Raijin Comics On Hiatus
Manga publisher
Raijin Comics
has announced that its entire publishing lineup (including all trade
paperback collections in addition to the monthly anthology) is going on
indefinite hiatus:
Over the past 18 months, we have tested the market
to see how well a weekly and monthly manga magazine would fare with an
American audience. Based on our research with readers, retailers and
distributors, we have come to a conclusion – our publications, though
appreciated by hard-core manga fans, are not penetrating a larger
market.
In order for us to reach a broader market, RAIJIN COMICS, RAIJIN
GRAPHIC NOVELS, and MASTER EDITION will be placed on hiatus for the
time being. We will be taking time out to come up with ways to broaden
the appeal of our publications, retooling stories and overall editorial
content. RAIJIN COMICS Issue 46 and the June GRAPHIC NOVELS will be the
last issue you will be printing [sic].
I'm really sorry to hear this. While I'd stopped getting the
anthology, I was still enjoying several of their series in collected
form, especially the wonderful
Slam Dunk. I hope
they can come back with a stronger presence after regrouping and
refocusing their efforts.
