Manga Mavericks Books Expands Distribution Network Across North America and Europe
Los Angeles-based manga publisher Manga Mavericks Books has announced significant expansion of its distribution network, securing partnerships with Pathway Book Service for North America and Gazelle Book Services Ltd. For Europe. This move aims to broaden the reach of Manga Mavericks’ growing catalog to a wider audience of readers.
North American Distribution with Pathway Book Service
Manga Mavericks Books has partnered with Pathway Book Service to manage fulfillment, warehousing, and retail distribution throughout North America. Pathway Book Service services major retailers including Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, Amazon, and Walmart.
Wholesalers can purchase Manga Mavericks titles through Pathway via the Ingram Book Distributors iPage Platform, streamlining the ordering and inventory management process for booksellers and librarians.
European Distribution with Gazelle Book Services Ltd.
Select titles from Manga Mavericks Books will now be available in the European Union through Gazelle Book Services Ltd. Gazelle Book Services Ltd. distributes to retailers such as Waterstones, Gardners, and Amazon within the EU.
A Growing Catalog and Ambitious Plans for 2026
According to CEO Varun Gupta, these distribution partnerships are a “key step in the growth of Manga Mavericks Books and will bring our catalog to a wide range of new readers.” The publisher anticipates a significant year in 2026, with the release of numerous new manga titles and licensing agreements.
The upcoming catalog will feature a diverse range of works, including independent manga, classic titles, shojo manga, and LGBTQ+ stories, from both established and emerging Japanese creators. Many of these works will be released in English for the first time.
About Manga Mavericks Books
Launched in summer 2025, Manga Mavericks Books began as a manga-focused news podcast before evolving into a multimedia brand. The company now operates a podcast network and employs journalists and reviewers covering the manga industry. With the launch of its publishing arm, Manga Mavericks Books aims to be a direct participant in the North American manga market.