Suehiro Maruo's New Manga National Kid to Be Published in English by Bubbles Zine
A big surprise: The living legend of cult horror and erotic grotesque, Suehiro Maruo's newest manga National Kid, is preparing to meet English-speaking readers. Independent publisher Bubbles Zine has announced that it has licensed this unforgettable artist's new work. The book is scheduled for release in the winter of 2026-2027.
Suehiro Maruo, known especially for works such as Mr. Arashi's Amazing Freak Show, The Laughing Vampire, and Ultra-Gash Inferno, is an artist who creates some of the most disturbing yet equally artistic lines in contemporary manga. Active since the 1980s, Maruo has gained a worldwide fan base with his strange and dark themes, gothic aesthetic, and psychological depth. Although the plot of National Kid has not yet been fully revealed, it is widely expected to carry Maruo's signature dark, mesmerizing atmosphere.
Bubbles Zine is a small but distinguished publisher that has previously brought experimental and avant-garde manga into English. This move by the company is quite valuable given that Maruo's works are rarely found in the West. In recent years, some of Maruo's classics (for example, Mizu no Koe) have been reprinted, but the licensing of a brand new series shows that the master is still productive and that publishers' interest in his work continues.
For fans, this news is both a chance to access Maruo's current work and a testament to the confidence in Bubbles Zine's bold selection. Promotional images and more details for National Kid will begin to arrive in the coming months. For now, mark winter 2026-2027 – this will be an unmissable publication for dark manga lovers.
