Marvel has announced it is releasing collections of their titles for fans to download on the Marvel Comics app.
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Editor Note: Take this press release with a grain of salt. To date, no one is reporting the actual numbers of digital downloads. Not Marvel, not DC when two weeks ago JLA “broke records”, not even Atomic Robo who was one of the early comics to get on the digital bandwagon. When we have actual numbers, then announcements like this can be hailed as wonderful and exciting. Until then, Reader, meet company generated press release… (after the jump).
Press Release Marvel Entertainment and ABC Studios are proud to announce that the hotly anticipated Castle: Richard Castle’s Deadly Storm original graphic novel will be released simultaneously in print and on the Marvel Comics app for iOS devices on September 28th, 2011. When viewers of ABC’s hit series “Castle” first met Richard Castle, he had reached celebrity author status with the success of his Derrick Storm mystery novels. In an unprecedented collaborative effort between Marvel, ABC Studios and the producers of “Castle,” the adventures of Derrick Storm will be chronicled in an all new graphic novel from some of the…
Press Release Continuing to lead the charge of digital comics, IDW Publishing, a leader in digital comics, proudly debuted today the first large collection of comic and graphic novel titles ever available within Apple’s iBooks store. As the first major comics publisher to offer significant content, IDW’s initial iBooks entrée features nearly twenty complete graphic novels, including award-winning books and works by best selling prose authors.
Press Release After four decades of the high life in Tripoli, Libyan President Muammar Gaddafi has decided to move on. Well, his nation has gone to war to oust him out of power and world leaders have been cheering his removal. However, he has kept a low profile. Has he decided to move on to greener pastures (or browner sand dunes)? Bluewater Comics is asking, “Where’s Muammar?” and fans can read this fun mini-graphic novel exclusively only on the Nook or Kindle to answer the question.
Viz media has announced that it is taking Naruto digital and making the manga title a digital day and date release. Everything began with Volume 46 that arrived on Thursday, and each day between now and September 6, 2011 the company will feature a new release leading up to the day-and-date release of Volume 52 on Wednesday next week. via ICv2
ComiXology has announced a brand new update to its iPad/iPhone Comic by comiXology app, that promises a faster interface and more. This is all in anticipation of the day and date initiative by DC (and to an extent Marvel) that is coming in the next couple of weeks.
Press Release Japan’s Digital Comic Association, comprised of 39 prominent Japanese manga publishers, has launched JManga.com, the DCA’s new manga portal website, in North America. The plan to launch JManga.com was also announced at a JManga panel and industry release reception held at Comic-Con International San Diego on July 22nd 2011.
Press Release comiXology announced today that they will now be selling over 3,500 of Marvel digital comics through their Web Viewer at comics.comixology.com as they continue to expand their digital presence. Comic fans can now enjoy one of the largest Marvel digital comics’ libraries online whenever they want.
Press Release The world’s longest-running publication about comics, Comics Buyer’s Guide, now offers its digital publications on the popular iTunes application, Comics+. Comics+ is a free iTunes application by iVerse Media that has over 5000 comic books formatted for easy reading on the iPhone or iPad.
Press Release Apes fans, prepare for the final two episodes of the RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES free online prequel – available now at www.apescomics.com. At BOOM! Studios we’re going Ape over the worldwide premiere of RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES Friday, August 5th. And to whet your appetite we’re releasing the final two episodes where Burke and Bright Eyes plan their escape from the Gen-Sys Labs. But will they make it out alive? Find out by reading the free online prequel, then watch the feature film this Friday, August 5th, 2011!
Press Release This Friday the Apes will rise, but today you can get the latest episode in the RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES free online prequel just by visiting www.apescomics.com! The 4th riveting episode sees the Gen-Sys lab Apes begin the transformation that will lead to their ultimate freedom! Read the prequel, then run to the theaters August 5th for the world premiere of RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES!
Press Release You’ve read the sensational debut and the fantastic second episode of the free online digital comic book prequel to RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES – now the exciting epic continues in this third all-new episode revealing the terrifying secrets of the Gen-Sys labs! Visit www.apescomics.com today and every Wednesday to see Alpha and Bright Eyes fight for their lives and spark a revolution that will change the world forever!
Press Release The wait is finally over, as Dark Horse and LucasFfilm announce the arrival of Star Wars comics in the Dark Horse digital store! At the start of the Dark Horse Star Wars Comics 20TH Anniversary panel today, news of digital Star Wars comics was delivered to a packed house of fans, media and industry professionals.