The industrial production of manga, graphic novels and comics has unique characteristics, linked both to high market demand and to the format and printing techniques, but they share a high degree of specialisation that requires well-structured production processes.
A distinctive aspect of manga and comic book production is seriality, a characteristic that requires extremely fast production times.
Printing varies greatly depending on the type of work: manga are almost always printed in black and white, with exceptions limited to covers or special pages. This factor considerably reduce production costs and speed up the production process.
Comics and graphic novels, on the other hand, are often printed in colour. This requires the use of four-colour printing and high quality paper that ensures optimal color rendering.
After serial release, many publications are collected in complete volumes, called «tankōbon» for manga or «trade paperback» for comics.
The production of these volumes follows a more traditional process than serialisation, with a greater focus on print and material quality (hardcovers, original binding and extra content).
The production of comics and manga is adapting to sustainability requirements, using FSC® or PEFC certified paper and ecological inks.
Even with distinctive elements such as flaps or dust jackets, L.E.G.O. guarantees fast and environmentally friendly production, as evidenced by the ISO 14001:2015 certification.
