When we were entrusted with adapting Star Wars into a webtoon, we knew it was more than just a technical challenge: it was a matter of storytelling integrity. Webtoonization is the subtle craft of adapting comics originally designed for print into a seamless, immersive format made for smartphones. At Printoonize!, this process is part of our core expertise. As comic book professionals, we take pride in reshaping both original creations and world-famous licenses for the webtoon format.
Among the projects we’ve worked on, Star Wars stands out as a true milestone. Turning such an iconic universe into a scrollable, smartphone-native experience requires both precision and deep respect for the source material.
Two of our layout artists, Lorelei Bott and Clémentine Guyot, were given the mission of webtoonizing Star Wars. Their skills, patience, and sense of storytelling were key to transforming static pages into a fluid digital experience.
Lorelei Bott, who works with MAKMA as a letterer and layout artist, often says: “Love is to art what talent is to painting”. This personal motto reflects the way she approaches each project: with passion and care, even more so when dealing with a saga as legendary as Star Wars.
Clémentine Guyot, who joined MAKMA in 2020, brings a unique blend of experience from comic book publishing and bookselling. She’s also a letterer and layout artist, and her energy is contagious. She shares her love for the medium with a quote from Wolinski: “comics will never be as crazy as the people who love them”.
We believe webtoonization isn’t just about slicing panels and stacking them vertically. It’s about rethinking the rhythm, flow, and emotion of a story. It’s about understanding how readers interact with content on mobile devices and adapting our storytelling accordingly, without ever betraying the spirit of the original work.
The adaptation of Star Wars into a webtoon fits into a broader reflection on why vertical scrolling isn’t just a format shift: it’s a narrative evolution. At MAKMA, and through Printoonize!, we’ve built a method that respects both the artistic intention and the reader’s experience. Our work on Star Wars is just one example of how we bring our know-how to the service of beloved stories, giving them new life in a format made for today’s audiences.
Are you a publisher or a digital platform looking to adapt some print comics into mobile-first webtoons? Let’s bring your stories to the scroll generation. Contact us!
