Table of Content - Webcomics Market

The webcomics market is estimated to be valued at USD 7.59 Bn in 2024, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5% from 2024 to 2031. Webcomics have gained immense popularity over the past decade as an innovative platform for storytelling and entertainment. Through the internet, webcomics have allowed independent artists to directly publish and distribute their works to a global audience. No longer constrained by print deadlines and distribution challenges, webcomics offer creators a flexible medium to experiment with new genres and release schedules. With their easy accessibility online, webcomics have also attracted a new generation of digital natives as readers. The low entry barriers have fostered a thriving creative community of webcomic artists. Today, several webcomics have grown to be mainstream pop culture properties with dedicated fan followings and commercial success.

Market Dynamics:

The global webcomics market has been driven by the growing popularity of digital comics and the ability of independent artists to self-publish content online. The easy accessibility of webcomics through websites and apps has boosted the overall audience and readership base tremendously. Moreover, the development of new monetization models like patron support, merchandising, and licensing deals have given webcomics an avenue for commercial viability. However, strong competition from free entertainment options online and the constant need to engage readers pose a challenge to artists. Meanwhile, the growing acceptance of webcomics as a legitimate art form and their expansion beyond screens present significant opportunities for market growth. New platforms like YouTube and social media have further expanded the outreach of webcomics.

Key Features of the Study:

This report provides in-depth analysis of the global webcomics market, and provides market size (US$ Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2024–2031), considering 2023 as the base year.
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market.
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players.
It profiles key players in the global webcomics market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies.
Key companies covered as a part of this study include Dark Horse Media, LLC, Kadokawa Future Publishing, Marvel Entertainment, LLC , Image Comics, DC Entertainment, IDW Media Holdings, Inc., Lion Forge, Shueisha , Shogakukan, Lezhin Entertainment, Graphic India, and Bakarmax.
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics.
The global webcomics market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts.

Detailed Segmentation-

By Genre:
- Comedy
- Romance
- Action/Adventure
- Drama
- Science Fiction
- Others (Horror, Superhero, etc.)
By End-user:
- Kids
- Adults
By Monetization Model:
- Subscription-based
- Advertising-supported
- Others
By Region:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
Company Profiles:
- Dark Horse Media, LLC
- Kadokawa Future Publishing
- Marvel Entertainment, LLC
- Image Comics
- DC Entertainment
- IDW Media Holdings, Inc.
- Lion Forge
- Shueisha
- Shogakukan
- Lezhin Entertainment
- Graphic India
- Bakarmax

Table of Contents

Research Objectives and Assumptions

Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations

Market Purview

Report Description

Market Definition and Scope

Executive Summary

Market Snippet, By Genre
Market Snippet, By End-User
Market Snippet, By Monetization Model
Market Snippet, By Region

Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)

Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis

Market Dynamics

Drivers
Restraints
PEST Analysis
PORTER’s Five Forces Analysis
Market Opportunities
Regulatory Scenario
Industry Trend
Mergers and Acquisitions

Global Webcomics Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

Overview
Factors Affecting the Global Webcomics Market
Impact Analysis

Global Webcomics Market, By Genre, 2019-2031, (US$ Bn)

Introduction

Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027 and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
Segment Trends

Comedy

Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends

Romance

Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends

Action/Adventure

Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends

Drama

Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends

Science Fiction

Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends

Others (Horror, Superhero, etc.)

Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends

Global Webcomics Market, By End-User, 2019-2031, (US$ Bn)

Introduction

Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027 and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
Segment Trends

Kids

Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends

Adults

Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends

Global Webcomics Market, By Monetization Model, 2019-2031, (US$ Bn)

Introduction

Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027 and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
Segment Trends

Subscription-based

Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends

Advertising-supported

Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends

Others

Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends

Global Webcomics Market, By Region, 2019-2031, (US$ Bn)

Introduction

Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2024, 2027 and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2020-2031

North America

Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Genre, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By End-User, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Monetization Model, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn)

U.S.
Canada

Latin America

Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Genre, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn))
Market Size and Forecast, By End-User, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Monetization Model, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn)

Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America

Europe

Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Genre, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By End-User, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Monetization Model, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn)

U.K.
Germany
Italy
France
Spain
Russia
Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Genre, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By End-User, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Monetization Model, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn)

China
India
Japan
ASEAN
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Genre, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By End-User, 2019 - 2031 (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Monetization Model, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019 – 2031, (US$ Bn)

GCC Countries
Israel
Rest of Middle East & Africa

Competitive Landscape

Market Share Analysis
Company Profiles

Dark Horse Media, LLC

Company Overview
Genre Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates

Kadokawa Future Publishing

Company Overview
Genre Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates

Marvel Entertainment, LLC

Company Overview
Genre Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates

Image Comics

Company Overview
Genre Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates

DC Entertainment

Company Overview
Genre Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates

IDW Media Holdings, Inc.

Company Overview
Genre Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates

Lion Forge

Company Overview
Genre Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates

Shueisha

Company Overview
Genre Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates

Shogakukan

Company Overview
Genre Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates

Lezhin Entertainment

Company Overview
Genre Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates

Graphic India

Company Overview
Genre Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates

Bakarmax

Company Overview
Genre Portfolio
Recent Developments/Updates

Analyst Recommendations

Wheel of Fortune
Analyst View
Coherent Opportunity Map

Section

References
Research Methodology
About Us and Sales Contact

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