Like Yen, Tokyopop handled its biggest announcement in a press release, rather than an industry panel. As numerous sites have reported, Tokyopop will be getting into the graphic novel business, publishing full-color comics from around the world. Read on for the full scoop, as well as a quick run-down of upcoming Tokyopop releases.
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What manga will you be reading one year from now? Viz, Del Rey, Yen Press, DMP, Dark Horse, and CMX unveiled the titles they hope you’ll purchase, from adaptations of popular anime series to works by established masters. Below is a run-down of the day’s big licensing news.
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PopCultureShock is in full effect at New York Comic-con, with Kate, Jon, and I walking the show floor. The crowds are nuts, the creators are running around having fun, and I’ve been politicking like crazy. (Continued)

The first day of New York Comic-Con 2008 yielded few surprises or big announcements, save for Ultimo, a new shonen series created by legendary writer Stan Lee and Shaman King manga-ka Hiroyuki Takei.
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Headed to New York Comic-Con next weekend? If so, you’ll want to bookmark this page to help you plan your visit, as there will be hundreds of events taking place at the Javits Center, from movie screenings to autograph signings. Here’s a list of all the anime and manga-centric events on the official NYCC schedule…

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