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DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL WEBTOON series to be adapted to physical issues

Avery Kaplan -
You’ve read the Dungeon Crawler Carl prose novels by Matt Dinniman. You’ve read the Dungeon Crawler Carl WEBTOON series, adapted from said novels by...

NYCC ’26: SUBZERO’s JUNEPURR and LOST IN TRANSLATION’s JJOLEE talk fandoms, ships and WEBTOON

K-Comics Beat -
During NYCC '26 K-Comics Beat gets the opportunity to discuss fandoms, animals, ships, and webtoons with creators Jjolee and Junepurrr

6 vampire webcomics perfect for spooky season!

Lisa de la Cruz -
Spooky season is upon us, which means it is time for spooky reads! Admittedly, I'm not a big fan of scary things. But there...

NYCC ’26: FOG LAND creator POGO discusses theology, science and the inspirations behind the series

Justin Guerrero -
K-Comics Beat gets the opportunity to discuss theology and what inspired the creator behind the hit webtoon: Fog Land

NYCC ’26: WEBTOON x Marvel Comics app first impressions from the showroom floor

Justin Guerrero -
Disney and Webtoon's Marvel Comics app made its debut on the NYCC showroom floor where we get our first look at the upcoming app.

Manga Review: RESIDENT EVIL DEATH ISLAND provides all time scares

Imani Brooks -
Titan Manga teams up with Capcom and artist ZINO to provide a thrilling manga adaption into the Resident Evil franchise.
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KPOP DEMON HUNTERS joins The Criterion Collection in November

Lisa de la Cruz -
A big win today for fans of physical media as The Criterion Collection announced they will be releasing KPop Demon Hunters in 4K and...

NYCC ’26: WEBTOON partners with Crunchyroll to adapt 15 new animes

Imani Brooks -
Crunchyroll and WEBTOON announce their collaboration to adapt 15 select WEBTOON titles into animes.

NYCC ’26: CRUNCHYROLL announces three WEBTOON adaptations

D. Morris -
Three popular Webtoon series, The Boxer, Teenaged Mercenary, and The Remarried Empress, arrive on the streaming service next year.

Netflix co-CEO discusses theatrical debut for KPOP DEMON HUNTERS 2

Imani Brooks -
The sequel to KPop Demon Hunters is anticipated to be a big, broad, and global theatrical release according to Netflix co-CEO.

Film Review: Director Yeon Sang-Ho gets real gooey with COLONY

D. Morris -
The latest from the Train to Busan director sees a powerful political metaphor get buried under too much deadweight.

THE MAFIA NANNY Live-action green-lit by Hulu

Justin Guerrero -
Hulu green-lit a Live-action adaptation of the hit romance-action series, The Mafia Nanny, with Charlize Theron's production studio.
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Film Review: Director Yeon Sang-Ho gets real gooey with COLONY

D. Morris -
The latest from the Train to Busan director sees a powerful political metaphor get buried under too much deadweight.

Magic Knight Rayearth and the return of female led isekai

Viv P. -
Magic Knight Rayearth's premiere brings the spotlight back on classic female-led fantasy isekai amidst uptick of villainess media.

Movie Review: HEARTSTOPPER FOREVER is an emotional send-off for the series

K-Comics Beat -
Heartstopper Forever is as good as its three-season predecessor, a tender and sincere love story that offers strong representation.

Review: HONEY AND THE MOON delights with its colorful storytelling

Samuel Edme -
meadowdough's Honey and the Moon is still in its early stages, but it's already a delightful magical girl story.

Review: Drawing Manhwa by Yakkuk reveals the joys of gel pen drawing

Masha Zhdanova -
The author of Curveball and Splitter revealed the step-by-step process of how they ink their manhwa and illustrations... with gel pens?!

Review: TO THE LAST GRAM thoughtfully explores living with an eating disorder

Samantha Puc -
To the Last Gram digs its teeth into what it's like to live with an eating disorder and its associated effects—physical, mental, and social.
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Lifestyle & Pop Culture

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS joins The Criterion Collection in November

Lisa de la Cruz -
A big win today for fans of physical media as The Criterion Collection announced they will be releasing KPop Demon Hunters in 4K and...

NYCC ’26: CRUNCHYROLL announces three WEBTOON adaptations

D. Morris -
Three popular Webtoon series, The Boxer, Teenaged Mercenary, and The Remarried Empress, arrive on the streaming service next year.

Korean content makes a splash at Anime NYC licensing summit

Masha Zhdanova -
The licensing summit at Anime NYC featured two presentations focused on Korean content: Bernie Cho on the popularity of K-pop, followed by a panel...

OTAKON ’26 INTERVIEW: Moon Taeyeon on creating characters

Adam Wescott -
KComicsBeat interviews Moon Taeyeon at Otakon 2026 about their artistic process and why characters should grow with the reader.

OTAKON ’26 INTERVIEW: Park Seulki Rhea on manhwa’s present

Adam Wescott -
KComicsBeat interviews manhwa scholar Park Seulki Rhea about the state of modern manhwa and ongoing struggles to preserve the past.

“Hyung,” He Said and the nuances of localization for Korean BL

Viv P. -
Publisher Publang demystifies the localization process, and focuses on words like "hyung," which seamlessly conveys emotion and personality.
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Kakao is shutting down Tapas Entertainment

Heidi MacDonald -
Korean entertainment giant Kakao is shutting down Tapas, their North American webtoon platform, leaving creators and readers devastated and an uncertain future

Korean content makes a splash at Anime NYC licensing summit

Masha Zhdanova -
The licensing summit at Anime NYC featured two presentations focused on Korean content: Bernie Cho on the popularity of K-pop, followed by a panel...

Manga Mavericks Books Announces Managing Editor

Imani Brooks -
Manga Mavericks Books announces Erica Friedman as the publishing team's Managing Editor.
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