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
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Marvel AR, Marvel Unlimited and Digital Comic Sales to Combine into a Singular App
Marvel is actively developing a singular app that will replace Marvel AR, Marvel Unlimited Subscriptions and their dedicated Marvel app. The company is hoping to have more power and control of their digital empire. This may upset their current partner Comixology, which processes all of their sales for iOS, Android and a myriad of other platforms. Marvel right now is hiring … [Read more...] about Marvel AR, Marvel Unlimited and Digital Comic Sales to Combine into a Singular App
Are Marvel Digital Comic Events Happening too Fast?
Marvel Comics has been following a growing trend of releasing the digital editions of comics on the same day as the print. This is stimulating sales through its own portal and through established partners like Comixology. Recently Marvel announced the first big comic event of 2013 with the Age of Ultron. The ten part mini series will run March to June 2013 and will feature … [Read more...] about Are Marvel Digital Comic Events Happening too Fast?
Report: Marvel Is the Most Successful Comic Publisher of 2012
Diamond Comics Distributors has released its annual 2012 report on the market leaders in the comic book industry. This report takes into account total sales of comics, graphic novels, and magazines as well as comic book specialty stores. Marvel Comics reigned supreme with a market share of %34.06, followed by DC Comics at %31.94. These two companies were the definitive market … [Read more...] about Report: Marvel Is the Most Successful Comic Publisher of 2012
Marvel Makes Graphic Novels Available in the Kindle Store
Digital comics have been expanding outside the boundaries of the specialized comics apps for quite a while. Though almost every publisher makes their comics available via comiXology, which caters to comics readers, there is a noticeable trend toward making comics available via platforms such as iBooks, Nook, and Kindle, which are used by a general audience. In the … [Read more...] about Marvel Makes Graphic Novels Available in the Kindle Store
Marvel Comics Now Available on Amazon
Marvel and Amazon have officially come to terms on a new agreement. The two sides have unveiled 120 Marvel Comics Graphic Novels on the Amazon Store. This will allow customers to buy them for both the Kindle Fire line of tablets and the e-ink versions. If you don't have a Kindle device, you can still purchase the digital comics and read them on any device or platform with an … [Read more...] about Marvel Comics Now Available on Amazon
Many Digital Comic Apps Updated to Support iOS 6
Many of the popular comic book apps for the iPad and iPhone have been updated lately to provide better integration with iOS 6. Marvel, IDW, G.I.Joe, Archie, and many others have added the ability to refresh new comics without having to close the app and reopen it. One of the biggest problems with the iPad apps was that when new content was added it wouldn't automatically … [Read more...] about Many Digital Comic Apps Updated to Support iOS 6
iVerse Attains International Language Rights to Marvel Comics
Every single month 50% to 65% of all Digital Comic Book sales are going to readers who speak different languages. This has prompted iVerse into signing an exclusive agreement with Marvel Comics to distribute its graphic novels and comic books in foreign markets. The company has also secured the rights for Archie Comics and Graphic novels. iVerse will create apps in China, … [Read more...] about iVerse Attains International Language Rights to Marvel Comics
Marvel cancels ‘Thanos: Son of Titan’ Comic Series
Thanos the Mad Titan took the Marvel Universe by storm when he wrecked havoc with the Infinity Gauntlet many years ago. Recently he was showcased in one of the end-scenes in the most recent Avengers movie. A new mini-series was set to be launched in the next few months that chronicled the origins of our favorite super-villain. It was set to be penned by writer Joe Keatinge and … [Read more...] about Marvel cancels ‘Thanos: Son of Titan’ Comic Series
Save $30 on the Nook Tablet When You Buy 2 Avengers Graphic Novels
Barnes and Noble is running a promotion for their Avengers digital graphic novels that nets you a hefty discount on a new tablet. When you buy any two Avengers Graphic Novels from its online comic store, you will receive an email within 24 hours giving you the details on how to use the discount code to get a solid $30 savings on a new Nook Tablet. Barnes and Noble currently … [Read more...] about Save $30 on the Nook Tablet When You Buy 2 Avengers Graphic Novels