To celebrate the holiday, Marvel is releasing a free digital comic featuring Captain America and Spider-Man at the Gettysburg Address. This digital comic arrives hot on the heels of The Amazing Spider-Man #583, where Spider-Man met President Obama. “We were completely blown away by the overwhelming response to the Spidey Meets the President storyline. Comic book shops have not been able to keep it on shelves, so we thought it would a fitting way to celebrate President’s Day by offering free online access to all fans to view and read the storyline – including some exclusive new content – only…
Browsing: Digital Comics
I’ve mentioned before that I’ve been a huge fan of electronic books and digital content for years. I bought one of the first e-readers commercially available, and used it until the batteries were unable to hold a charge any longer. The black- and -white interface of the e-readers of yesterday and today are perfect for reading books, but for comics — not so good. Beyond the color issue, what else do e-reader creators, comic book publishers, and retailers need to do to make the transition to digital comics a success? I’ve got a few thoughts on that one.
If you are tired of vampires, perhaps you’d like to check out a werewolf tale set in the old west. Co-Creator of the Zuda Comics series dropped us a quick email about the launch tonight (Monday) at sundown. Our special thanks to everyone who has helped make HIGH MOON a success in 2008. 2009 has plenty of surprises in store (along with a HIGH MOON trade in October!) via Zuda Comics
Here’s our rapid-fire roundup of items coming from the Marvel Panels at the New York Comic Con. Warning for those with sensitive skins and egos – there is commentary after the jump, and some of it may not favor the love of your life.* This just in… Steve Rogers is still dead, because fans prefer Bucky!
What better way to wrap up the year, than with some free comic book reading. Fans of Black Panther, who are concerned about his fall during the Secret Invasion, can read his life’s story in the Black Panther Saga – for free! All this thanks to Marvel’s DCU (that’s Digital Comics Unlimited for those who are confused), which you can check out here. via Marvel
Press Release (San Diego, December 8, 2008) The Original Crew of the Starship Enterprise are roaring to the iPhone and iPod touch from IDW Publishing and iVerse Media. Available immediately, Star Trek Archives: The Best of Peter David #1 is the first issue of the ongoing digital comics series that reprints some of the best comics from Star Trek’s illustrious history. Peter David is one of the most popular and respected Star Trek writers, known for his mingling of humor and popular culture. “We’re very excited that some of IDW’s Star Trek titles will now available for readers to download…
Marvel has announced those signed up with the Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited plan can read the Punisher Saga for free, as a primer for the Punisher’s new series. via Marvel
Marvel is really behind the digital distribution of comics, and has announced the second wave of Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited titles that are coming exclusively to subscribers of the service. The new collection begins December 10, with new issues being released throughout the month of December.
Press Release (San Diego, December 1, 2008) IDW Publishing and iVerse Media are proud to announce the immediate availability of Ghost Whisperer: The Haunted #1 in the iTunes App Store. This five-issue comic book miniseries, licensed from CBS Consumer Products, is based on the hit CBS series starring Jennifer Love Hewitt as Melinda Gordon, the medium who helps ghosts cross over. “Ghost Whisperer: The Haunted” is written by Carrie Smith and Becca Smith, who are both writers on the CBS series, and features art by Elena Casagrande.
Press Release Owners of Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch devices have been downloading millions of games, utilities, books, and tools from Apple’s recently launched iTunes App Store. Starting later this year millions of iPhone/iPod Touch owners will have the opportunity to download digital comics from established industry professionals and studios, as well as new and rising comic book stars through iVerse Media.
That’s right, Marvel is really cranking up its Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited, by offering up even more free comics for you to check out. This time around Marvel is offering up Ed Brubaker’s Eisner and Harvey-award winning Daredevil series. The run featured the appearance of Lady Bullseye, who just happens to be making another appearance in Daredevil #111, due out in September. If you are a DD or Brubaker fan, and want to read some free stuff, you know where to head… via Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited