Ballatine and Cartoon Network do licensed manga

Del Ray Manga, an imprint of Ballatine Books at the Random House Publishing Group, has partnered with Cartoon Network Enterprises to launch original manga based on Bakugan Battle Brawlers and Ben 10 Alien Force.
September 29, 2008

Del Ray Manga, an imprint of Ballatine Books at the Random House Publishing Group, has partnered with Cartoon Network Enterprises to launch original manga based on Bakugan Battle Brawlers and Ben 10 Alien Force.

The first book to be published under the deal, dubbed Bakugan Battle Brawlers: The Battle Begins, will be released in December 2008. A second volume will follow in March 2009.

Ben 10 Alien Force: Ben 10 Returns is due out in April 2009 and follows the same format, drawing art directly from the cartoon itself.

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Gary Rusak is a freelance writer based in Toronto. He has covered the kids entertainment industry for the last decade with a special interest in licensing, retail and consumer products. You can reach him at garyrusak@gmail.com

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