![]() We'll gloss over the legalities for now, and concentrate on the app itself (after all, there are many legally distributed scanned independent titles out there). Obviously, the biggest source for CBR and CBZ comics is the stealy-web - Torrent sites, namely - but these will also be the file types you'll use should you want to scan your own comics. It has full support for ZIP, RAR, CBR, and CBZ files, with the latter two being the common package types for scanned comics. The choice on which gets the most use will boil down to whether you prefer Batman or Spider-Man, Superman or Captain America, the Justice League or the Avengers.īlackBerry/ Windows Phone/ iPhone (jailbroken)/ iPad (jailbroken)Ĭomic Reader Mobi is, undoubtedly, our favourite comic book application out there. That shouldn't deter you from owning both, though, after all, the apps themselves are free. Therefore, everything that's great about the Marvel Comics app is relevant here, bar one, not inconsequential, thing: There's just nowhere near the same amount of content available, either free or paid-for. It's the ComiXology engine utilised yet again, just with a different focus, and DC-branded buttons. So it now has an app to call its own.Īnd, if it all seems incredibly familiar, that's because it is. ![]() Where Marvel treads, every fan knows that it's not long before DC Comics follows. Of course, Marvel Comics uses ComiXology's engine (who's own Comics app covers a far greater range of publishers and titles), but it is the Marvel-centric branding that attracts. The price of £1.19 per comic is reasonable though, especially as it's considerably cheaper than the print version. Thankfully, there's now a healthy flow of issues, covering many of the main Marvel Universe characters, although they still lag behind on the latest releases. The only criticism is that, since its launch, it has been slow to add titles. Which also allows for a much better full screen normal reading experience, you can read the speech bubbles when in full-page mode without eye strain. It too features Guided View, but obviously makes more use of the ample screen size. Even an anti-comic book audience appreciates the smooth and user-friendly ways it plucks content from the servers and delivers it. So much so that, when we want to show off that particular tablet's skills, it's always the app we pull up first. However, while the iPhone/iPod touch version is great, with its frame by frame story mode, Guided View, the application really comes alive on the iPad. Obviously, much has been written of this app before, but it's still the flag-bearer, not only for comic book apps on portable devices, but for media portals generally. So, without further ado, here are our favourite portable device apps to help you maintain a healthy relationship with the comic book fraternity. No longer does a reader have to track down their favourite title in one of the, rapidly vanishing, specialist comic book stores.Īlthough collectors will always be want to acquire a pristine, bagged first edition, to store in a sequentially catalogued box, the rest of us life-long fans can annex vital real estate for our lawnmowers, golf clubs and, even, bumper packs of Pampers nappies, as age takes its hold.Īnd, thanks to lap, phone or desktop delivery, we can keep up with the adventures of the Green Lantern, Captain America and, even, Dilbert completely guilt-free. ![]() Allows members to discuss the CLZ App or just talk about any other comic related subject.Īn incredible App with a wonderful social media community and helpful and friendly support team.With digital copies, comic books can have a far wider reach than ever before. I recently had a minor technical issue and the team quickly fixed the problem and kept the updated throughout the process.Ī superb Facebook forum is also available. If there is a book missing from the database, the support team are on hand to help add the book to their library.Įxcellent support staff available if you have any technical issues or just looking for guidance etc. Includes cover variants, TPB and hardcover omnibus editions. Can also divide your collection between raw and graded books allowing you to add your own images of slabbed books in your collection. Detailed information on books from cover images, creator names, plot and many more. You can customise the App features to show off your collection. ![]() A comprehensive catalogue of books from the golden age right through to books due for release over the coming months. Highly recommended App for anyone looking to itemise, record and manage their comic collection. ![]()
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