MEGATOKYO (2025)

"FRED GALLAGHER (W/A) and RODNEY CASTON (W) On sale March 10, SC, 152pg, b&w, 5' x 7' This re-issue of the highly successful Megatokyo Volume 1 brings fans a new and revised version of the book with improved print quality and a larger trim size. This book will contain all of the comics from Chapter 0 as well as the running editorial comments featured in the original release. Exclusive to the Dark Horse re-issue will be additional drawings, historical notes, and selected rants from this first developmental year of the Megatokyo webcomic. 'Unlike many American 'manga' creators, Gallagher understands that creating 'manga' involves more than just aping an art style. Megatokyo is filled with quirky, interesting characters and the kind of loopy humor that makes Love Hina and Slayers so popular; and its online popularity provides a built-in audience for Megatokyo graphic novels.' -ICV2.com"

"Written and illustrated by Fred Gallagher CMX. CMX is proud to present the latest, long-awaited collection of Fred Gallagher's popular MEGATOKYO. The story continues in Volume 4, presenting chapters 5 and 6 from the popular online webcomic - in print for the first time! Obsessed anime/manga fan Piro and his friend Largo - a hardcore American gamer - adapt their highly unique perspectives on reality to life in Tokyo. While Piro stumbles around the edges of a girl he finds himself growing closer to, Largo unexpectedly crashes like a comet into the life of her reclusive friend. Chaos reigns in the streets of Tokyo and on the digital plane as they are drawn deeper into the worlds of two very different girls. This volume also contains exclusive bonus material, including an expanded version of the short story 'Circuity.' "

"Written and illustrated by Fred Gallagher CMX. Collecting chapters seven and eight of the popular online comic! Largo is way off his game, and even the efforts of the class president and a brave hamster may not be enough to get him going again. Piro is worried about his friend, but his biggest concern is the safety of a certain voice actress who finds herself the center of attention of a massive fanboy horde. This edition includes bonus material. Advance-solicited; on sale April 25 • 5' x 7.375' • 240 pg, B&W, $10.99 US • TEEN"

"Written and illustrated by Fred Gallagher CMX. American 'otaku' Piro and Largo are now more or less settled into their lives in Tokyo, where the lines between fantasy and reality sometimes blur. The city boils and churns under the threat of impending d00m, led by an invasion of Zombie hordes. Fanboys gather to protest the rumored cancellation of a long-awaited game featuring Kimiko, their new favorite Idol. Piro races to save Kimiko from both the fanboys and a mysterious benefactor whom he does not trust. Largo enlists the aid a novice magical girl who is still trying to understand herself, her powers, and what exactly she should wear. MEGATOKYO volume 6 collects chapters nine and ten of the online series, including both UnMod and Full Megatokyo Panic short stories, as well as additional artwork and one-shot comics."