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This research maps the use of Genre-Based Pedagogy (GBP) and manga to picture possible changes and improvement in students reading comprehension abilities. An initial reflection within the action research design led to the understand students’ needs and school educational system towards reading as an important skill. Analysis of the problem showed that the study of new emerging and popular trends, such as genre- based pedagogy, can be assertive tools in the learning of a L2. It was also found there are gaps in studies related to manga that could illustrate its use in education and EFL/ESL context. Because of its nature, this investigation is qualitative using action research design. An action plan using GBP, manga and multiple genres was carried out to improve reading comprehension levels. Results showed that there were multiple changes perceived by all actors of the study and that were substantiated by a series of instruments that revealed important data; improvement of students’ reading comprehension levels, changes of class mechanics when reading.