Comments on: Digital Comic Codes: Is a Free Online Copy Worth Losing the Ability to Browse?

By: Marvel Launches Original Graphic Novel Program With Warren Ellis and Mike McKone on Avengers: Endless Wartime » Comics Worth Reading

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:19:07 +0000

[...] point, which is an admirable goal, if the sales outlets and marketing get on board. I guess the “Season One” line wasn’t as attractive, which I can understand — who wants to read another take on the [...]

By: Marvel Attempts to Bribe Digital Comic Readers Into Stores » Comics Worth Reading

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:45:01 +0000

[...] in my town are participating? Given how many retailers are justifiably angry about being forced to advertise digital to their customers, I’m not sure how many have signed on for this effort. The announcement states: [...]

By: Johanna

Johanna — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:20:56 +0000

It doesn’t. Publishers seem to think that “it’s harder to use and more expensive, but this version is legal” is a compelling argument to counteract piracy. I think they’ve misjudged the audience.

By: Greg Manuel

Greg Manuel — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:22:16 +0000

How does this stop torrenters from finding a copy free of this so-called “shrinkwrap”?

By: James Schee

James Schee — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 04:33:26 +0000

HC. Stupid autocorrect on IPad…

By: James Schee

James Schee — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 04:32:43 +0000

Don’t most NC comics come shrink wrapped?

By: William George

William George — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 04:22:37 +0000

“… so now “new and old readers alike”, to quote Marvel’s intended audience, will have to buy them sight unseen.

It’s like their dreams have all come true. I can imagine nothing but 18 splash pages pretty soon.