tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620417008960069715.post1583932995530714926..comments2024-01-20T10:19:12.985-05:00Comments on Martin's View: DC Comics - the New 52 PreviewMartin Maenzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08640466353011569116noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620417008960069715.post-75931660592093981562011-07-25T05:27:31.655-04:002011-07-25T05:27:31.655-04:00Doug, they don't want to go cheaper for fear o...Doug, they don't want to go cheaper for fear of totally destroying the brick-and-mortar market. They do have occasional sales on certain issues for 99 cents, and sometimes free books too. You have to check the DC Comics app for details.Martin Maenzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640466353011569116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620417008960069715.post-24163746250678022032011-07-24T23:27:23.076-04:002011-07-24T23:27:23.076-04:00Yikes! Thanks Martin--yes the Nook Color supports...Yikes! Thanks Martin--yes the Nook Color supports some different comic apps, but I was hoping the e-copies would be a bit cheaper...<br /><br />Sure do miss the days of 35 cent comic books :)ApacheDughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05520433539816634566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620417008960069715.post-4167062188305846962011-07-24T17:52:23.568-04:002011-07-24T17:52:23.568-04:00Doug, I am pretty sure the Digital DC books will w...Doug, I am pretty sure the Digital DC books will work via an app. There is a DC Comics app that runs on iPads and iPhones. I believe the apps run on game systems like XBOX (and maybe PS3?) as well. I am not sure if the Nook can do apps or not. <br /><br />The digital files are really not downloads to your device but in fact access to a stored copy online. Thus, you have to have an online connection to read them.<br /><br />As for pricing, on day of release they will be priced the same as a paper copy. So $2.99 for a new book on Wednesday is the same price on the download - $2.99. After a month shelf time, the price of the file drops to $1.99. So waiting means a 33% savings.Martin Maenzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640466353011569116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620417008960069715.post-80147424317429182412011-07-24T17:07:36.722-04:002011-07-24T17:07:36.722-04:00Martin, thanks for the informative piece here--I&#...Martin, thanks for the informative piece here--I've heard a little about the relaunch, but since giving up the comics boards a year or so ago, was basically clueless.<br /><br />Do you know anything about the pricing? I have a Nook Color & was wondering about the digital pricing...<br /><br />Anyway--nice piece, thanks for sharing!ApacheDughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05520433539816634566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620417008960069715.post-80512658232026697722011-07-23T10:36:55.640-04:002011-07-23T10:36:55.640-04:00I'm still planning to order Back Issue! magazi...I'm still planning to order Back Issue! magazine, but directly from TwoMorrows - might even go digital with that since I can read it on my iPad very easily. I'll also get things like Showcase Presents and Marvel Essentials, but those I can get from Amazon.com for a lot cheaper than my comic shop could do - even with a discount.<br /><br />The shop owner was very understanding when I told him that my pull-list would only go through August 31st. He totally got my reasons and respected that. I thanked him for six years of service since I lived here.Martin Maenzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640466353011569116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620417008960069715.post-84453533996555612542011-07-23T09:16:46.143-04:002011-07-23T09:16:46.143-04:00"This Batman attacks police in helicopters an..."This Batman attacks police in helicopters and shoots a hook through an escaping enemy's leg. Hello? I get that most fans like a grim, gritty, take-no-prisoners Batman but this isn't the Batman I grew up with."<br /><br />You sound just like me. I'm out, too.Jim McClainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03946062676236255805noreply@blogger.com