Amazon purchases Comixology

[Raph's Girl]

Doesn't say how much Amazon got em for but they are to be a subsidiary of Amazon.com

https://www.comixology.com/message

[Sofistocat]

it may not be a full on acquisition. it just states they have partnered up. I would say amazon just bought a stake in comixology.

[Raph's Girl]

it may not be a full on acquisition. it just states they have partnered up. I would say amazon just bought a stake in comixology.

From my understanding the deal isn't finalized yet and won't be for several months. Comixology will be a subsidiary of Amazon.

[Sofistocat]

From my understanding the deal isn't finalized yet and won't be for several months. Comixology will be a subsidiary of Amazon.

True, read that. I believe Amazon put bucks up for this deal, just can't see Comixology letting Amazon become the standalone platform for their product. My 2 cents...

[plastroncafe]

Guess this means I'm never getting an official Dark Horse app for my Kindle Fire.

[chrisdude]

I'll be watching this. I'mfascinated by digital comics, but hesitant to put money into it. I'm paranoid about buyouts and such, when it comes to digital purchases with copy protection. I didn't even start messing with iTunes until they dropped that stuff.

Of course, I already have a bunch of comics on there, because Marvel includes digital edition codes with so many issues.

[Whatswiththeheadbands?]

Would this means that I will be able to buy the comixology e cards on Amazon now?

[Sofistocat]

Would this means that I will be able to buy the comixology e cards on Amazon now?

most likely yes. They are gonna push a converged platform for sure...

[Whatswiththeheadbands?]

most likely yes. They are gonna push a converged platform for sure...

That seems like a very good idea. Looking forward to what Amazon do with this new purchase.

[chrisdude]

My only fear is Kindle getting some kind of exclusives, early releases, or any sort of priority.

[Sofistocat]

My only fear is Kindle getting some kind of exclusives, early releases, or any sort of priority.


Good point, but I think Amazon might be aware the comixology loyalists and customers most likely don't use kindles. Not to say I would be suprised if Amazon released a "comic" themed kindle the way microsoft releases themed xbox's.

[chrisdude]

Good point, but I think Amazon might be aware the comixology loyalists and customers most likely don't use kindles. Not to say I would be suprised if Amazon released a "comic" themed kindle the way microsoft releases themed xbox's.Darn it. That sounds cool.

[Sofistocat]

Darn it. That sounds cool.

If you see such a kindle released now, you know who Amazon stole the idea from...

[Zulithe]

awesome... amazon taking comics very seriously it seems. Hopefully they make it so you can access all of your comixology stuff through amazon kindle eventually so i can consolidate my collections

what next? amazon to purchase VIZ? I really like their manga app