Penguin Random House and Marvel has come to terms on a new multi-year agreement to distribute single issue comics, graphic novels and backlist titles to comic book stores. Previously Marvel did all of their business with Diamond, but it seems everyone is flocking away from them. Hachette Book Group will continue to manage distribution of Marvel’s graphic novels and trade … [Read more...] about Penguin Random House is now distributing Marvel Comics
Digital Comic News
Comic Publishers are flocking to Simon & Schuster for Distribution
Many comic book publishers are switching from Diamond to Simon & Schuster for distribution to bookstores for their single issues, graphic novels and digital editions. This is because Simon & Schuster has a greater global reach and better negotiating power with Amazon and Barnes and Noble. S&S also lists all of the comics on their website, with links to buy them from … [Read more...] about Comic Publishers are flocking to Simon & Schuster for Distribution
The DC Digital Comics Shop is Closing
The DC Digital Comics Shop, will be closing on January 14th, 2021. The web-based store and online reader was popular for people who wanted to read while at work or via the web browser. Instead, you will have to download the DC Digital app for Android or iOS. Any past purchases will still be able to be read on the Comixology apps, since Comixology powered the DC Digital Comics … [Read more...] about The DC Digital Comics Shop is Closing
Archie Comics now available on comiXology Unlimited
Archie Comics will be the first US publisher that will release same-day digital edition comics on a streaming service. Starting September 23, with the publication of Sabrina: Something Wicked #3, comiXology will release new titles on comiXology Unlimited the same day they are available in print. ComiXology Unlimited users can now read the full Archie library including the … [Read more...] about Archie Comics now available on comiXology Unlimited
Comixology gives Black Panther digital comics away for free
Comixology is giving close to a hundred Black Panther digital comics away for free. Included on the list are the Black Panther series by Ta-Nehisi Coates, the comic Shuri— so named for the sister of King T’Challa— by Nnedi Okorafor, Agents of Wakanda by Jim Zub and the Rise of the Black Panther series by Evan Narcisse.It is not clear how long this promotion is running. … [Read more...] about Comixology gives Black Panther digital comics away for free
Comics and Graphic Novels made $1.21 billion in 2019
The total sales of graphic novels and comic books generated $1.21 billion in 2019, which was an 11% increase over last years figures. Let's breakdown the exact amount that each format made in North America. The graphic novel format led the charge in overall revenue and made $765 million, while sales of periodical comics were $355 million. The sales of digital comics, that did … [Read more...] about Comics and Graphic Novels made $1.21 billion in 2019
DC Comics reports a 35% increase in readership via DC Universe
DC Universe is an unlimited system that has a slew of DC television shows, movies, graphic novels and digital comics. The comic book publisher has just announced that during the past three months, the platform has experienced a 35% gain for people who are just reading comic books.This month, DC Universe has over 23,000 digital comic books spanning numerous eras of DC, while … [Read more...] about DC Comics reports a 35% increase in readership via DC Universe
The Marvel Digital Comic Shop is Closing on June 2nd
The Marvel Comics Digital Store is going to be closing on June 2nd, 2020. The company is now telling everyone to buy new comics through the Marvel Comics App for iOS and Android. Your login credentials for the Marvel Comics App is the same as your credentials for the Marvel Digital Comics Shop, so past purchases will be preserved. Marvel has also unveiled a new help file system … [Read more...] about The Marvel Digital Comic Shop is Closing on June 2nd
Walking Dead Digital Comics available from Humble Bumble
Humble Bumble has partnered with Image Comics for a series of Walking Dead deals. Pay any amount to get volumes 1 through 5. Pay at least $8 and you get the series up through volume 13. Or pay $18 and you get the complete series including 31 volumes. All of the graphic novels are DRM-Free and can be downloaded in PDF, EPUB and CBZ.Spending $18 for the entire run of the … [Read more...] about Walking Dead Digital Comics available from Humble Bumble
Comic Book Sales declined 15% last month
March was a crazy month for the comic book industry. Many of the distribution warehouses were closed and DC paused releasing any new titles for four weeks. Thousands of comic book stores were also shuttered and will likely remain closed for all of April and May. This has resulted in a 15% drop in comic book orders and a 27% decline in graphic novel orders.This is the sixth … [Read more...] about Comic Book Sales declined 15% last month
Marvel Unlimited is now offering free comic books
Marvel Unlimited is a digital subscription service that used to have a few previews, before you had to sign up to actually read anything. Today, Marvel unveiled a bunch of free comics that will be available on the platform, you don't even need to be a subscriber to read them.The classic stories comprise of a bunch of graphic novels that will give users an avenue to read … [Read more...] about Marvel Unlimited is now offering free comic books
