PRESS RELEASE
IDW Publishing has announced an exclusive distribution deal with YouTube personality CoryxKenshin to bring his hit action-horror manga series, Monsters We Make, Vol 1, to North American shops and online retailers on October 28, 2025, starting with Vol 1. The self-published first installment of this series became a smashing success last fall selling more than 200,000 copies direct to consumers. The IDW print run will feature a new exclusive retail-only cover. Volumes 2 and 3, are set to release over the next year – both will debut via the creator’s DTC platform and each installment will feature an exclusive, retail-only cover. Link to preorder.
Driven by CoryxKenshin’s background and creative vision, Monsters We Make weaves a modern narrative that bridges Eastern and Western influences, honoring the rich heritage of Japanese manga while drawing from Western perspectives in storytelling. The manga stays true to its origins by following the traditional right-to-left reading format, taking the readers on a unique and immersive journey.
“Monsters We Make is a story that epitomizes the human experience – covering the highs and lows of life and humanity’s constant thirst for more – that touches on mature themes within an action/horror shonen skeleton, made by lifelong fans of the genre,” said creator CoryxKenshin.
“CoryxKenshin is a once-in-a-generation storyteller whose creative vision has inspired millions, and we’re honored to bring Monsters We Make to an even wider audience,” said Aub Driver, VP Marketing at IDW Publishing. “This partnership not only expands the reach of a groundbreaking manga series, but also represents the kind of bold, diverse, and globally resonant storytelling IDW is committed to championing.”
Monsters We Make Story Synopsis
For Jabari Booker, New Edyn Academy promised a future of music and mastery. But on his first day, that promise shatters into a nightmare. As he’s dragged deeper into the abyss, he realizes that true horror awaits at the end of the broken road. To survive, he must battle not only New Edyn’s monsters but also the corruption festering within its walls.
Monsters We Make, Vol. 1 will be available wherever books are sold on October 28, 2025 as a b/w trade paperback (ISBN: 9798992171143) for a list price of $11.99. For more information please visit IDW Publishing.
About Monsters We Make
Monsters We Make is an American action-horror manga from the creative mind of YouTube personality CoryxKenshin. CoryxKenshin is celebrated as one of the world’s foremost storytellers through his editing in action gaming and horror with 21.5 million YouTube channel subscribers and 8.5 billion cumulative video views. Cory injects his storytelling expertise while drawing on childhood inspirations from iconic anime “Dragon Ball Z” to modern titles such as “Attack on Titan” to share his creative vision with the world through a medium that he loves and grew up with. In December 2024, Monsters We Make Volume 1 sold 200,000 physical copies within its first week of publication, setting a new benchmark for independent manga publishing.
About CoryxKenshin
With 22+ million YouTube subscribers and 9 billion cumulative video views, CoryxKenshin stands as one of the world’s leading storytellers in action gaming and horror. Drawing from a lifelong love of anime — spanning classics like “Dragon Ball Z” to modern hits like “Attack on Titan” — he blends childhood nostalgia with a drive to create an endearing story for readers. With a Black lead character and diverse core ensemble, Monsters We Make reflects one of the medium’s most passionate communities while celebrating the diversity that shapes anime, manga and gaming culture.
