by Joe Gillis, Feb 3 2012 // 2:00 PM
As its done in the past with other big screen adaptations of its comics, Marvel has gone ahead and put together a comic book prelude for The Avengers for fans to enjoy. This one, called “Fury’s Big Week,” will be eight issues with the first released for free on Marvel’s comics app this Sunday.
Yes, you read that right. It’s going to be free. That’s nice. Too bad the rest of the issues won’t be. Oh well.
Here’s the scoop from the official press release:
“We’ve worked hand-in-hand with Marvel Studios to create an exciting story set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that sets the stage perfectly for the most anticipated film of the summer,” said Axel Alonso, Marvel Editor in Chief. “Now, for the first time. you’ll find out just what happened to some of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes on the road to Marvel’s The Avengers.”
What is the Avengers Initiative? And what are the secrets of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director Nick Fury? The answers arrive in Marvel’s The Avengers Prelude: Fury’s Big Week and the first issue is free this Sunday only on the Marvel Comics app!
Check out some preview pages for the comic after the break.
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by Jonathan Weilbaecher, Dec 1 2011 // 3:00 PM
Reading comics digitally on a tablet is the future. The size of tablets, and their vibrant images, make it an almost perfect reading experience. Well, Marvel Comics has an app for that and it has just received a new face-lift!
Marvel Comics app 3.0 is available now and it offers a ton of upgrades, making the the digital comics reading experience all the better:
“The future of Marvel Digital Comics is here—download the Marvel Comics app 3.0 for your iOS device RIGHT NOW! This all-new update takes the unparalleled Marvel Comics app experience to the next level a stunning new interface; broader array of search and browse functions; improved performance and stability; easier management of purchases and downloads; and more! In celebration of this exciting new upgrade, the Marvel Comics app is offering a special sale on the biggest new launches of 2011, including FF, X-Men Schism, Ultimate Comics Spider-Man and more until next Tuesday, December 6th (11pm EST)! So what are you waiting for? Upgrade your Marvel Comics app now to take advantage of this unprecedented offer!”
This update is a great step forward for the Marvel Comics app, and just in time for the holiday influx of new tablet users. If you have the app now make sure you download this update, and take advantage of the great sales Marvel is running. Digital comics are great, but cheaper digital comics are so much better.
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by Chris Ullrich, Jun 21 2011 // 3:45 PM
Having read and enjoyed author Raymond E. Feist’s Riftwar Saga for many years, I have to admit I was pretty excited to learn it was being made into a comic from Marvel. Now my level of excitement has risen even higher with the announcement that the comic based on the second book of the series, Magician: Master, will make its debut exclusively on the Marvel Comics app.
Harvey Award-winning writer Bryan J. Glass, along with breakout artists Tim Seeley and Hugo Petrus, have adapted the story for comics. In case you’re not familiar with it, here’s bit about the comic from Marvel’s official release:
As the fate of Midkemia hangs in the balance. Now three distant friends—a magician, a warrior and a prince—must reunite for the greatest battle of their lives and possibly make the ultimate sacrifice. Can Pug, Tomas and Arutha come together to save Crydee one more time? Or will the mighty kingdom fall?
“Magician: Master is the first full-length series from Marvel to be published on the Marvel Comics app before arriving in stores,” explained David Gabriel, Senior Vice-President of Sales. “Given both Raymond E. Feist’s worldwide popularity and success of Magician: Apprentice and Riftwar, Magician: Master seemed a natural choice for our first app-exclusive series.”
Feist said, “I am both pleased and excited at having Magician: Master selected to be the first full digital exclusive series chosen by Marvel to be available on the Marvel Comics app worldwide. The creative talent involved makes me proud to see what other creative forces can do with my imaginings.”
This five part limited series will be released weekly on the Marvel Comics app for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch beginning today. Check out some preview pages after the break.
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by Joe Gillis, Dec 30 2010 // 12:15 PM
Who says you can never find a bargain these days? Well, our friends at Marvel are providing one at least in the form of a ‘Super Sale’ featuring comics starring many of your favorite characters.
Here’s all the info from Marvel’s official press release:
The Holidays may be over, but that doesn’t mean Marvel can’t stop giving because today begins the red-hot 99 Cent Super Sale on the Marvel Comics App! Running through January 4th, this Super Sale spotlights a different character or series every 24 hours, offering readers a brand new set of sale titles each day…and each issue is only 99 cents!
From some of the biggest Marvel creators, featuring fan favorite Marvel characters, Marvel fans young and old, can not miss out on this great opportunity! Today, experience a “Brand New day” with the Amazing Spider-Man, as a new era begins for everyone’s favorite wall-crawler…and each issue is only 99 cents each!
Sounds pretty good to us. To download the Marvel Comics app go here.
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