EC Comics was once a big name in the comic book industry, like Marvel, DC and Archie. Now, nearly 70 years after its premature end, the comic giant is returning as an imprint of Oni Press. Oni has become the official home of the EC Comics brand, via a partnership with William M. Gaines Agent, Inc. The first two EC Comics titles will be Epitaphs From the Abyss (launching in … [Read more...] about Legendary EC Comics Rising After 70 Years
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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
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
Webtoon is Revolutionizing the World of Graphic Novels and Comics
Source Webtoons have taken the graphic novel industry by storm. The incredible Korean comic that has multiple genres for the readers out there, like fantasy, comedy, romance, action, and more, has redefined the way these contents are consumed. This is certainly a step up in the world of graphic novels and comics. First of all, Webtoons are generally free. You can read … [Read more...] about Webtoon is Revolutionizing the World of Graphic Novels and Comics
Four manga that have been banned the most in the United States
There has been an unprecedented surge in attempts to censor various library resources, including graphic novels and manga in recent years. Although manga series constitute a small fraction of banned books in North America, their rising popularity has heightened awareness and led to an increase in book challenges for manga in 2023. The visual nature of manga illustrations … [Read more...] about Four manga that have been banned the most in the United States
WEBTOON prepares to compete against tech giants like Apple and Amazon
Amid the expansion of tech giants into the realm of digital comics, the CEO of WEBTOON is unwavering in his belief that his company possesses the tools for triumph, even in the face of industry heavyweights such as Apple and Amazon, ThePopVerse reported. Recent developments reveal that Amazon Japan has entered the scene with its novel vertical scroll comic format named … [Read more...] about WEBTOON prepares to compete against tech giants like Apple and Amazon
Why Are Japanese Mangas More Popular than American Comics?
With a global market size of USD 12.13 billion (as of 2022), Japanese mangas have indeed become an essential part of comic connoisseurs' life. The industry is likely to grow at a CAGR of 17.4 between the timeframe of 2023 to 2030. Amidst the rise of the manga genre, one of the common questions that often arise in a person's mind is what's with the popularity of manga and why … [Read more...] about Why Are Japanese Mangas More Popular than American Comics?
DSTLRY to Redefine the Way We Buy Online Comics?
Image credit: comicsbeat Last year, when ComiXology Founder & CEO David Steinberger announced his resignation over a Twitter post, it came as a shocker for people. However, this year David Steinberger along with the former head of content of ComiXology, Chip Mosher, came up with a new venture called the DSTLRY. As per their official Twitter handle bio, DSTLRY describes … [Read more...] about DSTLRY to Redefine the Way We Buy Online Comics?
Korean Webtoons on Books App: Here’s What Apple Has in Store For You
Apple signed a three-year contract with Kenaz, a webtoon production company, in December to feature webtoons on their Book app. With webtoon releases, the multinational technology company aims to meet the growing appetite of the genre. As per the deal, about 30% of Kenaz's webtoons will primarily be featured on Apple Books app. The Rise of Webtoons Popularity Established in … [Read more...] about Korean Webtoons on Books App: Here’s What Apple Has in Store For You
WEBTOON makes it to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023
Fast Company has recognized WEBTOON, the leading digital comics platform worldwide, as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2023. WEBTOON has revolutionized webcomics and is rapidly expanding its global impact in entertainment, publishing, and intellectual property. It ranked first in the Media category and was among the top 10 companies on the list of the World's … [Read more...] about WEBTOON makes it to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023
MangaPlaza service being hyped via pre-registration campaign offering cashback and other freebies
NTT Solmare, founders of Comic C’moA is hyping the launch of MangaPlaza, the new digital manga platform, and is doling out cashback offers for the same AniTrendz reported. Plus, the Japan-based company is also offering winners the chance to collaborate with anime/manga YouTuber Akidearest and MyAnimeList, the Obey Me! – One Master to Rule Them dating simulation game. All of … [Read more...] about MangaPlaza service being hyped via pre-registration campaign offering cashback and other freebies
Digital comics including Webtoon and Smartoon registers strong growth in 2021
The publishing market in Japan grew by 3.6 percent in 2021, revealed the All Japan Magazine and Book Publisher's and Editor's Association (AJPEA) which pegged the entire segment to be worth 1.6742 trillion yen or roughly US$14.70 billion, AnimeNewsNetwork reported. This marks three consecutive years of growth for the entire publishing industry taken as a whole. This also points … [Read more...] about Digital comics including Webtoon and Smartoon registers strong growth in 2021
Webtoon and DC join hands for new Batman comic series
The South Korea-based Webtoon has entered into a partnership with DC comics to develop new content on the Webtoon platform. The latest endeavor is to create content based on the iconic Batman character and is named Batman: Wayne Family Adventures, the first three series of which are already available. Webtoon has described the situation as one where Batman is being provided … [Read more...] about Webtoon and DC join hands for new Batman comic series
Kobo App for iPhone Receives New Comic Book Enhancements
The Kobo app for iOS has just received a huge update for those of you that read digital comics. There is a new comic viewer that allows you to read horizontally or vertically, navigate by page or in a gridview, and open your comics before they’re fully downloaded. There is a new animated page turn engine that allows you to peak what is on the next page. The Kobo app does … [Read more...] about Kobo App for iPhone Receives New Comic Book Enhancements