Webtoon, Disney partner to bring comics to mobile vertical-scroll format

The company said, “Fans will soon be able to experience some of the world’s most epic comics like never before. In a major move that blends iconic storytelling with cutting-edge digital formats, Webtoon Entertainment (WBTN) and Disney (DIS) are teaming up to bring iconic comics from the Disney, Marvel, 20th Century Studios, and Star Wars brands to WEBTOON’s mobile vertical-scroll format, making it easier than ever for fans all over the world to experience their favorite stories anytime, anywhere. WEBTOON Entertainment and Disney along with Marvel, 20th Century Studios, and Star Wars will bring around 100 blockbuster comics to WEBTOON featured globally in a new dedicated section of the English-language app. In addition to reformatted comics, brand-new original webcomic series from the Disney, Marvel, 20th Century Studios, and Star Wars brands are also in development for WEBTOON’s global platform. These original webcomic series will introduce new adventures for beloved characters, from superhero epics to galaxy-spanning adventures, giving fans more of what they love, delivered directly to their mobile devices. Series will include a selection of free episodes at launch, with subsequent episodes available to unlock using WEBTOON Coins. At launch, fans will first be able to enjoy: Amazing Spider-Man; Avengers; Star Wars Alien and Disney As Old As Time: A Twisted Tale.”