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In 2002, online publisher Joey Manley launched Modern Tales and Serializer, primarily subscription-based webcomics collectives featuring a select group of established webcomic creators. Here, viewers were allowed to read a few webcomic pages for free, or pay a monthly subscription fee in order to be able to access the rest.[1][2] Modern Tales made approximately $6,000 USD per month in 2005.[3] This "Modern Tales" family of websites created one of the first profitable subscription models for webcomics and lasted a little over a decade, with the sites closing in April 2013, shortly before Manley's death.[4] While these subscription sites did solid business, not all of the published artists were able to make a living wage solely through online subscriptions.[5]

In 2013, Patreon launched, allowing creators to run their own subscription content service. Tracy Butler (Lackadaisy) was contacted by Patreon when it launched. For about two years, she studied how other artists set up their reward structures, thinking "maybe I could supplement my income a bit." In the first half of 2015, she decided to quit her job and set up her account, and a few months later, she had accumulated 1,300 patrons, contributing over $6,500 USD per month. In an interview with Paste Magazine, she stated that "Every little thing you do now has a direct impact on the income you make. It's so liberating. It's a great feeling, but at the same time, it's terrifying." David Revoy (Pepper&Carrot) had 300 patrons after of year of using Patreon, contributing a total of $1,100 USD per webcomic episode, allowing him to quit his day job and work on his webcomic full-time.[6]

Ryan North (Dinosaur Comics) has called the Patreon subscription platform the "most disruptive (in a good way)" service that allows webcomic creators to collect money directly from their readers. KC Green (Gunshow) and Winston Rowntree (Subnormality) credit Patreon for allowing them to work on webcomics full-time. According to a spokesperson for Patreon, ten new creators started making money through the service every day in 2015.[7]

Additionally, premium platforms such as Webtoon, as well as free platforms like 9gag provide insight into the easily accessible nature of comic distribution which has set the precedent for the future of webcomics. This ease of use further helps release the comics industry from the typical formatting expectancy, this phenomenon is especially evident with free sites such as 9gag. Moreover, the prevalence of webcomics on diverse platforms reflects the evolving landscape of digital content consumption. Webtoon, a premium platform, has gained notable popularity for its user-friendly interface and accessibility, not to mention it's advertising. Its success lies in its ability to offer a seamless experience, allowing users to navigate and explore a wide range of webcomics effortlessly.