kwoktalk

March 11, 2010 2:14 pm

I had a few ordered, my orders got cancelled. Sure I was excited and willing to exploit the glitch, but at the same time I thought it would be doubtful I'd get anything. The $25 credit wasn't really needed, IMO, but it's a really nice gesture that I was happy to get.

Interestingly the same thing happened on Barnes & Noble's website (on a much smaller scale). Right now I have the Criminal collection, DD Bendis, Alan Moore Captain Britain, and Tomb of Dracula omnibi awaiting shipment for $11 a piece. No cancellation emails yet! Fingers crossed

March 5, 2010 1:39 pm

Under Bendis, and with the roster so far, its like witty banter x 1 kazillion. I'm definitely looking forward to it

March 5, 2010 11:03 am There's something about the final scene in that issue of All-Star Supes where Superman is mourning at his father's grave that really got to me. Mostly because it stood out to me as a moment where the most powerful superhero was powerless in being able to do anything to save his father.

February 17, 2010 1:11 pm Congrats! Definitely looking forward to seeing the new changes this will bring

February 15, 2010 1:40 pm @jmstump - I'm with you on the OGN thought. I think the OGN route could be a really good idea, especially considering the timeliness issue some of these creators have had in the past.

February 15, 2010 12:39 pm

I love Storm's haircut. But I don't think T'Challa would approve of her going out in that top. Great looking Beast though.

February 12, 2010 11:25 am

@daccampo I've used ComicZeal for a while. I think the UI is a bit clumsy and the synching of files could use some improvement, but since there aren't many programs that do what it does, it's probably the prime option. ...played a bit more with the Panelfly reader. Man, I REALLY like the interface. So far though, I think I like the Comixology Store UI a bit more. I feel like it's easier to find comics on there.

February 12, 2010 10:38 am

Thanks Mike!

I've been using the Comixology app for a few months now and as a mobile comic reader, I think it really works great and has a better selection currently than Panelfly (both in Marvel and others like Image/Boom). But I've definitely stopped buying stuff lately just because I feel tied to reading it only the iPhone and would prefer files that I can read on mobile devices and on my computer.

I do have to say that trying the Panelfly app out, the layout and general user interface is tons sexier than Comixology.

November 20, 2009 2:18 pm

My eyes just glazed over upon trying to read all of this text.

Maybe that's why I like comics more than prose.

October 30, 2009 5:42 pm

Glad to see Marvel enter the arena. Even though I think $1.99 is still too high for older material.

But seeing those huge runs now available made me think of something for the first time - Are these apps somewhat doomed for long-term digital comic purchases? I have the Comixology one and from what I can tell, the comics are just tied to the app. At some point, I'll be forced to delete stuff when I run out of space on my iPhone, right? If that's correct, then the long-term procedure should be download to my hard drive (which has ever increasing space) and upload select comics I want to read to my mobile device so I'm not taking up space on the mobile device. (Sounds like this is the path Longbox is taking). I just started thinking of that in the scenario that someone decided to buy all of those Marvel runs.