SubZero (webcomic)
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{{Short description|Romance webcomic}}
{{Use American English|date=September 2024}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=September 2024}}
{{Infobox comic strip
|url = https://www.webtoons.com/en/romance/subzero/list?title_no=1468
|creator = Junepurrr
|began = October 21, 2018
|genre = Romance
|publisher = [[WEBTOON|Webtoon]]
|status = Updates weekly
|rating = 9.80 stars on Webtoon as of July 2021
|caption = SubZero banner art
|image= SubZero Banner Art.jpg}}
'''''SubZero''''' is a fantasy [[Romance comics|romance]] [[webtoon]] created by artist Junepurrr. It follows the marriage between a princess and prince from rival clans arranged in order to end a war. It began publishing weekly on the [[WEBTOON|Webtoon]] platform in 2018. According to data from Webtoon, it had received 73 million views by the end of 2019. The comic won a fan [[Ringo Award]] in 2020 for Favorite Hero.
== Publication ==
''SubZero'' is created by artist Junepurrr.{{Cite web|last=Roth|first=Julia|date=17 April 2021|title=Saturday Morning Webtoons: SUBZERO and THE MAKEUP REMOVER|url=https://www.geekgirlauthority.com/saturday-morning-webtoons-subzero-and-the-makeup-remover/|access-date=30 April 2021|website=Geek Girl Authority}} It began publishing on the [[WEBTOON|Webtoon]] platform in 2018,{{Cite web|last=Milam|first=Jace|date=27 March 2019|title=Webtoon Wednesday – SubZero with Junepurr: The Comic Source Podcast Episode #782|url=https://lrmonline.com/news/episode-782/|access-date=15 May 2021|website=LRM Online}} and started its second season in June 2021. It is published weekly, though had a hiatus between seasons.
== Plot and themes ==
''SubZero'' is a fantasy romance that follows the marriage of the princess of the ceruleo Clan, Clove, and the rival prince of the Crimson son Clan, Kyro, as they maneuver to end the war that has waged between their clans for centuries.{{Cite web|last=Lacson|first=Therese|date=28 February 2021|title=A MONTH OF GREAT ROMANCE: 14 Romantic Webtoons to make you fall head-over-heels in love|url=https://www.comicsbeat.com/month-of-great-romance-romantic-webtoons/|access-date=30 May 2021|website=The Beat}} The conflict between the two dragon clans is the backdrop for an "enemies-to-lovers" story between Princess Clove and Prince Kyro. The comic also delves into subplots of political intrigue and explores themes of betrayal, war, forgiveness, duty, and sacrifice.
The plot begins with the ceruleo Dragon Princess Clove accepting the terms of a marriage with the rival clan's prince, Kyro, and effectively surrendering her freedom for the good of her clan. What begins as a begrudging union between the two develops into something more over the course of the series as they learn more about each other and their dedication to stopping the bloodshed between the two dragon clans.
== Major characters ==
The following characters are central to plot lines in the webtoon and make regular appearances:
*'''Clove''' is the princess of the cerúleo Clan and the last remaining person in her bloodline that carries the cerúleo Dragon. She has been sheltered most of life on an icebound and secluded island, and despite her heritage she has never been able to shift into a dragon. Although her upbringing was sheltered, she is portrayed as observant, diligent, commanding, and able to take advantage of the fact that people expect her to be naive. She is ultimately dedicated to ending the war between the two clans and has been shown to sacrifice her own well-being to achieve this goal.
*'''Kyro''' is the prince of the Crimson Clan and initial enemy of Clove despite their engagement. He is initially portrayed as a ruthless general, however over time he is revealed to be just as dedicated to ending the war as Clove. He is able to shift into a red dragon, and there have been several instances where he has revealed himself to be a romantic person. Throughout the series he is depicted as having a cold and calculating exterior while harboring noble motives underneath.{{Cite web|last=Roth|first=Julia|date=9 February 2020|title=10 WEBTOON Boyfriends That Will Make You Swoon This Valentine's Day|url=https://www.geekgirlauthority.com/10-webtoon-boyfriends-that-will-make-you-swoon-this-valentines-day/|access-date=5 April 2021|website=Geek Girl Authority}}
== Awards and reception ==
The webtoon won a fan favorite [[Ringo Award]] in 2020 for Favorite Hero.{{Cite web|date=24 October 2020|title=2020 Ringo Awards|url=https://ringoawards.com/2020-ringo-awards/|access-date=13 June 2021|website=[[Ringo Awards]]}}{{Cite web|last=Chiu-Tabet|first=Christopher|date=25 October 2020|title=2020 Ringo Award Winners Announced|url=http://www.multiversitycomics.com/news/2020-ringo-award-winners/|access-date=12 June 2021|website=Multiversity Comics}}
According to data from Webtoon, ''SubZero'' had received 73 million views and was the platform's 13th most popular comic.{{Cite web|last=MacDonald|first=Heidi|date=17 January 2020|title=Sales Charts: The Top 30 comics on Webtoon in 2019|url=https://www.comicsbeat.com/sales-charts-the-top-30-comics-on-webtoon-in-2019/|access-date=16 April 2020|website=[[Comics Beat]]}}
A reviewer for The Beat said in 2021 that "despite sometimes feeling pretty frustrated by the story, I am addicted to finding out the ending... Come for the dragons and angst, stay for the art and plot twists."
== References ==
{{reflist}}
{{Webtoon (platform)}}
[[Category:Romance webcomics]]
[[Category:2018 webcomic debuts]]
[[Category:Webtoons]]
{{Use American English|date=September 2024}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=September 2024}}
{{Infobox comic strip
|url = https://www.webtoons.com/en/romance/subzero/list?title_no=1468
|creator = Junepurrr
|began = October 21, 2018
|genre = Romance
|publisher = [[WEBTOON|Webtoon]]
|status = Updates weekly
|rating = 9.80 stars on Webtoon as of July 2021
|caption = SubZero banner art
|image= SubZero Banner Art.jpg}}
'''''SubZero''''' is a fantasy [[Romance comics|romance]] [[webtoon]] created by artist Junepurrr. It follows the marriage between a princess and prince from rival clans arranged in order to end a war. It began publishing weekly on the [[WEBTOON|Webtoon]] platform in 2018. According to data from Webtoon, it had received 73 million views by the end of 2019. The comic won a fan [[Ringo Award]] in 2020 for Favorite Hero.
== Publication ==
''SubZero'' is created by artist Junepurrr.{{Cite web|last=Roth|first=Julia|date=17 April 2021|title=Saturday Morning Webtoons: SUBZERO and THE MAKEUP REMOVER|url=https://www.geekgirlauthority.com/saturday-morning-webtoons-subzero-and-the-makeup-remover/|access-date=30 April 2021|website=Geek Girl Authority}} It began publishing on the [[WEBTOON|Webtoon]] platform in 2018,{{Cite web|last=Milam|first=Jace|date=27 March 2019|title=Webtoon Wednesday – SubZero with Junepurr: The Comic Source Podcast Episode #782|url=https://lrmonline.com/news/episode-782/|access-date=15 May 2021|website=LRM Online}} and started its second season in June 2021. It is published weekly, though had a hiatus between seasons.
== Plot and themes ==
''SubZero'' is a fantasy romance that follows the marriage of the princess of the ceruleo Clan, Clove, and the rival prince of the Crimson son Clan, Kyro, as they maneuver to end the war that has waged between their clans for centuries.{{Cite web|last=Lacson|first=Therese|date=28 February 2021|title=A MONTH OF GREAT ROMANCE: 14 Romantic Webtoons to make you fall head-over-heels in love|url=https://www.comicsbeat.com/month-of-great-romance-romantic-webtoons/|access-date=30 May 2021|website=The Beat}} The conflict between the two dragon clans is the backdrop for an "enemies-to-lovers" story between Princess Clove and Prince Kyro. The comic also delves into subplots of political intrigue and explores themes of betrayal, war, forgiveness, duty, and sacrifice.
The plot begins with the ceruleo Dragon Princess Clove accepting the terms of a marriage with the rival clan's prince, Kyro, and effectively surrendering her freedom for the good of her clan. What begins as a begrudging union between the two develops into something more over the course of the series as they learn more about each other and their dedication to stopping the bloodshed between the two dragon clans.
== Major characters ==
The following characters are central to plot lines in the webtoon and make regular appearances:
*'''Clove''' is the princess of the cerúleo Clan and the last remaining person in her bloodline that carries the cerúleo Dragon. She has been sheltered most of life on an icebound and secluded island, and despite her heritage she has never been able to shift into a dragon. Although her upbringing was sheltered, she is portrayed as observant, diligent, commanding, and able to take advantage of the fact that people expect her to be naive. She is ultimately dedicated to ending the war between the two clans and has been shown to sacrifice her own well-being to achieve this goal.
*'''Kyro''' is the prince of the Crimson Clan and initial enemy of Clove despite their engagement. He is initially portrayed as a ruthless general, however over time he is revealed to be just as dedicated to ending the war as Clove. He is able to shift into a red dragon, and there have been several instances where he has revealed himself to be a romantic person. Throughout the series he is depicted as having a cold and calculating exterior while harboring noble motives underneath.{{Cite web|last=Roth|first=Julia|date=9 February 2020|title=10 WEBTOON Boyfriends That Will Make You Swoon This Valentine's Day|url=https://www.geekgirlauthority.com/10-webtoon-boyfriends-that-will-make-you-swoon-this-valentines-day/|access-date=5 April 2021|website=Geek Girl Authority}}
== Awards and reception ==
The webtoon won a fan favorite [[Ringo Award]] in 2020 for Favorite Hero.{{Cite web|date=24 October 2020|title=2020 Ringo Awards|url=https://ringoawards.com/2020-ringo-awards/|access-date=13 June 2021|website=[[Ringo Awards]]}}{{Cite web|last=Chiu-Tabet|first=Christopher|date=25 October 2020|title=2020 Ringo Award Winners Announced|url=http://www.multiversitycomics.com/news/2020-ringo-award-winners/|access-date=12 June 2021|website=Multiversity Comics}}
According to data from Webtoon, ''SubZero'' had received 73 million views and was the platform's 13th most popular comic.{{Cite web|last=MacDonald|first=Heidi|date=17 January 2020|title=Sales Charts: The Top 30 comics on Webtoon in 2019|url=https://www.comicsbeat.com/sales-charts-the-top-30-comics-on-webtoon-in-2019/|access-date=16 April 2020|website=[[Comics Beat]]}}
A reviewer for The Beat said in 2021 that "despite sometimes feeling pretty frustrated by the story, I am addicted to finding out the ending... Come for the dragons and angst, stay for the art and plot twists."
== References ==
{{reflist}}
{{Webtoon (platform)}}
[[Category:Romance webcomics]]
[[Category:2018 webcomic debuts]]
[[Category:Webtoons]]
