Some sites claim you need to download a special ".exe" viewer to read the comic. This is almost always ransomware or spyware designed to steal passwords and credit card information.

The comic industry is shifting toward hybrid models: free ad-supported chapters for mass audience, plus exclusive paid content for superfans. This is called the “freemium” model. Services like Webtoon have proven that readers will tolerate ads for free access, especially if the content is high-quality.