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Godfather of Hong Kong comics Tony Wong says Web comics should be embraced

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Tony Wong, forefather of Hong Kong martial arts comics, posing with his works at Sands Expo and Convention Centre on Dec 10, 2022.
Tony Wong, forefather of Hong Kong martial arts comics, will be at Singapore Comic Con this weekend to discuss meet fans and be part of a special gallery of his works over the years.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Tony Wong with his works at Sands Expo & Convention Centre on Dec 10, 2022.

ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI

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SINGAPORE – The godfather of Hong Kong martial arts comics Tony Wong, 72, is embracing the digital wave.

“Reading comics on the phone is a popular thing now. It is a great opportunity for us. China currently has more than three hundred million comic readers online and superhero comics are gaining popularity there. We are currently releasing Ying Xiong Shi Ba (Hero 18) as a Web comic there.”

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