Original creators of comic books are believed to be insufficiently compensated for their work. DSTLRY can help address these pain points of creators in the comic world. DSTLRY.co has been unveiled as a creator-owned comics and collectibles publisher by former Comixology heads - Chip Mosher, former Comixology head of content, and David Steinberger, co-founder and former CEO … [Read more...] about DSTLRY: The New Comic Publisher Bridging the Gap Between Readers and Creators
ComiXology
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?
The best ComiXology alternatives for reading digital comics
Amazon's treatment of the ComiXology app has not been to the liking of most die-hard comics fans. None have approved of all the changes that Amazon introduced to the once excellent ComiXology app, which includes merging the same with the Kindle app so that all comics titles now need to be bought and read from within the Kindle application itself. This not only deprived … [Read more...] about The best ComiXology alternatives for reading digital comics
ComiXology to get integrated into Amazon Kindle
ComiXology may have had an independent existence even after being acquired by Amazon eight years ago, but all of that is set to change. Among the changes forthcoming include a general ban on the download of DRM-free comics, apart from the ComiXology app itself getting integrated into the Kindle app. No date has been fixed, as yet and according to The Register, the ComiXology … [Read more...] about ComiXology to get integrated into Amazon Kindle
Comixology Unlimited Free Trial Extended to 60 days
Comixology Unlimited is a subscription platform that is only available in the United States. Introduced in May 2016, comiXology Unlimited now offers access to over 25,000 comics, graphic novels and manga from DC, Marvel, Image, Dark Horse, and more, as well as regularly released exclusive comiXology Original series. The company has just extended their free trial from 30 days to … [Read more...] about Comixology Unlimited Free Trial Extended to 60 days
Comic-Con is all about the digital comics
The San Diego Comic-con is currently going on and there have been a slew of announcements that will change the landscape over the next few years. Marvel and IDW have signed an agreement that will see IDW use famous properties be tailor made for kids and young teens. Comixology is hyping up new originals and DC is going to be launching a streaming service that will include … [Read more...] about Comic-Con is all about the digital comics
Kindle Graphic Novels and Comics can be imported into ComiXology
Comixology has announced that they are now supporting your Kindle comics and graphic novels. You can now sign into their updated Android, iOS or Fire OS app with your Amazon user credentials and it will automatically sync all of your purchases. Alternatively if you are an existing Comixology user you can merge your Amazon account. Comixology is the largest digital comic … [Read more...] about Kindle Graphic Novels and Comics can be imported into ComiXology
Comixology Abandons Comic Reading App for Windows
Comixology has just announced that they are discontinuing their dedicated comic reading app for Windows 8. Instead, the company is encouraging their users to use their internet browser and read comics online. It is very likely that Comixology noticed that hardly anyone was using the Microsoft Store and using their dedicated app for Windows. Keeping the app regularly updated, … [Read more...] about Comixology Abandons Comic Reading App for Windows
Amazon has Quickly Come to Dominate the Digital Comics Market
The digital comics market garnered over $100 million dollars in 2014 and Amazon has quickly become the dominant player. The Seattle company now controls 90% of the comic market, thanks to its strategic purchase of Comixology last year. 2015 has been a year of consolidation within the comic industry as Amazon is trying to distance themselves from their competitors such as Apple, … [Read more...] about Amazon has Quickly Come to Dominate the Digital Comics Market
Dark Horse Digital Comics now on ComiXology
Dark Horse has finally made the decision to make their entire library of digital comics available on ComiXology. The publisher was the last major holdout from signing a deal and they now join Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Dynamite, BOOM! Studios, IDW, Archie, Top Cow and Image Comics -- along with a slew of smaller publishers. More than 800 Dark Horse Comics titles have become … [Read more...] about Dark Horse Digital Comics now on ComiXology
Marvel Single Issue Comics Will be Available on Amazon
Amazon, Comixology and Marvel have just signed a new multi-year agreement. Comixology will continue to power the Marvel Comics app and customers can continue to make in-app purchases.  In addition for the first time ever, single issue comics will be listed on the Kindle Store. The new agreement that was signed today allows comiXology to continue to distribute Marvel’s … [Read more...] about Marvel Single Issue Comics Will be Available on Amazon
IDW Partners with Madefire for New Digital Comic Apps
Sources have confirmed to Good e-Reader that IDW has ironed out an agreement with motion comic book pioneer Madefire to power a new line of apps for Android and iOS. IDW has been an early adopter of selling digital comics and started selling them in 2009. In 2011 the company partnered with Comixology in order to have all of their apps powered by their technology.  This … [Read more...] about IDW Partners with Madefire for New Digital Comic Apps
ComiXology and Viz Media Solidify Digital Manga Parnership
Viz Media is the largest player in North America who sells digital manga in English. They aren't exactly a household name, since comic books tends to garner most of the attention. In order to get manga into the hands of comic readers and build a bigger audience Viz has been distributing titles to ComiXology. Since mid 2014 Â new readers have been introduced to Viz's catalog of … [Read more...] about ComiXology and Viz Media Solidify Digital Manga Parnership
Marvel Promotes Two for One Digital Comic Weekend
The new Avengers movie is dropping in a couple of months and to get everyone prepared Marvel is doing a two for one digital comic weekend. It starts today and ends Monday at midnight. Everything in the Marvel online store, Marvel app and Comixology is eligible for the deal. With all of the deals to be had, what should you read? Star Wars #1-2 have been pretty good, but … [Read more...] about Marvel Promotes Two for One Digital Comic Weekend