The Bodyguard and the Runaway Bride

The Bodyguard and the Runaway Bride, launched in 2024 by Tokyopop (de), is a single-issue comic that blends romance and action as a stoic bodyguard is tasked with protecting a bride fleeing her own wedding. This debut issue sets up a tense, high-stakes dynamic between the two leads, hinting at both danger and unexpected connection. The series is notable for its tight focus on a classic trope with a modern, manga-influenced sensibility, offering a complete narrative snapshot in a single installment.