As someone with a great interest in comic paneling, I can agree, but there's so few that seem to do so. Not only that, but the vertical format (particularly as it pertains to optimization for mobile devices) leads to a number of negative effects, not limited to extended scenes where not a lot happens -- and the size and space available conflicts with the actual storytelling.

Wow, thanks for that! I finished it in one sitting, and it was wonderful. Not only is it an excellent example of vertical storytelling, it also spoke to me in a way that nothing else has in awhile. I'm left feeling inspired and hopeful.

I've read that one before. It's a great read.

But for some reason, I find vertical scrolling to be tedious and annoying. My 13" rMBP is at default scaling, so I only have 800px in total height, and about 720px for the web page area. It's really irritating seeing so little and having to constantly scroll. Horizontal there's an extra 560px, or 77% more.

despite its name ("web"), webtoon is actually optimized for mobile--it's from LINE the messaging app.

Why does the top student have such a weird head?

Now you will have to read to find out. Checkmate :D

Its not much different from placing manga frame in vertical order rather than pagination. I dont think it qualifies for "vertical storytelling" - it's like saying a book in which you scroll instead of turning pages is a "vertical book" - it's a very artificial way to categorize things.