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Pub Date Sep 15 2026 | Archive Date Not set

Udon Entertainment | Manga Classics Inc.

Comics, Graphic Novels, Manga | Multicultural Interest | Teens & YA

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Description

The legend of Sun Wu Kong, the mythical Monkey King, begins here! One of the most popular and beloved Chinese novels of all time, Journey to the West, is reinvented as a full color action-adventure Manga Classic® for all ages!

Following the Buddha's instructions, diligent monk Tang San-Zang and his four disciples set forth on a mission to retrieve important Buddhist scriptures from India. But the journey becomes far more than they ever could have imagined as they encounter mysterious magic, mighty monsters, strange spirits, and so much more!

Coming this fall from Manga Classics!

The legend of Sun Wu Kong, the mythical Monkey King, begins here! One of the most popular and beloved Chinese novels of all time, Journey to the West, is reinvented as a full color action-adventure ...

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A Note From the Publisher

This title is marked as "Young Adult" but the content is appropriate for both Middle Grade readers discovering this story for the first time, and Adults looking for an action-packed full color adaptation of one of the great Chinese mythical tales!

This title is marked as "Young Adult" but the content is appropriate for both Middle Grade readers discovering this story for the first time, and Adults looking for an action-packed full color...

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Advance Praise

Praise for Chapter 1 (previewed at Free Comic Book Day):

"...there’s a real heart to the story, and (as the introduction suggests) I’m sure they’ll all change and grow over the course of the journey. "
- League of Comic Geeks

"some great action and an engaging kick-off to the full volume."
- Comic Book Club Live


Praise for Chapter 1 (previewed at Free Comic Book Day):

"...there’s a real heart to the story, and (as the introduction suggests) I’m sure they’ll all change and grow over the course of the journey...

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Marketing Plan

  • Premier title for Free Comic Book Day 2026, with over 100,000 copies of the first chapter in comic book format distributed across North America!
  • Promotion through the Manga Classics newsletter, social media, and website.
  • Dedicated promotion as part of NetGalley's "Camp NetGalley" event
  • Trade advertisements and reviews
  • Premier title for Free Comic Book Day 2026, with over 100,000 copies of the first chapter in comic book format distributed across North America!
  • Promotion through the Manga Classics newsletter, social...
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Available Editions

EDITION Paperback
ISBN 9781947808331
PRICE CA$27.99 (CAD)
PAGES 272

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