{
  "id": 2633157,
  "title": "Comix website down: Thousands report outage; 'Where am I supposed to read manga and manhwa?’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/comix-website-down-thousands-report-outage-where-am-i-supposed-to",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-22T19:01:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/comix-website-down-thousands-report-outage-where-am-i-supposed-to-read-manga-and-manhwa-101787418856362.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Comix.to, a popular website for reading manga and manhwa, is currently experiencing an outage, leaving thousands of users worldwide without access. The issue began around 2 p.m. EDT on Saturday, and many users have taken to social media to express their frustration.\n\nOne user on X exclaimed, \"Comix is actually down! Where am I supposed to read manga and manhwa now? I am so devastated. It was honestly the closest thing we had to Bato.\" This statement highlights the significance of Comix.to for fans of Asian comics, comparing it favorably to the popular platform Bato.\n\nAnother user shared their disappointment, saying, \"Why is Comix down? I was just getting to the good part.\" This user's comment reflects the users' eagerness to continue their reading experience on the website.\n\nVaishnavi Vaidyanathan, the US Desk Editor at Hindustan Times, provides a brief background on the situation. She has reported on politics, entertainment, and sports for the publication over the course of her eight-year career, earning a reputation for quality coverage and strategic reporting.\n\nVaidyanathan's expertise in various news beats is evident in her ability to cover not only US news but also international events. She holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed a PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she received the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student.\n\nAs the website's outage continues, users are left wondering where they can turn for their manga and manhwa fix. With Comix.to down, comic enthusiasts are faced with the challenge of finding alternative platforms to satisfy their reading cravings.",
  "summary": "The outage appears to have started around 2 p.m. EDT on Saturday, with many users taking to social media to express their frustration..",
  "key_points": [
    "Comix.to website down, causing thousands of users worldwide to lose access",
    "Users on social media express frustration, compare Comix.to to Bato",
    "No alternative platforms mentioned for manga and manhwa readers"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}