The storytelling medium of Webcomics and Manhwua might be considered pretty new by some, but never less, their influence seems to grow more and more as each day goes by with the webtoon platform being a key element to its popularity. With works such as Noblesse, My dear cold-blooded king, and much more, there are more than enough stories on webtoon to please anyone who wishes to delve into the world of webcomics for the first time. But what about seasoned readers who already got through all the classics? Webtoon does release its fair share of new works, in all fairness, but the amount of available content is often unfulfilling, with its three-chapter introductions. Are we forever doomed to read comics that pique our interest but leave us with little room to properly get into the story? Not anymore with the help of this list. Here are five newly released webtoon originals that both still feel fresh but got at least 25 chapters published for your enjoyment. Anyone can find their next read here, whether you’re a fan of romance, action, or mystery!
Table of content:
- 21st Century Knights (29 chapters):
- Nevermore (30 chapters):
- Hand Jumper (26 chapters):
- Here There Be Dragons (31 chapters):
- Señorita Cometa (26 chapters):
- Honorable mentions that didn’t make the cut:
21st Century Knights (29 chapters):
Knights make their comebacks in this action-packed webtoon. However, forget the whole swords and armor imagery, because these modern knights are gifted with a special weapon of their own called “Animas”. The strongest and most noble of all can even get the chance of joining the elite order of Knight who serves and protect the people. Luckily, Our main character Theresa would fit right in with the order, as she often undergoes the noble and chivalrous practice of coming back home in the dead of the night with blood-covered hands. Anyways. Everyone got their motivations, and Theresa would do anything she can if it means finally finding the mysterious silver-haired knight she’s been looking for. Her pursuit might lead her to something else entirely, however, something far more sinister…
Bonus points: A morally grey main character with OP and mysterious powers who always look dashing in crocs.
Nevermore (30 chapters):
Fans of Gothic literature might have already deduced so from the title, but this Edgar Allan Poe-inspired comic takes us on an adventure into the mysterious Nevermore Academy, where graduating means a second chance at life! As our main characters Lenore and Annabel Lee have realized, this school is what lies beyond life and death. However, what lead them there and the circumstances of their tragic end are hidden behind a wall of shrouded memories. They will have to work together to uncover the answers through macabre and spectral shenanigans. The art is also mesmerizingly beautiful and does the atmospheric aspect of the Gothic genre justice. To use the words of the webtoon itself, it’s spooky, gothic, and sapphic, what more could anyone ask for?
Bonus point: The art style of this webtoon is a real treat with beautiful music and animations.
Hand Jumper (26 chapters):
Some people here have special powers! Everyone must be so happy with these so-called Aberrant right?…. Right? Okay, maybe not. In this universe, Aberrants are considered to be agents of chaos, menaces to society, who need to be kept in check and put to good use in the Aberrant Corps. Nobody would agree with this view of the world more than our main character Sayeon Lee, but when it turns out that she is an Aberrant herself, she gets sent to the corps, where the chances of survival are…minimal to say the least. Her special power might prove itself really useful right now if only she can figure out what it is. Cue in lots of beautifully drawn action, soul searching, ideological conflicts, and, surprisingly, family drama. In this webtoon original, nothing is as it seems but, Well, one thing’s for sure, the title of that one doesn’t make much sense really …or does it?
Bonus point: Well-done action scenes with an interesting set of characters and idealistic conflicts that gives this webtoon depth beyond a quick rush of adrenaline.
Here There Be Dragons (31 chapters):
Who doesn’t love dragons? They’re a beloved staple in the fantasy genre after all, and to this webtoon’s universe, they are the pillars that hold the world. However, one of these ancient dragons is dying and only Bree, a dragon speaker, was able to receive the dragons’ urgent warning. She must assemble a team of designated individuals to follow her on her journey to save the dragon and restore the balance of the world!
Bonus point: Glowing, immersive art fitting the fantastic world-building, found family trope, and casual trans representation!
Señorita Cometa (26 chapters):
This mystery webtoon original is a perfect blend of investigative and heist fiction with its vibrant color pallet and an eccentric set of characters who delves into adventures both in and outside the law, all to help people and save those they care about. Dissatisfied with the police’s inability to find her missing best friend in a city controlled by two opposing mafias, our main character Alex decided to take things into her own hands! Using her IT knowledge and her experience in parkour, she takes the identity of Phantom Thief Cometa and goes about uncovering the secret the city of Yoalco has to hide. Daring escapes, hidden identities, hacking, corrupted politicians, and fancy gadgets are all on the menu in this gripping story.
Bonus point: Wrapped in layers of mold-breaking characters, comedic scenes, and dynamic music, this story actually brings awareness to very serious and very real problems such as the trafficking of young women.
Honorable mentions that didn’t make the cut:
The dark lord’s confession (12 chapters):
Blood reverie (18 chapters):
The products of human imagination will never cease to amaze the masses and for good reasons, so hopefully, this list will help those who thought they saw everything, find their next intriguing read.
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