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Webtoons From Many Different Genres That You Shouldn’t Miss

In addition to some of the better-known webcomics like 'Noblesse' and 'Lore Olympus,' here are a few others that are worth reading.…

July 11, 2021

Webtoon ‘True Beauty’ Reveals the Dark Side of Society’s Beauty Standards

Sammi Looi, Baruch College

Despite the digital cartoon's setting of South Korea, its lessons for eschewing superficiality apply across the globe.…

January 28, 2021

‘Fluidum’ Shows the Nuances of the Roles and Fluidity of Gender

Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

Set in a world where youth can shift between genders whenever they want, this webtoon highlights the intricacies of gender performance and individuality.…

January 21, 2021

illustration by Shelly Freund of Siren's Lament

‘Siren’s Lament’ Is a Webtoon Series Worth a Deep Dive

Anna Swenson, Butler University

This digital comic blends manga influences with Disney-inspired artwork to create a compelling tale of romance by the sea.…

September 15, 2020

A copy of the YA novel The Weight of Our Sky

‘The Weight of Our Sky’ Uses Fiction To Tell a Tragic History

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

Set against the backdrop of Malaysia's infamous 1969 race riots, this young adult novel and webtoon deals with the horrors of prejudice and trauma.…

May 29, 2020

Why You Should Binge-Read the WEBTOON ‘Tower of God’

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

With digital media on the rise, it is no surprise that there are more options than ever out there for manga fans to get their fix anytime.…

February 17, 2020

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