Tokyopop Sneaks

Tokyopop Sneaks (2002–present, Tokyopop) is a six-issue sampler series that offered readers a curated preview of the publisher’s manga and original English-language comics. Produced during Tokyopop’s influential early-2000s boom, these slim, affordable issues introduced a wide range of titles and creators, serving as an accessible gateway for new fans. While specific talent isn’t tied to the series as a whole, it remains a notable artifact of Tokyopop’s strategy to popularize manga in the West.