The distribution of digital comic books is widely seen by fans and industry folk as unchartered territory.<\/p>\n
The bigtime\u00a0publishers\u00a0(Marvel and DC) only recently launched the digital version of their most popular comics. Distribution is all over the map, with some titles offered in some stores at one price, and at a totally different price somewhere else. There’s a dearth of\u00a0authoritative\u00a0information out there specifically devoted to digital, and the general consensus appears to be that the industry has a lot of growing up to do.<\/p>\n
On the positive side of things, digital comics do offer several benefits over their old-fashioned trade counterparts:<\/span><\/p>\n Other than making paper airplanes, you can’t really do much with printed comic books in terms of interaction. Digital offers a platform for engaging features like games, extra features, artist\/writer bios, social networking with fellow fans, reviews, you name it! Us comics are a social bunch (contrary to popular belief), and digital technology provides an enriched experience.<\/p>\n Keep your superheros close, and your\u00a0super-villains\u00a0closer. Toting floppy comic books back and forth, having their pages get all folded or even heavens-forbid RAINED ON is no longer an issue with portable devices like the Kindle, iPad and Nook. Of course, it still rains sometimes. But all your comics are safely stored on your device instead of your friend’s houses or the floor of a subway.<\/p>\n Digital makes it easier to access information and content. Can’t really argue with that. Discovering a new comic book from around the world is possible thanks to online stores, and dedicated fans are exposed to a library bigger than ever previously imagined. To put it simply: MORE COMICS!<\/p>\nInteractive<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Mobile<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Accessible<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
Cheaper?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n