NEW YORK, NY (3/19/21) – Today Yen Press, LLC announced their participation in this year's Free Comic Book Day, a national event in which hundreds of comic book stores, independent bookstores and libraries provide fans with free samples of the year's hottest graphic novels and comics. For the event, Yen Press will produce free comics featuring samples of Solo Leveling, a graphic novel release of one of the most popular Korean webcomics, and Kyle's Little Sister, an adorable middle grade graphic novel from the JY imprint of Yen Press.
Solo Leveling
Story by Chugong
Art by DUBU(REDICEE STUDIO)
Known as the the Weakest Hunter of All Mankind, E-rank hunter Jinwoo Sung's contribution to raids amounts to trying not to get killed. Unfortunately, between his mother's hospital bills, his sister's tuition, and his own lack of job prospects, he has no choice but to continue to put his life on the line. So when an opportunity arises for a bigger payout, he takes it…only to come face-to-face with a being whose power outranks anything he's ever seen! With the party leader missing an arm and the only healer a quivering mess, can Jinwoo somehow find them a way out?
Kyle's Little Sister
Story and Art by BonHyung Jeong
My name is Grace, not “Kyle's little sister!”
Having a good-looking, friendly, outgoing older brother sucks—especially when you're the total opposite, someone who likes staying home and playing video games. Your parents like him better (even if they deny it!), and everyone calls you “Kyle's little sister” while looking disappointed that you're not more like him. I was really hoping I'd get to go to a different middle school, but no such luck. At least I have my friends…until he finds a way to ruin that, too…! Argh! What do I have to do to get out of his shadow?!
Free Comic Book Day is scheduled to take place nationwide on August 14. For more information, visit freecomicbookday.com.
About Yen Press, LLC
Yen Press, LLC is a joint venture between Kadokawa Corporation and Hachette Book Group. Founded in 2006, Yen Press has quickly risen to become one of the largest and most prolific publishers of manga and original graphic novels in the North American marketplace and a driving force in the introduction of light novels and Japanese literature to new readers through its Yen On imprint. For more information, visit www.yenpress.com.
About JY
JY, the middle grade graphic novel division of Yen Press, LLC, was established in the fall of 2017. This imprint is a sign of the Yen Press commitment to actively grow the catalog of quality content targeting middle grade audiences while making that content easily identifiable for parents, booksellers, librarians, and educators. For more information, visit www.jyforkids.com.
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