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Old 04-10-2014, 04:09 PM   #1
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Amazon purchases Comixology
Doesn't say how much Amazon got em for but they are to be a subsidiary of Amazon.com

https://www.comixology.com/message
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Old 04-10-2014, 04:21 PM   #2
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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.
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Old 04-11-2014, 03:45 PM   #3
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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.
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Old 04-12-2014, 08:57 PM   #4
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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...
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Guess this means I'm never getting an official Dark Horse app for my Kindle Fire.
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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.
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Would this means that I will be able to buy the comixology e cards on Amazon now?
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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...
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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.
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My only fear is Kindle getting some kind of exclusives, early releases, or any sort of priority.
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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.
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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.
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Darn it. That sounds cool.
If you see such a kindle released now, you know who Amazon stole the idea from...
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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
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