Digital comic books are easy to purchase, but they have not been accepted by Canadian and US readers. Only 9% of comic sales are sold through Amazon-owned comiXology and other distribution channels and only generated $100 million in 2019. 90% of physical comic books are sold in bookstores and comic book stores.ICv2 has estimated the total value of the North American market … [Read more...] about Digital comics only account for 9% in North America
Digital Comic News
New York Times is now tracking Graphic Novels
The New York Times is now tracking graphic novels again in their bestseller list. This is largely due to Marvel and DC graphic novels having increased sales, in addition to manga. The Times stopped including graphic novels in their bestseller list in 2017. Starting October 2nd they will now be available online and in print on October 20th.“We are thrilled to bring back to … [Read more...] about New York Times is now tracking Graphic Novels
Graphite Comics is a new unlimited comics platform
Graphite Comics launched a new service called Graphite for Android and iOS. It allows you to read an unlimited number of comics for $4.99 per month and there also is a freemium model that displays random adverts.There are a number of publishers that have agreed to distribute digital content on the platform; Boom Studios, IDW Entertainment, Legendary, Tokyo Pop, Aspen, … [Read more...] about Graphite Comics is a new unlimited comics platform
DC Universe will get access to the entire DC Comics Library
This April DC Universe will get the entire DC Comics backlist and single issues from their frontlist. New single issue comics will be added to the service one year after launching in print form, representing a pretty significant delay for die hard fans to deal with, but it’s still a welcomed addition for casual readers. Backlist titles will be added all at once, so thousands of … [Read more...] about DC Universe will get access to the entire DC Comics Library
Will Nielsen Bookscan start tracking comic book sales?
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 accounted for because they don't use real ISBN numbers. Nielsen … [Read more...] about Will Nielsen Bookscan start tracking comic book sales?
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 Justice League, as well as DC Vertigo’s high concept series … [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 Lion Forge. In late November Cinedigm announced they were … [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 longer offer DRM-Free comics on their website and gave … [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 Associés and Valiant. It will not include anything from DC or … [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 because the page turns are automatic.The six-episode … [Read more...] about Spotify debuts Archie Motion Comics
