Here's what's looking good at the (digital) comics shop this week:All-New X-Men #22.NOW: Written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated by Stuart Immonen, this issue kicks off a six-issue crossover that brings the Guardians of the Galaxy into the world of the X-Men. The continuity folds over in a weird sort of way when a young Jean Grey, who has traveled through time to … [Read more...] about Best New Digital Comics for January 24, 2014
ComiXology
51% of Comixology Users are Outside the US
Comixology is one of the most dominant forces in digital comic distribution on Android, iOS and a myriad of other platforms. The company released a new infographic today that outlines its core markets and it is quite clear that 51% of their users live outside the US.ComiXology was founded in 2007 and launched the Comics app as an iPhone app in 2009. I spoke to Steinberger … [Read more...] about 51% of Comixology Users are Outside the US
Marvel Censors Miracleman for Some Digital Readers
Someone at Marvel Comics decided that their new edition of Miracleman needed to be censored for digital release—but apparently not everyone is on board with that.Last week, Marvel released the first of a planned series of reprints of the Alan Moore/Neil Gaiman run of Miracleman. Miracleman itself has a tangled history, having started off in the early 1950s as Marvelman, a … [Read more...] about Marvel Censors Miracleman for Some Digital Readers
ComiXology Tops the iPad Charts, Brings In New Readers
For the third time in three years, the digital-comics app Comics by comiXology was the top grossing non-game app for the iPad. This comes as no surprise, as it is often at the top of the charts on Wednesdays, when new comics are out. Rachel Edidin has a great piece about it on Wired's Underwire blog, in which she interviews comiXology CEO David Steinberger.ComiXology has … [Read more...] about ComiXology Tops the iPad Charts, Brings In New Readers
Digital Comics Best-Sellers for January 12, 2014
It's time again to take a look at what comics are topping the digital best-seller lists.ComiXology1. The Walking Dead #119 2. Injustice: Year Two #1 3. Avengers World #1 4. Earth 2 #19 5. Detective Comics #27 6. All-New X-Factor #1 7. Cataclysm: The Ultimates' Last Stand #3 8. Punisher: War Zone #1 9. Young Avengers, vol. 2 #15 10. Batman/Superman #7The … [Read more...] about Digital Comics Best-Sellers for January 12, 2014
GI Joe Comic App Pulled from Apple App Store
Comixology has suspended development and has pulled the dedicated GI JOE, True Blood and Doctor Who apps from the Apple App Store. Anyone with an iOS device, such as the iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch will have to download the official Comixology app in order to purchase new issues and sync existing content.If you have purchased single issue or graphic novels from the dedicated … [Read more...] about GI Joe Comic App Pulled from Apple App Store
Best Digital Comics for January 9 2014
Here's a look at some of the more interesting titles that are out this week in digital format.Detective Comics #27: DC celebrates the 75th anniversary of Batman (who first appeared in the original Detective Comics #27) with seven stories about the Caped Crusader, including Brad Meltzer and Bryan Hitch's retelling of the first Batman story, "The Case of the Chemical … [Read more...] about Best Digital Comics for January 9 2014
Digital Comics Best-Sellers for January 5, 2014
So, what's everybody reading in this first week of 2014?ComiXology1. X-Men: Days of Future Past 2. Age of Ultron #1 3. Fear Itself 4. Superman Unchained #5 5. Age of Ultron #2 6. Infinity Gauntlet 7. Age of Ultron #3 8. Age of Ultron #4 9. Age of Ultron #5 10. Age of Ultron #10See a pattern here? This is a pretty interesting week. For one thing, there is … [Read more...] about Digital Comics Best-Sellers for January 5, 2014
A Trio of New Comics to Kick Off 2014
As we start the New Year, we have seen a number of new series launch from independent comics publishers. It's nice to be able to jump onto a monthly series at the beginning, so here's a quick look at three first issues that I enjoyed this week.Bad Blood: It's hard to believe anyone could come up with an original twist on a vampire story, but Jonathan Mayberry has done it. … [Read more...] about A Trio of New Comics to Kick Off 2014
Marvel Suspends Single Issue Comic Sales to Chapters and Indigo
Marvel has officially acknowledged the suspension of single issue comic sales to major bookstores in the USA. Barnes and Noble, Books-A-Million have verified with Good e-Reader that they are unable to order anything other than graphic novels. Today, Chapters and Indigo Books, the largest bookstore chain in Canada, has verified they will no longer carry single issue comic books … [Read more...] about Marvel Suspends Single Issue Comic Sales to Chapters and Indigo
Digital Comics Best-Sellers for December 29, 2013
The DC graphic novel sale made a big impact on this week's comiXology and Kindle best-seller lists, and Fox Trot, Allie Brosh, and Coldplay all make appearance on this week's lists as well.ComiXology1. Forever Evil #4 2. Justice League #26 3. Avengers, vol. 5 #24.NOW 4. Timestorm 2009/2099 #1 5. Origin II #1 6. Saga #17 7. Batman: The Complete Hush 8. Batman: The … [Read more...] about Digital Comics Best-Sellers for December 29, 2013
Barnes and Noble & Books-A-Million Stop Selling Marvel Comics
Barnes and Noble and Books-A-Million have confirmed to Good e-Reader that they have stopped carrying single issues of Marvel Comics. You might still find single issues at some of the smaller stores or in more rural areas, but it has been mandated that stores cannot order new issues.Barnes and Noble has a flagship store in Union Square, in New York City. This is the … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble & Books-A-Million Stop Selling Marvel Comics
Image Comics Slashes Prices—Till Saturday Night
Image Comics is having a half-price sale on all the comics in its digital store right now, and that's a great opportunity to fill up your e-reader, because Image is the publisher behind some of the most talked-about comics of the year. Even better, Image sells its comics as direct downloads, which means you own the file—you don't have to depend on a third-party provider such as … [Read more...] about Image Comics Slashes Prices—Till Saturday Night
Digital Comics Best-Sellers for December 22, 2013
ComiXology, Amazon, and iBooks all have a sale on DC "Essential Graphic Novels," and it plays out totally differently on all three platforms.ComiXology1. Quantum and Woody #1 2. The Sandman #1 3. Hawkeye #1 4. Motorcycle Samurai #0 5. Marvel Now! Point One #1 6. Saga #17 7. The Bunker #1 8. All New X-Men #20 9. Superior Spider-Man #24 10. Locke & Key: Alpha … [Read more...] about Digital Comics Best-Sellers for December 22, 2013
Digital Comics Best-Sellers for December 15, 2013
ComiXology's chart gets skewed by a giveaway, Kindle and Nook remain about the same as always, and zombies begin to take over the iBookstore. Here's our weekly look at the top-selling comics and graphic novels on four different digital platforms.ComiXology1. Batman #13 2. Red Sonja #1 (digital exclusive edition) 3. Lazarus #1 4. Judge Dredd #1 5. Revival #1 6. My … [Read more...] about Digital Comics Best-Sellers for December 15, 2013
Sony Hires “Brain Trust” to Create a Spider-Man Universe
It looks like the movies are following in the path of comics, as Sony announced two spinoffs of its Amazing Spider-Man movies and the hiring of a set of writers who will create a shared universe of interlocking stories—the announcement gives their mandate as "to expand the universe for the brand and to develop a continuous tone and thread throughout the films."The news was … [Read more...] about Sony Hires “Brain Trust” to Create a Spider-Man Universe