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In May I wrote an opinion piece about the state of webcomics and webtoons. Today, news broke that major webcomics platform Tapas will be...

Masha Zhdanova - September 23, 2026

Hulu green-lit a Live-action adaptation of the hit romance-action series, The Mafia Nanny, with Charlize Theron's production studio.

Justin Guerrero - September 21, 2026

WEBTOON announces their return to NYCC, bringing along creators, panels, interactive games, and merchandise.

September 18, 2026

We get to visit this special Ize Press pop up that brings two beloved Korean Fantasy franchises together in NYC, here is what we've observed.

August 30, 2026

Crossed Hearts announces partnership with Thai sapphic book publisher, reveals more Girls' and Boys' Love novels, and print manhwa for 2027.

August 26, 2026

Merve Giray - August 23, 2026

Ize Press surprises fans with the Spanish language edition of the hit Solo Leveling franchise, a tabletop game, and more announcements!

Imani Brooks - August 22, 2026

Manga publisher Omoi announces a new series, print editions, and more at their Anime NYC 2026 panel.

Merve Giray - August 22, 2026

TOKYOPOP announces two new manhwa series, Lily of the Valley and Magic Soup, to be released in print at Anime NYC!

Masha Zhdanova - August 21, 2026

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...

Justin Guerrero - August 19, 2026

Tappytoon returns to Anime NYC to celebrate the company's 10th anniversary including new and old merch, collectibles, and spicy BL panels.

Adam Wescott - August 11, 2026

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

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