TokyoPop is celebrating the 15th anniversary of Eisner Award nominee Svetlana Chmakova’s debut title Dramacon with a collector’s edition release of the manga.
Manga Information
Originally published as a manga trilogy beginning in 2005, the classic coming-of-age teenage drama/comedy follows a group of friends through three years at a local anime convention. Dramacon is perfect series for Young Adult fans of Svetlana’s work. The special edition will feature over 600 pages of beautiful artwork, a brand-new cover design, and a never-before seen glimpse into Svetlana’s creative process.
“Dramacon is one of TokyoPop’s most beloved manga series,” said Kae Winters, Marketing Associate at Tokyopop. “Svetlana is an incredibly talented storyteller and artist and we’re thrilled to be able to introduce a whole new generation of readers to her acclaimed debut work.”
A synopsis of the manga via TokyoPop can be seen below:
Christie, an amateur writer and full-time fan, is attending her first anime convention with her artist boyfriend to promote the manga they created together! But when she unexpectedly falls for a mysterious cosplayer, things get a little… well… complicated. What do you do when the person you’re falling in love with is going to be miles away in just a matter of days and you might not see them for a whole year? Take a trip to Yatta Anime Convention, where laughter, heartbreak, drama and excitement come together!
Manga Release Information:
Title: Dramacon
Creator: Svetlana Chmakova
ISBN: 9781427864062
Rating: Teen
Print SRP: $24.99
Trim: 5”W x 7.5”H
Pages: 624
Cover: Softcover
Interiors: B&W
Release date: 9/13/2020
Source: Press Release
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