ComiXology Unveils eGift Cards Just In Time For The Holidays

November 18th, 2013 – New York, NY. – Want to give the gift of comics, but don’t know which to buy? ComiXology makes it easy with today’s debut of our new eGift Card. With over 40,000 comics and graphic novels to give this holiday season or any time, comiXology – the revolutionary cloud-based digital comics platform – lets you give that special someone eGift Cards ranging from $10 to $500 redeemable at www.comixology.com with no hidden fees or expiration dates.

“Shopping for friends, family and loved ones is hard, especially if they’re comic fans, so the comiXology eGift Card takes out the guess work and makes it easy to be a comics gifting hero,” says comiXology co-founder and CEO David Steinberger. “The comiXology eGift Card is another way we’re making it easy for comics fans to get and give the comics they love. “

Getting a comiXology eGift Card is easy! Just visit www.comixology.com/egift-cards, choose the value of the eGift Card, from $10 to $500. Next, specify who will be receiving the eGift Card and decide if you want your gift to go out same day or on a later date. That means you can shop now and have it delivered just in time for the Holidays. You can even purchase multiple eGift Cards at the same time! No need to worry about hidden fees or expiration dates – there are none.

When delivered, recipients of your comiXology eGift Card will receive an email confirmation with a code to redeem the gifted amount via their comiXology account on www.comixology.com and purchases can be read there or sync to any device. If your recipient doesn’t have a comiXology account they’ll be prompted to create one and then their eGift Card credit will show up in their account.

For more info about comiXology eGift Cards take a look at the FAQ.

With over 40,000 comics and graphic novels from more than 75 publishers, comiXology offers the widest selection of digital comics in the world. ComiXology’s immense catalog and unique Guided View reading experience is available across the iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire, Windows 8 and the Web—making it the best digital platform for comic and graphic novel fans worldwide.

About comiXology
ComiXology has revolutionized the comic book and graphic novel industry by delivering a cloud-based digital comics platform that makes discovering, buying, and reading comics more fun than ever before. ComiXology’s Guided View™ reading technology transforms the comic book medium into an immersive and cinematic experience, helping comiXology become one of iTunes top 10 grossing iPad apps in both 2011 and 2012. Offering the broadest library of comic book content from the top 75 publishers, and including independent creators as well, comiXology will not stop until everyone on the face of the planet has become a comic book fan. A privately held company, comiXology is based in New York City. For more information visit www.comixology.com.

Anti-Hero #1 Review

Publisher: Monkeybrain Comics

Writer: Jay Faerber

Penciller: Nate Stockman

Colorist: Paul Little

Letterer: Charles Pritchett

Cover Price: $0.99

Release Date: June 26th, 2013

I’ll start by saying congratulations to Monkeybrain Comics on celebrating it’s first anniversary in the digital publishing business. I wish them much success in their second year as they roll out more titles. You can view their full line-up at Monkeybrain Comics.

In Anti-Hero #1, mob henchman Callum Finney discovers the identity of masked hero Paragon. I’ve read a lot of superhero books in my life and even if you break this plot down to the most basic element, which may seem familiar to some, Anti-Hero gives it a fresh twist. Faerber sets a nice pace introducing our two leads, Callum Finney and Paragon, while also throwing in some superheroics to the mix. There’s solid dialogue throughout and each character has her/his own voice. It’s the build-up that stands out here. Readers will get insight into the worlds of each character and meet some of the supporting cast.

Nate Stockman’s visuals carry their weight throughout the book, starting with the cover which is a perfect representation of the book. While his style may not be my favorite, it absolutely works. His characters are distinct and expressive. As you read, you can see how Stockman is a storyteller in his own right. There’s also a nice flow panel to panel. With Paul Little’s colors thrown in the mix, the end product possesses a gritty look fitting for the concept and title.

Overall, this is a solid title. The book covers 23 pages, 16 of which are story while the other pages are dedicated to extras including concept art and creator bios. Carrying a price of $0.99, you’re getting plenty of value with this book. You can purchase this title from Comixology.