A new partnership between DC and Webtoon will see characters from the DC Universe star in upcoming webcomic series.

The DC/Webtoon collaboration is intended to introduce standalone stories that don't require any previous readings. More details on local language translations will be provided at a later date.

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"I'm so happy Webtoon is able to work with DC on bringing unique stories to our platform," said Webtoon U.S. CEO, Ken Kim. "Webtoon is a great bridge to a huge worldwide audience of young comic fans, and DC is home to some of the greatest Super Hero stories on the planet. The potential to express famous IP through our platform, which is mobile native and focused on ease of access – is super exciting."

"DC is excited to introduce our iconic characters to a new generation of fans worldwide," said DC General Manager, Daniel Cherry III. "We've been working closely with the Webtoon writers and artists to adapt our characters and stories to Webtoon's mobile format. Our shared goal is to create fun and compelling DC stories that all readers will enjoy. This partnership is yet another example of DC's ambition to 'meet fans where ever they are' and continue sharing DC fandom."

"This collaboration is a landmark for us as we work toward a new age of digital comics in the US," said David Lee, head of content at Webtoon U.S. "We're so happy to introduce long-beloved DC characters to our service – and we're looking forward to sharing more details soon."

Webtoon is touted as the world's leading digital platform for storytelling, with an average of over 72 million monthly active users. One of its most popular titles is Lore Olympus, which recently announced the release date for its second graphic novel volume. Other partnerships include Legendary, POW!, Top Cow/Image and more.

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Source: Webtoon