Disney will join WEBTOON at New York Comic Con to discuss the future of digital comics and the companies’ collaboration to bring around 100 blockbuster comics to WEBTOON. WEBTOON Entertainment is home to some of the world’s largest storytelling platforms, is returning to New York Comic Con (Oct. 9 – Oct. 12) with its biggest appearance to date.
Earlier this year, it was announced that Webtoon and Disney were collaborating to bring fan-favorite comics and graphic novels from Disney, Marvel, 20th Century Studios, and Star Wars to WEBTOON’s mobile vertical-scroll format. This partnership, announced on August 12, 2025, aims to introduce iconic storytelling to a new generation of mobile-native fans and give existing fans a new way to experience their favorite series.
WEBTOON and Disney at New York Comic Con
The first 30,000 fans to visit the WEBTOON booth will be able to pick up a free WEBTOON tote bag featuring characters from WEBTOON, Marvel, Star Wars, and more.
Join WEBTOON and Disney at NYCC 2025 for an exciting panel exploring the evolution of digital comics: “Entire Universes In Your Pocket: The Future is Digital Comics with WEBTOON featuring Marvel.”
Following last month’s announcement that WEBTOON is collaborating with Disney to bring around 100 comics from Disney, Marvel, 20th Century Studios, and Star Wars brands to the platform, this panel will explore how WEBTOON and Disney are revolutionizing the way fans engage with their favorite stories and characters.
Panel Highlights:
- Exclusive Series Reveals: Be there for the reveals of the next wave of reformatted series from Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars on WEBTOON.
- Industry Insights: Hear from industry leaders, including Dan Buckley, Head of Marvel Comics and Franchise; Ryan Lee, WEBTOON Head of US Content; Julia Alexander, Puck Media Correspondent, discussing where comics are headed for digital audiences.
Panel Details:
- PANEL: Entire Universes In Your Pocket: The Future is Digital Comics with WEBTOON featuring Marvel
- WHEN: Thursday, 10/9/25
- TIME: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- WHERE: Room 409
In addition to their joint panel appearance, Marvel will be featured at the WEBTOON booth (#2335). There fans can take pictures with Marvel standees, pick up a limited-edition tote bag featuring characters from WEBTOON, Marvel, Star Wars, and more.
Also at New York Comic Con:
Tickets for New York Comic Con 2025 are available now, in addition, fans can buy the Digital Access Pass to stream some of this year’s biggest panels from home via Popverse. Fans can also sign up to become Popverse Superfans for more exclusive benefits at thepopverse.com.
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