Rachel Smythes WEBTOON Sensation Lore Olympus Continues Awards Sweep With Third Consecutive Harvey Award Win For Digital Book Of The Year
WEBTOON, the largest digital comics platform globally, is celebrating Rachel Smythe's third consecutive Harvey Award win for her renowned webcomic, "Lore Olympus." During the 2023 Harvey Awards at New York Comic Con, "Lore Olympus" was named Digital Book of the Year. The webcomic offers a modern adaptation of the love story between Persephone and Hades, amassing over 1.5 billion views on WEBTOON since its 2018 launch.
Apart from its digital acclaim, "Lore Olympus" has expanded into print, published by Penguin Random House's Inklore, securing the #1 position on the New York Times bestseller list multiple times. The series has also ventured into merchandise and an animated series co-produced with Wattpad WEBTOON Studios and The Jim Henson Company.
This third consecutive Harvey Award win continues the remarkable streak for Smythe and WEBTOON, following their victories at the 2023 Eisner and Ringo Awards for Best Webcomic. Rachel Smythe expressed her joy at the global resonance of "Lore Olympus" and her gratitude to fans for their unwavering support. Junkoo Kim, CEO and Founder of WEBTOON Entertainment, described it as a privilege to share Rachel Smythe's unparalleled creative talents with millions of readers. He commended "Lore Olympus" for its timeless narrative and boundary-pushing art.

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