Yahoo Lifestyle Lisa Launches Comic Company to Accompany Debut Album ‘Alter Ego’
Lisa may already be a global pop icon from her career with Blackpink, but 2025 is already proving to be her solo breakout year. So far, she released her new single “Born Again” with Doja Cat and Raye; made her acting debut in the third season of “The White Lotus”; and is gearing up to put out her debut solo album “Alter Ego” on Feb. 28.
Adding to the list: the Thai star is stepping into the comic book realm to debut “ALTER-EGO: THE OFFICIAL COMIC,” a companion to her upcoming album that sees the launch of Lalisa Comics in partnership with Zero Zero Entertainment.
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The 56-page project takes inspiration from the themes of her “Alter Ego” album, focused on five different characters (named Roxi, Kiki, Vixi, Sunni and Speedi) to represent a unique aspect of the 27-year-old’s personality. As described in a release, “ALTER-EGO: THE OFFICIAL COMIC” tells a story that “embodies transformation, courage and unity.”
The story is visually brought to life by Japanese illustrator MINOMIYABI, who has helmed collaborations with artists like Gorillaz, Poppy and Yungblud.
Following the likes of Metro Boomin and BoyWithUke, Lisa is the latest artist to team with Zero Zero Entertainment, a new venture launched by CEO Josh Frankel, former owner and publisher of Z2 Comics. Under Frankel’s tenure, the company collaborated with everyone from Elvis Presley and Blondie to Weird Al Yankovic and K-pop group NCT 127. Lalisa Comics takes its name from Lisa’s full name, Lalisa Manobal.
“Working with Lisa represents an entirely new level of opportunity and prestige,” Frankel tells Variety about the partnership. “She is undeniably one of the biggest stars in the world, making this collaboration both an incredible honor and a significant milestone for us. What I find particularly fascinating is that she’s not just a global icon but also one of the most exceptional performers of our time. That level of artistry and dedication to excellence is always inspiring to collaborate with.”
Frankel adds that Lisa’s “ALTER EGO” storyline presents a new approach to the traditional musician-comic model from his years in the industry.
“The Zero Zero process is all about collaborating with artists to create unique, story-driven merchandise,” he says. “When it comes to comics, we work closely with the artist and their team to develop the story, translating it into an art script that guides the visual storytelling. Once the artwork is complete, a writer steps in to refine the narrative by adding dialogue, ensuring the final product aligns with the artist’s vision. With ‘ALTER EGO,’ the approach was slightly different. Since the story was already embedded in the album, our role was to expand and elevate that narrative, shaping it into a compelling 56-page comic. Rather than building from scratch, we focused on deepening the existing themes and translating them into a fully realized visual experience.”
Fans can pre-order “ALTER-EGO: THE OFFICIAL COMIC” starting today via LalisaComics.com with the first issue set to ship in March. See an exclusive first look at artwork from “ALTER-EGO: THE OFFICIAL COMIC” pulled from various moments of Lisa’s album rollout including looks from the visuals for singles “Rockstar” and “Moonlit Floor.”
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