WEBTOON Entertainment and Dark Horse Comics are partnering to bring several of Dark Horse’s most recognizable series to its platform, some of which will be exclusively available on WEBTOON in the second half of 2025.
These aren’t just fan-favorite comics — they’re major pieces of cross-media entertainment IP, with deep roots in gaming, animation, and pop culture fandoms.
“WEBTOON has made it easy for a new generation of fans to fall in love with comics,” said Yongsoo Kim, CSO and Head of Global WEBTOON at WEBTOON Entertainment. “We’re thrilled to work with Dark Horse to bring this new slate of world-class titles to WEBTOON. Whether we’re helping new creators build their fandoms or working with marquee publishers like Dark Horse to bring beloved franchises to fans around the world, we’re committed to delivering the highest quality storytelling to our passionate community of readers.”
“I couldn’t be more excited about partnering with WEBTOON on this slate of new titles. They’ve done such an incredible job shepherding our Avatar: The Last Airbender comics to their audience that I know all of these new stories are in good hands,” said Tim Wiesch, Vice President of Business Development at Dark Horse.
The full slate of WEBTOON’s reformatted Dark Horse titles includes:
- The Witcher – A dark fantasy epic featuring the witcher Geralt of Rivia, a mercenary monster slayer. Embark on the Path and explore the world of the best-selling video game franchise.
- The Legend of Korra (Vertical Scrolling Format Exclusive to WEBTOON) – A continuation of the Nickelodeon animated television series, Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra series follows Avatar Korra and her friends in their continuing adventures.
- Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins (Vertical Scrolling Format Exclusive to WEBTOON) – Based on the hit tabletop RPG series, Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins follows a band of unlikely heroes as they embark on high-stakes adventures, blending immersive storytelling with the creativity of roleplaying.
- Cyberpunk 2077 – A collection of action-packed stories set in the same world as the best-selling video game, featuring a new cast of characters in the neon-lit streets of Night City.
- Plants vs. Zombies™ (Vertical Scrolling Format Exclusive to WEBTOON) – The hilarious, action-packed battle between brain-hungry zombies and their unlikely plant defenders continues in this fan-favorite comic series based on the worldwide gaming phenomenon.
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