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Where demons protect and truth cuts deeper than fear… Diablomachia Vol. 1 is coming from Nakama Press in August

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Mad Cave Studios‘ Nakama Press imprint presents Diablomachia Vol. 1, a dark fantasy from Italian manga creator Da Hosoi. A story where friendship defies fate, and demons aren’t always what they seem…

Neve is no ordinary summoner—he calls forth demons not to terrorize humanity, but to protect them. These gentle creatures have been hunted in the underworld for their kindness, and Earth is their only refuge. But peace never lasts. Rival demons are closing in, determined to shatter Neve’s sanctuary from within. As Neve awakens strange new powers, he must confront enemies on all sides—and a truth that will upend everything he thought he knew about his mission, his demons, and himself.

Trained in Japan under legendary artists including Tetsuo Hara, Tsukasa Hōjō, and Nobuhiko Horie, Hosoi blends the visual discipline of Japanese comics with a European storytelling sensibility, shaping a voice that feels both rooted and entirely his own.

Perfect for readers drawn to the emotional stakes and character-driven action of My Hero Academia, Diablomachia Vol. 1 offers a fresh take on the summoner mythos—where empathy is power, alliances are fragile, and nothing is as it seems.

Diablomachia Vol. 1 drops in shops August 18, 2026, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545827628 | $10.99). 

Diablomachia Vol. 1

Preview: Infini-T Force Vol. 7

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Infini-T Force Vol. 7

(W) Ukyo Kodachi (A) Tatsuma Ejiri

Tekkaman must make the ultimate choice between love and justice, exploring his inner conflict as he struggles to reconcile his hero’s convictions with his personal emotions.

Tekkaman decides to marry Rin and settle down in Emi’s world. However, Rin, torn between her love for him and her allegiance to Z’s orders, moves forward with a plan that could destroy their love forever.

Infini-T Force Vol. 7

Winning Isn’t About the Ribbon, It’s About Who Stays by Your Side. Nakama Press announces Best Friend Show

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This summer, Nakama Press imprint invites readers into the unexpected world of competitive dog shows with Best Friend Show, a heartwarming YA graphic novel about healing, friendship, and first love, set against the high-stakes world of competitive dog shows.

Written by Xeric grant-awarded and Ignatz Award-nominated creator Craig Hurd-McKenney and brought to life by Bay Area-based illustrator and comics artist Melisa Jones, Best Friend Show blends emotional honesty with the unique rhythms of the dog show circuit, creating a story that feels as grounded as it is uplifting.

Sixteen-year-old Landon Snyder never expected to spend his summer in the world of dog shows. But after a family illness combined with a breakup sends him to live with his Aunt Iva, who runs a bustling dog rescue, Landon discovers a surprising talent for training—and a bond with Blue, Iva’s champion show dog. Between a cocky rival, a shy new friend who sees him like no one else, and the pressures of the Best in Show, Landon learns that healing doesn’t always come with a ribbon…but sometimes with love, loyalty, and second chances.

Best Friend Show speaks to readers navigating change, identity, and the quiet courage it takes to start over. It’s a coming-of-age story rooted in found family, first love, and the bond between humans and animals that can reshape everything. A softer, character-driven take on competition with a sports manga edge, it will appeal to fans of Prince of Tennis, Haikyuu!!, and Heartstopper.

Best Friend Show goes on sale August 11, 2026, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545827611 | $10.99).

Best Friend Show

This fall, a forgotten cybernetic hero awakens to face a world that has left him behind… Casshan Vol. 1 arrives September 2026

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He was forgotten for fifty years. Now he’s the only one who can save them. Nakama Press, in partnership with Tatsunoko Production, presents Casshan Vol. 1 from Detroit-born manga creator, game producer, and writer Mario B. Long and award-winning, Tokyo-based mangaka Kusanagi. Featuring the legendary Tatsunoko hero Casshan, this bold new manga inspired by the classic anime blends timeless science fiction with modern storytelling to explore identity, memory, and what it means to remain human in a world designed to forget you.

A forgotten cybernetic hero awakens with no memories and is thrust into a brutal conflict between humans, robots, and a rising new species—forcing him to confront the truth of his own creation as he fights to save two kidnapped children trapped deep below a dying wasteland.

When two girls vanish into a deadly mine run by rogue machines, a dying old man awakens Casshan—a lost cybernetic hero with no memory and a human heart buried inside metal. But underground lies more than hostages: a hidden robot refuge, a radical new species, and the truth about Casshan’s own creation. Caught between humans, robots, and a new species called Neoroiders, Casshan must confront the past he’s forgotten before the world destroys itself again!

At 180 pages, Casshan Vol. 1 reflects a deeply cross-cultural approach to storytelling, offering an accessible entry point for new manga readers while delivering layered worldbuilding and character-driven stakes for longtime fans of classic and contemporary sci-fi alike.

Casshan Vol. 1 hits shelves September 15, 2026.

Casshan Vol. 1

Preview: Last Call to Leave Earth

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Last Call to Leave Earth

(W/A) Cassio Ribeiro

When a mysterious photo changes their lives, three former friends, a haunted photographer, a fame-obsessed UFO enthusiast, and a devoted cult member, reunite to uncover the truth lurking in their small town.

Rita, Carlos, and Lucas were merely friends until a pivotal moment changed everything: they photographed what many in the small town of Caminho da Anta believed to be an alien. Years later, Rita, now thriving as a professional photographer, returns to discover the truth behind that fateful day and its effects on their lives and the community. A troubled photographer, a fame-seeking UFO enthusiast, and a loyal cult member are all in pursuit of answers, but what they find could be more extraordinary than they ever anticipated.

Last Call to Leave Earth

Preview: The Theory of K.O. Vol. 2

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The Theory of K.O. Vol. 2

(W/A) Mathieu Reynès

Continuing where volume one left off, martial arts fighter Beck continues her search for her mentor, Kal, all the while navigating rivalries with other champions in New Eden, who are not all that happy to have an outsider in their midst!

Freshly arrived in New Eden, Beck joins the Sport Academia, where she must face representatives from other combat schools– martial arts champions who do not all take kindly to the sudden appearance of a stranger in their midst. While she finds her footing in the megalopolis governed by Dr. Darwin Drake’s SEED, she continues to search for traces of her mentor, Kal. She is unaware that he made a dramatic reappearance on the outskirts of the city just a few days earlier, in critical condition…

The Theory of K.O. Vol. 2

Preview: Infini-T Force Vol. 6

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Infini-T Force Vol. 6

(W) Ukyo Kodachi (A) Tatsuma Ejiri

Emi reels when she discovers the true identity of the team’s ultimate foe, leaving her with a decision to make between justice… and family.

Casshan’s most ruthless foe, the Buraiking Boss, has unmasked their greatest threat—none other than Emi’s own father, Kazumichi Kaido. With her world turned upside down, Emi is torn between family loyalty and the fate of humanity.

As dark secrets rise to the surface, she must choose: stand by her father… or stand against him. And this time, the decision could change everything.

Infini-T Force Vol. 6

Preview: Naraka Warrior Vol. 2

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Naraka Warrior Vol. 2

(W) Albert Ng (A) Jerry Cho

In the liminal space between the living and the dead, the victims of a horrible train accident face judgment for the choices they’ve made in life. Who will be judged worthy of returning to life, and who will be sentenced to the beyond?

The Naraka Warrior has defied the laws of the liminal area between life and death, leaving the blood of his accusers on his hands and the realm’s maiden messengers concerned by his rebellion. Moreover, his actions have drawn the attention of something far more powerful. In the face of these relentless trials, he will have to summon all of his strength to carve a bloody path back to the world of the living… or be lost in the beyond forever! The battle is far from over.

Naraka Warrior Vol. 2

Love finds its way through time, even when history tries to pull it apart in Aperture

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A sweeping YA time-slip romance where love bridges a century, but history threatens to tear it apart. Nakama Press has announced Aperture, a standalone young adult OGN from Pacific Northwest-based writer Kirsten Thompson and acclaimed Brazilian illustrator Huenito. Blending romance, history, and quiet wonder, Aperture explores the fragile space where connection forms, and the forces that threaten to break it…

When Sage, a first-year university student, discovers a forgotten camera in the library archives, she’s thrust into a world beyond her own time. The camera links her to August, a student who walked the same halls more than a century earlier. What begins as a miraculous connection soon deepens into something neither of them expected. But history has a way of pulling people apart—and as WWI looms for August, the closer they grow, the more impossible it seems to hold on.

Rooted in emotional intimacy and longing, Aperture is a story about finding connection in unexpected places and choosing it even when time itself stands in the way. 

The 224-page OGN arrives August 25, 2026, and is now available for preorder at your favorite retailer and directly from Nakama Press.

Aperture

Preview: My Soul Mate

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My Soul Mate

(W/A) Wah Kee

Chung Chuen Ming is determined to finish his manhua and release it into the world. However, unfortunate circumstances have led him to need the help of a fellow artist in a collaboration that crosses the boundaries of the material world.

This semi-autobiographical story follows Chung Chuen Ming, a dedicated assistant in the comics industry who aspires to create his own manhua. Determined to pursue his dream, he quits his assistant job to focus on his personal project. Tragically, just before completing his debut work, Chuen Ming succumbed to a sudden illness. However, his story doesn’t end there; his spirit lingers, driven by the unfinished dream. Throughout his journey, he encounters challenges that compel him to collaborate with a fellow novice artist, Cheung Shan, leading to a creative and emotionally significant partnership.

My Soul Mate
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