Nakama Press, The Mad Cave Studios, is dedicated to bringing international comics to new audiences. Winner of the Hong Kong Arts Centre Award for Best Comic Story and featured at the prestigious Angaurme International Comic Festival, my soulmate blends an intimate look with a supernatural twist on the comic industry.
The story follows Chung Chuen Ming, a veteran art assistant who spends his career refinement in others’ work while secretly longing for his work. Deciding to pursue his dreams, he quit his job to focus on his Manhua. However, when he meets Cheung Shan, a beginner artist, his fate changes in a strange direction. catch? Chung Chuen Ming has just died and now he owns the body of Cheung Shan. As they navigate life, death, and creative processes, the unlikely duo must learn to work together in the most unconventional ways imaginable.
“As an assistant to a comic production for years, when I finally had the opportunity to publish my own comic book, I quickly set out to share a bittersweet story about a comic artist trial,” Wurkey said. “During the creative process, I have discovered that I have been riding a roller coaster of emotions, reflecting the main character’s journey and overcoming countless obstacles to finishing my work. This even thrilling comic is translated into English for readers around the world.
A mix of ghostly possession and artistic ambition, my soulmate resonates with fans of supernatural Chinese dramas like Oo My Ghost, Ghost Detectives and contemplative graphic novels, including the art of Eleanor Davis and the behind-the-scenes creative stories told through a fictional lens.
My soulmate was now available on January 20, 2026 and can now be pre-ordered directly from comic shops, bookstores, or Mad Cave. For updates, follow Nakama Press and Mad Cave Studios on social media or visit MadCavestudios.com.
