Presumably an anime announcement can't be too far away.
Source: http://www.polygon.com/2013/7/9/4507024/assassins-creed-4-black-flag-manga-hits-japan-this-septemberPolygon said:Japanese manga magazine Jump will begin running a new manga this fall based on Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, the publication announced today.
The manga's storyline will follow Black Flag protagonist Edward Kenway as he decides to enter the conflict between the Assassins and Templars in addition to navigating the pitfalls of his already perilous pirate lifestyle. The story will be written by Japanese historical novelist Yano Takashi and will be drawn by manga artist Kenji Oiwa, known for his work on the Midas Eater and Goth comic series.
The series will begin running in the first September issue of Jump.
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