Convention season is here, and Ize Press came to Sakura-Con with a reminder of why they’ve become the most interesting imprint in the manhwa print space right now: range.

Four new titles were announced for late 2026 print release: Special Civil Servant, On the Way to Meet Mom, Reunion, and Merry Marbling. What stands out isn’t just the individual picks; rather, it’s the spread. A supernatural action thriller and a found-family fantasy adventure, both from WEBTOON. A slow-burn BL romance from Manta. A wholesome high school BL from Lezhin. Three different platforms, four different tones, and a lineup that refuses to collapse Korean comics into a single lane.

Ize has never been shy about publishing BL, and this batch doubles down on that commitment with Reunion: a five-volume identity drama serialized on Manta; and Merry Marbling: a six-volume coming-of-age series from Lezhin. That consistency matters! It shows that BL is more than just a novelty slot in their catalog.

Below are the full details on each title, courtesy of Ize Press.

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Special Civil Servant

Art by ch, Original Story by Sora Kwon and Jaewon Seo

Maru Han is your typical twenty-nine-year-old guy—socially anxious, broke, and desperate for a stable job. Things aren’t looking up, though, considering he just failed the civil service exam for the fifth time! But fate has a funny way of giving us what we want… When a trip to the mountains turns into an encounter with some strange, human-eating creature, Maru finds himself recruited into the “Special Civil Service.” His lucky break, right? Wrong! So, so, wrong! Everything is a mess—this secret task force is threatening the very safety he longed for, the monsters they fight are weirdly drawn to him, and the people on his team are total nutjobs! Will Maru be able to adjust to his new life as a public defender, or will he crash and burn alongside the earth itself?

Special Civil Servant is an ongoing mystery thriller series that offers a gripping blend of supernatural action and workplace drama. With beautifully detailed art and plenty of comedy, the story centers on a struggling job seeker recruited into a secret government division tasked with fighting deadly creatures threatening humanity. This bloody fantasy comic is digitally serialized on the WEBTOON platform with over 12 million views. It’s perfect for readers looking for action-packed horror, enjoyable characters, and some fan service for muscle lovers.

On the Way to Meet Mom

By GOMYANG

After he is found in an abandoned building, a strange feral child named Mori is taken to an orphanage where he finds friends, shelter, and even a patron. He has all he needs to be happy and content in his little corner of the world—or so he thinks, until one day, his best friend’s mother returns to bring her home. Watching their reunion, Mori begins to wonder if he, too, has one somewhere out there… Surely, he must, right? So begins one little boy’s perilous journey across the lands to find his mother!

On the Way to Meet Mom is a found-family fantasy adventure about a young boy on a journey to find his mother, encountering new friends, dangers, and life-changing revelations along the way. Originally released on WEBTOON, On the Way to Meet Mom has resonated with readers for its imaginative worldbuilding, adorable protagonist, and heartfelt exploration of family, identity, and belonging. This touching series has garnered 7.5 million views and a dedicated global fanbase since its English-language debut in 2025. The English print edition will be complete in two volumes. 

Reunion

Art by Deulsum, Original Story by 2coin

Seven years ago, Hakyung Lee accepted an offer to impersonate a dead girl. The plan was simple—he would pose as his childhood friend, Jiyoung Han, and convince a rich grandpa on his deathbed he wasn’t a fraud. It’d only be for one summer, and once it was over, Hakyung would walk away with the funds to pay for his mother’s hospital care and medication. And everything seemed to be smooth sailing—until Yoonsung Jang rushed to his grandfather’s side, determined to expose Hakyung as a fake. Except he doesn’t…and as the two spend more time together, the carefully placed walls between them begin to crumble. Now, in the present day, Yoonsung steps into the very bar where Hakyung works.

Digitally serialized on the Manta platform, Reunion offers a deeply emotional and character-driven romance with themes of cross-dressing, memory loss, and regret. What begins as a calculated act quickly spirals into something far more complicated as the lines between performance and reality begins to blur. Complete in five volumes, this BL (Boys Love) series will captivate readers with its slow-burn storytelling, layered narrative, and poignant exploration of love, memory, and second chances. Volume 1 is set to release in October 2026. 

Merry Marbling

By PENGKI

Ian Ha has been in the spotlight since he was a child, heralded as an angel after an act of kindness makes local headlines. He’s perfected his public persona as the ever-popular impeccable model student, and high school seems to be no different—that is, until the arrival of a boy unlike anybody he’s ever met before. Not only is Yugun Baek unmoved by Ian’s kind and friendly gestures, but his prickly and brash nature seems to draw out all the worst sides of him! The two are like oil and water…so why do they keep getting mixed up with each other?!

Complete in six volumes, Merry Marbling is a wholesome BL series that is digitally serialized on the Lezhin platform. The story follows the evolving, often comical relationship between two high school boys as they overcome their traumas and limitations. With plenty of emotional moments, fluffy romance, and character growth, Merry Marbling will capture readers as the frail yet cynical Yugun’s attempts to unmask Ian’s perfect persona develop into a desire to protect Ian from the immense pressure put upon him. 

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About Ize Press

Ize Press has been around since 2022, and in that time they’ve quietly built the strongest print manhwa catalog in the English-language market. A joint effort between Yen Press, REDICE STUDIO, and RIVERSE, Ize doesn’t just license the biggest titles—they pull from across the digital ecosystem; treating WEBTOON, Manta, Lezhin, Tapas, and Tappytoon like they all belong on the same shelf. That willingness to look everywhere is part of what makes announcements like these worth paying attention to. For more information, visit izepress.com.