New Manga, Disney Frozen: Classic Comics Collection Vol. 1., Kloud 9: The Star Soldier
From Mahjong Pros, Papercutz, Top Shelf and Tokyopop
Here is the latest comics news and previews, including:
A new manga publisher - Mahjong Pros.
A new Disney collection from Papercutz.
Science fiction in Kloud 9: The Star Soldier.
And new upcoming manga from Tokyopop.
New Graphic Novel Publisher Mahjong Pros Launches In North America with Debut Titles
New publisher Mahjong Pros launches with four new manga titles starting April 28th.
Mahjong Pros, a new startup North American publisher, has announced the release this Spring of its first quartet of manga titles. The first releases will be available in-print and digitally kick off a series of licensing and new title announcements that will continue to grow the publisher’s catalog.
The first round includes the launch of CRYBABY MERMAID: ILLUSTRATED MEMOIR OF YUUMI UOTANI, an intimate illustrated memoir about the quiet, relentless work of learning to believe you belong. Next comes REFORM WITH NO WASTED DRAWS: THE LEGEND OF KOIZUMI, an engrossing story of how the fate of nations rests on Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi’s mahjong diplomacy. GETTER ROBO HIGH delivers a tense spin on the super robot manga classic, Getter Robo, originally created by the famed creator Go Nagai, where doubt, pressure, and split-second decisions decide the fight. This is followed by the release of VERMILION STELLA: - ILLUSTRATED MEMOIR OF ARISA DATE, a poignant portrait of what it costs to keep going while the world waits for you to fail.
Mahjong Pros titles are available from leading retailers including Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, Walmart and Amazon.
The titles are also available for pre-order at: https://mahjongpros.com
Classic Disney Frozen Comics Collected in One Timeless Volume
From Papercutz, a new 88 collection, Disney Frozen: Classic Comics Collection Vol. 1.
Some stories never melt.
For the first time, a decade of beloved Disney Frozen comic adventures is collected in one enchanting volume.
Papercutz, the all-ages imprint of Mad Cave Studios, invites readers back to Arendelle with DISNEY FROZEN: CLASSIC COMICS COLLECTION VOL. 1, an 88-page collection that brings together beloved comic stories from Disney Frozen magazine with pages beautifully remastered and all-new lettering!
Written by Alessandro Ferrari and Tea Orsi, with artwork by Elisabetta Melaranci (Disney Fairies), Arianna Rea (Tangled), Federica Salfo (Cars), Rosa la Barbera (Geronimo Stilton), Nicoletta Baldari, Marino Gentile, Veronica Di Lorenzo, Emilio Urbano and Manuela Razzi; featuring inks by Michela Frare, Veronica Di Lorenzo, and Cristina Stella; plus colors by Antonella Angrisani, Dario Calabria, Greta Grippa, Luca Merli, Stefania Santi, Silvano Scolari, and Patrizia Zangrilli, this collection showcases a wide range of artistic styles while staying true to the spirit of the world of Frozen.
Return to Arendelle with Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven in this magical new collection! For over a decade, Disney Frozen magazine has delighted readers around the world, and now its comic stories are gathered in book form for the first time ever. From royal celebrations to daring adventures, these timeless tales capture the heart, humor, and sisterhood that made Frozen a worldwide phenomenon. Perfect for fans of all ages, this collection is a must-have piece of Disney history.
Designed for middle-grade readers ages 7-12, Disney Frozen: Classic Comics Collection Vol. 1 is an accessible, joyful introduction to comics storytelling and a keepsake for Disney fans of all ages.
Disney Frozen: Classic Comics Collection Vol. 1 arrives in comic shops and bookstores on June 16, 2026, in both paperback (ISBN: 9781545827758 | $14.99) and hardcover (ISBN: 9781545827765 | $19.99 ) editions.
Top Shelf to Release Kloud 9 —A Love Story Written in the Stars
Coming in July 2026 and available for pre-order now is Kloud 9: The Star Soldier from Top Shelf.
Welcome to Kloud 9! Kal and Cosmo are teen boys in love. It should be simple—except that Cosmo’s an alien deserter on the run from an intergalactic peacekeeping force! Kloud 9: The Star Soldier is the Top Shelf YA sci-fi debut graphic novel from author AJ O. Mason and illustrator Dominic Bustamante, releasing July 7, 2026. Kloud 9: The Star Soldier follows teenager Kal, an Earthling without much purpose in life. Cosmot’urr Col Al’neyr, or Cosmo for short, is an alien struggling to find his place in the galaxy. Sparks fly when the two meet—but when Cosmo’s past catches up with him, Kal is forced to make a choice: remain on Earth or follow his crush into the great unknown. Easy choice, right? Now they just have to navigate the dangers of outer space, a megalomaniac pseudoparent, and their growing feelings for each other. Yeah. It’s complicated.
“It’s a cliche at this point, but Kloud 9: The Star Soldier really is a love letter to all the sci-fi and fantasy stories I was obsessed about as a child and a teen: Star Wars,Dragon Ball Z, Atlantis, Sinbad (the animated movie), and many more!” said author AJ O. Mason. “I hope people get lost in the world I created alongside my best friend in comics, Dominic Bustamante, let their imagination run wild, and perhaps find themselves in one of our characters or their struggles. I’m beyond grateful for the great people at IDW/Top Shelf for believing in what we set out to accomplish in this beautiful 272-page book (that’s also the first part of a trilogy)!”
“This has been the most surreal experience working on this project, considering I started off with these characters in a short 10 page comic, and now their journey is fully realized into a whole book, let alone a trilogy series,” said illustrator Dominic Bustamante. “And to top it off, I’m fortunate to have worked on it with my best friend, AJ O. Mason. Early on when we were developing Kloud 9, I told AJ that I wanted the world and story to encapsulate all the feelings we have about outer space - wonder, excitement, sadness, and even horror. I’m so excited to finally release the book into the world so that it no longer belongs to just us, and I hope that these characters and the fantastical locations they visit can feel like a friend to all readers out there.”
Kloud 9: The Star Soldier will be available wherever books are sold, as a full-color softcover graphic novel (ISBN: 978-1-60309-594-5) as well as a digital edition, on July 7, 2026, for a list price of $19.99. For more information please visit the Top Shelf web site.
TOKYOPOP Announces 15 New Titles for Q2 Spring Release
New titles debuting in April, May, and June from Tokyopop, including BL, action, and romance genres.
Publisher TOKYOPOP heads into Spring with a preview of a wide array of upcoming new manga launches set for the Second Quarter of 2026.
April’s titles open with the video game inspired action of Honkai Impact 3rd: Second Eruption; the royal intrigue and romance of The Tale of Luvelia Kingdom; an unconventional coming-of-age BL one-shot, A Nightingale Awaits the Blooming Love of Spring; the shoujo nail art magical fantasy, Apprentice Nail Artist in a Foreign Land; the spicy BL one-shot, I Want to See Me in Your Eyes; the modelling romance of Waiting for You at the End of the Runway; and the series launch of the award-winning BL series, BRIDE OF IGNAT. Also catch an omnibus edition of A Gentle Noble’s Vacation Recommendation
May offers the series launch of the cozy slice-of-life romance, I Picked Up a No-Good, Useless Prince; and the emotional one-shot historical drama about a unique father–daughter relationship, Beneath the Falling Camellia Bloom. Also catch the series debut of the intense red-light district BL romance of Shinjuku 69 Heaven, the spicy BL romcom one-shot, Nagi & Hayasaki; and the release of FAR CRY CULL THE HERD.
June delivers a pair of notable one-shots that feature the sweet coming-of-age BL story, Strobe in the Dark, and the emotional drama, 300 New Days With You.
