Marvel's Digital Comics Unlimited is an all-you-can-read service that offers unlimited access to a large library of comics. A subscription is $59.88 per year, which breaks down to $4.99 a month, while a single issue of a new comic is $3.99 on comiXology or the Marvel app. The difference is MDCU is a streaming service—you can read a lot of comics, but you have to have a live … [Read more...] about Beta Version of Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited Now Available for Tablets
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Disney Acquires Lucasfilm for 4 Billion Dollars
Disney made waves when it acquired Marvel last year and fans all over the world are going to be seeing even more superhero movies in the near future. Today the company has acquired LucasFilm for over 4.03 billion dollars. This gives Disney the full rights to Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Industrial Light and Magic, and Skywalker Sound. Disney also confirmed that a new Star Wars … [Read more...] about Disney Acquires Lucasfilm for 4 Billion Dollars
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
Marvel Signs Exclusive Deal with Comixology for Single Issue Digital Comics
Marvel Comics has enjoyed a resurgence in the last few years with their official apps for iOS and Android. Both of these platforms are currently being maintained by Comixology and both companies enjoy a great working relationship. Today Marvel has announced a new single issue digital exclusive deal with Comixology that will make their content available via comiXology’s Digital … [Read more...] about Marvel Signs Exclusive Deal with Comixology for Single Issue Digital Comics
Marvel Infinity Format for Digital Comics – Review
Marvel released their first comic a few weeks ago that used their new Infinity Digital format. This is a very unique experience that gives you full HD comics on the new Apple iPad. It provides innovative features not found on any other platform and gives you a robust format to read your comic books. The first comic we reviewed for this new format was Avengers VS. X-Men and … [Read more...] about Marvel Infinity Format for Digital Comics – Review
Marvel Comics goes HD on the new iPad 3
Marvel comics just updated their app for the iPad 3 giving you a taste of pure HD comics! Comic books that have higher resolutions will have a small red HD label on the right hand side and boy do they look great! Ever since the new iPad came out last Friday people have been looking for reasons to take advantage of the new high resolution display. Games and Apps are few and … [Read more...] about Marvel Comics goes HD on the new iPad 3
Marvel Launches Graphic Novels in the iBookstore
Marvel has officially started to launch a series of graphic novels to the iOS platform. These are normally a series of comic books compiled in one format to save you money and span the epic scale of a particular saga. The company is launching its new initiative with over 60 different editions and intends on launching new ones every week. Normally, Marvel titles are contained … [Read more...] about Marvel Launches Graphic Novels in the iBookstore
Marvel to Begin Selling Digital Comics the Same Day as Print
Marvel Comics announced on Friday that it will begin selling the digital versions of their comic books the same day as their printed counterparts. The company currently sells its digital comic books through its own applications for Android and iOS devices. It is also picked up by 3rd party companies such as comiXology, which is one of the more popular ones. They plan on … [Read more...] about Marvel to Begin Selling Digital Comics the Same Day as Print
Digital Reading a Major Focus of New York Comic Con
The massive New York Comic Con was held last week at the Javits Center in Manhatten and according to early reports, a record 105,000 fans attended. As these events are always fairly large, with last year’s event hosting around 90,000 fans, it is the major players and stars in the industry whom the fans come out to see. Much of the excitement at this year’s event had more to … [Read more...] about Digital Reading a Major Focus of New York Comic Con