Welcome to the
wonderful world of
Out-of-this-world tales that are down to earth, and down-to-earth stories that are out of this world!
About
UFO Comics was founded in 2020, when criminology professor, Dr. Kenny Loui, decided to turn his doodles and random thoughts scribbled on post-it notes and napkins while in grad school into something more than just doodles and scribbles.Partnering with Filipino manga artist Yamawe, Kenny created Life Lessons from a UFO Catcher, an manga memoir based on life lessons he learned from his time in arcades in Japan and South Korea playing crane games, AKA "UFO catchers."Initially published as a webtoon in 2020, Life Lessons from a UFO Catcher: An Autobiographical Manga was released in paperback and digital formats in 2023 and would go on to become a bestselling and award-winning graphic novel series.An indie "micro-press" publisher, UFO Comics aims to share stories with heart and publish comics about life. Upcoming series from UFO Comics include A UFO Catcher Story, My Brother's Life is (Not) a Harem Anime, Asian American Horror Story, and an eventual sequel to Life Lessons from a UFO Catcher.
Our Comics & Graphic Novels
Debuting in 2020 with our modern-day take on Aesop's Fables, Life Lessons from a UFO Catcher, UFO Comics will be expanding our library with new slice-of-life stories and a foray into the horror genre in the late 2020's.Read on to learn more about our publications and future releases!
Life lessons from a UFO Catcher:
An Autobiographical Manga
Originally published as a webtoon series and seven single issues, Life Lessons from a UFO Catcher is the tale of a man on a quest to "liberate" plushies trapped inside arcade claw machines, while capturing important life lessons along the way.The series was re-released as a two-volume compilation accompanied by two spinoffs—There is No Shrimp... And Other Lies My Mother Told Me and Dad vs. The World—focusing on the protagonist's childhood experiences.Each book in the series quickly reached #1 bestseller status in Amazon's Nonfiction Manga and Teen & Young Adult Manga categories upon their release, garnered positive reviews from critics and readers alike, and earned several literary awards including the Midwest Book Award, Mom's Choice Award, Nautilus Book Award, Moonbeam Children's Book Award, and Independent Publisher Book Award.Available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Comic World & Games, River Lights Bookstore (our favorite indie bookseller), and wherever good books are sold!Written by Kenny Loui and illustrated by Yamawe.
Shall We Dance? A UFO Catcher Story
The classic tale of boy meets girl, with a fantastical arcade twist! This one-shot love story serves as the "cinematic" finale to Life Lessons from a UFO Catcher.Written by Kenny Loui and illustrated by Kachi Lee.In-press. Release date: Spring 2027.
My Brother's Life is
(Not) a Harem Anime!
Have you ever wondered what a harem anime would be like in real life? Well, wonder no more and live vicariously through Kenny, a nerdy otaku whose life is (or isn't) a real-life harem anime! Based on a true story.Written by Kyeong-ah and illustrated by Ekassu.In-press. Release date: TBA.
Asian American Horror Story
A horror anthology series about the Asian American experience, Asian American Horror Story is a trilogy of standalone, yet interconnected stories of love, friendship, suspense, and family drama, with allegorical horror elements thrown into the mix.Based on the Syntxe audio drama episode written by Kenny Loui, the debut chapter of Asian American Horror Story, entitled "There's a Monster in the House," focuses on Jenny Kim, a Korean-American high school student whose toxic relationship with her mother and older sister develops into something sinister... something monstrous that lurks in the shadows of her home."The Intruder" follows Masami Fujimoto, a college professor who moves to a small town and reflects upon her experiences with discrimination to her parents. When their conversation is interrupted by a chilling trespasser, Masami is forced into a waking nightmare where she's left to fight for survival against an unrelenting terror and begins to question who the real intruder is—the home invader or herself?Written by Kenny Loui and illustrated by Punix. Cover art by Kachi Lee.In-press. Release date: TBA.
Our out-of-this-world creators
We have some amazing and talented creators working with UFO Comics that we're so excited to shine the spotlight on. We are extremely grateful for their contributions and are delighted to share their stories with the world!ARTISTS
Punix
Pillara
Ekassu
Yamawe
Kachi Lee
Chicken DictWRITERS
Kyeong-ah
Kenny Loui
Contact
Have questions about our publications or ideas for collaboration? Or just want to say hello to our kawaii cats? Then don't hesitate to "phone home" to UFO Comics before E.T. beats you to it! (But if you see A.L.F., please don't tell him where we live. We love our cats. And A.L.F. does, too.)Contact us at [email protected]
Kenny Loui, Ph.D.
Publisher & CEO
Suyoung Oh
Marketing Director
Mulli Loui
Kawaii Mascot & Honorary Editor
Jori Oh
Kawaii Mascot & Creative Consultant