The problems with the traditional single issue comic format
For decades, the single issue comic book’s been popular. However, like the penny, it’s clearly showing problems as things now stand.
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Comixology alternatives for digital comics readers
What are some alternatives to Comixology for buying and reading digital comics? Despite its dominance of the digital space, some competition does exist.
How to save money on comics
Comics, especially single issues, can be a pretty expensive medium to follow. Fortunately, there’s various ways to save money on your comic budget.
How to start reading digital comics
How should one start to read digital comics? Here’s my guide on which digital stores to use, as well as each one’s pros and cons.
Digital comics sales aren’t coming at the expense of paper comics
A report by CNBC states that contrary to other physical media (such as radio, physical music formats, etc.), digital comics sales aren’t coming at the expense of old-fashioned paper comics’ sales. Sales of both comic formats have gone up since 2009.
Comixology Unlimited subscription service launched
Earlier today, dominant digital comics seller Comixology unveiled its latest feature: a digital comic subscription service. Similar to Netflix or Marvel’s Marvel Unlimited, “Comixology Unlimited” will allow subscribers to read what’s described as “thousands” of comics each month.
A review of my Marvel Unlimited experience
I’ve recently resumed my subscription to Marvel Unlimited (MU), the Netflix-like subscription service Marvel offers. Marvel Unlimited offers most of the back library of Marvel comics, including issues published up to six months ago.
Below are the pros and cons of my experience with Marvel Unlimited.
DC to launch “Rebirth,” a reboot/relaunch in June 2016
Yes, you read the headline correctly. After four years of the “New 52,” and a year of “DC You” attempting a soft revamp, DC’s trying yet another reboot… or revamp… or something. DC released this image on Friday via the Twitter accounts of DC honchos Dan DiDio and Jim Lee: #Rebirth pic.twitter.com/3NhY3CTTOt — Jim Lee (@JimLee) January 22, 2016 … Read more
DRM state of digital comics (winter 2015-2016)
Until a few years ago, the state of digital rights management (DRM) in comics wasn’t pretty. Comixology, the dominant digital comics seller, used to offer fairly restrictive digital rights management on all of its books, with no option for publishers that wanted to opt-out. While this suited the “Big Two” (DC and Marvel) just fine, obviously … Read more
Comixology and Amazon accounts to merge
Amazon, the owners of dominant digital comics vendor Comixology, has announced plans to merge Comixology and Amazon accounts. While optional for now, in the future it’ll be required for Comixology users to register and log in using their Amazon accounts. In turn, Comixology users will be able to access their Kindle digital comic purchases through a new … Read more