Earlier in the week Tokyopop revealed news that eager readers will finally see the return of several of their original manga-styled series. Instead of seeing print however, theses returning series will now see online releases on a chapter by chapter basis through Tokyopop.com’s online manga reader.
These series, as announced so far, are:
Psy-comm (Vol. 03) – Volumes one and two were originally released in print with the third currently listed as the last.
Boys of Summer (Vol. 02) – Volume one was originally released in print. The series is set for three complete volumes.
Earthlight (Vol. 03) – Volume one and two were originally released in print and is currently listed complete at three volumes.
Kat & Mouse – Volumes one, two and three have been released in print with volume four due for release this September 2009. Presumably online releases will begin with volume five.
Pantheon High – Volume one and two have already been released in print and volume three is slated for release this coming October 2009. Tokyopop currently only has three volumes listed in the series.
Undertown – Volume one has already been released in print and volume two has a Tokyopop release date set for December 2009. TP.com lists this series complete at volume two.
Gyakushu – Volume one has already been released in print and is listed complete at three volumes.
Tokyopop also mentions in their press release the potential for a print-on-demand service, one that could possibly see future series published exclusively on their website see eventual print if popularity deems it a worthwhile endeavour for them.
You can read Tokyopop’s full press release on the titles here.
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