Kodansha, a Japanese publishing company that publishes manga magazines, is about to launch the KManga app. Kodansha's official manga platform, KManga, will allow users to buy and read books, including Tokyo Revengers, Drops of God, Fairytale, and many more. The soon-to-be-released app will work on both Android and iOS. It will also be a desktop reading platform, launching on … [Read more...] about Kodansha to Release Digital Comics Store Backed by InkyPen
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Marvel Comic Users Can Now Access Their Digital Libraries on Marvel Unlimited
Earlier this year, Marvel announced that they'd be shutting off their digital comics app (Comixology) on 2nd June. They further added that from 2nd May, users wouldn't be able to purchase comics from the app anymore. With this news, Marvel comic readers were worried about losing their digital libraries.However, recently Marvel made things clear by announcing that users … [Read more...] about Marvel Comic Users Can Now Access Their Digital Libraries on Marvel Unlimited
A New Way to Enjoy Your Favorite Comic Genres
We all love to read comics. But there are many of us who just can't wait to enter the comics creation world. Although these illustrators start making comics as a labor of love, their passion and dedication towards the profession make it a part of their long-term career. Earlier, entering into the comics world was no child's play. Not only were there fewer opportunities but also … [Read more...] about A New Way to Enjoy Your Favorite Comic Genres
Marvel Comics app for Android and iOS is shutting down
Marvel has been operating their digital comics app for Android and iOS for close to a decade. Their digital content is powered by Comixology, which has been hit especially hard during the recent round of Amazon layoffs. Marvel has announced that they are shuttering the Marvel Comics app on June 2, 2023, and it will cease to exist. Everything is going to be transitioning to … [Read more...] about Marvel Comics app for Android and iOS is shutting down
Sheet Music Startup Enote Raises 10 Million Euros for App Development
Popular music technology startup Enote has raised 10 million Euros for their app development. The music app that's considered the sheet music for the 21st century has raised money in a pre-series A funding round. With the raised money, the startup aims to invest and advance its application. Enote, an App for Musicians Enote is a music technology organization that uses AI … [Read more...] about Sheet Music Startup Enote Raises 10 Million Euros for App Development
Collaboration Between PPDS and Telelogos on Philips Tableaux Series
PPDS – the global provider of Philips professional displays, is collaborating with Telelogos. This collaboration will offer content and device management solutions for the new Philips Tableaux Series.Telelogos software will be the first remote device-management solution for the Advanced Colour ePaper displays of the Philips Tableaux Series. This update came recently from … [Read more...] about Collaboration Between PPDS and Telelogos on Philips Tableaux Series
Apple Books offering vertical reading Manga column in Japan
Apple Japan announced the launch of a dedicated "Vertical Reading Manga" page on Apple Books, featuring exclusive manga content created in collaboration with various creators, AppleWorld.Today reportedComic reading is better suited for the vertical scrolling method compared to traditional horizontal page-turning features used in novels, magazines, and other media. Vertical … [Read more...] about Apple Books offering vertical reading Manga column in Japan
Japan’s Comic Sales Reached a Record ¥677 Billion in 2022
In 2022, Japan’s estimated comic sales of both electronic and print comic books were recorded to be ¥677 billion. With this record figure, Japan achieved a third consecutive annual high for sales of comic books. The data comes from the Research Institute for Publications and the All Japan Magazine and Book Publishers’ and Editors’ Association. Now, comic sales’ contribution to … [Read more...] about Japan’s Comic Sales Reached a Record ¥677 Billion in 2022
The digital comic “Archie Comics: Big Ethel Energy” and a WEBTOON has been announced
Archie Comics: Big Ethel Energy, a brand-new digital comic being developed by WEBTOON and Archie Comics, was announced this week. The comic, which debuted yesterday and is only available on WEBTOON, was developed by principal artist Siobhan Keenan and writer Kryl Brown Ahmed. For a new generation of comic book enthusiasts, Big Ethel Energy modernizes the legendary … [Read more...] about The digital comic “Archie Comics: Big Ethel Energy” and a WEBTOON has been announced
Korean Webtoons Are About to Take the Comics Industry by Storm
The comic book industry doesn't seem to settle down for very long at a time. The business has discovered new media to embrace while both new and established publishers look for upcoming hits. It is for this reason that manga has overtaken other comic book genres as the world's top seller, and it appears that South Korean webtoons are the next to go. The webtoons produced in … [Read more...] about Korean Webtoons Are About to Take the Comics Industry by Storm