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Adam Reck @ NYCC @adamreck.bsky.social · 3h

This year’s #NYCC booth trend seems to be grabber machines? As a Jersey Shore denizen, I approve

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Alex Zalben @azalben.bsky.social · 8h

"Yes, we've never used AI," Marvel EIC CB Cebulski said when asked by a fan whether Marvel will speak out similar to Jim Lee. "They've really gone to great lengths to detect AI... We never used it, we will not be using it, and we don't condone it in the Marvel Comics division."

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Adam Reck @ NYCC @adamreck.bsky.social · 8h

If you’re into Warhammer #NYCC has you covered

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Adam Reck @ NYCC @adamreck.bsky.social · 8h

Might have to get one of these adorable standees from Lucas Werneck #NYCC

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Adam Reck @ NYCC @adamreck.bsky.social · 9h

More stuff from the show floor #NYCC

Adam Reck @ NYCC @adamreck.bsky.social · 10h

Buckley says Webtoon will also serve as a new talent pool for future Marvel comics. Though they have not pulled anyone over yet.

Adam Reck @ NYCC @adamreck.bsky.social · 10h

Buckley says goal is not to satisfy existing Marvel readers. This is about finding new readers. “Sometimes it’s hard to find our stories”

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Adam Reck @ NYCC @adamreck.bsky.social · 10h

Lee talks about maintaining the artistic vision or “intention” of the original creators. Buckley suggests writers and artists were consulted and even offered opportunities to adapt work to vertical.

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Adam Reck @ NYCC @adamreck.bsky.social · 10h

Choices made by best performing titles from Marvel digital, but Webtoon looking for things that will appeal to existing app audience.

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Adam Reck @ NYCC @adamreck.bsky.social · 10h

Some of the Marvel/Disney titles coming to Webtoon including Astonishing X-Men & Unbreakable Squirrel Girl

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Adam Reck @ NYCC @adamreck.bsky.social · 10h

Lee says Webtoon would ultimately like to host every single story in comics. Talks about Disney/Marvel having the “best IP”

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Adam Reck @ NYCC @adamreck.bsky.social · 10h

Buckley admits that Webtoon gives opportunity to speak to YA and middle grade audiences beyond print books. Says Webtoon understands the format and marketing to youth better than Marvel.

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Adam Reck @ NYCC @adamreck.bsky.social · 10h

Sosna-Spear talks about broader international audiences, especially finding younger audiences where they are already reading: On their phones.

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Adam Reck @ NYCC @adamreck.bsky.social · 10h

Lee says that just in the US Webtoon is publishing over 1K ongoing series. Globally it’s closer to 5K.

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Adam Reck @ NYCC @adamreck.bsky.social · 10h

Buckley says the shift to vertical scrolling comics was inspired directly by Webtoon. Lee picks up the timeline talks about native vertical formatting and why it’s so key to the brand.

Adam Reck @ NYCC @adamreck.bsky.social · 10h

Buckley talks about history of digital comics at Marvel. Talks about the iPad revolutionizing online comics reading. Full page reading vs individual panel reading in motion comics.