Just weeks after Amazon purchased Comixology the comic book company has released a new app for iOS that disables the ability to purchase new content. The read only app encourages users to buy comics from the Comixology website instead of one click purchases.ComiXology recommends that their users back up their purchases through their ComiXology account and to download the … [Read more...] about Comixology Disables Purchases on iOS
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Comic Publishers Worried About Amazon Strong-Arm Tactics
Last week Amazon acquired the largest purveyor in digital comics, Comixology. The company has been going strong since 2007 and functions as the primary distribution method for Archie, DC, GI JOE, Marvel and over 70 different publishers. These publishers are now very worried that Amazon will employ the same strong-arm tactics they did with publishers to get eBooks at rock bottom … [Read more...] about Comic Publishers Worried About Amazon Strong-Arm Tactics
Did Apple, B&N and Kobo Miss the Boat on Comixology?
Comixology is the largest digital comics distribution platform on iOS, Android and Windows 8. The company has been going strong since 2007 and their technology powers the reading apps from Marvel, DC, Archie, and has every single comic and graphic novel of the Walking Dead. Last week, Amazon announced they acquired Comixology. This did not really surprise anyone who keeps tabs … [Read more...] about Did Apple, B&N and Kobo Miss the Boat on Comixology?
Naughty Dog and Dark Horse Team Up for Digital Graphic Novel
Game development studio Naughty Dog is teaming up with Dark Horse comics for a digital graphic novel called the Art of Naughty Dog. This novel will showcase art from their many different properties.Naughty Dog announced "The Art of Naughty Dog will be available later this year. It will span the history of Naughty Dog and feature hand-picked and never before released … [Read more...] about Naughty Dog and Dark Horse Team Up for Digital Graphic Novel
Breaking: Amazon Acquires Comixology
Comixology is the largest digital comic reseller in the world. They account for the vast majority of sales for DC, Marvel, Archie, GI JOE and many other top publishers. Not only do they sell the comics in their own app, but they have developed custom apps for these publishers as well. Amazon has announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire comiXology.The … [Read more...] about Breaking: Amazon Acquires Comixology
ComiXology Begins Selling Eco Comics Digitally
Comixology has just signed a digital distribution deal with Eco Comics. The move sees Eco Comics bringing all its past, present and future titles - including flagship books Green Man, and Dracula vs. Robin Hood vs. Jekyll & Hyde directly to comiXology's global-reaching digital comics platform.  Individual issues are priced between 99 cents (60p) and $1.99 (£1.20). Graphic … [Read more...] about ComiXology Begins Selling Eco Comics Digitally
DC Starts Selling Single Issue Digital Comics via Google Play
Google is making a bid to increase the profile of the digital comic section of their store by solidifying a partnership with DC. Starting today, DC will start distributing single issue titles every Wednesday.DC has a massive digital distribution network and has been very active in appealing to tablet and smartphone users. They started first on Comixology and also sell … [Read more...] about DC Starts Selling Single Issue Digital Comics via Google Play
Humanoid Comics Enters the Digital World
Humanoids Comics, one of the world’s most successful graphic novel publishers, has entered the digital age by offering its ebook catalog on iTunes, Google Play and it’s own store. It has also released an app for the iPad where users can sync their Humanoid account and browse catalogs but cannot purchase new material.The company is currently providing $25 to those who … [Read more...] about Humanoid Comics Enters the Digital World
New Marvel AR Update to be Released April 2014
Marvel AR is an augmented e-reading app that gives you a multimedia experience based on the comic you are reading. The premise of the app is to be a second screen to the traditional comic book. You get interviews with the artists and writers and even fight scenes. The new Marvel AR update is going to be jam packed with new enhancements.The last time Marvel AR was updated … [Read more...] about New Marvel AR Update to be Released April 2014
TappyToon and Amootoon Introduces Animation and Interactivity to Redefine Static Web Comics
The SXSW Trade Show this year will see the launch of two new web comics platform, TappyToon and Amootoon. Those behind the new medium stated they wish to innovate the segment by ‘breathing new life into the medium’. The way this is achieved is by integrating aspects of film making, comics, and web development into a single medium which they claim will make things simple for the … [Read more...] about TappyToon and Amootoon Introduces Animation and Interactivity to Redefine Static Web Comics
Comixology Violates Customers Trust with Data Breach
Comixology is the largest digital distributor in the world for digital comics. This often puts them in the media limelight and paints a big target on their back. The company has acknowledged that they have suffered a major data breach today with usernames, passwords and email accounts were accessed by a rogue denizen of the internet.In a letter sent out to anyone who has … [Read more...] about Comixology Violates Customers Trust with Data Breach
Marvel Phasing out Retail Comic Distribution to Focus on Digital
Marvel is endeavoring to focus almost exclusively on digital distribution to maximize revenue. In the past few months the company has pulled their comics from bookstores all over the world. You would be hard-pressed to find anything but the odd graphic novel in your favorite bookstore, such as Barnes and Noble.Marvel is finding that they are selling more comics online, … [Read more...] about Marvel Phasing out Retail Comic Distribution to Focus on Digital
Marvel Discounts 15,000 Digital Comics to only 99 Cents
Marvel Unlimited is a subscription service, in which customers can get access to over 15,000 digital comics for $9.99 a month. The company has announced today a new promotion, where you can buy into the ecosystem for only .99 and download as many comics as you would like.When you buy into Marvel Unlimited you are mainly getting classic comic books. Marvel basically can't … [Read more...] about Marvel Discounts 15,000 Digital Comics to only 99 Cents
Comixology to Give Away $150,000 Worth of Free Comics
ComiXology has had close to 220 million downloads since the New York based company burst onto the scene in 2009. Every year at the South by Southwest festival in Texas they tend to announce massive promotions. Last year, they gave 700 first issues away for free, which promptly killed their servers and no one could connect for days. Now, they have another promotion which will … [Read more...] about Comixology to Give Away $150,000 Worth of Free Comics