China Literature Limited (Yuewen in Chinese) acquired Tencent Animation and Comics for 600 million yuan ($84 million) on Monday, 11 December 2023. It has been described as a strategic move for China Literature to strengthen its position in the digital content industry. The acquisition covers all related business, film projects, animation, IP rights, and the Tencent Animation … [Read more...] about China Literature Takes Over Tencent Comics in $84 Million Mega-Deal
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DSTLRY Launches Digital Comics Reader
DSTLRY, an independent American comic book publisher incepted in May 2023, is launching a digital comics reader with the launch title The Devil’s Cut, which is DSTLRY’s first print title. At present, the reader is in beta v0.1, but the company promises to expand it towards a full mobile experience and marketplace to debut in 2024. The digital comic reader is only for … [Read more...] about DSTLRY Launches Digital Comics Reader
Largest manga and Webtoon piracy site – M – likely to close soon
In a significant development, one of the largest manga and Webtoon piracy sites, codenamed M, maybe on the brink of closure as Kakao Entertainment claims to have identified the operators after an extensive five-year pursuit. As ComicBook stated, the issue of manga, Webtoon, and anime piracy has loomed large over the industry, prompting collaborative efforts from publishers to … [Read more...] about Largest manga and Webtoon piracy site – M – likely to close soon
Naver’s Premium Content Platform Exceeds 6 Million Users
Launched in February 2022, Naver’s “Naver Premium Contents" has surpassed six million active users as of November 2023. On this online platform, content creators can sell their work to pay subscribers. The format matches that of Naver's Smart Store, which is an online shopping platform for small businesses. Creators can decide the amount of content they want to offer for … [Read more...] about Naver’s Premium Content Platform Exceeds 6 Million Users
Webtoons and Webcomics Are Coming Into Print
Image credit: kkday The popularity of Webtoon is nothing new. Together with the rapid rise of Korean content, it has certainly taken the digital comic world by storm. While people love manga just as much, the story, along with interesting characters and diverse genres of Webtoon, is something readers cannot miss. In fact, what adds to the fun is the vertical scrolling together … [Read more...] about Webtoons and Webcomics Are Coming Into Print
Crayon Shin-chan Manga Franchise Has 148+ Million Copies in Circulation
Source Last week, we posted an article on crayon shin-chan and how it's going to have its own dedicated website. Now, as per Anime News Network, the new website dedicated to Crayon Shin-chan, which was reported by Lasisa on November 13, has 148+ million copies of manga in circulation. Although the number does not indicate the number of books that are sold, it's definitely … [Read more...] about Crayon Shin-chan Manga Franchise Has 148+ Million Copies in Circulation
AI in Comic Creation
AI is dominating different domains of our day-to-day lives, and the comic world is no exception. The incredible technology that has now become a big turning point in the industry can be potentially artistic, providing the best outcomes for the readers. Not only does it help to create the best story, but it also generates art that can ensure a good quality comic book. For … [Read more...] about AI in Comic Creation
Webcomic Megahit Sensation “Sweet Home” is Returning to Netflix
WEBTOON Sweet Home by Kim Carnby and Hwang Young-chan remains one of the most popular South Korean series. It’s the first South Korean series to enter Netflix's Top 10 in the United States. Just three days after its release, the global streaming sensation ranked first in 8 regions and was within the Top 10 in 42 regions. As of January, the webcomic’s official English version … [Read more...] about Webcomic Megahit Sensation “Sweet Home” is Returning to Netflix
Amazon is merging Comixology into Kindle
Amazon has announced that on December 4, 2023, they will be merging the Comixology and Kindle applications on iOS, Android, and Fire OS. Starting today, any books previously purchased on Comixology will automatically be visible in your library on the Kindle app. The upgraded Kindle app experience is available now; however, you may continue reading your books in the Comixology … [Read more...] about Amazon is merging Comixology into Kindle
Naver Webtoon Shuts Down 150 Illegal Overseas Sites
In July, South Korea’s Naver Webtoon applied in the US court subpoenas under the US Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) to acquire the personal information of 360+ websites that were unauthorizedly posting webtoons in the US. These illegal websites receive around .5 billion visits per year. “It is estimated that most of the operators of illegal webtoon sites have stopped … [Read more...] about Naver Webtoon Shuts Down 150 Illegal Overseas Sites