AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoManga & Publishing: Takeru Hokazono’s hit Kagurabachi goes on hiatus until August, pausing new chapters in Weekly Shonen Jump after a “sudden illness,” with digital English releases continuing via Viz’s Shonen Jump and Shueisha’s MANGA Plus. Hybrid Publishing: Manhattan Book Group touts awards and expands U.S. services, adding print/ebook production, distribution, and marketing support plus endorsement access through MindStir Media. Self-Publishing Industry: MindStir Media also highlights Newsweek recognition as a top U.S. self-publishing provider, reinforcing demand for guided publishing and promotion. Comics & Culture: Comic conventions spotlight more creators of color, with Phoenix Fan Fusion coverage pointing to growing audience pull and ongoing debates around representation. Media/Books Ecosystem: A separate report on community newspapers’ awards underscores how local journalism still trains the next generation even as digital shifts accelerate.
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