Los Angeles, CA (November 13, 2002) -- Leading U.S. manga publisher TOKYOPOP® will bring one of TV's hottest animated series to the printed world of graphic novels. The company will publish and distribute DIGIMON in 100% Authentic Manga (right-to-left) form. The DIGIMON manga series is TOKYOPOP's second manga title from the Disney Publishing Worldwide portfolio - the Monsters, Inc. manga was released last month just after the blockbuster film's DVD hit American store shelves.

DIGIMON will launch as part of TOKYOPOP's growing portfolio of successfully established properties, including top-sellers Cowboy Bebop, Chobits, GTO and Real Bout High School. TOKYOPOP continues to ship hundreds of thousands of books monthly to major retailers nationwide, including Waldenbooks, Borders, Wherehouse Music and SUNCOAST.

"TOKYOPOP is thrilled with the success of our existing manga properties, and we are confident that this exciting new acquisition will complement our line-up," said John Parker, TOKYOPOP's President and COO. "We look forward to continued success with Disney Publishing Worldwide."

Currently airing on the ABC Network, DIGIMON is an exciting animated action-adventure series filled with fantasy, humor and surprises. The story follows seven ordinary kids who gain "digivices" that transport them into the Digital World. Once there, they make companions called Digimon, and must battle evil Digimon monsters, such as Devimon, Etemon, Myotismon and the Dark Masters. DIGIMON makes the unimaginable seem real, while teaching kids about teamwork and friendship.

About TOKYOPOP

TOKYOPOP®, founded in 1996, is the leading North American publisher of manga, the fastest growing category within the publishing business. With exclusive rights to hundreds of book, video and music products, the company has become a media convergence leader. TOKYOPOP has millions of books in print and publishes several hit properties based on popular Cartoon Network and Kids! WB programs. TOKYOPOP titles include Sailor Moon, Gundam Wing, Initial D, Real Bout High School and Cowboy Bebop, among others. With rapidly growing U.S. demand for its properties, TOKYOPOP is actively expanding into television, film and licensed goods. Visit www.TOKYOPOP.com for additional information.

About Disney Publishing Worldwide

Disney Publishing Worldwide (DPW) is the largest children's publisher in the world, with 274 children's magazines and 120 million children's books sold each year. DPW publishes books, magazines and continuity programs in 55
languages in 74 countries, reaching more than 100 million readers each month. As a leading creator of print content that engages the imagination, Disney Publishing consistently delivers on a promise of innovation, reliability and quality. Global headquarters are in New York City.

Photo Credit: DIGIMON artwork courtesy of TOKYOPOP.