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Comixology Unlimited Review! Is It Worth It? What Should You Read?

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Comixology shocked the comics world (and plenty of creators) this week with the announcement of Comixology Unlimited, the digital comics answer to Marvel Unlimited, Spotify, Netflix, and subscription library services.

The promise of a “Netflix for Comics,” spread across various publishers and genres has been the holy grail of digital comics readers about as long as I can remember (I have long-term memory issues). Is Comixology Unlimited the answer to all our comics bingeing prayers?

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What’s The Best Service For “All You Can Eat” Digital Comics Today?

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When I was a boy, we used to walk uphill, barefoot and naked even, right in the snow both ways (!) on our way to the local comic shop. For decades, you really had one option for comic book reading – You pull out your 35 cents (This was never my price, but price increases in the 70’s were outrageous!) and you get your floppy comic book. [Read more…] about What’s The Best Service For “All You Can Eat” Digital Comics Today?

The Marvel Cinematic Universe Movie Watching Order

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One of my favorite things to see since starting Comic Book Herald has been how many new fans are getting into Marvel Comics due to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The success of Marvel’s movies means a lot of new interest in the comics that inspired them, although it’s often difficult to navigate that central question: Where the heck do I start? [Read more…] about The Marvel Cinematic Universe Movie Watching Order

Where to Start With Marvel Comics in 2016?

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Update 1.3.23: Comic Book Herald is now updated with a simpler guide for starting with Marvel Comics in 2023. There’s still plenty of good info below about how to get into comics for brand new readers.

So you’re new to Marvel comics in 2016. Welcome. Whether you used to be a fan and dropped off for years (curse you, Clone Saga!) or you just watched Guardians of the Galaxy for the first time and want more, this guide will help you choose starting places that are fun, excellent, and most importantly, accessible. Jumping into Marvel comics, with 75 years of celebrated continuity, can be a bit intimidating. This guide is designed to help get you rolling and to fall in love with the books! [Read more…] about Where to Start With Marvel Comics in 2016?