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[Roseangelo]

Originally Posted by Martin

Is there a way to get the IDW comics online aside from comixology? Cause apparently there is a region lock on that site that prevents me from even seeing the listings (I know this because I just used a proxy to access the site as if I was in the US and can see the books no problem). It's really annoying, especially considering that I can't get the physical books any more cause my country won't let me import anything.

Unfortunately, no. I think Comixology is a horrible scam, so I wish there were other options, too.

[Technogeek29]

Would atomicavenue.com work?

[Martin]

Originally Posted by Roseangelo

Unfortunately, no. I think Comixology is a horrible scam, so I wish there were other options, too.

Yeah, I thought so. Thanks.

Originally Posted by Technogeek29

Would atomicavenue.com work?

Uhm, I meant somewhere to get the digital version of the books. Thanks anyway though.

[Tazi]

Yeah, the same region-lock here...
Of course I found my way before, to read the comics anyway, but at least now I have a decent income, so I can buy TPBs/HCs without worrying about how to pay my rent/food, so I can at least give some money to IDW this way, and support their TMNT. (and Judge Dredd)
But still, I'd understand that if someone else with these options would still 'pirate' the comics, since shipping from UK or US have some brutal prices (oh and there's even VAT if you order from the States), and could take from weeks to months to get the package.

[Mayhem]

Shipping isn't cheap any more, sadly. Last few years have seen to that. Technically my comic store in the UK imports all the comics from the US to sell on, either via Diamond or other contacts they have.

[Tazi]

Yeah, 10GBP for postal fee (= a little less then $20) is pretty brutal. Just imagine you ordering something in every month. Well, of course that's likely a smaller value for non-hardcover stuff, and it's nothing compared to the ammount of what real collectors could spend, but still it's a significant price compared to the wages of the country I live in.

But damn, I'll finally have the stuff printed on paper, it's so epic, it will still worth it!

[Ninjinister]

Originally Posted by Roseangelo

Unfortunately, no. I think Comixology is a horrible scam, so I wish there were other options, too.

Can you explain why you would classify it as a scam? I've never used it so I haven't any idea.

[saintsaucey]

Anyone read the comics based on the new comics based on the nick cartoon? Is it any good?

[Mayhem]

Originally Posted by Tazi

Yeah, 10GBP for postal fee (= a little less then $20) is pretty brutal.

It can be done cheaper than that (I checked), but if the business wants tracking (and possible extra insurance), then yeah, that's when it gets to the territory you mention. 1kg to Hungary is 8 quid using standard airmail for instance.

[Powder]

Originally Posted by saintsaucey

Anyone read the comics based on the new comics based on the nick cartoon? Is it any good?

It's not perfect, sometimes the art is a bit rushed & there are coloring mistakes here & there, but it fits in quite well with the Nick series. I like it well enough to buy each month. Each issue could have been an episode, kinda, they just don't move the main plot of the show at all to avoid continuity hiccups.

[ToTheNines]

Yeah, it's good. I buy monthly too. At the VERY least, you need to buy all the issues written by Kenny , he wrote a bunch of season one episodes.

[Powder]

Agreed, his are the best by far, at least with regard to sharing the same tone as the TV show.

[Cipher]

Originally Posted by Ninjinister

Can you explain why you would classify it as a scam? I've never used it so I haven't any idea.

I second this question. The only issue I have with it is the theorizing that it could be even cheaper, but has prices kept consistent with brick-and-mortar distributors to keep comic book stores in business.

But I think it's otherwise a really attractive option. Most companies also choose to drop the prices of their issues after a month or two on it, which doesn't happen in stores, allowing you to follow a series more cheaply, should you not think it's worth full price.

[BartAllen]

Originally Posted by Roseangelo

Unfortunately, no. I think Comixology is a horrible scam, so I wish there were other options, too.

I guess I'm thirding or fourthing the question; Why is comixology a scam? Is it the stuff with amazon turning you off? I've gone completely digital since I discovered that site.

[Dawnatello Turtle Chick]

Originally Posted by BartAllen

I guess I'm thirding or fourthing the question; Why is comixology a scam? Is it the stuff with amazon turning you off? I've gone completely digital since I discovered that site.

Though I don't know Roseangelo's reasoning, here's my take on the matter:
This is regarding comics in general not any specific publisher, etc. The problem (as I see it) with purely digital comics (or video games for that matter) is that there is no "real" (tangible) ownership over the item you are buying. For example look at the Terms of Use/License Agreement you automatically "sign" when you buy digital comics from Marvel:

"Use of Digital Content. Upon your download and/or streaming and/or use of Digital Content and payment of any applicable fees (including applicable taxes), Marvel grants you a non-exclusive and non-assignable license to access, view, download, use and display such Digital Content only on the number and type(s) (if so limited) of devices specified in the Marvel Comics Apps or in the third party store in which the app was obtained (e.g., the iTunes app store), and solely for your personal, non-commercial use consistent with the terms of this Agreement. Digital Content is licensed to you by Marvel; not sold, transferred or assigned to you."
As taken from this page: http://marvel.com/corporate/license_tou

What that basically says is that you are purchasing the right to access said comic at any time through approved devices/apps, etc as long as they are made available through the company. But what happens if the company is bought out? Goes under? Changes software, etc....? You are not guaranteed the right to have access to said comic.

This isn't a HUGE deal in and of itself and is (at least for now) a necessary precaution to keep copyright/trademarks the property of respective companies. However, we have no precedents (or at least very few) to govern how the legal system would react or even if you as the buyer have any rights to these digital items if something happened in the future.

Is buying a digital only copy worth that? For some, yes. In fact I have quite a few ebooks, but only ones I don't care that much about and only for sake of convenience and to free up shelf space. For my comics I'm not willing to sacrifice the ability to take it with me anywhere, sell it, give it away, make it into 20 paper airplanes, etc. So if it's worth it to you, then great! If it's not, it's not- but we, as consumers need to be aware of what all is entailed.

[Roseangelo]

Yup, Dawnatello nailed it.

[Wentos]

I've heard that a poster was made of the 2nd print cover to TMNT v1 #4 (seen here). Does anyone know where I can find one? It's always been one of my favorite TMNT images.

Thanks in advance!

[Candy Kappa]

Originally Posted by Dawnatello Turtle Chick

Though I don't know Roseangelo's reasoning, here's my take on the matter:
This is regarding comics in general not any specific publisher, etc. The problem (as I see it) with purely digital comics (or video games for that matter) is that there is no "real" (tangible) ownership over the item you are buying. For example look at the Terms of Use/License Agreement you automatically "sign" when you buy digital comics from Marvel:

"Use of Digital Content. Upon your download and/or streaming and/or use of Digital Content and payment of any applicable fees (including applicable taxes), Marvel grants you a non-exclusive and non-assignable license to access, view, download, use and display such Digital Content only on the number and type(s) (if so limited) of devices specified in the Marvel Comics Apps or in the third party store in which the app was obtained (e.g., the iTunes app store), and solely for your personal, non-commercial use consistent with the terms of this Agreement. Digital Content is licensed to you by Marvel; not sold, transferred or assigned to you."
As taken from this page: http://marvel.com/corporate/license_tou

What that basically says is that you are purchasing the right to access said comic at any time through approved devices/apps, etc as long as they are made available through the company. But what happens if the company is bought out? Goes under? Changes software, etc....? You are not guaranteed the right to have access to said comic.

This isn't a HUGE deal in and of itself and is (at least for now) a necessary precaution to keep copyright/trademarks the property of respective companies. However, we have no precedents (or at least very few) to govern how the legal system would react or even if you as the buyer have any rights to these digital items if something happened in the future.

Is buying a digital only copy worth that? For some, yes. In fact I have quite a few ebooks, but only ones I don't care that much about and only for sake of convenience and to free up shelf space. For my comics I'm not willing to sacrifice the ability to take it with me anywhere, sell it, give it away, make it into 20 paper airplanes, etc. So if it's worth it to you, then great! If it's not, it's not- but we, as consumers need to be aware of what all is entailed.

The comixology app have been completely ruined after Amazon bought it, I've not bought a single comic after they removed in-app purchases.

[Mayhem]

Originally Posted by Wentos

I've heard that a poster was made of the 2nd print cover to TMNT v1 #4 (seen here). Does anyone know where I can find one? It's always been one of my favorite TMNT images.

They crop up on eBay every so often... it's where I got my copy from for $7 ages ago.

[Traximus]

Does anyone know when they pushed the 2014 Annual back to?