Comic Books and Graphic Novels

Addresses all animation made using known and yet to be developed techniques, from sixteenth century optical devices to contemporary digital media, revealing its implications on other forms of time-based media expression.

Covers subjects from manga and anime to game design, fashion, graphics, packaging, and toy industries, as well as a broad range of fan practices related to popular culture in Japan.

omprehensive coverage of manga, anime, videogames and Japanese pop culture written from an American point of view

This American comic book publisher also has a manga division that releases series such as Neon Genesis Evangelion, Card Captor Sakura, and America's longest running manga series Oh My Goddess.

Kodansha is a major Japanese manga publisher. This is the link to their American division.

A publisher of both Japanese manga series and original American inspired works as well.

This manga translation and distribution company is responsible for translating and releasing most of the works of Osamu Tezuka for an American audience. Tezuka is considered the "Walt Disney of Japan" and among works they have translated are Black Jack, Princess Knight, Dororo, and Buddha, an 8 volume interpretation of the life of Buddha.

Owned by major Japanese Manga publishers Shogakukan and Shueisha, Viz is one of the oldest publishers of manga in the United States. Viz Manga tends to be action oriented such as Dragon Ball Z and One Piece. Viz also publishes American versions of Shonen Jump and Shojo Beat manga magazines.

Yen Press is a newcomer to the manga publication scene in the United States. They release original work and Korean Manhwa in addition to Japanese manga.