Tokyopop’s online Manga Marathons have been a mixed bag, often showcasing series that have already found enthusiastic audiences (Dramacon, The Dreaming) or series that just didn’t pique my interest (Roadsong). But this week Tokyopop is offering sample chapters from three of its best April releases: King City (Vol. 1), Priest (Vol. 16), and tactics (Vol. 1).

King City is the latest addition to Tokyopop’s growing catalog of OEL manga. With sharp-looking artwork by Brandon Graham, a cast that includes a transforming cat and alien gangsters, and a setting that’s a character in its own right, King City looks like an entertaining, genre-bending sci-fi romp.

The long-running Priest is Tokyopop’s most popular manwha series. I’m not sure I could describe Priest in a single sentence, so I cede the snappy one-liners to series editor Tim Beedle:

Yes, Priest is an action/horror title. Yes, it’s packed with grotesque monsters, dark heroes and brutal fights that make you shout, ‘Holy crap!!’ Action junkies will LOVE this manhwa. But here’s the thing about Priest that surprises most people—it’s also one of the most intelligent series we publish.

Not sold yet? What if I told you that Screen Gems is producing a big, loud, explosive live-action version starring 300’s Gerard Butler? Still not sold? Then click here to read volume one. A new chapter will be added to the Tokyopop Manga Player every day this week.

Finally we have tactics, a series that was originally licensed by ADV, then dropped midway through its run. tactics focuses on a bumbling scholar/demon hunter who keeps company with a sassy fox demon and a powerful, handsome tengu, or demon-eating demon. Tokyopop does this series justice with beautiful packaging and a nice, crisp translation. Definitely worth checking out if you enjoy folkloric-themed manga that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

One final tip: only registered Tokyopop site users can view full chapters. Registration is free and entitles you to a free subscription to TP’s quarterly Manga Magazine as well as full access to all the site’s features.