Solo Leveling’s DUBU Influenced 3 Major Manhwa, and the New Art Book Names Them

Solo Leveling has long been regarded as one of the most influential Korean manhwa to reach an international audience, and its impact is now being documented in an official art book. The Art of Solo Leveling, released in August 2026, collects artwork from the original webtoon alongside previously unreleased material from late illustrator Jang Sung-rak, better known as DUBU. The book also includes behind-the-scenes material from original creator Chugong. More importantly, the new publication sheds light on how DUBU’s visual…