by Digital Comic News on January 26, 2012
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(Press Release from Marvel Comics)
This Spring, Marvel Entertainment takes Austin, Texas by storm in its inaugural appearance at the South By Southwest Interactive Festival with the Marvel: Digital House of Ideas panel at SXSW ScreenBurn! In this historic event on Sunday, March 11 at 1pm on the IGN stage at the Palmer Events Center, Axel Alonso (Marvel Comics Editor in Chief), Jeph Loeb (Head of Marvel Television) and Peter Phillips (SVP & GM, Marvel Digital Media Group) unveil Marvel’s bold new multimedia plans that includes the premiere of Marvel’s revolutionary new ways to read comics. Not only does this mark the first major appearance by a comic book publisher in SXSW history, but Marvel is coming armed with the big news—and exclusive animation footage—that can’t be missed by any fan in attendance! Best of all, this event is free and open to the public, so everyone can be on hand to see Marvel’s newest innovations.
“Marvel’s always been the industry leader in graphic fiction & digital media and with the announcements we’ve planned, we couldn’t have picked a more appropriate show than SXSW,” said Dan Buckley. Publisher & President of the Print, Animation & Digital Divisions, Marvel Worldwide, Inc. “We’re big believers that both print and digital can work hand-in-hand to bring more readers to comics than ever before—and if you’re at SXSW Interactive you’ll be the first to see just how we’re going to do that.”
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by Digital Comic News on January 26, 2012
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(Press Release from Comixology)
This week the #1 chart topping iOS App and digital comic book reading platform invades Sunny San Francisco’s Moscone Center for three days of iFan fun at The Macworld Expo. We will be on hand in The Mobile Apps Showcase to answer questions, talk comics and show off a few of things we’ve been working on. From January 26th to the 28th comiXology can be found at booth 818-4J so be sure to stop by and say hello.
Macworld | iWorld 2012 is the world’s ultimate fan event for those who use, create, and love Apple products. Attendees will encounter a unique celebration of Apple technology-infused art, music, and film, as well as learning opportunities, and a shopping mecca in the exhibit hall filled with products and services for Apple users of all skill levels and interests. From home users, to artistic hobbyists and professionals, and the true Technorati—Macworld | iWorld 2012 gives attendees the chance to experience all that the amazing world of Apple-related tools can offer.
The Mobile Apps Showcase, highlights the latest innovations from iPad, iPhone and iPod touch developers. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to see and test drive the newest and coolest applications and meet directly with the people who develop them.
What: Macworld | iWorld 2012
When: January 26th-28th
Where: The Moscone Center – 747 Howard Street San Francisco, CA 94103-3118
Booth #: 818-4J in the Mobile Apps Showcase
(Press Release from Comixology)
Comixology has a slew of new digital comics available for purchase including Same Day As Print Releases along with new digital comics. Here is just a sampling of what is available. Be sure to visit Comixology’s New Release section to see their new digital comic releases.
Fantastic Four #602
Justice League (2011-) #5
The Walking Dead #93
Green Lantern: New Guardians (2011-) #5
Ultimate Comics Ultimates #6
Superman (2011-) #5
Infestation 2 #1 (of 2)
The Mighty Thor #10
American Vampire #23
The Sixth Gun #18
Vampirella #10
Captain America and Bucky Vol. 1 #626
Blackhawks (2011-) #5
Grimm Fairy Tales: Alice In Wonderland #1
Nancy In Hell On Earth #1 (of 4)
Aquaman (2011-) #5
The Bulletproof Coffin: Disinterred #1 (of 6)
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(Press Release from iVerse Comics+)
Here are the new digital comics available from iVerse Comics+. You can download their free Comics+ app from iTunes for both the iPhone and iPad
Day and Date Releases
Archie Comics
Archie #629
Betty & Veronica Friends Double Digest #221
Betty & Veronica: Best Friends Forever GN
Sonic Super Special Magazine #2
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(Press Release from Drive-Thru Comics)
Lots going on behind the scenes here, friends, and to that effect, there won’t be a Newsletter next week.
But let’s talk about what’s going on this week. For one thing, you’ve got a gonzo, pork-filled sci-fi comic adventure in the guise of the Mercenary Pig Graphic Novel: Book One.
Raised on a pig farm under deplorable conditions– one day “Percy” escapes and wonders into a near-by nuclear waste site, injests some “nuclear swill”, and mutates into a walking, talking, thinking humanoid pig– who becomes a mercenary specializing in animal rights infringements, hell-bent on eliminating all pig farms– starting with those of his former landlord and arch-nemesis, Horace. M. Fatback!
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(Source: The Wall Street Journal)
The Wall Street Journal posted an article today regarding a new experimental novel, CHOPSTICKS, which is being released both in print and digitally. But what makes this novel different is that the digital version allows users to enlarge images, flip through photo albums, watch video clips, listen to the characters’ favorite songs and read their instant messages.
With the growing popularity of eReaders and tablets, enhanced digital books appears to be the next logical step in offering readers a more interactive experience with their books. This could easily translate to digital comic books and graphic novels as well.
Only time (and sales) will tell if this new experimental way of reading a digital book is a success. Chances are, it will be the next frontier of both traditional book publishers and comic publishers.
What do you think? Post your thoughts below. Thanks!
(Press Release from Graphicly)
The triumphant arrival of a brand new wednesday brings with it a treasure trove of new comics to read on Graphicly! This week, a little something for everybody. Roger Langridge’s Snarked! #3 is pitch perfect for all ages, while Seven Warriors #2 should sate the carnal yearnings of those surlier readers.
Today we’re particularly excited about Prophet #21 from Image. Don’t let the number fool you. This is the start of a new chapter in the adventures of John Prophet, Rip Van Winkle of Earth’s bleak future. As alien visitors feed on the devolved human populace, it’s up to Prophet to kick-start a revolution devised by the long-dead empire of man. Driven by instructions implanted in his dreams, he journey’s through a largely unfamiliar wilderness, battling fearsome mutants and beasts possessed by exotic parasites. He will eventually arrive in the organic city of Earth’s new sovereigns, a rotting behemoth nestled in the planet’s crust like a mouldering tick. Inside, a strange race of aliens and the next leg in his mission to win back his world.
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by Digital Comic News on January 24, 2012
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by Digital Comic News on January 24, 2012
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by Digital Comic News on January 24, 2012
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(Press Release from Graphicly)
Graphicly is excited to announce the expansion of its innovative digital distribution platform to better meet the needs of authors and publishers of all types. The Graphicly platform offers automated self-publishing by converting, distributing and promoting image-based digital content across the most popular consumer mobile and eBook marketplaces including the Apple iOS Newsstand and iBooks, Barnes & Noble NOOK Color, Amazon Kindle store, the Google Android Marketplace, Facebook and many others, while streamlining the work flow, reducing production costs significantly and providing authors and publishers detailed real-time analytics. As the only platform that optimizes image-based content, Graphicly is uniquely poised to take advantage of the $23 billion publishing market, including the more than 300,000 self-published authors expected to produce a graphical work this year.
“Over the past few years, the team at Graphicly identified an unmet need in the digital publishing industry for automated tools to convert, distribute and promote image-based content,“ said Micah Baldwin, Graphicly founder and CEO. “By opening up our proven digital distribution platform, we now provide these services, while giving authors and publishers full control of their content and revenue streams and a deep understanding of how readers are engaging with their content. We believe our customer’s books should be available in every marketplace imaginable, with the knowledge and support to properly market and promote them.”
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