Difference Engine is an independent comics publisher based in Singapore.

About

Difference Engine is inspired by stories from Asia. We are committed to publishing diverse, well-written, and beautifully illustrated comics of all genres, both print and digital.

What we do

Publish with us

We would love to work with writers and illustrators, both new and experienced, to contribute to the growing Southeast Asian comics community. If you have a story to tell, we want to hear from you!

Experiments

Interactive comics, visual novels, print characters that pop to life with AR — the possibilities are endless. Do you have an out-of-this-world idea? Reach out to us and we’ll figure it out together!

Workshops

Want to make comics? Learn the basics with us! Follow us on social media for public workshops or get in touch for specially crafted sessions. We work with all ages.

Portfolio

The Makers Club: Game On!

Published in June 2020, The Makers Club: Game On! by Reimena Yee and Tintin Pantoja is a middle grade graphic novel that aims to inspire kids to explore STEAM topics, maker culture through friendship and creativity. This full colour graphic novel also touches on video-game creation and contains interviews with game designers & creators.

Amazing Ash & Superhero Ah Ma

Amazing Ash & Superhero Ah Ma is a heartwarming story about the special relationship between a girl and her grandmother that gently introduces readers to ageing and dementia in a compelling superhero story. This full colour graphic novel by Singaporean kidlit author Melanie Lee and Malaysian illustrator Arif Rafhan is bound to delight kids!

SOUND: A Comics Anthology

In SOUND: A Comics Anthology, writers and illustrators from all around Southeast Asia were challenged to push the boundaries of depicting the unseen through the medium of visuals and words, while telling stories important to them. Guest editors Charis Loke and Budjette Tan have put together an intriguing list of stories that showcase the creativity of creators across Southeast Asia—both familiar and new names. In a broad range of genres and topics, this collection of stories is an exciting exploration of what the comics medium is capable of.