Simon & Schuster will handle worldwide sales, fulfillment, logistics, and distribution of Ablaze Publishing's print formats, effective February 1, 2026.
Founded in 2019, Ablaze Publishing publishes original material, art books, international titles from Europe, Asia (manga, manhwa), webtoons, and more in a variety of formats, genres, and age ranges.
Rich Young, co-founder of Ablaze Publishing, said, "Joining with Simon & Schuster gives us world‑class reach and infrastructure to bring our graphic novels to readers in every channel. We believe this alliance will expand our audience and support our mission of delivering bold and innovative storytelling."