How ComiXology Will Support Independent Creators

eBookNewser has a  nifty new article  profiling comiXology's CEO David Steinberger. Of interest to independent and small press creators is this:

"We are empowering smaller publishers and creators to get digital distribution through our platform with our Guided View Authoring Tools program will help level the playing field by giving independent creators and publishers an equal chance for visibility in the digital marketplace through a standard format and ubiquitous platform. We have a program in the works that will empower partnering comic retailers to sell digital comics through their websites as part of our continued support".

Check out the article for more!

ELDRITCH! conjures up some magic!

ELDRITCH! is a morbidly delicious collaboration between me and the grotesquely talented Drew Rausch, co-creator of Sullengrey and Aaron Alexovich, the mind-boggling genius behind Serenity Rose.Their series, which was featured and celebrated by DC Comics, is currently distributed by them on a variety of different e-reading platforms for just .99 cents!

Do yourself a favor and pick it up TODAY!

No More Digital Comics on the PSP

Today, Sony announced that "this week will be the final update for digital comics on the PSP."

As they mention in their blog post, their " Digital Comics Team will continue to work on bringing the comic service to other Sony devices."

The PSP famously carried many of DC's popular tittles, including Azure, High Moon, Batman, Sandman, many of their licensed Wildstorm titles and more. The PSP also included a vast libary with over 4000 comics from various publishers including IDW, Markosia, and Marvel, among others.

Apple's iPad commands 1% of all web traffic after just one year

While not specifically about comics, the following report released from AppleInsider, really hammers home the impact of the iPad:


Recent statistics from analytics firm Net Applications' NetMarketShare report show the iPad has continued to grow worldwide since its launch in early 2010. The tablet recently broke the 1 percent mark in worldwide browsing and accounts for 2 percent of browsing in the U.S.

The report showed the iPad to have “53 times the usage share of its nearest competitor,” the Android-based Samsung Galaxy Tab throughout May. Apple's tablet also dwarfed the third-placed Motorola Xoom tablet's share of global web browsing with a share 76 times greater. In addition when compared to the Research in Motion's Blackberry PlayBook, the iPad has roughly 306 times the usage.

Double Your Pleasure with DOUBLE FEATURE

If you haven't had the opportunity to check out the digital comics app DOUBLE FEATURE, you are missing out on some fantastic innovations in digital storytelling. With new content every month, Double Feature promises to re-capture the excitement of the digital comics age.

Every month, readers are treated to two illustrated stories by some of the best creators in the comics business. Furthermore, each issue comes with exclusive creator commentary and nifty behind the scenes features. Better still, every issue is still less than a buck!

The newest release of the app also feature:

• Push Notifications: To let reader know when there's a new issue available.
• Faster page flipping.
• Navigational fixes
• Each story also contains a selection of hi-res art perfectly sized to fit the lock- or home-screen of your iPad! Just click the “picture” button on the toolbar to see a list of images you can can use to create wallpaper for your iPad!

 So, do yourself a favor and check out these fantastic creator owned digital comics on Double Feature Comics!