press release
Delcourt Group Debuts In English On ComiXology

Launch Titles Include The Curse of The Wendigo
by Walking Dead Artist Charlie Adlard and Writer Mathieu Missoffe

& Come Prima by Alfred, the Winner of the Prix du Meilleur Album
at the 2014 Angoulême International Comics Festival;

More Than 150 Delcourt Group Titles To Be Released Exclusively by ComiXology

“Today marks the beginning of the ‘French Invasion’ of comics in the English language market.”
- David Steinberger, CEO comiXology

July 6th, 2015 – New York, NY/ Paris, France Delcourt Group, the leading independent comic book publisher in France, took a big step in their global expansion today with the debut of an exclusive line of English language digital-first comics on comiXology, the revolutionary cloud-based digital comics platform. This major publishing program premieres this month with three of the bestselling titles published in France, including The Curse of the Wendigo, which was illustrated by artist Charlie Adlard, best known for his collaboration with Robert Kirkman on The Walking Dead, and Come Prima by Alfred, the graphic novel which won the Prix du Meilleur Album at the 2014 Angoulême International Comics Festival. Announced in advance of San Diego Comic Con 2015, the initiative calls for more than 150 acclaimed Delcourt titles to be published over the next 12 months exclusively through comiXology.

“The French comic market is one of the most diverse in the world, and it’s fantastic to be a part of this game-changing deal with Delcourt,” said co-founder and CEO of comiXology David Steinberger. “The English language audience is more diverse than ever and Delcourt’s compelling titles will speak to comiXology fans. It’s high time that French comics take their rightful place as a major comics category. – today marks the beginning of the 'French Invasion’ of comics in the English language market!”

This digital-first exclusive marks the first time that Delcourt will be making its content directly available to the English language market. The Delcourt Group comprises three publishing entities - Editions Delcourt, Editions Soleil and Tonkam – making the company the largest independent graphic novel publisher in France and the second largest in France by market share. With this deal, comiXology further cements its role as the leading digital comics platform, offering the widest selection of digital comics in the world with over 75,000 comics, graphic novels and manga from more than 75 publishers.

“France has one of the most vibrant markets for comic books and graphic novels in the world, comparable in size to the U.S. market,” said Delcourt founder Guy Delcourt. “In France, we may call graphic novels 'bandes dessinées’ but the diverse stories we publish deliver the kind of action, intrigue and personal drama that American readers are accustomed to reading.”

Some of the Delcourt titles will also include original material from major comic book creators, with new covers by Andrea Sorentino, Matteo Scalera and Mahmud Asrar and introductions by legendary U.S. creators Mark Waid, Jeff Smith and Terry Moore.

“I love bandes dessinées, probably more than my own home-grown comics industry,” said The Curse of the Wendigo artist Charlie Adlard. “It was a great honour and a privilege to work on this book, which has everything I want in a story: a great setting and mood and intriguing characters. I really wanted to up my game on the book, too ,because this is French comic books – the quality speaks for itself.”

ComiXology and Delcourt Group have a long history of working together. In January of 2013, Delcourt was one of the initial publishers to launch French language content on the comiXology platform – the first step in comiXology’s European language initiative.

“I’ve long been impressed with Delcourt’s publishing slate, and I’m excited for what they’re bringing to comiXology,” said Thrillbent co-founder and Insufferable co-creator, Mark Waid. “It’s a smart pairing of a digital forerunner and a savvy publisher.”

ABOUT THE LEAD MONTHLY TITLES:

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The Curse of the Wendigo written by Mathieu Missoffe and illustrated by Charlie Adlard.
To be published in two monthly installments, beginning July 6.
What creature is dangerous enough to unite the French and German troops in July of 1917? Only one man knows: Wohati, one of the 12,000 Native Americans in the U.S. Army. Wohati must lead two warring sides to solve the mystery of the Wendigo, for he alone understands the horror of what’s out there waiting for them.

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Iron Squad co-created and written by Jean-Luc Sala and illustrated by Ronan Toulhoat.
comiXology exclusive cover for issue 1 by Matteo Scalera (Secret Avengers)
To be published in ongoing monthly installments, beginning July 6.
What if new technology in 1944 turned the course of World War II and led the Germans to victory?

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Josephine created, written and illustrated by Pénélope Bagieu
To be published in ongoing monthly installments, beginning July 6.
Cartoonist and blogger Pénélope Bagieu tells the story of Josephine, featuring professional relationships gone awry, a series of faux pas, and many a failed romance.

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Prométhée created, written and illustrated by Chrisopher Bec
To be published in ongoing monthly installments, beginning July 6.
Preface by bestselling writer Mark Waid (Insufferable)
comiXology exclusive cover for issue 2 by Andrea Sorentino (Old Man Logan)
What happened on September 21, 2019 at 1:13 PM can never be explained. And then, for 13 consecutive days, another unexplainable phenomenon occurs&hellip every day at exactly 1:13 PM.  Prométhée is a mind-bending science fiction story written and drawn by Chrisopher Bec that recalls Lost and the very best science fiction.

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Spin Angels co-created and written by Jean-Luc Sala and illustrated by Pierre-Mony Chan
To be published in ongoing monthly installments, beginning July 6.
The bestselling, action-filled Spin Angels series features a Catholic Church Cardinal who runs a black-ops group of spies, and the mafia godfather who puts his very best hitman in service of the Vatican in order to settle a debt.

ABOUT THE LEAD GRAPHIC NOVEL:

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Come Prima created, written and drawn by Alfred
To be published on July 6.
With his award winning graphic novel Come Prima, Alfred (Why I Killed Peter) has created a poignant homage to Italian cinema and a surprising story about two brothers who hit the road following their father’s death.

UPCOMING TITLES INCLUDE:

The Call of the Stryx created by Corbeyran and Richard Guérineau
To be published in ongoing monthly installments, beginning July 6.“
The mysterious creatures known only as the Stryx have infiltrated the most powerful political office.

Elves created by Jean-Luc Istin and Kyko Duarte.
Debuts July 17.
Preface by Terry Moore.
All of the inhabitants of the Ennlya are dead. Are the humans or the blue elf Vaalann responsible?

Hauteville House created by Fred Duval and Thierry Gioux, with art by Christophe Quet.
Debuts July 17.
comiXology exclusive cover for issue 1 by Mahmud Asrar (All New X-Men)
The 19th century: a times of heroes without fear living great adventures.

COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL 2015:

“Take Comics Further” with ComiXology 

Full convention schedule revealed!

July 8th– 12th

Booth #2547

July 1st, 2015 – New York, NY. –  Join comiXology, the revolutionary digital comics platform, at this year’s Comic-Con International for panels, giveaways, signings, sales and more at their booth, panels and online from July 8th to July 12th at the San Diego Convention Center!

ComiXology (booth #2547) will be hosting ten panels this year at the show and during every panel a limited supply of comiXology t-shirts and Kindle Fire HD devices will be given out to lucky attendees. ComiXology will also help sponsor this year’s Comic Book Legal Defense Fund party and the Eisner Award Ceremony – two not to be missed events! 

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 Also, as previously announced, comiXology will be giving out special print variants with exclusive covers at their booth for Marvel Comics’ A-Force #2, Dynamite Entertainment’s The Spirit #1, BOOM! Studios’ Lumberjanes #15, IDW Publishing’s Onyx #1, Valiant Entertainment’s X-O Manowar: Valiant 25th Anniversary Special #1 and a special comiXology Submit version of Aw Yeah Comics! #1. Those not attending the show can go to comixology.com to purchase a special limited edition digital copy of that comic with the variant cover available the same day as the signing until the end of Comic-Con International.

In addition, fifty lucky fans coming by the booth Saturday at noon, will have a chance to get a free copy of Philip K. Dick’s Man in the High Castle novel with an exclusive new cover by comic creator Ted Naifeh during a signing by actor Luke Kleintank from the Amazon Studios’ Man in the High Castle TV show. Bruce Timm will also be signing at the comiXology booth Saturday to promote DC Entertainment’s Justice League: Gods & Monsters. 

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Here’s a complete list of the panels, signings, events and happenings comiXology is participating in this year at Comic Con International ’15: 

Wednesday, July 8th – Sunday July 12th

Check www.comiXology.com each day for a new variant cover!

Wednesday, July 8th

7:00pm - 8:00pmIDW Publishing’s Onyx #1 (Exclusive Variant) giveaway and signing: Get a free exclusive cover By Gabriel Rodriguez with signing by Rodriguez and writer Chris Ryall. Limited to 500 copies. First come, first served. ComiXology booth #2547.

Thursday, July 9th

12:00pm - 1:00pm  — The comiXologist Traveling Podcast Party, Room: The Auditorium, San Diego Central Public Library
Speakers: Kara Szamborski & Matt Kolowski (The comiXologist Podcast Hosts), Jen Vaughn (Cartoonist)

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm  — BOOM! Studios’ Lumberjanes #15 (Exclusive Variant) giveaway and signing: Get a free exclusive cover by Hope Larson with signing by Larson and co-creator Shannon Watters. Limited to 500 copies. First come, first served. ComiXology booth #2547.

2:30pm - 3:30pm — ComiXology: Ask Me Anything, Room: 8
Speakers: David Steinberger (comiXology co-founder & CEO), John D. Roberts (comiXology co-founder & Director of comiXology Submit)
Moderator: Chip Mosher (comiXology)

4:00pm - 5:00pm  — Delcourt Goes Digital First - the French Invasion Begins, Room: 28DE
Speakers: Guy Delcourt (Founder of the Delcourt Publishing House, Owner of Editions Soleil), Jean-Luc Sala (Iron Squad and Spin Angels creator and writer), Jean Wacquet (editor of the English language line ) and David Steinberger (comiXology co-founder & CEO)
Moderator:  Abraham Riesman (New York magazine and Vulture editor) 

6:30pm - 7:30pm  — Indie Comics Marketing & PR 101, Room: 8
Speakers: Jacq Cohen (Fantagraphics Books Director of Publicity & Promotions), Jen Vaughn (Cartoonist), Janelle Asselin (Publisher, Rosy Press), Kirk Damato (Creative Manager at Buzzfeed)
Moderator: Chip Mosher (comiXology) 

8:00pm – 11:00pm — ComiXology Co-Sponsors the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund’s Comic-Con Welcome Party, The Westgate Hotel 1055, Second Avenue San Diego, CA 92101. All are welcome to attend.

Friday, July 10th

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm  — Valiant’s X-O Manowar: Valiant 25th Anniversary Special #1 (Exclusive Variant) giveaway and signing: Get a free exclusive cover by Al Barrionuevo and a signing by writer Robert Venditti. Limited to 500 copies. First come, first served. ComiXology booth #2547.

2:30pm - 3:30pm — Secret Origins: How the Industry’s Best and Brightest Began, Room: 8
Speakers: Hank Kanalz (SVP editorial strategy & administration at DC Entertainment), Michael Marts (Editor-in-Chief at Aftershock Comics), Allison Baker (Director of Operations at IDW Publishing, Co-Publisher at Monkeybrain Comics), Janelle Asselin (Publisher, Rosy Press), Aroop Sanakkayala (Co-Founder & COO, Strange Turn Entertainment)
Moderator: Chip Mosher (comiXology)

 6:00pm - 7:00pm — A Comics Life for Me! The Road from Fan to Pro, Room: 9  Speakers: David Steinberger (comiXology co-founder & CEO), Bobbie Chase (VP Talent Development at DC Entertainment), Dafna Pleban (Editor Lumberjanes, BOOM! Studios), Guy Delcourt (Founder of the Delcourt Publishing House, Owner of Editions Soleil)  Moderator: Chip Mosher (comiXology)

8:00pm – 10:30pm ComiXology co-sponsors the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, Indigo Ballroom at the Hilton Bayfront: 1 Park , San Diego, CA.

Saturday, July 11th

11:00am – 11:50am — Bruce Timm and DC Entertainment’s Justice League: Gods & Monsters signing: Get an exclusive poster signed by Bruce Timm with codes for $3 dollars off the DC Universe original movie, Justice League: Gods and Monsters HD digital download on Amazon Instant Video and a free copy of Justice League: Gods & Monsters—Batman #1 on comiXology.

 

12:00pm - 12:50pm — Man in the High Castle  (Exclusive Variant) giveaway and signing: Get a free copy of Philip K. Dick’s Man in the High Castle novel with an exclusive new cover by comic creator Ted Naifeh during this signing by actor Luke Kleintank & Rupert Evans from the Amazon Studios’ Man in the High Castle TV show. Limited to 50 copies. ComiXology booth #2547.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm — Dynamite’s The Spirit #1 (Exclusive Variant) giveaway and signing: Get a free exclusive cover by Jenny Frison with signing by Spirit writer Matt Wagner, artist Dan Schkade, and colorist Brennan Wagner. Limited to 500 copies. First come, first served. ComiXology booth #2547.

 3:00pm - 4:00pm — ComiXology Submit: The Future of Self-Publishing, Room: 29AB

Speakers: John D. Roberts (comiXology co-founder & Director of Submit), Janelle Asselin (Publisher, Rosy Press), Joshua Fialkov (The Bunker, Life After, King), Jody Houser (Cupcake POW!), Joe Glass (The Pride, Stiffs), Elliot Blake (The Package), Stephan Franck (Silver)
Moderator: Chip Mosher (comiXology)

 4:00pm - 5:00pm  — Marvel Comics’ A-Force #2 (Exclusive Variant) giveaway and signing: Get a free exclusive cover by Siya Oum with signing by Siya Oum & G. Willow Wilson. Limited to 500 copies. First come, first served. ComiXology booth #2547.

5:00pm - 6:00pm — Comics 101: Making Sense of the World of Comics, Room: 28DE
Speakers: Hank Kanalz (SVP Editorial Strategy & Administration at DC Entertainment), Deb Aoki (Contributing Writer, Publishers Weekly), Jen Vaughn (Cartoonist), Marc Bernardin (Writer, Genius; Deputy Editor, Playboy.com), Kara Szamborski & Matt Kolowski (The comiXologist Podcast Hosts)
Moderator: Chip Mosher (comiXology)

Sunday, July 12th

11:00am – 12:00 noon — Creating Comics The ComiXology Way, Room: 24ABC
Speakers: John D. Roberts (comiXology co-founder & Director of Submit), Mark Waid (Insufferable, Daredevil: Road Warrior Infinite Comic), Reilly Brown (Deadpool: The Gauntlet Infinite Comic, Power Play), Alex De Campi (Sensation Comics Featuring Wonder Woman, Valentine), Chris Sheridan (Motorcycle Samurai)
Moderator: Chip Mosher (comiXology)

1:30pm - 2:30pm  — ComiXology Submit’s Aw Yeah Comics! #1 (Exclusive Variant) giveaway and signing: Get a free exclusive cover by Faith Erin Hicks with signing by creators Art Baltazar and Franco. Limited to 500 copies. First come, first served. ComiXology booth #2547.

2:00pm - 3:00pm — Fund My Comic, Room 29AB
Speakers: John D. Roberts (comiXology co-founder & Director of Submit), Jimmy Palmiotti (Abbandon, Denver), Jen Vaughn (cartoonist), Elliot Blake (The Package), Hope Nicholson (Publisher, Brok Windsor), Alexis Ziritt (The Package) and from Kickstarter Jamie Tanner (Comics Lead, Kickstarter)
Moderator: Chip Mosher (comiXology)

Dark Horse Comics Comes To ComiXology!

Dark Horse Comics & ComiXology Announce Digital Distribution Agreement for Collections, Graphic Novels, and Manga

More than 800 Dark Horse Comics titles are now available on comiXology including Hellboy, Sin City, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Goon, & more!

June 22nd, 2015 – New York, NY / Portland, OR – Today comiXology, the revolutionary cloud-based digital comics platform, proudly announced a digital distribution agreement with Dark Horse Comics, the largest independent comic book publisher, to bring their full digital catalog of collections, graphic novels, and manga to comiXology’s platform! Now, all Dark Horse Comics collections, graphic novels, and manga will be available on comiXology the same day the print versions arrive in bookstores.

“We are very excited to announce that we have reached an agreement which brings the Dark Horse catalogue found in the Kindle Store to the comiXology platform,” remarked President and Publisher of Dark Horse Comics Mike Richardson.  “For the first time, hundreds of Dark Horse graphic novels will be available to comiXology’s devoted readers. The technology is stellar and we are pleased that our books will be showcased flawlessly.”

“I’ve been a fan of Dark Horse since I was a kid – and have continued to be so throughout their rich history – so this is an important addition to comiXology not only for me personally, but for our customers,” said comiXology co-founder and CEO David Steinberger. “ComiXology fans have requested Dark Horse from day one and now they’ll get their wish by being able to read titles like Hellboy, Sin City, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Goon right now on comiXology, in terrific HD and in Guided View!”

More than 800 titles launch today on comiXology from Dark Horse, including the following fan-favorites:

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Astro Boy
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Blacksad
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Fear Agent
Frank Miller’s Sin City
Hellboy
MIND MGMT
Serenity
Usagi Yojimbo
The Strain
Grendel
Umbrella Academy
Halo
Lone Wolf and Cub

With over 75,000 comics, graphic novels and manga from more than 75 publishers, comiXology offers the widest selection of digital comics in the world. ComiXology’s immense catalog and cinematic Guided View reading experience make it the best digital platform for comic and graphic novel fans worldwide.

Find your favorite comics and graphic novels at comixology.com and try the comiXology app available on all major mobile platforms.

ComiXology Debuts App Update With New Smart Lists And Enhanced Library Options

Customers using the latest 3.7 update of the Fire tablet, Android and iOS comiXology apps now have robust options for viewing their comics library on the go.

June 22nd, 2015 – New York, NY – ComiXology, the revolutionary cloud-based digital comics platform, debuted new updates to their Fire tablet, Android and iOS apps today with customizable Smart Lists and enhanced library options making it easier than ever for fans to organize and dive into their library of comic books, graphic novels, and manga.

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“When I ask comiXology fans what features they want, better ways to manage their books is at the top of the list,” says comiXology co-founder and CEO David Steinberger. “Our customers buy tons of books and have trouble keeping track of what they have and haven’t read, or even what they just purchased, particularly across devices. Smart Lists bring the most relevant books front and center. I’m betting this becomes the home page for most of our customers.”

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Here is a list of new features found in the latest 3.7 Fire, Android and iOS app update:

  • Our new Smart Lists view allows for a quick and easy way to track what you’re reading with the In Progress and Unread lists, the ability to see what you’ve bought with the Recently Purchased list, and even a way to easily maintain your Wish List.
  • New Recommended for You list gives you personalized recommendations based on books you’ve purchased in the past.
  • Long press on any title in the Recommended for You section to Add to Wish List. Android app users can also long press to Add to Cart.
  • Use the new All/On Device filter to toggle between seeing all books you own and just the books you’ve downloaded to your device.
  • Long press on any of your books in Smart Lists and My Books grid view to mark as read, unread, archive or remove from device.
  • New robust sorting options and filters in My Books allow you to view your library sorted by Series, Purchase Date, and Title.
  • Toggle between three views in My Books: grid view, list view and the all-new cover view which lets you browse your library one full-screen cover at a time.
  • Cover view lets you see your entire collection cover by cover when browsing your library
  • Enlarged covers allow you to enjoy the artwork even more.

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Long Press iOS Options

Smart Lists and enhanced library options are available by downloading the latest 3.7 update of the Fire tablet, Android and iOS comiXology apps and these new features will be making their way to the web this summer.

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Long Press Anrdoid Options

With over 75,000 comics, graphic novels and manga from more than 75 publishers, comiXology offers the widest selection of digital comics in the world. ComiXology’s immense catalog and cinematic Guided View reading experience make it the best digital platform for comic and graphic novel fans worldwide.

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Long Press Anrdoid Options in Recommended for You


Find your favorite comics and graphic novels at comixology.com and try the comiXology app available on all major mobile platforms.

Marvel Entertainment Renews Exclusive Single Issue Digital Comics Agreement with ComiXology, and Expands to Amazon

June 18, 2015 — New York, NY— Marvel, comiXology and Amazon announced today an expanded and renewed exclusive relationship to distribute and sell Marvel’s digital comic books across the comiXology, Amazon and Marvel Comics platforms. This newly expanded relationship will continue Marvel’s single issue digital comic books exclusive on comiXology’s worldwide platform and also expand the exclusive deal to the vast universe of the Amazon Kindle readers for the first time in history.

“After Amazon’s acquisition of comiXology in April of 2014, we collectively saw a great opportunity to expand our relationship and create more ways for fans to access Marvel’s vast library of characters as well as leverage comiXology’s technology, together with Amazon’s incredible consumer focus and reach,” said Peter Phillips, EVP of Interactive and Digital Distribution at Marvel Entertainment.

“Marvel, comiXology and Amazon are committed to bringing Marvel’s amazing stories to current and future Marvel fans across the globe,” said David Steinberger, CEO of comiXology. “And this historic extension of our relationship with the expansion of Marvel’s single issues to Amazon’s Kindle platform is an enormous opportunity to reach more fans.”

Under the new agreement, comiXology will continue to distribute Marvel’s English language single issue, trades and graphic novels via the comiXology apps on Fire tablets, iPhone, iPad, Android devices and the web at comixology.com.  ComiXology will also continue to power the Marvel Comics app for iPhone, iPad and Android devices as well as the Marvel Digital Comic Shop. What’s new for fans and readers is that over 12,000 single issue digital comic books will become available for sale on the Amazon Kindle Store on June 18, 2015 and will be available on the Amazon Kindle platform around the world.

“Amazon, comiXology and Marvel share a passion for expanding the audience for comic books and graphic novels worldwide,” said David Naggar, Vice President, Amazon Kindle. “With the ever-increasing number of devices in consumers’ hands and the growing popularity of Marvel’s extensive catalogue of familiar Super Heroes we see this as the perfect time to create a whole new generation of comic book readers.”

Since Marvel and comiXology first worked together to create the Marvel Comics app for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices, the Marvel apps for these platforms have had a combined 15 million downloads. The Marvel Comics app has been the #1 grossing book app for iOS in 2015 and the #1 grossing app in the Comics Category in the Google Play app store for 2015. New fans, across all demographics, attracted to Marvel’s amazing characters through top-grossing movies, critically-acclaimed TV series, and ground breaking new publishing series have driven titles like Daredevil, Spider-Gwen, and Rocket Raccoon to record sales, alongside perennial favorites like Ultimate Spider-Man and Avengers.

COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL 2015:

ComiXology offers print and digital variants during
Comic-Con International 2015
July 8th– 12th
Booth #2547

Come by the comiXolgy booth to get exclusive variants of:

Marvel Comics’ A-Force #2 with cover art and signing by Siya Oum
Dynamite Entertainment’s The Spirit #1 with cover by Jenny Frison
BOOM! Studios’ Lumberjanes #15 with cover and signing by Hope Larson
IDW Publishing’s Onyx #1 with cover and signing by Gabriel Rodriguez
Valiant Entertainment’s X-O Manowar: 25th Anniversary Special #1 with cover art by Al Barrionuevo
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a special comiXology Submit version of
Aw Yeah Comics #1 with cover by Faith Erin Hicks

Signings also include Chris Ryall, Shannon Watters, Robert Venditti, Matt Wagner, Dan Schkade, Brennan Wagner, Art Baltazar & Franco!
 
Not at Comic-Con? That’s okay! These special covers will be available digitally on comiXology for the length of the show!

June 16th, 2015 – New York, NY. –  ComiXology, the revolutionary digital comics platform, will be bridging the print-digital divide at Comic-Con International (Booth #2547) this year with a new variant cover available each day at the show and available digitally for the duration of the show at comixology.com.

These special limited edition variants include Marvel Comics’ A-Force #2 with cover by Siya Oum, Dynamite Entertainment’s The Spirit #1 with cover by Jenny Frison, BOOM! Studios’ Lumberjanes #15 with cover by Hope Larson, IDW Publishing’s Onyx #1 with cover by Gabriel Rodriguez, Valiant Entertainment’s X-O Manowar: Valiant 25th Anniversary Special #1 with cover art by Al Barrionuevo and a special comiXology Submit version of Aw Yeah Comics! #1 with cover by Faith Erin Hicks.

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If you are at the Comic-Con International, stop by the comiXology booth (#2547) during the signing time to receive a signed copy of that day’s variant cover. Each physical variant giveaway is limited to 500 copies and is made available on a first come, first served basis. Variant signings will feature either the cover artist or key members of the creative team of each title, or both!

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Not at the show? Then just go to comixology.com to purchase a special limited edition digital copy of that comic with the variant cover at the usual cover price. Digital versions will be made available the same day as the signing until the end of Comic-Con International – and never be made available again.

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Here’s the signing information for each variant cover, when each cover will be made available at the comiXology booth, and also the day the variant will be made available on comixology.com:

Wednesday, July 8th
7:00pm - 8:00pm  — Get IDW Publishing’s Onyx #1 with special cover by Gabriel Rodriguez with signing by Rodriguez and writer Chris Ryall.

Thursday, July 9th
1:00pm - 2:00pm  — Get BOOM! Studios’ Lumberjanes #15 with cover by Hope Larson with signing by Larson and co-creator Shannon Watters.

Friday, July 10th
1:00pm - 2:00pm  — Get Valiant’s X-O Manowar: Valiant 25th Anniversary Special #1 with cover art by Al Barrionuevo with signing by writer Robert Venditti.

Saturday, July 11th
1:00pm - 2:00pm  — Get Dynamite’s The Spirit #1 with cover by Jenny Frison with signing by creative team Matt Wagner, Dan Schkade, and Brennan Wagner.
4:00pm - 5:00pm  —  Get Marvel’s A-Force #2 with cover art by Siya Oum with signing by Siya Oum & G. Willow Wilson.

Sunday, July 12th
1:30pm - 2:30pm  — Get comiXology Submit’s Aw Yeah Comics! #1 with cover by Faith Erin Hicks with signing by Aw Yeah creators’ Art Baltazar and Franco.

DC Thomson debuts on comiXology

June 11th, 2015 – New York, NY – ComiXology, the revolutionary cloud-based digital comics platform, and international media company DC Thomson are proud to announce the launch of iconic comic strips from The Beano and also the compact graphic novels from action/adventure series Commando among others across comiXology’s entire platform.

The range of DC Thomson titles available include: The Beano presents Dennis the Menace and Gnasher, archive and current Commando compact graphic novels and retro classics including The Best of Beezer and The Best of Bunty.

Only comiXology gives comics fans a truly unique and immersive reading experience with its cinematic panel-to-panel Guided View reading technology and with comiXology’s cloud-based platform, downloading and syncing comics, graphic novels and manga across your favorite digital devices is easier than ever before.

With over 50,000 comics, graphic novels and manga from more than 75 publishers, comiXology offers the widest selection of digital comics in the world. ComiXology’s immense catalog and cinematic Guided View reading experience make it the best digital platform for comic and graphic novel fans worldwide. Find your favorite comics and graphic novels at comixology.com and try the comiXology app available on all major mobile platforms.

Find your favorite comics and graphic novels at comixology.com and try the comiXology app available on all major mobile platforms.

ComiXology Launches Refer-a-Friend Program

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April 30th, 2015 -  New York, NY - Today, comiXology, the revolutionary cloud-based digital comics platform, announced the latest way to spread the love of comics with the launch of comiXology’s Refer-A-Friend program - an all-new initiative for fans to benefit when they share their love of comics, graphic novels, and manga. Comic fans using comiXology’s Refer-A-Friend program will receive a $5 eGift card for each new friend they refer, and that friend will receive a special $5 coupon to use on their first purchase of $10 or more.

“ComiXology’s mission is to make every person on the planet a comics fan,” said comiXology co-founder and CEO David Steinberger. “Many of our customers embrace this mission, and our Refer-a-Friend program rewards them for spreading the love of comics. Introduce a friend to a great comic, graphic novel or manga, and earn money towards buying more for yourself.”

To earn credits, comiXology fans just need to follow these simple steps:

  • Go to http://refer.comixology.com and log in.
  • Choose to share via Facebook, Twitter or email.
  • When your friends click your link, they’ll receive a unique $5 coupon to use on their first purchase of $10 or more.
  • Once they make their first purchase ever with comiXology of $10 or more, you’ll receive a $5 eGift card for your hard work!

The Refer-a-Friend feature is only available on comixology.com.

Full terms and conditions including eligible states can be viewed here: https://www.comixology.com/refer-a-friend-terms

The FAQ can be viewed here: http://support.comixology.com/customer/portal/articles/1935630-how-does-the-referral-program-work-

With over 50,000 comics, graphic novels and manga from more than 75 publishers, comiXology offers the widest selection of digital comics in the world. ComiXology’s immense catalog and cinematic Guided View reading experience make it the best digital platform for comic and graphic novel fans worldwide.

Find your favorite comics and graphic novels at comixology.com and try the comiXology app available on all major mobile platforms.

ComiXology @ C2E2 2015

Limited edition comiXology Submit posters to be given away at C2E2 2015 in celebration of Artist Alley sponsorship

Poster features characters from Fabian Rangel Jr.’s comiXology Submit smash hit Doc Unknown as rendered by superstar creator Ted Naifeh

Each day of the show features one of three different pulp color themes

April 21st, 2015 – New York, NY – ComiXology Submit is sponsoring Artist Alley at this weekend’s C2E2 convention, and to celebrate, comiXology is giving away special limited edition posters each day of the show from April 24th through April 26th at the McCormick Center in Chicago, IL. These posters feature Fabian Rangel Jr.’s comiXology Submit smash hit Doc Unknown as rendered by superstar creator Ted Naifeh (Courtney Crumrin and the Night Things, Princess Ugg) and are limited to 500 copies daily, with a new pulp color theme offered each day. Posters will be available first come, first served to those that stop by the comiXology Submit tables in Artist Alley where Rangel Jr. and Naifeh will be signing.

“ComiXology Submit empowers creators and cartoonists to get their work directly to fans across the world. Fabian’s runaway hit series Doc Unknown epitomizes that,” said John D. Roberts, comiXology co-founder and Director of Submit “We’re excited to have Ted Naifeh, who has long history of super successful creator-owned work, to do his take on Doc Unknown. I can’t wait until fans get their hands on these posters.”

In addition to the poster giveaway, comiXology will also be giving away t-shirts and Kindle Fire tablets at their panels and John D. Roberts will be doing portfolio reviews in Artist Alley.

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ComiXology Submit, comiXology’s digital self-publishing portal, enables comic creators and cartoonists the ability to easily reach comiXology’s global audience of comic, graphic novel, and manga fans.

Those interested in submitting work to comiXology Submit should visit submit.comixology.com. Once the work is uploaded and approved, comiXology transforms the work with its immersive Guided View reading technology and makes it available across comiXology’s cloud-based digital comics platform. “Submitters” and comiXology split profits equally with submitters maintaining full ownership of their work.

Comic book, graphic novel, and manga fans interested in finding works available through comiXology Submit can visit here.

See below for all the details of comiXology’s location and events at this weekend’s C2E2:

comiXology Artist Alley Tables:Table # T2 - T6

Portfolio Reviews with John D. Roberts: 2-3 PM CST on Friday April 24th & Saturday, April 26th

Panels:

ComiXology Submit: The Future of Self-Publishing
Room S405a
Date: Fri. April 24
Time: 7:45 PM - 8:45 PM

Join John D. Roberts (Director of comiXology Submit) along with breakout Submit creators Art Baltazar (Aw Yeah Comics), Enrica Jang (Red Stylo Media) and Fabian Rangel, Jr. (Doc Unknown) for a tell-all discussion on how you too can create, submit and reach the ranks of comiXology Submit stardom!

Comics: Where to Begin?
Room S405a
Date: Sun. April 26
Time: 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

Join comiXology’s marketing maven Chip Mosher, with The comiXologist Podcast hosts Matt Kolowski and Kara Szamborski, along with our comics industry special guests Nick Barrucci (Publisher of Dynamite Comics) and Stephanie Cooke (Talking Comics podcast) as they become your guides through the awesome world of comics!

comiXology says “We’re Hiring” at Emerald City Comicon

ComiXology @ Emerald City Comicon 2015

ComiXology Comes to Emerald City Comicon with Panels, Giveaways
and a Hiring Party with Free Drinks!

March 24th, 2015 – New York, NY – ComiXology, the revolutionary cloud-based digital comics platform, is coming to Emerald City Comicon with panels giveaways and a party where they’ll mix and mingle with motivated comics fans eager to learn about how to join the comiXology team! The Seattle based show runs from Friday, March 27th to Sunday, March 29th at the Washington State Convention Center.

“We can’t think of a better place to get the word out about our open positions than Emerald City Comicon in Seattle, the home town of our parent company, Amazon,“ said comiXology co-founder and CEO David Steinberger. “ComiXology is a company of incredibly smart people working every day to take comics further by having the best selection of comics, graphic novels and manga in the world. I’m looking forward to meeting future comiXologists at our events.”

With nearly 30 open positions in New York City and Seattle, comiXology is utilizing Emerald City Comicon as an opportunity to get the word out on their expansion. On Saturday night, comiXology will be hosting a party, open to the public with free drinks while supplies last and limited edition t-shirts available first come first serve. There attendees will be able to talk directly to comiXology’s CEO and co-founder David Steinberger, CTO Jeff DiBartolomeo, and other comiXologists who will be available to discuss positions at comiXology.

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During ECCC, comiXology will be hosting a number of panels for comic fans and job seekers alike. On Friday, join comiXology and other great panelists at the Comics: Where to Begin? panel for personal recommendations to help you find comics you’ll love. For creators and cartoonists interested in digital self-publishing, the ComiXology Submit: The Future of Self-Publishing is a don’t-miss panel. Capping off the weekend on Sunday is the Hire Me! Panel, focused on pursuing jobs in the comics industry as a whole - not just comiXology.

At each panel, comiXology will be passing out limited edition t-shirts, free comics, and Kindle Fire tablets to lucky attendees of the panels.

Here’s a list of all the comiXology events at Emerald City Comicon this weekend:

Party:

ComiXology Hire Me Party
Ninkasi Beer Garden
Washington State Convention Center 1st Floor
(Under the Escalators)
Date: Saturday, March 28th
Time: 8:00PM - 11:00PM

Panels:

Comics: Where to Begin?
Room: Hall G (TCC 305)
Date: Friday, March 27th
Time: 2:10PM - 3:00PM

Join comiXology’s co-founder and CEO David Steinberger and Hank Kanalz (SVP Editorial Strategy & Administration at DC Entertainment), Allison Baker (IDW, Monkeybrain Comics), Chris Roberson (Monkeybrain Comics) and Shannon Watters (Lumberjanes co-creator, BOOM! Box Editor) as they personally recommend comics, graphic novels and manga that are just right for you! Moderated by comiXology’s marketing maven Chip Mosher.

ComiXology Submit: The Future of Self-Publishing
Room: Hall E (TCC 303)
Date: Saturday, March 28th
Time: 2:50PM - 3:40PM

Join John D. Roberts (Director of comiXology Submit) along with breakout Submit creators Erika Moen (Oh Joy, Sex Toy), Janelle Asselin (Publisher, Rosy Press), Jody Houser (Cupcake POW!), Fabian Rangel Jr. (Doc Unknown), and Hope Nicholson (Publisher of Nelvana of the Northern Lights), for a tell-all discussion and how you too can publish through comiXology Submit, comiXology’s digital self-publishing platform.

Hire Me! From Comics Fan to Comics Professional
Room: Hall D (TCC 302)
Date: Sunday, March, 29th
Time: 12:30PM - 1:20PM

Join David Steinberger (comiXology co-founder and CEO) and Hank Kanalz (SVP Editorial Strategy & Administration at DC Entertainment), Michael Marts (Executive Editor at Marvel Comics), Jacq Cohen (Fantagraphics Books, Inc. Director of Publicity & Promotions), Jen Vaughn (Fantagraphics Books Marketing and Outreach Manager), and Christine Dinh (BOOM! Studios Brand Communications Manager) as they impart the knowledge you need to get your foot in the door in the comic book industry.

With over 50,000 comics, graphic novels and manga from more than 75 publishers, comiXology offers the widest selection of digital comics in the world. ComiXology’s immense catalog and cinematic Guided View reading experience make it the best digital platform for comic and graphic novel fans worldwide.

Find your favorite comics and graphic novels at comixology.com and try the comiXology app available on all major mobile platforms.

ComiXology @ SXSW 2015

ComiXology’s Submit Self-Publishing Platform Kicks Off Its Third Year With a Special Offer: 30 Books For 3 Bucks

March 15, 2015 – New York, NY / Austin, TX –To celebrate comiXology’s return to SXSW and to kick off comiXology Submit’s third year, comiXology is offering a 30 Submit book bundle for only 3 bucks, beginning today and running through Monday night on comixology.com. The bundle contains titles from both known and unknown creators with books normally priced at $75 for only 3 bucks. It’s the perfect way to discover new comics, graphic novels, and manga, and the future star creators and cartoonists of comics publishing.

“For the last two years, comiXology Submit has seen the introduction of a ton of great new titles from prolific and up-and-coming creators and cartoonists,” said comiXology co-founder and Director of Submit John D. Roberts. “We love shining the comiXology spotlight on books that otherwise wouldn’t get their rightful exposure. As Submit enters its third year, we are attracting even more amazing talent and books, and I’m excited to share them with even more readers everywhere.”

ComiXology returns to SXSW this weekend sponsoring the GEEK Stage at the Gaming Expo — the same place where comiXology Submit was announced in 2013. Co-founder and Director of Submit John D. Roberts will be in attendance appearing this Sunday at 4:15PM on the GEEK Stage panel “ComiXology Recommends Comics for You.” Joining Roberts will be comiXology co-founder and CEO David Steinberger and The comiXologist podcast co-hosts Matt and Kara, ready to give personalized comic, graphic novel, and manga recommendations to the audience. Panel attendees will be offered a free limited edition poster and t-shirt while supplies last commemorating the event.

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The GEEK Stage can be found inside the Gaming Expo during SXSW at the Palmer Events Center 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas 78704 where comiXology will also be at booth #121. Free and open to the public, the Gaming Expo is happening from Friday, March 13th to Sunday, March 15th from 12pm to 8pm CST.

Creators and cartoonists interested in submitting works to comiXology Submit should visit submit.comixology.com. Once the work is uploaded and approved, comiXology transforms the work with their immersive Guided View reading technology and then makes it available across comiXology’s buy once, read anywhere cloud-based digital comics platform. “Submitters” and comiXology split profits equally with submitters maintaining full ownership of their work.

ComiXology Submit enables comic creators and cartoonists, running the gamut from promising new talent to established veterans, the ability to easily reach comiXology’s long established global audience of comic, graphic novel and manga fans.

Comic book, graphic novel, and manga fans interested in finding works by creators and cartoonists available through comiXology Submit can visit www.comixology.com/submit.

You can find the full list of the 30 Submit titles being offered for 3 bucks and the creators and cartoonists behind these titles below:

The ComiXologist Podcast Heads to SXSW

ComiXology @ SXSW 2015

The ComiXologist Podcast Heads to SXSW!

Discover new comics, graphic novels, and manga & experience the excitement of the SXSW GEEK Stage and Gaming Expo by listening to special editions of The comiXologist podcast recorded live from Austin, TX

March 12, 2015 – New York, NY – ComiXology, the revolutionary cloud-based digital comics platform, is proud to announce that The comiXologist podcast is heading to this year’s SXSW in Austin, Texas with co-hosts Matt and Kara providing coverage, commentary, along with special comic, graphic novel, and manga recommendations – and, as always, giveaways – to listeners worldwide.

In addition to a series of special podcasts released over the weekend, fans who are attending the free and open to the public SXSW Gaming Expo this weekend should be sure to go to the Sunday afternoon panel “ComiXology Recommends Comics For You,” where Matt and Kara will be joined by comiXology co-founders David Steinberger and John D. Roberts in making live comic recommendations and giving each panel attendee an exclusive SXSW poster and t-shirt while supplies last.

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The comiXologist podcast hosts will also be at the comiXology booth (#121) right next to the GEEK Stage during the Gaming Expo where they’ll be meeting and greeting fans as well as giving away 30,000 promo codes for free from DC Entertainment to anyone that stops by! The DC Comics and Vertigo titles being given away for free at the comiXology booth (#121) are sure to excite gaming fans as the giveaway includes tie-in comics to today’s hottest games: Batman: Arkham Knight #1-2, Mortal Kombat X #1-2, and Fables: The Wolf Among Us #1-2.

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Since its recent re-launch during this past year’s Comic-Con International in San Diego, The comiXologist weekly podcast has been devoted to helping people discover new comic books, graphic novels, and manga to read. The comiXologist most recently covered the Angoulême International Comics Festival in France, bringing on-the-ground coverage of the world-famous comics festival to an English-speaking audience with special episodes and creator interviews.

Whether you’re a long time comics fan or aren’t quite sure where to start, co-hosts Matt and Kara of The comiXologist will be your guides! Tune in every week for answers to your recommendation questions, what’s new on comixology.com, free comics to try out, and what Kara & Matt read and like that week.

Here’s the info for the panel happening at the SXSW GEEK Stage during the Gaming Expo:

comiXology Recommends Comics For You
Sunday, March 15th – 4:15-5:00pm CST
SXSW Gaming Expo – The GEEK Stage
Palmer Events Center
900 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas 78704

Free and open to the public, comiXology wants everyone on the face of the planet to become comic fans and at SXSW we’re making it happen one recommendation at a time! Every attendee will receive a free SXSW-only limited edition poster & t-shirt, while supplies last.

comiXology SXSW Gaming Expo Booth #121
Join us at the booth where we’ll be giving away 30,000 codes for Free DC comics for everyone that stops by all weekend long!

ComiXology Returns To SXSW With Comics For Everyone

ComiXology @ SXSW 2015

ComiXology Returns To SXSW With Comics For Everyone

Revolutionary digital comics platform to once again sponsor the SXSW GEEK Stage, offer full social media and podcast coverage, host a panel with special edition t-shirts & posters giveaways, and offer free video game-based comics on comiXology!

March 11, 2015 – New York, NY –This March, the third time’s the charm as comixology returns to SXSW in Austin, Texas this weekend sponsoring the SXSW GEEK Stage at the SXSW Gaming Expo and arriving on the scene recommending comics for everyone Friday, March 13th through Sunday, March 15th.

“We have amazing giveaways and events planned during our sponsorship of the SXSW Geek Stage that are aimed at getting you the perfect comic, graphic novel, or manga you’ll love,” said comiXology VP of Communications & Marketing Chip Mosher. “And don’t forget to attend our panel at the GEEK Stage on Sunday to get limited edition SXSW GEEK Stage posters and t-shirts!“

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The weekend begins and ends with comiXology’s sponsorship of the SXSW GEEK Stage at the Palmer Events Center in Austin, Texas where giveaways will happen throughout select panels. Next to the stage, fans will be able to stop by the comiXology booth (#121) where we’ll be giving away 30,000 promo codes for free comics from DC Entertainment. The DC Comics and Vertigo titles being given away at the comiXology booth are sure to excite gaming fans as the giveaway includes tie-in comics to today’s hottest games: Batman: Arkham Knight #1-2, Mortal Kombat X #1-2, and Fables: The Wolf Among Us #1-2.

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Those not attending the event will want to stay tuned to comiXology on Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook, and Google+ for the “All Access Austin” coverage of all the amazing SXSW happenings and online free giveaways. Fans shouldn’t miss the special The comiXologist podcasts featuring recommendations and SXSW commentary.

The weekend wraps up with a Sunday afternoon panel entitled “ComiXology Recommends Comics for You” where comiXology co-founders David Steinberger and John D. Roberts are joined by The comiXologist podcast co-hosts Matt and Kara with personalized comic, graphic novel, and manga recommendations for the audience. Live from the GEEK Stage at 4:15pm CST, attendees of this panel will be offered a free limited edition t-shirts and poster by comiXology Submit creator Molly Brooks while supplies last.

The SXSW GEEK Stage powered by comiXology takes place at the Gaming Expo during SXSW interactive and is free and open to the public. All weekend long, in addition to comiXology’s panel, the public can catch all the hottest names and rising stars in geekdom speaking on the latest and greatest news in videogames, comics, and gaming tech.

Here’s a list of all the comiXology events and giveaways happening at the SXSW GEEK Stage & Gaming Expo:

SXSW GEEK Stage & Gaming Expo
Palmer Events Center
900 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas 78704.
Friday, March 13th – Sunday, March 15th
12pm – 8pm CST every day.

comiXology SXSW Gaming Expo Booth #121
Join us at the booth where we’ll be giving away 30,000 codes for Free DC comics for everyone that stops by all weekend long!

All Access Austin
Stay tuned for coverage from SXSW and the Gaming Expo with special comic giveaways happening all weekend long across comiXology’s Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook, and Google+ social channels.

comiXology Recommends Comics For You
Sunday, March 15th – 4:15-5:00pm CST
SXSW Gaming Expo – The GEEK Stage

Free and open to the public, ComiXology wants everyone on the face of the planet to become comic fans and at SXSW we’re making it happen one recommendation at a time! Attendees will receive a free SXSW-only limited edition poster & t-shirt, available while supplies last.

With over 50,000 comics, graphic novels and manga from more than 75 publishers, comiXology offers the widest selection of digital comics in the world. ComiXology’s immense catalog and cinematic Guided View reading experience make it the best digital platform for comic and graphic novel fans worldwide.

Find your favorite comics and graphic novels at comixology.com and try the comiXology app available on all major mobile platforms.

VIZ MEDIA AND COMIXOLOGY EXPAND DIGITAL MANGA CATALOG IN MASSIVE NEW CONTENT UPDATE WITH BOOKS FROM SHOGAKUKAN

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ComiXology, The Revolutionary Cloud-Based Digital Comics Platform, Adds More Than 650 New VIZ Media Manga Volumes Including New Additions to Continuing Titles And Entire Runs of Legacy Fan-Favorites

February 10, 2015 – San Francisco, CA / New York, NY – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, and comiXology, the revolutionary cloud-based digital comics platform, have announced a massive addition of over 650 new VIZ Media manga titles originally published in Japan by Shogakukan available now in English on comiXology.com and on the comiXology app for Fire tablets, iPad, iPhone, Android and Windows 8.

Today, over 650 new manga volumes, spanning more than 65 acclaimed series, and all in English, have been added to the comiXology platform for manga fans to browse, buy and enjoy. Many VIZ Media series are now available in their entirety and span an extremely diverse range of adventure, action, sci-fi, horror, mystery, and romance genres. New volumes of fan-favorite continuing series are added to comiXology each week as part of VIZ Media’s regular weekly digital manga update schedule. Please visit www.comixology.com for more information.

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Humanoïds debuts worldwide on comiXology & Kindle in English & French!

January 29, 2015 – New York, NY – ComiXology – the revolutionary cloud-based digital comics platform – and Humanoïds – the 40 year-old French comics publishers that brought you series from such sensational creators as Mœbius, Jodorowsky and more – are proud to announce the distribution of fan-favorite Humanoïds titles worldwide in both English and French on Kindle stores through Amazon websites, on Fire tablets and across comiXology’s entire platform, available on the Web at the comiXology site or on the comiXology app for Fire tablets, iPad, iPhone, Android and Windows 8.

To celebrate this announcement, Humanoïds will digitally debut more than 500 best-selling titles from their catalog of talented creators – Mœbius, Jodorowsky, Bec, Boucq, Dorison, Beltran and more – across Fire tablets and for the first time ever in high-definition on comiXology.

Below is the full list of English-language Humanoïds titles debuting today on comiXology with more to come in the future:

Dive into an immersive reading experience with comiXology’s cinematic Guided View reading technology.

Only comiXology gives comics fans a truly unique and immersive reading experience with its cinematic panel-to-panel Guided View reading technology. And with comiXology’s cloud-based platform, downloading and syncing comics, BD, manga and graphic novels across your favorite digital devices is easier than ever before. Whether you’re using a smartphone or tablet, you too can carry one of the largest comics, BD, Manga and graphic novel catalogs in the world which now includes Humanoïds’ best-selling series The Metabarons, The Incal, Sanctum, The Technopriests, Milan K, among so many other favorites.

With over 50,000 comics and graphic novels from more than 75 publishers, comiXology offers the widest selection of digital comics in the world. ComiXology’s immense catalog and cinematic Guided View reading experience makes it the best digital platform for comic, BD, Manga and graphic novel fans worldwide.
 
Find your favorite comics, BD, graphic novels and manga at comixology.com and try the comiXology app available on all major mobile platforms.