The Beginning After the End
| The Beginning After the End | |
|---|---|
| Genre | High fantasy[1] |
| Author | TurtleMe |
| Illustrator | Fuyuki23 |
| Publisher | |
| Original run | July 7, 2018 – present |
| Volumes | 6 |
The Beginning After the End is an American web novel series written by TurtleMe and illustrated by Fuyuki23. It began serialization on Tapas in January 2017. A webtoon adaptation, also illustrated by Fuyuki23, began serialization on Tapas in July 2018. Yen Press is publishing the webtoon in English; as of August 2024, six volumes have been released.
Media
[edit]Novel
[edit]Written by Korean-American writer Brandon Lee, better known as TurtleMe, and illustrated by Fuyuki23, the web novel began serialization on Tapas on January 18, 2017. An executive of Kakao Entertainment, Tapas' parent company, said the series was specifically created for the North American market.[2][3]
Webtoon
[edit]A webtoon adaptation of the web novel, also illustrated by Fuyuki23, began serialization on Tapas on July 7, 2018.[3] Fuyuki23 ceased illustrating the webtoon in June 2023.[4] At New York Comic Con 2021, Yen Press announced that they would be publishing the webtoon in print.[5] As of August 2024, six print volumes have been released.[6]
Volumes
[edit]| No. | English release date | English ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 2, 2022[7] | 978-1-97-534563-1 |
| 2 | February 28, 2023[8] | 978-1-97-534564-8 |
| 3 | July 18, 2023[9] | 978-1-97-537308-5 |
| 4 | November 21, 2023[10] | 978-1-97-537309-2 |
| 5 | April 23, 2024[11] | 978-1-97-537310-8 |
| 6 | August 20, 2024[6] | 978-1-97-537311-5 |
Reception
[edit]Mel Lake of Multiversity Comics praised the main character's journey, particularly its psychological aspects. Lake also praised the artwork, particularly its fight scenes, backgrounds, and faces.[1] Vanessa Piña of Screen Rant compared the series to Solo Leveling, while also describing its aesthetic and storytelling as "distinct".[12]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Lake, Mel (February 21, 2023). "The Webcomics Weekly #221: Starting From The Finale (2/21/2023 Edition)". Multiversity Comics. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
- ^ Hwang, Ji-yoon; Park, Su-hyeon (June 21, 2024). "Tapas leads US webtoon app market with $65M in purchases". The Chosun Daily. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
- ^ a b Destiny, Emedo (June 9, 2024). "The Beginning After The End: 15 Things You Need To Know About This Fantasy Webcomic". Game Rant. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
- ^ Senzatimore, Renee (June 23, 2023). "The Beginning After the End Loses Artist Due to 'Unfair' Changes in Pay". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
- ^ Mateo, Alex (October 8, 2021). "Yen Press Licenses MonsTABOO, Lost Lad London, Re:Zero: The Frozen Bond, Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple Manga, More". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
- ^ a b "The Beginning After the End, Vol. 6 (comic)". Yen Press. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
- ^ "The Beginning After the End, Vol. 1 (comic)". Yen Press. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
- ^ "The Beginning After the End, Vol. 2 (comic)". Yen Press. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
- ^ "The Beginning After the End, Vol. 3 (comic)". Yen Press. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
- ^ "The Beginning After the End, Vol. 4 (comic)". Yen Press. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
- ^ "The Beginning After the End, Vol. 5 (comic)". Yen Press. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
- ^ Piña, Vanessa (July 12, 2024). "A Manhwa Considered Solo Leveling's Successor Has Already Surpassed It In the US". Screen Rant. Retrieved September 25, 2024.