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WEBTOON Announces Can’t-Miss Programming at New York Comic Con

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

As part of the companys biggest-ever presence at the event, WEBTOON will return to the show as the official New York Comic Con lanyard sponsor, and a first-ever booth for graphic novel imprint WEBTOON Unscrolled.

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  • As part of the companys biggest-ever presence at the event, WEBTOON will return to the show as the official New York Comic Con lanyard sponsor, and a first-ever booth for graphic novel imprint WEBTOON Unscrolled.
  • WEBTOONs New York Comic Con programming comes after a series of high-profile panels at San Diego Comic Con and growing industry recognition and award nominations for the company in 2022.
  • WEBTOON programming at New York Comic Con:
    Building Fandoms & Franchises with Wattpad WEBTOON Studios (Thursday, Oct. 6 at 3pm ET; Room 406.2) Featuring Kate Marchant, Wattpad author of Float, Mriam Bonastre Tur, creator of the New York Times Bestseller Hooky, T.L.
  • With a massive catalog of incredible digital comics from rising stars on WEBTOON CANVAS, and a growing roster of superstar WEBTOON Originals creators, theres something for every type of comic fan on WEBTOON.

Rachel Smythe’s Global WEBTOON Sensation Lore Olympus Wins 2022 Eisner Award for Best Webcomic

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Saturday, July 23, 2022

Following the 2022 Eisner Awards at Comic-Con International: San Diego, WEBTOON, the worlds largest digital comics platform, is celebrating Rachel Smythes Lore Olympus win for Best Webcomic.

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  • Following the 2022 Eisner Awards at Comic-Con International: San Diego, WEBTOON, the worlds largest digital comics platform, is celebrating Rachel Smythes Lore Olympus win for Best Webcomic.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220723005001/en/
    Rachel Smythe's global WEBTOON sensation Lore Olympus.
  • The win is a first for both Smythe and WEBTOON, and follows growing global fandom and accolades for Lore Olympus.
  • Lore Olympus was previously nominated for an Eisner Award in 2019 and Ringo Award in 2021.

Rachel Smythe’s WEBTOON Sensation Lore Olympus Reaches #1 on the New York Times Bestseller List

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

WEBTOON, the worlds largest digital comics platform, is celebrating Rachel Smythes monumental achievement, as Lore Olympus , her digital comic-turned-graphic novel hits #1 on the New York Times bestseller list.

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  • WEBTOON, the worlds largest digital comics platform, is celebrating Rachel Smythes monumental achievement, as Lore Olympus , her digital comic-turned-graphic novel hits #1 on the New York Times bestseller list.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211207005260/en/
    Since starting the digital comic on WEBTOON in 2018, Rachel Smythes Lore Olympus has taken the world by storm, with growing international recognition and accolades.
  • Lore Olympus has also been previously nominated for an Eisner Award and Ringo Award.
  • Lore Olympus bestseller status joins a growing list of hit graphic novels and TV projects from WEBTOON.

NECA licenses Stan Sakai's "Usagi Yojimbo" for inclusion in its TMNT action figure line!

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021

HILLSIDE, N.J., Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --NECA is thrilled to announce an incredible addition to its bestselling line of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures!

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  • HILLSIDE, N.J., Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --NECA is thrilled to announce an incredible addition to its bestselling line of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures!
  • In partnership with award-winning creator Stan Sakai, NECA has licensed world-famous comic book series Usagi Yojimbo, starring Miyamoto Usagi, who appeared many times in the classic and modern TMNT cartoon series as well as the comic books.
  • Set in Edo-era Japan, Sakai's continuing story of the rabbit rnin (masterless samurai) has drawn praise for its faithful reflection of many aspects of traditional Japanese culture.
  • The NECA group of companies includes game developer and publisher WizKids, urban vinyl icon Kidrobot, and Joseph Enterprises, Inc., the creator of Chia Pet, The Clapper and other iconic American products.