Gempak Starz
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Kadokawa Gempak Starz (角川平方[1]) (trading as Gempak Starz, formerly Malaysian Art Square Group) is a Malaysian graphic novel, comics and manga publisher owned by Kadokawa Corporation. Originally established as Komik Lawak Atau Lawak Creation in 1971, the company previously produced Gempak, a magazine dedicated to showcasing local comic artists from Malaysia to wider audiences. Gempak has the distinction of being the first Malaysian info-comic magazine, offering news and articles about the ACG (Animation, Comics & Games) world in and outside of the country. Gempak magazine aims to encourage the local development of such industries, facilitating the global spread of Malaysian talent.[2]
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Parent company | Kadokawa Corporation |
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Status | Active |
Founded | 1971 But Lawak Atau Lawak 1994-Present |
Country of origin | Malaysia |
Headquarters location | Kuala Lumpur |
Publication types | Graphic novels, novels, magazines, manga, light novels |
Owner(s) | Kadokawa Holdings Asia Ltd. (80%) |
Official website | gempakstarz |