In October 2026, the manga market sees a significant boost with the release of over 320 volumes, including 40 new titles, according to various reports. This surge highlights the ongoing popularity of the genre, which continues to attract both longtime fans and new readers. Among the notable releases is The Merchant of Death by Nova DeCendres and Saga DeCendres, published by Pika Editions. The manga follows Jerry Springer, a former cop investigating a mysterious figure offering dreams in exchange for death. The first volume is available from October 7 at 8.50 €. Another significant release is Hell and Paradise by Oh! Great, returning in a Perfect edition by Panini. This classic martial arts series, originally published in the 2000s, will be available in double volumes from October 21 at 16.99 € each. The series is expected to have a total of 11 volumes, offering fans a chance to revisit or discover this long-running story. Bug Ego by ONE, known for One Punch Man and Mob Psycho 100, explores the concept of exploiting loopholes in reality. The manga, translated by Frédéric Malet, will be published by Kazé at 7.99 € with the first volume released on October 7. Meanwhile, Fire!, a 1970s classic by Hideki Mizuno, is being translated for the first time into French by Akata. This shōjo manga, which introduced explicit content and a male protagonist to the genre, will be released in the Heritage collection on October 21 at an unspecified price. Other notable releases include Twisted Tale by Nobi Nobi, which reimagines classic Disney stories, including It Was a Dream and Depths of the Ocean. These titles, based on novels by Liz Braswell and illustrated by Rossella Gentile and Camilla Innocenti, will be released on October 14 at 19.95 € each. The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess by Akiharu Tôka, published by Delcourt Tonkam, follows a character reincarnated into her own fanfiction. The first volume is available from October 15 at 14 €. RIOT by Yûta Tsukada, published by Lézard noir, explores the creation of fanzines in a world where traditional media is declining. The first volume is available from October 14 at 14 €. The Fed-up Office Lady Wants to Serve the Villainess by Nekotarou, published by Meian, is a yuri isekai romantic comedy featuring an adult protagonist. The first two volumes will be released on October 16 at an unspecified price. Lastly, For Daphné by 3_jokseum, published by KILY, reinterprets the myth of Daphné and Apollo. The first volume is available from October 15 at 17.95 €.