Amassing more than 200,000 subscribers on the day of its debut, Webtoon’s Batman: Wayne Family Adventures has had more eyes on it than most monthly print series published by DC Comics ever do. And evidenced by a near perfect rating, readers like what they see so far.
REVIEW: The Shadow Prophet Unfolds its Mysteries on Webtoon
“Is this 1984 but manga?” asks a meme. At its simplest form, yes, The Shadow Prophet can be described so, but there are definitely more than four cranes in this Webtoon series.
Previously on Comics: Pepe the Frog’s Revenge and DC Coming to Webtoons
Before we get into this past week’s news, I just want to redirect you to Kate Tanski’s previous Previously on Comics where she breaks down two very important issues: the ethics of comics creators moving to Substack and the importance of a bisexual Robin. If you missed out on this news in Kate’s piece last…
Best Small Press, Indies, & Webcomics of 2020!
This 2020 was tough for me as an indie comics reader because, well, there were no cons for me to pick up wares! No zinefests or the pleasure of perusing the indie racks at my local comic shop. Luckily, there were virtual fests and cons for me to find some good books, and Webtoons are…
UK Comics Laureate Hannah Berry Takes on Chapter 3 of Planet DIVOC-91
COVID-19 isn’t going away any time soon, and neither is the discussion and issues around it, which leaves lots of room for Planet DIVOC-91 to continue its exploration of the impact of this pandemic. Created by Sara Kenney, Creative Director at Wowbagger Productions, and Dr. Bella Starling, Director of Vocal at Manchester University NHS Foundation…
[Exclusive] Get Ready for the KUTE Crew!
Launching August 4th from the creators of The Evil Life come the cutest underwater marsupial badasses: the KUTE Crew. The “Koala Underwater Tactical Elite are a bunch of outrageous marsupials that scoot around the ocean in their sub, the Tangerine Marine, as they go up against their weird foes in the Squid Squad.”
Third Shift Society is Tired
Third Shift Society by Meredith Moriarty is a Webtoon Original comic about a broke 20-something named Ellie who discovers she has psychic powers and becomes a paranormal investigator, working with a mysterious man who has a Jack-O-Lantern for a head. The first season is now complete, and since this Webtoon was nominated for an Eisner…
INTERVIEW: Planet DIVOC-91 Tackles COVID-19 Through Webtoon
COVID-19 is hitting all of us hard in many different ways. As the medical and scientific community struggle to decipher the many moving parts of the disease, so too does the rest of the world struggle to navigate the new and dangerous world we live in, haunted by an invisible enemy. It’s all very frightening…
How Well Does Always Human Translate from Webcomic to Print?
Always Human is a Webtoon comic by Ari North about two girls and their developing relationship in a near-future Australia where body modifications and space travel are part of the everyday normal. The comic updated regularly on Webtoon from October 2015 to June 2017, when it concluded with an epilogue. Now, Always Human is being…
WWACommendations: Devil Number 4, Tokyo Tarareba Girls, Witch Hat Atelier, and More
What comics have you been reading lately? Every month, WWAC contributors share some of our favorite comics we’ve read recently. I love this month’s picks which include manga, indie comics, and webtoons! Let us know on Twitter what you’re reading, and check back every month for more recommended comics!
Insta Made Me Read It: UnOrdinary and Rot & Ruin
Insta Made Me Read It is a bimonthlyish column covering a selection of those comics which are promoted on the official Webtoon Instagram account! Every time I take a look at two comics which I’ve seen on Instagram to get an impression of what’s a) popular and b) rewarded on Webtoon, a massive modern comics-reading platform usually accessed…
WWACommendations: The Girl Downstairs, Femme Magnifique, Taproot, Crowded, and More
What comics are you reading lately? Every month, WWAC contributors share some of the comics they’ve been especially enjoying. It’s been an especially stressful few months for many of us, so I hope these comics offer some solace. Let us know what comics you’re reading on Twitter!