Nielsen is one of the gold standards of tracking the retail side of the bookselling industry. Whenever an ISBN has been flagged as sold, Nielsen tracks this information and gives us a sense on how many books are being sold. The company can also track ebook sales on a limited basis, but indie authors are often not … [Read more...] about Will Nielsen Bookscan start tracking comic book sales?
Digital Comic News
DC Comics now available on Prime Reading and Kindle Unlimited
Amazon has just ironed an agreement with DC Comics and select titles are now available on Comixology Unlimited, Kindle Unlimited and Prime Reading. Expanding availability to these three services makes it easier than ever for Amazon customers to enjoy DC’s Super Heroes like Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and … [Read more...] about DC Comics now available on Prime Reading and Kindle Unlimited
Digital Comic Platform ComicBlitz has been sold to Cinedigm
ComicBlitz is one of the few independent companies that offer an unlimited comic platform for iOS. They are a good alternative to Comixology, because their service is available to people in 133 different countries. They have a network of 30 publishers including IDW, Valiant Comics, Dynamite Entertainment, Zenescope and … [Read more...] about Digital Comic Platform ComicBlitz has been sold to Cinedigm
Image Comics is no longer offering DRM-Free Editions
Image Comics was an early adopter of offering most of their comics without any digital rights management. Since 2013 they allowed users to shop directly on their website and download comics to their computer and easily load them on their smartphone, tablet or e-reader. A few weeks ago the comics publisher decided to no … [Read more...] about Image Comics is no longer offering DRM-Free Editions
New Digital Comic Subscription Platform is launching on the Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch is going to be able to read digital comics and manga with a new app called InkyPen, which will launch in November. It is an unlimited subscription platform that will cost $8 per month and will have a wide array of content from publishers such as Andrews McMeel, Dynamite, IDW, les Humanoïdes … [Read more...] about New Digital Comic Subscription Platform is launching on the Nintendo Switch
Spotify debuts Archie Motion Comics
Spotify has just signed an agreement to have Archie comics on their platform. You need to use the companies mobile app and you all you need to do is tap play and the episode will begin. You’ll be reading, hearing, and experiencing the comic all at once. The text of the comics still appear, but you have to pay attention … [Read more...] about Spotify debuts Archie Motion Comics
Comic-Con is all about the digital comics
The San Diego Comic-con is currently going on and there have been a slew of announcements that will change the landscape over the next few years. Marvel and IDW have signed an agreement that will see IDW use famous properties be tailor made for kids and young teens. Comixology is hyping up new originals and DC is going … [Read more...] about Comic-Con is all about the digital comics
DC Universe launching this fall and will have thousands of 4K digital comics
DC Universe is a new online streaming service that will have hundreds of television episodes, movies and comics. They will be be producing a ton of original content and will be available this fall. It will cost $7.99 a month or $74.99 for an annual subscription, if you decide to pre-order it now you will get the first … [Read more...] about DC Universe launching this fall and will have thousands of 4K digital comics
Comic and Graphic Novel sales tumbled 6.5% in 2017
Comic book and graphic novels had a dismal year in Canada and the United States. Sales decreased by 6.5% in 2017 and most of the declines were attributed to fewer people buying comics from the store or newsstand. Total comics and graphic novel sales to consumers in the U.S. and Canada generated $1.015 billion, a $70 … [Read more...] about Comic and Graphic Novel sales tumbled 6.5% in 2017
Guided View for Comics now available from Kindle Direct Publishing
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing has just added an early access feature that will be a boon for indie authors and small presses. Comixology Guided View is now available for creators to to develop their own comics and manga. You can now import a PDF Comic book, create panels, specify mask color for Guided view … [Read more...] about Guided View for Comics now available from Kindle Direct Publishing
GameStop is going to start selling comic books
GameStop is getting into the retail comic book business and are conducting a 20 store trial. They will be restocking the shelves weekly with all of the big name titles from Marvel, DC, Image, and Oni Press. If the pilot program is successful they will launch it in all of their stores in Canada and the United … [Read more...] about GameStop is going to start selling comic books
Marvel Unlimited suspends the gifting of subscriptions
Marvel Unlimited has suspended the ability to purchase a gift of subscription for another person. They initially shut it down in December and stated on Twitter that this was a temporary measure and that they were revising their entire online subscription system. Six months later the system is still … [Read more...] about Marvel Unlimited suspends the gifting of subscriptions