ComiXology brings on the vampires this weekend with a sale on True Blood, the comic based on the HBO show: Graphic novels are $4.99, single issues are 99 cents, through Sunday evening. You'll have to act fast to take advantage of their other weekend sale, the Marvel vs. sale (Marvel Universe vs. the Avengers, Marvel Universe vs. the Punisher, etc.), as it ends this … [Read more...] about Digital Comics Bargains for October 18, 2013
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Digital Comics Bargains for October 4 2013
May the digital comics be with you! Dark Horse Digital kicks off the first weekend of October with a sale on Star Wars graphic novels, in particular, two kid-friendly series: Star Wars Adventures and Star Wars: Clone Wars. Both are on sale for $2.99 each, a considerable markdown from the list price of $4.99 to $6.99. ComiXology counters with an Ultimates sale, with single … [Read more...] about Digital Comics Bargains for October 4 2013
Digital Comics Bargains for September 27, 2013
This week brings an amazing digital deal on Kindle, Nook, and comiXology: The full run of Fables and its spinoffs Cinderella, Fairest and Jack of Fables, as well as the crossover The Literals, for 99 cents an issue. This series brings fairy tale characters into the real world, after they are driven out of their own realm by a dark antagonist. What's great about Fables is that … [Read more...] about Digital Comics Bargains for September 27, 2013
Digital Comics Bargains for the Weekend of Friday the 13th
It's Friday the 13th, a good day to stay indoors and read digital comics! And we have some bargains to help you avoid the bad luck that inevitably comes with an empty wallet. ComiXology has a bunch of 99-cent sales this weekend, catering to a variety of tastes. My first choice would be the all-ages Adventure Time and Bravest Warriors comics. Adventure Time took home honors … [Read more...] about Digital Comics Bargains for the Weekend of Friday the 13th
Digital Comics Deals for the Weekend: Here Come the X-Men
It's all about superheroes this week, in one form or another. September 4 was the 50th anniversary of the X-Men, so comiXology has the Fall of the Mutants issues on sale for 99 cents each, and they are also offering the first volume of Grant Morrison's New X-Men for $3.99, a substantial discount off the usual price of $8.99. Now, this is kind of interesting: I subscribe … [Read more...] about Digital Comics Deals for the Weekend: Here Come the X-Men
Dark Horse Publishes First Draft of The Star Wars
Dark Horse has something new for Star Wars fans—but it's actually very old. This week they published the first issue of The Star Wars, which is based on George Lucas's first draft of the screenplay for the iconic film. It's a little disorienting to read, as many of the familiar characters are there but their roles and relationships are different. As the Dark Horse folks … [Read more...] about Dark Horse Publishes First Draft of The Star Wars
Digital Comics Bargains for Labor Day Weekend
The long weekend is almost here, so it's time to load up the e-reader with some cheap comics! ComiXology has you covered this week, with a lot of different options. The first deal ends on Sunday evening: An assortment of Dan Slott Spider-Man comics for 99 cents each. Not a Spider-Man fan? How about <a href="Next, they have Wolverine: Japan's Most Wanted #1 for 99 … [Read more...] about Digital Comics Bargains for Labor Day Weekend
Back to School: Digital Comics for the Common Core
As students head back for the start of school, teachers and administrators have something new on their minds: The Common Core, a set of educational standards that are being rolled out in 45 states. There's a lot of debate around the Common Core, but nonetheless, it's the educational trend du jour and will be with us for a while. Savvy teachers have been using comics and … [Read more...] about Back to School: Digital Comics for the Common Core
Digital Comics Bargains: Last Blast of Summer
Summer's almost over, but there's still time for some comics reading before school starts in earnest. Dark Horse's big sale this weekend is on kids' comics, with 99-cent issues of Axe Cop, Groo, and Usagi Yojimbo and heavily marked-down graphic novels, including Avatar: The Last Airbender, Star Wars: Clone Wars, and the Eisner-nominated Chimichanga—possibly the best $2.99 … [Read more...] about Digital Comics Bargains: Last Blast of Summer
Digital Comics Bargains for the Weekend
ComiXology has two 99-cent sales going this weekend, on Mark Millar's Kick-Ass and Marvel's Ultimates line. If you're curious about Brian Michael Bendis's re-invention of Spider-Man as half-black, half-Latino teenager Miles Morales, now is the time to dive in. If you're up for a more classic type of adventure tale, Dark Horse has a 99-cent sale on Conan and Red Sonja comics. … [Read more...] about Digital Comics Bargains for the Weekend
From Think Tank to Black Jack: Digital Comics Bargains for the Weekend
Over on comiXology, one of my favorite Image series is on sale: Think Tank, the story of rogue scientist who went to work for the military at an early age, developing sophisticated weapons, then balked when he realized the effects they had on real people. It's sort of like McGyver, if McGyver went to Caltech, smart and clever at the same time. Here's an interview with the … [Read more...] about From Think Tank to Black Jack: Digital Comics Bargains for the Weekend
Dark Horse Digital Offers Special Star Wars Bundle This Weekend Only
A few years ago, some wag decided that May 4 should be Star Wars Day ("May the Fourth be with you!"), and it has been a grand nerd tradition since at least 2011. (Shockingly, the producers of the original movie missed the opportunity and released the film on May 25, which I guess is the Orthodox Star Wars Day.) Star Wars fans have much to celebrate today, and as is … [Read more...] about Dark Horse Digital Offers Special Star Wars Bundle This Weekend Only
Dark Horse Announces Halo: Initiation Digital Comic
Dark Horse has announced a new digital mini-series that is based on the wildly successful Halo franchise. It will follow Spartan IV Sarah Palmer and will be entitled Halo: Initiation. The comic is going to be written by Halo 4 writer Brian Reed, while the artwork is being handled by Marco Castiello. “After Halo 4 and Spartan Ops, fans wanted to know more about the origins … [Read more...] about Dark Horse Announces Halo: Initiation Digital Comic
Dark Horse Celebrates Two years of Digital with 50 Free Comics
It has been two years since Dark Horse, the publisher of Hellboy, Buffy, and the Star Wars comics, launched its digital service, and they are celebrating this week with a giveaway of 50 #1 issues on their website. Readers can download all 50 with a single click if they have a Dark Horse account. The list includes some fan favorites such as Hellboy and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, … [Read more...] about Dark Horse Celebrates Two years of Digital with 50 Free Comics