Gran Familia Vol 3 Preview

 

To most people, Leo seems like an odd choice to be manager of the Goodfellas Bistro in Manhattan. He's a clumsy goof who is always quick with a smile, and apologizes when he spill plates of food before they reach the customers. Yet he has a secret side, which he only reveals to a select few. Leo is the head of the Gran Familia, the most powerful Demi family in New York. 

When Ariel challenges him for the keys to the throne, their battle reveals not only their differing powers, but also their differing approaches to life. Can Leo defend his position, and continue to safeguard the Humans living in his city? Or will Ariel take command of the Demi population, and terrorize the people of New York? 

Here's all the info from Titan Manga:

GRAN FAMILIA VOL 3

Writer, Artist & Cover Artist: Kenji Hamada

Publisher: Titan Comics

Length: 210 pages

Price: $12.99

Release Date: May 6, 2026 

ISBN: 9781787747159

 

The battle for dominance escalates in 1930s New York, where Leo confronts deeper betrayals and new supernatural adversaries in a mafia world of vampires and werewolves. The fragile balance between humans and demi-humans continues to unravel in Gran Familia Volume 3.

Leo, the young heir to the Gran Familia vampire clan, faces mounting challenges as rival factions intensify their efforts to seize control of the criminal underworld in 1930s New York. As alliances shift and secrets surface, Leo must navigate a treacherous landscape where trust is scarce and betrayal lurks around every corner.

Amidst the chaos, new players emerge, each with their own agendas and supernatural abilities, further complicating the power dynamics at play. Leo's ideals of peaceful coexistence are put to the test as he grapples with the harsh realities of his family's legacy and the escalating violence threatening to consume both worlds.

 

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Pre-Order now from your local comic shop (or online at forbiddenplanet.com for UK & EU!)

 

Thanks to Titan Manga for sharing this preview with us. 

 

For what happened last time, see my review of Gran Familia Vol 2.

 

For how this series began, see my review of Gran Familia Vol 1. 

Gran Familia Vol 2 Review

 

Writer & Artist: Kenji Hamada

Translation: Motoko Tamamuro & Jonathan Clements

Letterer: Skylar Rutan

Editor: Louis Yamani

Designer: Matt Bookman

Publisher: Titan Manga

Price: $12.99

Release Date: December 30, 2025

 

Leo is the manager of Goodfellas Bistro in Manhattan. But his clumsiness irritates his chef and waitress. Still, no matter how many customers complain about spilled food and broken dishes, Zach and Rose stick by him.

 

Most Humans may write Leo off as a harmless goof. But they don't realize that Leo is the head of one of the most powerful Demi families on Earth. How will life change for Leo, Zach, and Rose when they take a young werewolf under their wings? And how will Clara adjust to life in their family? Let’s grab a cross and garlic, leap into Gran Familia Vol 2, and see!

 

Story

Some Demi families terrorize Humans. They call themselves the Demi Mafia and give their kind a bad name. Other Demi hide their abilities, fearing another war with the Humans. Leo uses his abilities to help those in need, whether they are Human or Demi. When he finds Clara living in the streets, he invites the werewolf to stay with his family. But bringing people into your home and making them part of your life means accepting their struggle. And Clara’s deepest desire is to find her brother Raul.

 

In Gran Familia Vol 2, Raul has worked his way up the police hierarchy. He did this not to uphold the law but destroy the department from within. When Leo and Clara find him, Raul is bitter and twisted by anger. He wants to kill the prejudiced Humans who enforce Demi repression. Raul wants Clara to help him by using her enhanced strength to slay their Human oppressors. But Leo urges the brother and sister to adopt a more tolerant attitude.

 

While Leo strives to keep the peace, another character seeks to enflame the tensions between the Demi and their Human neighbors. Johann Gambino is the Don of the Gambino Family. He believes the Demis must demonstrate their ability to control the overwhelmingly Human population. As the head of the Gran Familia and a leader in the Demi community, Leo stands in Johann's way. To reignite the war with the Humans that ended five years ago, Johann vows to kill Leo in Gran Familia Vol 2.

 

Art

Leo better resembles a friendly boy than the head of a powerful family. Zach may seem aloof, but Rose gives the male customers a reason to return to Goodfellas. When Leo transforms, bats swarm around a stylish leader with confident eyes. Zach's bald head sprouts ridges, and a bold chin accompanies the Golem’s imposing torso. As Mandrake, Rose’s hair transforms into leaves and sports a magnificent flower as she manipulates vines. Yet Clara remains a werewolf with ears that poke above her braided hair.

 

Unlike Leo, Johann’s unaffected demeanor never fades. He wears a wide-brimmed hat and long coat and calmly watches as people die. Like Leo, Johann also uses a handgun to focus his powers. But when he leaves his cathedral-like stronghold, Johann observes his Demi underlings launch the opening stages of battle in Gran Familia Vol 2.

 

Skylar Rutan adorns Kenji Hamada's story and art with uppercase letters in dialogue balloons of varying shapes and sizes. Placards introduce members of the Gambino Family, while sound effects accompany the destruction they unleash. Thanks to Titan Manga for providing a review copy.

 

Final Thoughts

Leo finds it hard to change how Humans view their Demi neighbors when hatred and intolerance are the norm. Still, as the Vampire struggles to be a peacemaker, he takes the time to train a young Demi. Leo urges Clara to build up others instead of destroying her soul in Gran Familia Vol 2.

 

Rating 8.5/10

 

To look inside see my preview of Gran Familia Vol 2. 

 

For how this series began, see my review of Gran Familia Vol 1. 

Gran Familia Vol 2 Preview

 

 

Leo, Zach, and Rose run Goodfellas Bistro in Manhattan. But the klutzy manager, chef, and waitress are far more than they seem. After their adventures in the first volume, what dangers and revelations await them next?

Here's all the info from Titan Manga:

 

GRAN FAMILIA VOL. 2

Author/Artist: Kenji Hamada

Publisher: Titan Manga

SC, 192pp, B&W, $12.99

ISBN: 9781787747142

On sale: December 30, 2025

 

Dive deeper into the world of Gran Familia, where power struggles and shifting alliances escalate in a deadly turf war. Perfect for fans of supernatural crime thrillers and intense family drama.

 

In Gran Familia Volume 2, the battle for supremacy intensifies as new threats emerge within the world of vampires, werewolves, and other demi-humans. With the fragile peace shattered, Leo, the young heir to the Grand Familia clan, finds himself caught in a turbulent struggle that threatens not only his family but the very survival of both humans and demi-humans alike.

 

The stakes are raised when a rival faction steps up its efforts to overthrow the Grand Familia's control of the criminal underworld. Leo, torn between his ideals of peaceful coexistence and the harsh reality of the power dynamics at play, must make difficult choices that challenge his loyalty to his family and his vision for the future.

 

As the conflict escalates, alliances shift, old rivalries resurface, and Leo discovers deeper, more dangerous secrets about his family’s past. The line between friend and foe becomes increasingly blurred, and Leo must confront the brutal consequences of his actions, which could lead to a full-scale war that would consume both worlds.

 

In this second volume of five, Gran Familia takes the tension and drama of the first volume to new heights, blending intense supernatural battles, family betrayals, and complex moral dilemmas. The world-building expands, revealing more of the intricate web of power, and Leo's journey becomes even more complicated as he faces the brutal realities of his position. Fans of supernatural crime thrillers and dark fantasy won't want to miss this heart-pounding continuation of an epic saga.

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pre-order now from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, and Forbidden Planet for the UK & Europe. 

 

Thanks to Titan Manga for sharing this preview with us. 

Gran Familia Vol 1 Review

 

Writer & Artist: Kenji Hamada

Translation: Motoko Tamamuro & Jonathan Clements

Letterer: Skylar Rutan

Editor: Louis Yamani

Designer: Matt Bookman

Publisher: Titan Manga

Price: $12.99

Release Date: September 30, 2025

 

Leo is the manager of Goodfellas Bistro in Manhattan. Along with Zach and Rose, his head chef and waitress, he runs a thriving business in New York City. But Leo is a klutz. Despite his cheery demeanor, he keeps dropping the food and breaking plates. It’s gotten so bad that Zach and Rose have considered firing him. Yet the three stick together, even if they disappoint customers with delayed or ruined meals. What binds these three people together? And why does the Human population of New York City live in fear of their Demi neighbors? Let’s grab a cross and garlic, leap into Gran Familia Vol 1, and see!

 

Story

Demi-Humans are mutants. Although they have special abilities, they can be born to nonmutant parents. Humans fear what they don’t understand. But they also have a reason to fear Demi. Whether they take form as Werewolves, Vampires, or another creature from mythology, they wield tremendous power. History is replete with examples of their deadly abilities. When Rose and Zach tire of Leo’s clumsiness, he complains that he’ll end up on the streets if they fire him. And then, he could be the victim of a Demi attack.

 

As Gran Familia Vol 1 opens, Leo is playing with the local kids outside IBIS Greengrocer. When they get rough playing Monster with Leo, Lisa shoos them away. Lisa urges him not to let the boys cross the line. Leo laughs despite taking a pounding. He is amazed that Lisa still runs the grocery store since her parents' deaths. But her grandmother lives with her and keeps Lisa company.

 

In Kenji Hamada's story, a Demi Mafia family has been raiding nearby businesses. Lisa and her grandmother hope they're not next on the crime family's list. But after Leo leaves, Virgo and his thugs visit the women. The Don of the Bartolini family can wield fire. And with all the ways New York discriminates against the Demi, he wants to remind the Humans why they should fear their mutant kin.

 

In Gran Familia Vol 1, Leo rescues Lisa and her grandmother. He brings them to Goodfellas Bistro, where Rose and Zach give them a place to sleep. Then Leo drops his carefree façade. He announces that they are going to meet with Virgo. Rose and Zach don't question his decision as they follow him to the Bartolini Family residence.

 

Art

Zach is a bald, densely muscled man who rarely smiles. Rose has an attractive figure, long dark hair, and frequently smiles or giggles. Leo's smile and spiky hair suggest he’s one of life’s innocents. Kenji Hamada provides flashbacks that demonstrate how Leo has suffered. Yet he also shows glimpses of the event that robbed Lisa of her parents. The locket around her neck contains a photo of her as a child with her mother and father. Leo wears a signet ring on a necklace. He doesn't display it often, as people would recognize the insignia.

 

With his sleek dark hair, suit, and manner, Virgo could stand in for Loki in the MCU. But when he summons his power, flames erupt from his head and body. When she transforms into a Mandrake, Rose’s head sprouts leaves and a flower, and she wields thorny vines. Zach adopts reptilian features, and his skin hardens as he becomes a Golem. Leo becomes stylish and confident as he places the signet ring of the Gran Familia on his finger. Bats swarm around him, and he wears a gun on his hip.

 

Skylar Rutan fills dialogue balloons of varying shapes and sizes with uppercase text. Placards introduce major characters, while anti-mutant graffiti adorns streets, and a Humans Only sign adorns a bus stop. He celebrates the characters’ transformations with calligraphy. Sound effects accompany Leo, Rose, and Zach’s confrontation with the Virgo, and the other mutants and villains they encounter in Gran Familia Vol 1. Thanks to Titan Manga for providing a review copy.

 

Final Thoughts

The Demi represent a small percentage of New York City's population. Yet the fear they incite in the populace forces the NYPD to establish a Demi Crime Division. While Humans fear the atrocities that creatures like Vampires and Werewolves are capable of, they discriminate against their mutant kin. They force the mutants to disguise their appearance or risk losing their livelihoods. Leo, Zach, and Rose want to protect everyone they meet, regardless of their abilities or appearance. But they must do so while appearing Human in Gran Familia Vol 1.

 

Rating 9.8/10

To look inside see my preview of Gran Familia Vol 1.

Gran Familia Vol 1 Preview

 

This story shouts its difference right away. Like Outsiders Vol 1, it features vampires. But like Heat Seeker: Exposed #1, it takes place in New York City. Think of it as the monster movie Martin Scorsese never made! Meet the Goodfellas Gran Familia!

Here's all the info from Titan Manga: 

GRAN FAMILIA VOL. 1

Author/Artist: Kenji Hamada

Publisher: Titan Manga

SC, 192 pages, B&W, $12.99

ISBN: 9781787747135

On sale September 30, 2025

 

Dive into Gran Familia, where powerful vampire clans, hidden demi-humans, and a dangerous turf war collide in a dark, action-packed battle for supremacy. Perfect for fans of supernatural crime thrillers.

 

In Gran Familia Volume 1, the delicate balance between humans and demi-humans teeters on the edge of collapse. In a world where super-powered beings—like vampires, werewolves, and other demi-humans—are forced to hide from human persecution, the legendary Grand Familia vampire clan controls the criminal underworld with an iron fist. But their reign is far from unchallenged.

 

Leo, the young heir to the Grand Familia, dreams of a future where both humans and demi-humans can coexist peacefully. However, when a violent turf war erupts between rival factions, the fragile peace between the two worlds is shattered, and Leo is thrust into a dangerous conflict that could have devastating consequences for everyone involved. As Leo grapples with the legacy of his powerful family and his own ideals, he must confront a world filled with betrayal, shifting allegiances, and moral dilemmas.

 

With each faction seeking dominance, the underworld becomes a battleground of supernatural forces, where loyalty is tested, and the line between right and wrong becomes increasingly blurred. Amidst the chaos, Leo faces the most pressing question of all: can peace truly be achieved, or is war the inevitable price of survival?

 

Gran Familia Volume 1 sets the stage for a thrilling five-volume saga filled with action, suspense, and intricate family drama. A must-read for fans of supernatural crime stories, dark fantasy, and complex character-driven narratives, this volume begins an epic journey into a world on the brink of collapse.

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

Pre-order now from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, and Forbidden Planet for the UK. 

 

 

Thanks to Titan Manga for sharing this preview with us.