BEFORE WE SAIL is a graphic novella in seven parts for DAVID LLOYD's online comics magazine, ACES WEEKLY.
"For me, art is a superior medium of communication, and comics the greatest art of all," said writer Yacolca. "Making a first sound is a difficult task, so I thought of creating something like a three-song EP to express my ideas as a starting point, to expand on later as I improve as a writer and a person. This is planned to be the beginning of a constant communication via other works."
Michelle Lino's art is lettered by DIEGO REVELO (Webtoon's Doble Detective Difunto). And the project has been edited by ALBERTO RAYO (Heavy Metal Magazine).
"This work was born from a deep admiration for comics. I'm fascinated by how the resources of graphic art— line, composition, color, and visual silences—can produce more than words can do alone, expanding the meaning and effect of any narrative," says Lino. "After a long break, coming back to comics with this story is a way of showing the evolution of my style, and a way of reconnecting with an art form I'm passionate about."
Yacolca added, "The genre of the story is a classic one. As it's my first shot, I wanted to start with some simple clay to see how I could mold it to express my ideas with. It'll be up to the reader to judge whether we've been successful in that endeavor."
"BEFORE WE SAIL" will be serialized over 7 weeks in ACES WEEKLY Volume 75, beginning on July 7, alongside five other great stories in a massive anthology of up to 150 pages, including extras.
- "Drells Marauders" from Gary Whitlock - "Sicarios" from Roberto Corroto and Ertito Montana - "The Whale House" from Andrew Cheverton and Tim Keable - "Mr Custa" from Phil Whitmore, Bambos Georgiou, and Mychailo Kazybrid - "Lazarus" from Paco Vilchez Barea
You can find out more about ACES WEEKLY at https://www.acesweekly.co.uk/ Exclusively online and available by subscription.
Artist: Michelle Lino
Originally from Perú, she is a pioneering car toonist in comics and an illustrator. She worked on the "Local Haunts" anthology and on illus trations for the books of “Ojos de Papel” imprint. She explores the world through a flexible drawing style that is sometimes meticulous but also chaotic and grotesque, allowing her to experiment and play with the resources that the strip offers her.
Writer: Carlos Yacolca
From Perú. He is at the start of something. He can exist and be real, if you are real first. Provides words, for mostly comics.
Letterer: Diego Revelo
Also know as "El Hollen". Is an artist and letterist from Lima, Perú. He has worked as a letterer for Heavy Metal magazine and in the local media for “Kchina Comics”, the comic adaptation of the Peruvian film "Django: La otra cara" from Planeta Comics, and recently on the historical Peruvian comic “Coco, Vicuñin y Tacachito”. His work as an artist has been published in Ascend Comics and Webtoon Originals (Doble Detective Difunto).
Editor: Alberto Rayo
Is a comic writer and editor from Lima, Peru. His work has been published by Heavy Metal Magazine, Ascend Comics, Capstone Publishers and Webtoon Originals (Doble Detective Difunto). He has co-edited the comic anthology Cautionary Fables and Fairytales for Iron Circus Comics.
Design: David Escobedo
He is a graphic designer based in Lima, Peru whose specialization and dedication to semiotics has led him to delve into the Ninth Art, from writing reviews for various Spanish-language media to working as an illustrator, concept artist and colorist on digital and print projects.
Publisher: David Lloyd
He is the well-known illustrator and co-creator of V For Vendetta, and the publisher of Aces Weekly. His other work includes Hellblazer, Aliens, Marlowe, Global Frequency, War Stories, and the acclaimed crime thriller, Kickback. In recent years he’s worked on a volume of war memoirs, Words of Stars; an Asterix collection; his first limited-edition print, "The Prizefighter"; and a book on Sao Paulo. Dark Matter–a retrospective of his past short stories has been published in Italy and Spain.
And so we begin again...