Tencent Comics (腾讯动漫) : China's comics platform where readers follow serialized original manhua and licensed manga.

Launched in 2012, Tencent Comics is Tencent's webcomic arm — serialized Chinese manhua plus licensed manga, in the spirit of Webtoon.

Readers scroll new chapters in the browser or app, track releases and vote or comment on their favorite series.

Top titles get adapted into animated donghua, and an English- and Indonesian-language edition, WeComics, launched in 2019 to serve readers outside China.

Are Tencent Comics creators fairly compensated?

Tencent Comics operates a revenue-sharing model where creators earn from chapter purchases and tips. Top creators earn well but mid-tier creators often struggle. IP contract terms heavily favor Tencent, giving them full adaptation rights.

How does Tencent Comics feed into the IP pipeline?

Tencent Comics is the first stage in Tencent's IP adaptation pipeline: webcomic to anime to live-action drama to games. Successful comics get multi-million-dollar adaptation deals. This vertically integrated model is unique to China.

Can I read Tencent Comics from abroad?

Tencent Comics is region-locked to mainland China. Access requires a QQ or WeChat account with a Chinese phone number. The platform is Chinese-only. Some popular titles are internationally licensed to Seven Seas Entertainment.