Announcing a new initiative between themselves and the webcomic publisher Hiveworks Comics, manga and light novel publisher Seven Seas Entertainment have announced that three of their works have been licensed for paperback distribution globally in the new year.
Distributed under Seven Seas’ existing agreement with Penguin Random House Publisher Services, the first wave of publications to be printed are: the heartwarming LGBT+ fantasy Life of Melody, the dark young-adult magical girl drama Sleepless Domain and the Greek-mythology-inspired romance Persephone: Whom Hades Seized. More information on all three can be found by scrolling down.
What the publishers have to say…
Hiveworks is a cutting-edge industry leader in webcomics. With the incredible growth of webcomics in the last decade, we’re thrilled to partner with Hiveworks to release their popular webcomics in the bookstore market.
Jason DeAngelis – Seven Seas Publisher
A partnership like this one allows us to distribute comics to print and online audiences at once, helping them discover the vision of independent authors.
Isabelle Melançon – Lead Editor & COO of Hiveworks Comics
About the Works
1Life of Melody by Mari Costa
Format: Single, Large-Trim Paperback
Release Date: July 2021
Price: $14.99 USD
A human child abandoned in the woods is discovered by an unlikely pair: Razzmatazz, a fairy godfather, and Bon, a beast man. After quarreling over the best way to handle the child, they finally agree to co-parent in the human world–for now, at least. What the two men don’t expect is this little arrangement will push them to discover more about themselves…and more about each other, which might result in love. In this charming LGBT+ romcom, one “temporary” magical family might just become real!
2Sleepless Domain by Mary Cagle
Format: Single-volume, Large-Trim Paperback
Release Date: August 2021
Price: $14.99 USD
A magically isolated city is safe during the day, but overrun with vicious monsters at night, leaving the citizens to turn to their only defenders: Magical Girls, young women empowered with supernatural abilities that allow them to fight these creatures. The combination of the adoring idol culture surrounding these girls, along with the genuine life-or-death struggles they face every night, forces them to grow up under severe pressure. Undine is the water-wielding member of the popular Team Alchemical, normally playing a supporting role to the other four Magical Girls on her team…until a sudden tragedy forces her to learn to fight her own battles. A search for answers will lead her on a path to uncovering deep mysteries of the city–and the world itself.
3Persephone: Whom Hades Seized by Allison Shaw
Format: Single Large-Trim Paperback
Release Date: September 2021
Price: $16.99 USD
According to the ancient legend, the Lord of the Dead kidnapped the innocent daughter of Demeter–or did he? The truth is, Persephone is no damsel in distress, but a spirited young lady with an overbearing mother. A failed scheme by Apollo leads her to a chance encounter with the mysterious and handsome yet dispassionate Hades, who instantly appeals to her–right as he’s struck by love’s arrow. Now he must wrestle with his aching heart before he loses total control of his feelings, but desire is already roaring inside Persepone herself. (Rated Older Teen for sexual content.)
