Vertical scrolling comics

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

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

Adam Wescott - August 11, 2026

Lezhin Comics Japan announces end of service in January 2027

The Japanese version of Korean webtoon platform, Lezhin Comics, announced it will be shutting down in 2027 and merging into BeLtoon JP.

Kalai Chik - August 1, 2026

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

Publisher Publang demystifies the localization process, and focuses on words like "hyung," which seamlessly conveys emotion and personality.

July 31, 2026

SDCC ’26: Marvel & WEBTOON announce 3 original series

At SDCC, Marvel announced three original series developed with WEBTOON, featuring some of its most popular characters.

July 25, 2026

TAPPYTOON announces 10 year anniversary campaign

Tappytoon has revealed its 10th anniversary campaign, including new features for readers and special events.

July 23, 2026

Interview: ELECEED Creators at Anime Expo 2026

Kari Lane - July 17, 2026

Join The Beat's Kari Lane in her interview with ELECEED's co-creators Jeho Son and ZHENA during Anime Expo 2026.

Ize Press announces SOLO LEVELING x OMNISCIENT READER’S VIEWPOINT NYC pop-up

Samantha Puc - July 17, 2026

In August, coinciding with Anime NYC, Ize Press will host a limited time Solo Leveling x Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint pop-up shop.

SDCC ’26: Webtoon spotlights PUNKO, ROSEOAK & DEREK V. SONG

Samantha Puc - July 14, 2026

Webtoon has revealed its panel schedule for SDCC '26, spotlight creators Punko, Roseoak, and Derek V. Song.

SDCC ’26: ENHYPHEN & DARK MOON unleash vampires on San Diego

Samantha Puc - July 9, 2026

Enhyphen and Dark Moon have announced a show floor booth, vampire fiction panel, and vampy after-hours experience at San Diego Comic-Con 2026.

Want more TOMB RAIDER KING? Read the Webtoon!

Justin Guerrero - July 9, 2026

Now that Tomb Raider King has premiered on Crunchyroll, you can catch up on the first 30+ episodes of the Webtoon for free.

OPINION: The Case for Reformatted Print Comics to Vertical Scroll Comics

Julian Lytle - July 9, 2026

Not every print comic survives the formatting to vertical scroll, but when done well, it can make superhero stories feel just as engaging and accessible as any native vertical comic.