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News Articles August 17, 2009 at 07:55:09 PM
Tokyopop annoucned on Friday that it has begun an online manga program that will see new chapters added online on Wednesdays. The Program has launched with the first chapter of
PSY*COMM volume 3, on August 12th. Boys of Summer, with it's graphic content is scheduled to begin online serialization on September 23. Volume one had been released in 2006 but was pulled due to its graphic content and volume two was postponed indefinately.
Earthlight, Patheon High, Undertown, Gyakushuu, Kat & Mouse, all world manga titles that had been previously discontinued by Tokyopop are set to be included as a part of the program.
"With the launch of this online initiative, our goal is to increase visibility and demand for such critically acclaimed series as PSY-COMM, BOYS OF SUMMER and others that have, up until now, struggled to find their audience in a challenging retail environment," says Tokyopop's Associate Publisher Marco Pavia. "We are also exploring an on-demand model to satisfy print-edition demand for the online manga series. We'll have more news in the not-too-distant future, so stay tuned." ~ Anime News Network Quote
Check Tokyopop for the upcoming release.
Source: Anime News Network
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