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 reported Comic 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
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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
Image, Boom, Archie, TokyoPop, NBM & And Action Are Added To The GlobalComix App
GlobalComix has announced more publishers joining their service, namely Image Comics; BOOM! Studios, Archie Comics, TOKYOPOP, NBM Graphic Novels, "And...Action!" Entertainment, and more. This news comes right before the debut of their digital comics reading and purchasing the app. Among the features of the GlobalComix app for iOS and Android are the following: Weekly … [Read more...] about Image, Boom, Archie, TokyoPop, NBM & And Action Are Added To The GlobalComix App
Vault Comics to be now available via Omnibus, partners with Kajabi to emerge as a ComiXology alternative
Vault Comics has recently announced a new partnership that will make its popular titles available through Omnibus, the website ComicsBeat reported. For the unversed, Omnibus is an upcoming digital comics marketplace, and reader and is set to launch in the spring of 2023. As a well-known publisher of top-quality science fiction, fantasy, and horror comics, Vault Comics aims to … [Read more...] about Vault Comics to be now available via Omnibus, partners with Kajabi to emerge as a ComiXology alternative
Comics Plus has one million checkouts in 2022
Library Pass this week reported that its Comics Plus service recorded another record year for digital circulation, reaching one million checkouts of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga in libraries and schools. This is more proof of the continued rise in demand for digital comics. With a school ID or library card, users in libraries and schools have unlimited, … [Read more...] about Comics Plus has one million checkouts in 2022
WEBTOON makes it to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023
Fast Company has recognized WEBTOON, the leading digital comics platform worldwide, as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2023. WEBTOON has revolutionized webcomics and is rapidly expanding its global impact in entertainment, publishing, and intellectual property. It ranked first in the Media category and was among the top 10 companies on the list of the World's … [Read more...] about WEBTOON makes it to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023
Azuki will let you read unlimited manga for less than $5 a month
For the last 12 years, manga has been the fastest-growing category in the US comics market, outpacing everything except graphic novels for young readers. However, despite the increasing availability of manga to English-language readers, only a fraction of the total produced by Japanese publishers makes it to these shores. As a result, readers seeking more content often turn to … [Read more...] about Azuki will let you read unlimited manga for less than $5 a month
A deal has been announced between Dark Horse and Tapas for the printing of digital comics
The company has already partnered with Comixology to bring digital-first comics to print. As of today, Dark Horse has announced a deal with Tapas Entertainment to bring series from the popular webcomics platform to print beginning with four titles later this year, adding a different digital comics platform to their print catalog. There are four initial releases on the schedule: … [Read more...] about A deal has been announced between Dark Horse and Tapas for the printing of digital comics