WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: WBTN), a global entertainment company and home to some of the world’s largest storytelling platforms, will make its first-ever appearance at Emerald City Comic Con from March 5 – 8, 2026. WEBTOON will host a dedicated Artist Alley section, Creator-focused panels, and portfolio reviews with editors, giving Creators hands-on guidance, advice, and opportunities to grow their careers.
Throughout the weekend, WEBTOON will host a dedicated section within Artist Alley, giving fans the chance to discover new series and meet CANVAS and Originals Creators like Jjolee (Cuffing Cupid and Lost in Translation), Kris Nguyen (Fictional Skin), Chiogiri (Starlight), and many more.
WEBTOON will also host two panels about getting started and building a career in webcomics, with practical insights into publishing, audience growth, and more. Drawing from real Creator experiences and behind-the-scenes perspectives from WEBTOON editors, panels will cover how Creators get started, stay inspired, and turn passion projects into sustainable work. WEBTOON Entertainment’s full panel programming details are as follows:
- Make Your Mark: Telling Your Story With WEBTOON CANVAS (Friday, March 6 at 2:45 PM PT in Room 346) — Featuring Fawnduu, My Dragon Girlfriend creator; Chiogiri, Starlight and Vampire Clan creator; Mishacakes, Eldritch Darling and Alice and the Nightmare creator; and Kat & Phil, Slice of Life [GL] creators. Moderated by Rob Salkowitz, Eisner-nominated journalist for ICv2 and Forbes.
- Your Origin Story: Building Your Dream Job in Comics with WEBTOON (Saturday, March 7 at 6:45 PM PT in Room 345) — Featuring Jjolee, Cuffing Cupid and Lost in Translation creator; Tikklil, Night Owl & Summer Skies artist; Erik Kozura, WEBTOON Managing Producer; and Valeri Alemania, WEBTOON Editor.
For Creators looking to take the next step, portfolio reviews with WEBTOON editors will offer one-on-one feedback, practical guidance, and insight into what editors look for when developing new series.
WEBTOON Entertainment’s portfolio review details are as follows:
- When: Thursday, March 5, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PT; Friday, March 6, from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM PT; Saturday, March 7, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PT
- Location: Room 341
- How to participate: Portfolio reviews will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to secure a spot.
Stay up to date on WEBTOON’s ECCC schedule by following WEBTOON on X and Instagram.
Source: Press Release
