Michael Peña
Dominican Republic, New York
Covers:
Comics, Manga, Manhwa, Webtoons, Anime, Video Games, Nerd Culture, Technology
Oncology pharmacy tech who writes very long essays about culture and the people who actually make it. @MangaMavericks & @SojuManhwaPod Essays → waveycanto.com
Michael Peña’s Biography
Michael "Marion" Peña is a New York City–based journalist and media creator covering manga, anime, and comics through reporting, criticism, and interviews. His work appears in The Comics Beat, and he also publishes through Toonami Faithful and Strict Algorithm (formerly Weekly Shogakukan Edition). He’s especially interested in the craft and business of publishing—localization, creator perspectives, and the cultural context that shapes what audiences get to read and watch.