![]() ![]() ![]() The comic won France’ Prix Babelio – Bande Dessinée earlier this year, a prestigious Harvey Award in 2021, the 2021 Good Reads Choice Award for Best Graphic Novel, and was one of NPR’s critics’ recommendations for 2021. The win is a first for both Smythe and WEBTOON, and follows growing global fandom and accolades for “Lore Olympus.” Volume One of the “Lore Olympus” graphic novel reached #1 on the New York Times Best-Seller list in November 2021. The series has become a global phenomenon, with a multi-book deal with Del Rey Books, an animated series in development from Wattpad WEBTOON Studios and The Jim Henson Company, merchandise, and more. ![]() The webcomic, which launched on WEBTOON in 2018, quickly grew to be the #1 most-read series on the platform. Inspired by Greek mythology, “Lore Olympus” is a stylish and immersive contemporary retelling of mythological lore that has accumulated more than 1.2 billion global views on WEBTOON. Following the 2022 Eisner Awards at Comic-Con International: San Diego, WEBTOON, the world’s largest digital comics platform, is celebrating Rachel Smythe’s “ Lore Olympus” win for Best Webcomic. ![]()
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