Last month, Webtoon announced a major new deal with Disney to bring a litany of original licensed stories and past comics from across Marvel’s library to the scrolling format that has made Webtoon a significant force in the comics space. Today, however, the two companies confirmed that those plans are actually much, much bigger. Today Webtoon […]
Webtoon Wants Video and Licensed Comics to Capture a New Generation of Readers
Webtoon is adding a new short-form video feature on its digital comics platform to continue to build out its multifaceted storytelling offerings. Many of Webtoon’s heavy hitters will get companion video episodes to supplement ways to experience its vast library. The English-language version of the app will kick off this feature with voice-acting narration, motion, […]
Fullmetal Alchemist Has Been Transmuted Into a WebToon
If you’ve found yourself thinking about Fullmetal Alchemist lately and considering a re-read, WebToon’s got you covered. The updated take of Hiromu Arakawa’s shonen classic will come to the digital comics platform, fully colored and formatted for vertical scrolling. The aim is to make it more accessible and expand its reach, and joins other notable IP […]