Change is hard. But when it’s the largest platform for digital comics, it can be even harder. The long-awaited Comixology full integration with Amazon Marketplace arrived last week, removing the dedicated Comixology storefront. Now, all purchases go through Amazon’s main site, and work similarly to Kindle purchases. The main Comixology app also got a new…
Previously on Comics: Eat Shit, Jeff Bezos Part 2: The Reckoning
Well, it’s February 21st, and in the good ol’ US of A it’s Presidents’ Day, which means some of us (myself included) have the day off, and I will be spending it catching up on everything I haven’t done for all of February. So, a quick update on the Kickstarter moving to crypto thing. Kickstarter…
Previously On Comics: Red Flags Aren’t Festive
Hello Readers! I am the newest rookie at our Previously desk and I’m very excited to be here. But you’re not here for me, you’re here for a recap of what went on last week so let’s get down to it. Vault Comics Hires Rebecca “Tay” Taylor as Managing Editor, Creates Open Submission portal for…
Book Beat: Potential B&N Buyout, Amazon Wages, and Good Omens TV News
Hello lovely readers, this is your Bookmarked editor Paige here! Welcome to your weekly installment of Book Beat. The United States is just getting over a three/four-ish day weekend (in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise), so the news cycle has been a little slow. But fear not, for…
Book Beat: Giller Prize Longlist, Ripped Bodice, and French Bookstores vs Amazon
Hello, all! It’s Emily here, taking the Book Beat reins this week to share some of what’s been going on in the book world.
Previously On Comics: Freedom and Accessibility
Before we begin: I don’t even need to write about it. Just…look at it. It’s beautiful.
Book Beat: Amazon Opens First Store & Everything, Everything Gets Mixed Reviews
Hi book lovers! Ashley here! My friend Stephanie has been holding down the fort as it was a very busy work period for me. I finished Big Little Lies and surprisingly found that I kind of liked the HBO adaption better. I had to move this week and my friend Chelsea helped me and admonished…
Amazon/ Hachette war wages on, dragging authors in the middle
For some time there has been a dispute between the online retailer and sometimes publisher Amazon and the publishing house, Hachette. Amazon wants more flexibility to sell books at lower prices, while Hachette stands by its right to maintain higher prices for its goods. This week Amazon attempted to reach out to Hachette’s authors in…
Amazon to Acquire comiXology
If you’re visiting the comiXology website today, you’ll see a “Message from the CEO” rotating on in the banner. After seven years of business, the message from David Steinberger announces that comiXology will become part of the Amazon family. The message also states that they will retain its identity as an Amazon subsidiary so they can continue…
Black Widow Tops Amazon’s Best Seller List
Marvel’s recent announcement to move forward with a Black Widow solo film has spurred interest in the character’s comic book history as fans speculate about what story will be adapted for the big screen.