Bill Watterson, better known for his iconic comic creation Calvin and Hobbes is making a comeback, the website IGN reported. However, this time, Watterson has something completely different to offer in the form of The Mysteries, a 72-page graphic novel that deals with the dark and unexplored side of things. The book that is targeted at the adult community this time is described … [Read more...] about Calvin and Hobbes Author writes new adult graphic novel
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Amazon mass layoffs include Comixology staff
Amazon’s massive staff layoffs include a number of Comixology staff according to an internal memo which was leaked to twitter. On Jan 20th 2023, Publishers Weekly shared and article stating “Staff immediately affected by the layoffs were reportedly locked out of work accounts, and were unable to access information about the terms of their severance. While some Comixology staff … [Read more...] about Amazon mass layoffs include Comixology staff
Comixology Guided View is now on the Kindle Cloud Reader
When Comixology was sold to Amazon, the e-commerce giant wasted no time in shuttering the main Comixology app and incorporating their vast library into the main Amazon website and also the Kindle app. If you wanted to read Comixology comics in your internet browser, it was a mixed bag. The Kindle Cloud Reader was your best solution, last summer it gained the ability to display … [Read more...] about Comixology Guided View is now on the Kindle Cloud Reader
DC Unveils Infinite Ultra Digital Subscription Plan
DC Universe Infinite is an online subscription platform that gives paid users access to over 24,000 comic books. Subscribers will also encounter digital-first comics, member access to DC fan events, as well as a steady stream of recently released comics six months after their physical versions hit store shelves. In order to drive more subscribers the company just unveiled a new … [Read more...] about DC Unveils Infinite Ultra Digital Subscription Plan
Penguin Random House will distribute DC manga to comic shops
Dark Horse Comics has announced they have signed a worldwide multi-year agreement with Penguin Random House to distribute front-list and backlist titles to comic book shops. This includes single issues comic books, graphic novels and manga. This deal was done because PRH has a tremendous logistics system that can deliver content to all shops, in all countries that it operates … [Read more...] about Penguin Random House will distribute DC manga to comic shops
Forgotten Realms Superstar Drizzt receives his own Webtoon
Forgotten Realms is one of the most popular Dungeons and Dragons game settings. It has hundreds of books that have been written about it, which adds to the lore. The vast majority of game modules published by Wizards of the Coast, also have entire campaigns set in the Realms. One of the most popular characters is a Drow Elf Ranger named Drizzt Do'Urden. It has just been … [Read more...] about Forgotten Realms Superstar Drizzt receives his own Webtoon
How are things with ComiXology 4.0 six months after Amazon takeover?
It has been more than six months since Amazon integrated the ComiXology app with the Kindle ecosystem, and it has been a sordid tale of mismanaged priorities ever since. Nearly all long-time users of the ComiXology app seem unanimous on one thing, the disastrous transformation that the once popular comics app has gone through post the Amazon takeover. Unfortunately, most of … [Read more...] about How are things with ComiXology 4.0 six months after Amazon takeover?
Webtoon’s Booming Success Shared with Content Creators
Webtoon, a digital comic platform, is having a very good year so far. New financial figures have shown that the webcomic platform has passed the $27 million mark, and it’s sharing that abundance with its creators. Digital comics are gaining popularity in larger demographics, and Webtoon is set to continue to expand within the market. Webtoon is a website that is home to … [Read more...] about Webtoon’s Booming Success Shared with Content Creators
All the comic book heroes now have a new address in India
This might not be the best time to set up a physical bookstore but here is one that has come up in Mumbai India that is being hailed as the country's first comic book store, The Indian Express reported. Hamza Sayyad, the owner of the store said the primary impetus to set up the store has been to fill up a void that he himself had to endure during his growing up days, that of a … [Read more...] about All the comic book heroes now have a new address in India
DC launches a new website and will be home for Digital Comics
DC has just launched a new website that you can access at DC.com and their old website DCCOMICS will no longer be available. It will will feature "weekly drops of new video content, editorial deep dives, fan discussions, digital experiences, and more. Users can setup profiles to carry over to all DC properties, including DC Universe Infinite digital comic library. "DC.com … [Read more...] about DC launches a new website and will be home for Digital Comics