Let’s Get Digital: More New Books and More New Collections

The hits just keep on coming. It’s been another big week here at HQ and with NYCC just a day away, it pretty safe to say that the week is not over yet! However it is Wednesday and you know what that means. New Comics! This week the list continues to grow with over  40 titles released on comiXology the Same Day as Print. Now let’s take a look at what’s hot this week.

Let’s Get Digital:

Amazing Spider-Man #671- ‘Spider-Island’ PART FIVE Now the moment you’ve been dying to see, Tiger! Mary Jane Watson finally spiders-up! Plus a giant battle pitting brother against brother. But let’s face it, you just care about that cover!

Batwoman #2- Can Batwoman stop the new evil rising from the damp back alleys of Gotham’s barrios? And overcome the many challenges she faces as both Batwoman and Kate Kane? 2011′s most anticipated new series intensifies in this exciting second issue!

Pigs #2- ‘WAYWARD SON’ Who is the White Russian? Why do the Pigs need him? And how deep does loyalty go when the ones you love are terrorists? Witness the ongoing saga of a second generation KGB Cuban sleeper cell by NATE COSBY (Jim Henson’s Storyteller), BEN McCOOL (MEMOIR, CHOKER) & BRENO TEMURA.

Collected Editions and Graphic Novels:

From Hell- NOTE: This comic contains mature content. From Hell features the story of Jack the Ripper, the most infamous serial murderer of all time. Alan Moore names Dr. Gull as the villain and creates the most compelling and terrifying psychological study ever undertaken. All the conspiracies and cover-ups are considered and bound together in this vortex of terror. A gripping crime noir masterpiece of historical fiction.

Richard Stark’s Parker: The Hunter & The Outfit: Darwyn Cooke, Eisner-Award-winning writer/artist, sets his artistic sights on bringing to life one of the true classics of crime fiction: Richard Stark’s Parker. Stark was a pseudonym used by the revered and multi-award-winning author, Donald Westlake. The Hunter, the first book in the Parker series, is the story of a man who hits New York head-on like a shotgun blast to the chest. Betrayed by the woman he loved and double-crossed by his partner in crime, Parker makes his way cross-country with only one thought burning in his mind – to coldly exact his revenge and reclaim what was taken from him!

New and Noteworthy:

Moonlighting #1 & #2- Billy is your average teenage girl. She lives in a trailor with her drunk mom, she has a high school boyfriend, and oh yeah, she’s a superhero when she sleeps. Will Billy find true love, or will she end up at the bottom of a lake?

Power Play #1- Extreme sports just got an upgrade! No more skateboards, rollerblades or BMX bikes, when these superpowered kids take to the streets, there’s no telling what they can and will do in this underground, full contact, no-holds barred sports league. From all across NYC they come to do battle, pitting their powers against one another in do-it-yourself style Olympics. They fight for fame, they fight for glory, they fight to be the the Power Play champion–and in the middle of all of this is Mac, a college student looking for direction and purpose in the big city. Who will be crowned King of the Five Boroughs? Power Play, the super-powered street games starts here!

Don’t forget to check out all the latest releases from comiXology and ALL your favorite publishers. Be sure to check out the latest from IDW and the all-new Marvel comics addition to The Android comics app. Remember it’s only Wednesday so keep an eye out for more big news from comiXology as we gear up for NYCC and all the great things to come!

ComiXology Adds Complete IDW library to Comics App!

ComiXology Adds Complete IDW library to Comics App for Apple iOS, Android and the Web

Over 1,000 IDW Comics to be added to the catalog, with top titles including TRANSFORMERS, Star Trek, G.I. JOE, Doctor Who and True Blood

New York, NY 10/12/11 – ComiXology and IDW Publishing today announced a new partnership to bring the complete IDW library to comiXology customers. Through this strategic undertaking, comics fans everywhere will now be able to experience every IDW digital comic across all comiXology’s platforms — iOS, Android and the Web!

“It’s personally very exciting to have IDW join the comiXology platform whole-heartedly,” said David Steinberger, CEO of comiXology. “As one of the largest and most esteemed comic publishers in the industry, IDW has an incredible range of content. From G.I. JOE to TRANSFORMERS to THE HUNTER and LOCKE & KEY, their content looks great on comiXology.”

Starting today, the entire TRANSFORMERS comic line will be available immediately on all comiXology platforms and will range in price from $.99 to $1.99. All TRANSFORMERS comics previously sold only through comiXology’s Android or online store will sync across all devices and platforms supported by comiXology. Additionally, several new titles will also be available starting today, including the first issue from IDW’s new STAR TREK ongoing series, and issues from the company’s G.I. JOE, LOCKE & KEY and TRUE BLOOD series.

“ComiXology customers have asked for IDW to be part of the Comics by comiXology lineup for some time, and we’re thrilled to bring our catalog to those readers,” stated Jeff Webber, IDW’s Director of ePublishing. “We’ve always been impressed with comiXology’s strength in offering comics across multiple platforms, including Apple iOS, Android and the Web. David and his team have put together an awesome offering. ComiXology has established a huge audience — I know we’re going to make a lot of IDW fans happy this week.”

All comiXology platforms feature the company’s Guided View™ Technology, enabling the reader to transition smoothly between different comic panels, mimicking the reading experience of a traditional print comic book. All purchases of IDW comics through the Comics by comiXology App whether on Apple® iOS devices or Android sync to all devices and the web at comics.comixology.com.

The complete list of comics coming to the Comics by comiXology app are below:

• TRANSFORMERS – over 200 issues
• STAR TREK Ongoing 1
• G.I. JOE Ongoing 1-6
• ROCKETEER Adventures 1-2
• LOCKE & KEY Clockworks 1-2
• PARKER: The Hunter
• PARKER: The Outfit
• TRUE BLOOD Vol 1 1-6
• JERICHO Season 3 4-6

About comiXology
Since 2007 comiXology has been developing the technological infrastructure to bring comics into the digital mainstream and expose new audiences to the rich history and culture of the industry. Through partnerships with top comic book publishers including Marvel Comics, DC Comics, IDW Publishing, Archaia Entertainment, BOOM! Studios, Dynamite Entertainment and Image Comics as well as their own mobile and web apps which hosts over 14,000 digital titles, comiXology has become a leader in digital comic book proliferation. Also focused on creating strong ties with retail stores through its technology solutions, comiXology continues to transform the previously fragmented comic ecosystem into a vibrant and cohesive marketplace.

About IDW Publishing
IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. Renowned for its diverse catalog of licensed and independent titles, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry, including: Hasbro’s The TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE, Paramount’s Star Trek; HBO’s True Blood; the BBC’s DOCTOR WHO; Toho’s Godzilla; and comics and trade collections based on novels by worldwide bestselling author, James Patterson. IDW is also home to the Library of American Comics imprint, which publishes classic comic reprints; Yoe! Books, a partnership with Yoe! Studio.

IDW’s original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. More information about the company can be found at IDWPublishing.com.

Yes, More Books Came Out Same Day As Print Today!

It seems the comiXology collection just keeps getting better with age! This week the collection hit an all time high with more Same Day digital books from ALL your favorite Publishers! so here is a quick guide spotlighting some of the great offers out this week from comoXology:

Atomic Robo: Ghost of Station X #1- There are two kinds of people. Those who love Atomic Robo and those who haven’t read it yet. What’s that? You don’t want to start on the sixth volume? Well, good news! Every volume is stand alone. Boom. You can start with this one and know what’s going on from page one. Ka-Boom.

Spider-Island Avengers #1: All of Manhattan has been transformed into an island of Spider-Men… and it’s up to the Avengers to contain the chaos. ?But when a spider-powered Ultimatum attacks the United Nations, the Avengers are spread too thin… and must turn to the one man who can save them all: ?FROG-MAN. No, for real. ?We were just as surprised as you. ?PLUS! ?Squirrel Girl takes on the most unlikely foe of all!

Kirby: Genesis #3: The explosive cosmic world-changing event picks up speed! As Silver Star, Captain Victory and the Glory Knights form an uneasy alliance, their foes unite as well — and make their move to claim the all-powerful Proto-Seed. Meanwhile, young Kirby discovers the secrets of the Phantom Continent — and comes face-to-face with the Primals! And what’s the Wanderer’s role in all this?

Mystic #2: Giselle must find her place among Master Alexander’s new apprentices–and stay ahead of the lovely Felice’s vicious plots. Meanwhile, Genevieve finds herself the unwitting new protege of a charismatic revolutionary…and her destiny takes an unexpected turn.

Transformers #25: ‘The Last Story on Earth’ part 1 of 3! While there is much ‘CHAOS’ on Cybertron, there’s no less bedlam here on Earth as our remaining Autobots investigate the accusation that Spike, their trusted human ally, murdered a TRANSFORMER in cold oil(?) Now it’s up to our heroes to find the truth and decide the fate of human/Cybertronian relations for years to come! Prowl and Jazz take center stage!

Also of Note:

Scud: The Disopsable Assassin: The Whole Shebang: ‘BEGINNING, MIDDLE AND END’ Scud is programmed to destroy a basement monster but he will self destruct if he does, so the robotic assassin puts the wounded creature on life support and becomes a freelance assassin to pay for the hospital bills. Collects SCUD #1-24, plus the super-sweet one-shot DRYWALL: UNZIPPED. 794 Pages!

Madman: All-New Giant Sized Grinchy Special!: ‘IF I SHOULD LIVE TO SEE THE DAY THAT I DIE,’ an all-new epic written and drawn by MICHAEL ALLRED, leads off this monster special. Frank ‘Madman’ Einstein faces his most challenging test as one of his dearest friends is met with horrific violence. Revenge, anyone? This special also includes amazing back-up stories by up-and-coming superstars MATT KINDT, EMI LENNOX and TONCI ZONJIC! Plus new pin-ups from comicdom’s finest!

Alec: Years Have Pants: For the first-time ever, the groundbreaking autobiographical comics of master cartoonist Eddie Campbell are collected in a single volume! Brilliantly observed and profoundly expressed, the Alec stories present a version of Eddie’s own life, filtered through the alter ego of “Alec MacGarry.” Witness Alec’s progression “from beer to wine” – wild nights at the pub, existential despair, the hunt for love, the quest for art, becoming a “responsible breadwinner,” feeling lost at his own movie premiere, and much more!

Infinite Kung-fu: The Martial World is ruled by a mysterious emperor whose five armies are each headed by a cruel and highly skilled kung fu master. Lei Kung, a soldier in one of these armies, grows tired of his master’s evil ways and seeks enlightenment elsewhere. However, he soon finds that he’s been chosen as the one who will put an end to the emperor’s tyrannical rule, personally! Allegiances are blurred, techniques are perfected, fists fly, limbs are lost and blood vessels burst in this tale of furious rivals, supernatural masters, walking corpses, and above all, raging kung fu! 459 pages!

With well over 9,000 different digital comic books to buy and plenty of FREE comics available to try comiXology is your digital comic book haven! Remember all our books are “buy once, read anywhere” download them from our apps, or check in with your local comic shop’s digital storefront! While you’re at it why not gift a new comic for a friend? Whatever you do don’t miss out and make sure to keep an eye out for more great comics coming your way.

More Than Meets the Eye: Transformers Staff Picks

Last week comiXology rolled out a truck load of totally awesome TRANSFORMERS comics from IDW Publishing just in time for this week’s big movie premiere! Available on the Android and Web Store we’ve got 200 rocking comics on sale for only $0.99 in honor of this massive launch! Of course with so many cool comics to choose from it can be a little intimidating So we’ve got some staff picks listed below to help you dip your toes into the world of giant cybertronian robot battles. Check it out and don’t forget to pick up a few of the FREE first issues we’ve got available as well.

Transformers: Dark of The Moon Prequel and Movie Adaptation- With the Autobots and Decepticons readying for their third big screen outing this week, topping the list is of course the latest movie tie-in comics. Want to know what the bots have been up to in the days since Revenge of the Fallen? Bridge the gap with the all-new movie prequel before you head out to this summer’s latest blockbuster!

All Hail Megatron- The maxi-event that rocked the original transformers universe to the core and brought the classic characters from Generation 1 into an exciting new era. It’s an earth where The Decepticon’s rule, and there’s isn’t a prime in sight to do anything about it. Witness the tyranny of Megatron through his defeated foes as they desperately try to re-group and save an enslaved humanity. All Hail Megatron marked a groundbreaking re-boot of the original comic line, and all 16 issues are available now!

Transformers Best of the UK: Prey- Check out the Autobots from across the pound as Optimus and gang have a jolly good time thrashing Megatron and his fearsome Predicons! With plenty of Dinobot Action and cybertronian mystery it’s no wonder this UK classic became a fan-favorite. This is one title worth picking up as much for the retro transformers propaganda as for the totally awesome storytelling.

Last Stand of the Wreckers- What happens when a Black-ops Autobot unit must re-unite for one last gear-wrenching mission? Betrayal, sacrifice and a whole lot of explosive action. This is the kind of mini-series that breaks the rules and brings the pain, introducing a slew of new characters and taking them straight to the top. These are five issues of transformers comics you don’t want to miss.

Transformers: Stormbringer- With more homages to the grand Transfomers comic tradition of the past than any other series Stormbringer explored the history of cybertron while at the same time paving the way for it’s future. It’s all robots all the time and brings plenty of high octane action to the streets of Cybertron, at four issues it’s a must have!

Transformers Spotlight- With so many rad robots in disguise It’s tough to pick a favorite. Luckily with Transformers spotlight fans don’t have to. A series designed to showcase individual  Autobots and Decepticons both familar and new Spotlight has so many good comics to choose from it has to make the list. Sure Optimus and Ultra Magnus both have their stories, but have you ever heard of Nightbeat the Autobot dectetive? or maybe Doubledealer the Decepticon who is quite literally more than meets the eye? Spotlight is a great way to discover new characters and get reaqutied with old ones. Whatever you do don’t miss out.

Of course these are but a quick sampling of some of the great TRANSFORMERS titles available on comiXology. With 200 different comics running the range from Movie tie-ins to old school classics it’s a pretty safe bet there’s a Transformers comic out there for everybody. Be sure to take advantage of the $0.99 sale while it lasts, and keep an eye out for more cool comics speeding your way soon!

IDW Publishing Joins Forces with comiXology to Bring TRANSFORMERS comics to Android and the Web

Over 200 TRANSFORMERS Comics will battle it out starting Thursday

New York, NY 6/22/11 – comiXology and IDW Publishing today announced a partnership to bring TRANSFORMERS comics to Android and the Web as the battle for Earth between AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS rages on.

Through this strategic undertaking, comics fans everywhere will now be able to experience every metal crunching battle of more than 200 TRANSFORMERS comics using comiXology’s Guided View™ Technology, enabling the reader to transition smoothly between different comic panels, mimicking the reading experience of a traditional print comic book.

“Working with IDW, one of the largest and most esteemed comic publishers in the industry, to launch their entire TRANSFORMERS comic library on Android is truly an honor,” said David Steinberger, CEO of comiXology. “IDW has really elevated TRANSFORMERS comics to a fan-favorite that our community has been waiting for.”

All of the TRANSFORMERS comics will be available on the comiXology Android and Web platforms starting Thursday, June 23^rd and will range in price from $.99 to $1.99. All purchases on the Android or Web will sync across all devices and platforms supported by comiXology.

“It’s been very important to IDW to offer our TRANSFORMERS line to digital comics fans everywhere,” stated Jeff Webber, IDW’s Director of ePublishing. “We’ve always been impressed with comiXology’s strength in offering comics across multiple platforms, including Android and the Web. David and his team have put together an awesome offering. And just wait till you see how we kick it off when the doors open Thursday! I think we’re going to make a lot of TRANSFORMERS fans happy this week.”

Today’s announcement comes just days after comiXology exceeded the one million mark of comic book downloads on the Android platform.

The TRANSFORMERS digital comics collection features all the currently available TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON movie-related comics, plus previous movie-related series, cartoon tie-ins, IDW’s own ongoing TRANFORMERS series and related titles, and even old classics from the 80s, including:

• TRANSFORMERS: Dark of the Moon Movie Adaptation
• TRANSFORMERS: Dark of the Moon: Rising Storm Movie Prequel
• TRANSFORMERS: Dark of the Moon: Foundation Movie Prequel
• TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen Movie Adaption
• TRANSFORMERS: Movie Adaption
• TRANSFORMERS: All Hail Megatron
• TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen: Alliance Movie Prequel
• TRANSFORMERS: Classics
• TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen: Defiance Movie Prequel
• TRANSFORMERS: Heart of Darkness
• TRANSFORMERS: PRIME
• TRANSFORMERS: Spotlight

About comiXology
Since 2007 comiXology has been developing the technological infrastructure to bring comics into the digital mainstream and expose new audiences to the rich history and culture of the industry. Through partnerships with top comic book publishers including Marvel Comics, DC Comics, IDW Publishing, Archaia Entertainment, BOOM! Studios, Dynamite Entertainment and Image Comics as well as their own mobile and web apps which hosts over 9,500 digital titles, comiXology has become a leader in digital comic book proliferation. Also focused on creating strong ties with retail stores through its technology solutions, comiXology continues to transform the previously fragmented comic ecosystem into a vibrant and cohesive marketplace.

About IDW Publishing
IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. Renowned for its diverse catalog of licensed and independent titles, IDW publishes some of the most successful and popular titles in the industry, including: Hasbro’s TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE, Paramount’s Star Trek; HBO’s True Blood; the BBC’s DOCTOR WHO; Toho’s Godzilla; and comics and trade collections based on novels by worldwide bestselling author, James Patterson. IDW is also home to the Library of American Comics imprint, which publishes classic comic reprints; Yoe! Books, a partnership with Yoe! Studio; and is the print publisher for EA Comics.

IDW’s original horror series, 30 Days of Night, was launched as a major motion picture in October 2007 by Sony Pictures and was the #1 film in its first week of release. More information about the company can be found at IDWPublishing.com.