South Korean webcomics platform Manta have announced a print edition of “Disobey the Duke if You Dare,” marking the first time they have published a physical copy of one of their series. The first volume will be available from Amazon beginning April 18. A romance comic, “Disobey the Duke if You Dare” tells the story of Lily, a young widow who is married off to the duke of the title. “Her new husband is rumored to be a monstrous warmonger, but to Lily’s surprise, the Duke turns out to be a kind man and husband. There’s just one catch… she must never see his face.”
The series began in January 2022, and is currently in its second season, totaling 59 chapters to date. It is based on a story by Romance Machine K, and was adapted by writer Chanmi Lee, storyboard artist Koo Seul, line artist Aesp, background artists Haba & Woo, and colorists Sau & Rei. It was translated into English by Dalki, and edited by Sydney Thompson.
Moonseok Jeong, Head of Content for Manta, says in the press release, “Manta already has a strong, well-established fandom from offering the hundreds of best and exclusive stories in digital comics form, and we are definitely proud for ‘Disobey the Duke if You Dare’ to be our first entry into print. With this graphic novel initiative, we aim to extend the success of Manta’s popular IP, diversify the reading experience, and most importantly, bring what our fans will love and enjoy.”
Manta adds they are “committed to bringing more of its hit originals into high-quality graphic novels through direct publishing and partnerships.”
