Name
How Webcomics Are Fueling The Global Entertainment Market
Date & Time
Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
David J. Lee
Description

Webcomics, or digital comics, have exploded in popularity in recent years, moving from convention floor fandom to mainstream success and global streaming hits. Streaming adaptations from WEBTOON Entertainment, including Sweet Home on Netflix, Vigilante on Disney+, Tower of God on Crunchyroll, and many others have shown that webcomics  are an important source of content for Hollywood and global streamers. This conversation will explore the business of webcomics - what are they and the market opportunity for studios, investors, and advertisers - and how this content format is transforming the global entertainment market.