Why Create Such Short Manga Stories?
TOKYOPOP is looking for creators who can deliver tight, punchy, well-paced Pilots that entertain and introduce a new property. The primary task of a Manga Pilot is to captivate its audience with characters, concepts and worlds. A Manga Pilot may be the first chapter of a planned graphic novel, but it doesn’t have to be. A self-contained side story or a short story may be a better way to introduce the property. Who Are the Manga Pilot Creators? A Manga Pilot is not only a launchpad for new creators, but also a platform for established artists and writers to efficiently test response to their ideas. In fact, several well known graphic novel writers are taking part in the Manga Pilot program, because even they are excited about it. One such writer is Tim Seeley, who has worked for Image and Devil’s Due. He is the creator of the popular horror comic Hack/Slash, which was recently optioned for film. His Manga Pilot, The Cynic, will debut soon! How Do I Comment on and Rate a Pilot? You must
