Saturday Morning Webtoons: BLOODHOUNDS and VIGILANTE
Good morning, fellow WEBTOON readers, and welcome to this week's installment of Saturday Morning Webtoons! This is where we shine a light on two WEBTOONs we are thoroughly enjoying. These stories have captivated us, chapter by chapter, each week, and we couldn't pass up sharing them with you! So grab your favorite snacks and an electronic device and settle into these sensational stories.
DISCLAIMER: The following posts may contain spoilers for the WEBTOON series Bloodhounds and Vigilante .
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Nothing gets our heart racing more than a good action WEBTOON series. Kicking off this week's picks is Jeong Chan's Bloodhounds . In the darkest reaches of the Republic of Korea, people lie, cheat and steal. And while many avoid these things at all costs, others build their lives on making those who commit crimes pay the price. But they aren't police officers. They only play by their rules, and in this world, anything goes to bring back the goods.
We love a good action series that focuses on building a backstory and world throughout. Bloodhounds isn't just all about fighting. The series focuses on creating drama through its characters and setting high-stakes risk and reward, and ties it together with well-played-out action sequences. The series has a dark and gritty side that gives us the Sin City feel. It's an excellent read for those looking for an action series with a mature tone.
Bloodhounds is complete. Readers can find it on the official WEBTOON page.
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The action train keeps rolling with our second pick, Kim Kyusam and CRG's Vigilante . The story follows Jiyong Kim, whose mother is murdered at a young age. To make matters worse, the assailant was let off easy. Sent down a path of righteousness, Jiyong grew up to pursue a career in law enforcement. But even that isn't enough. When he isn't protected by the badge, he takes justice into his own hands and hunts down ex-convicts released from the system before getting what they deserved.
All good action WEBTOON series need good origin stories, and Vigilante sets the stage from the very first chapter. Like any good vengeance-filled story, this one fits the dark tones, and each chapter continues to add suspense to the growing story. It evokes Batman vibes without the cape and the very wealthy backing. Jiyong is just a kid who lost his mother and decided to take on the injustice in the world. Anyone could understand the path he chose to take, and getting to watch it play out is a must-read for everyone.
Vigilante updates every Thursday. Readers can find it on the official WEBTOON page.
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I had hoped that RECEIVER would bring some attention to the new direction of my film work (it was the first real horror film that I had directed after writing several scripts in the genre), and it did. So I was thrilled with what it accomplished. And then I moved on to writing THROUGH THE THROAT. What is your next project and when can we expect to see it? My next project after RECEIVER, THROUGH THE THROAT, is screening at Film Quest right now, and is at the beginning of its festival run. I hope it will be out to more festivals and streaming in 2025. Where can we find more of your work and where can interested parties contact you? Do you have a website or YouTube/Vimeo channel? Social media handles? My website, has links to my YouTube and Vimeo accounts, and currently hosts RECEIVER as well as my previous film HANGNAIL, both of which are available to watch for free. 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