Launching in March 2025, the contest will reward 40 winning webcomic entries with over $1 million in cash prizes and the chance to join the WEBTOON Originals program.
WEBTOON has announced “Webcomic Legends,” a new contest launching in March 2025 with over USD $1 million in prizes. The contest will highlight emerging talent on its CANVAS platform, rewarding 40 outstanding webcomics with cash and the opportunity to join the WEBTOON Originals program.
Creators from around the world can submit their work on the CANVAS platform across four genre categories: Most Epic (Action/Fantasy); Most Feels (Romance/Drama); Most Laughs (Comedy/Slice of Life); and Most Gripping (Horror/Thriller/Mystery/Supernatural). Entries will be evaluated by a combination of scoring from a panel of expert judges, including WEBTOON’s in-house editorial team, select WEBTOON Originals creators, and audience engagement.
The “Webcomic Legends” cash prize breakdown includes:
- Grand Prize Winner (1): $150,000
- Genre Winners (3): $100,000 each
- Genre Finalists (12): $35,000 each
- Genre Runner-Ups (24): $5,500 each
In addition to the cash prizes, all 40 winners will have the chance to pitch their title to join the WEBTOON Originals lineup, where they can develop their series with the support of the WEBTOON editorial team.
“WEBTOON is home to a new generation of superstar creators who have built a global audience and fandom for their stories on our platform,” said David S. Lee, head of US WEBTOON. “We are constantly on the lookout for incredible stories to celebrate and elevate at WEBTOON, and ‘Webcomic Legends’ will continue our tradition of creating opportunities to spotlight diverse new series and talent.”
CANVAS contests have launched the careers of some of WEBTOON’s biggest hit series, including unOrdinary by uru-chan, Cursed Princess Club by LambCat, The Kiss Bet by Ingrid Ochoa, Love Advice From the Great Duke of Hell by unfins, and Hooky by Míriam Bonastre Tur.
“Webcomic Legends” will be open to CANVAS and Originals creators who do not currently have a series in progress. Submissions for the contest will be open from March-June 2025. Additional details and contest guidelines for “Webcomic Legends” are to be announced later this year.
Source: WEBTOON
Journalist, antique shop owner, aspiring gemologist—L'Wren brings a diverse perspective to animation, where every frame reflects her varied passions.
