VIZ Media is launching a new English-language graphic novel imprint – VIZ Originals

Viz-Originals VIZ Media is launching a new English-language graphic novel imprint – VIZ Originals

What You Need to Know:

  • VIZ Media is launching a new English-language graphic novel imprint, VIZ Originals. As announced at Emerald City Comic Con this past weekend, VIZ Originals will expand VIZ Media’s renowned catalogue of popular titles by collaborating with manga-inspired creators to develop original stories that ignite the imagination. The imprint will be led by Executive Editor Fawn Lau, and the first titles will debut in 2020.
  • Fawn Lau is Executive Editor for VIZ Originals, collaborating with new creators to publish their works. Her career in the anime and manga industry began in 2001 as a letterer and graphic designer for various manga publishers and independent
    creators, followed by roles as Senior Designer at VIZ Media and Creative Director at Kodansha Advanced Media. Motivated by her lifelong affection for the comic art community and her professional experience in manga publishing, Fawn has returned to VIZ to lead the new Originals imprint and is looking forward to supporting independent artists and helping them to execute their vision.
  • The VIZ Originals format will feature a premium cover treatment, larger trim size, and read left to right. Whether fantasy or sci-fi, horror or slice of life, the imprint will showcase dynamic paneling, skillful black and white artwork and compelling, diverse, storylines for young adult and adult fans. For more information on the VIZ Originals imprint, please visit viz.com/originals.

Source: Official Press Release


Viz-Originals VIZ Media is launching a new English-language graphic novel imprint – VIZ Originals
Good on VIZ for taking the next big initiative and creating their own content!
Viz-Originals VIZ Media is launching a new English-language graphic novel imprint – VIZ Originals
I'm still waiting on their game title! Still, hats off to them!