Close Menu
  • Latest
  • Anime Expo 2025
  • Features
  • Guides
  • Previews
  • Reviews
  • Gaming News
  • Entertainment News
  • Tech
  • Podcasts
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
X (Twitter) YouTube RSS
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube
The OuterhavenThe Outerhaven
  • Latest
  • Anime Expo 2025
  • Features
  • Guides
  • Previews
  • Reviews
    • Video Game Reviews
    • Anime & Animation Reviews
    • Comic Book & Manga Reviews
    • Films & TV Reviews
    • Tech Reviews
    • Tabletop and Card Game Reviews
    • Toy Reviews
  • Gaming
    • PlayStation
    • Nintendo
    • Xbox
    • PC Gaming
    • Retro Gaming
    • Tabletop
    • Virtual Reality
  • Entertainment
    • Anime & Animation
    • Comic Books & Manga
    • Films & TV
    • Original English Light Novels DB
    • OELN DB
    • Culture
    • Books
    • Toys
  • Tech
  • Podcasts
    • A-01 Podcast
    • Nintendo Entertainment Podcast
    • Spectator Mode Podcast
The OuterhavenThe Outerhaven
Home»News»Entertainment News»Comic Book & Manga»Lore Olympus Wins 2023 Harvey Award; Rachel Smythe Announces Nov. 12 Series Return

Lore Olympus Wins 2023 Harvey Award; Rachel Smythe Announces Nov. 12 Series Return

By Josh PiedraOctober 14, 2023
Webtoon

WEBTOON is celebrating Rachel Smythe’s third consecutive Harvey Award win for her global hit webcomic Lore Olympus. The series was honored with the award for Digital Book of the Year during the 2023 Harvey Awards ceremony at New York Comic Con on Friday night.

Lore Olympus is a modern retelling of Persephone and Hades’ mythological love story, which has accumulated more than 1.5 billion views on WEBTOON. Since its launch on the platform in 2018, the webcomic has become one of the world’s most esteemed digital comics and has been adapted across several formats. Lore Olympus has been published in print by Penguin Random House (Inklore), reaching #1 on the New York Times bestseller list multiple times. The hit webcomic series also has a merchandise deal and an animated series in development from Wattpad WEBTOON Studios and The Jim Henson Company.

This is the third consecutive Harvey Award win for Smythe and WEBTOON, continuing the series’ 2023 sweep across some of the most prestigious awards in comics. Lore Olympus is the first series to win three consecutive Harvey Awards for Digital Book of the Year, along with back-to-back Eisner and Ringo Awards for Best Webcomic in 2023.

“It has been such a joy to see the world of Lore Olympus resonate with readers worldwide, and I’m so grateful to the fans for their continued support of this series year after year,” said Rachel Smythe. “It has been an incredible journey building this story on WEBTOON, and to have my work recognized by my esteemed industry peers during New York Comic Con is an absolute honor.”

“It is a privilege to help share Rachel Smythe’s unmatched creative talents with millions of readers around the world on WEBTOON,” added Junkoo Kim, CEO and Founder of WEBTOON Entertainment. “Lore Olympus has become a timeless story that pushes the boundaries of the webcomic format, with art and a narrative that will inspire people for generations. On behalf of everyone at WEBTOON and the wider WEBTOON community, I’m thrilled to congratulate Rachel on this incredible achievement.”

Lore Olympus’ latest win marks a year of growing recognition for WEBTOON creators across the industry’s biggest awards. Mike Birchall’s hit horror series Everything is Fine, was also nominated for a 2023 Harvey Award for Digital Book of the Year. Earlier this year, WEBTOON creators and projects were nominated across the Eisner and Ringo Awards. Eisner-nominated projects and creators include WEBTOON’s breakout collaboration with DC, Batman: Wayne Family Adventures, Sarah Anderson’s Cryptid Club, Alice Oseman’s Heartstopper Volume 4, Joshua Barkman’s Spores, Michael Adam Lengyel’s The Mannamong, and Dark Horse’s print edition and translation of WEBTOON sensation Hellbound, by Yeon Sang-ho and Choi Gyu-seok, translated by Danny Lim.

At the 2023 Ringo Awards, Hanza Art’s The Guy Upstairs and Nevermore from Kate Flynn and Kit Trace both won Fan Favorite awards, along with nominations for Quimchee’s I Love Yoo, LizardxLizard’s Finding Fiends, Scragony’s Vampire Husband, and Live with Yourself! by Shen and David J Catman.

comic Lore Olympus nycc Rachel Smythe WEBTOON
Josh Piedra
  • Website
  • Facebook
  • X (Twitter)
  • Instagram

Josh has been an anime fan for nearly twenty years. In addition, he is a light novel author with over 25 books published as well as the owner of Meteora Press, his personal publishing label. Anime and otaku culture isn't Josh's only area of expertise. He also has a Bachelor of Arts in Game Design and has created a handful of independent games along with a deep working knowledge of the gaming industry.

Related Posts

WEBTOON Entertainment Announces Rebrand, New Org. Structure for NA Ent. and IP Business

Seven Seas Announces Five New Licenses

Ten Speed Graphic Reveals Fall Publishing Schedule

Storygrounds Debuts Official Trailer for WHAT LIES BELOW THE LILIES

Anime Expo 2025: Miscellaneous Announcement Round-up

Anime Expo 2025: Azuki Announces Our Aimless Nights Print Edition

Latest Posts

Cygames Art Book Featuring Granblue Fantasy, Umamusume & More Now Ships Worldwide

July 14, 2025

IVE Makes Triumphant Return to Lollapalooza

July 14, 2025

Nippon TV Announces New President and CEO for Nippon TV Music

July 14, 2025

College Football 26 Review (XSX) – College Life Struggles.

July 14, 2025

King of Fighters XV Is Still Available On PS Plus Monthly Games

July 14, 2025

Donkey Kong Bananza Will Have Levels of Varying Difficulty

July 13, 2025

Did A Donkey Kong Movie Unintentionally Get Announced?

July 13, 2025
About Us • Our Team • Contact Us • Privacy Policy • Review Policy • Ethics Policy 
Work With Us • Reviews on Open Critic • Reviews on CriticDB
Copyright @2025 The Outerhaven Productions

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.