Jul 20, 2011 17:31 GMT  ·  By

DC Comics and comiXology have just announced the availability of the official DC Comics application for Android devices.

Launched just in time for Comic-Con that will take place in San Diego, the application brings DC's incredible super heroes to Android platform.

One of the most popular digital comics publishers, DC Comics initially launched an iOS application in the form of multiple audio podcasts that are available for free via AppStore.

With the new application, DC Comics books are now accessible across different platforms, including iOS and Android, so customers can access a comic purchased once on the iOS and the Web as well.

This launch is another great milestone in our digital strategy. Our goal is to make DC Comics available to the broadest audience possible and this Android launch extends our reach among mobile phones and tablets,” said Hank Kanalz, senior vice president of digital for DC Entertainment.

The official application for Android devices will include ‘Google In-App Billing system’ to streamline the purchasing process for any customer by providing users the ability to include their billing information directly into the app at the point of purchase through the Android Market billing service.

DC has really embraced digital as a strategy to ensure that their readers will be able to enjoy their comics whenever they want. The launch of the DC Comics App for Android shows their continued commitment to their amazing community as they continue to broaden their digital horizons,” said David Steinberger, CEO of comiXology.

According to DC Comics, the Android application will offer customers access to more than 3,000 issues from the DC Comics and Vertigo libraries, priced from $.99 to $2.99 per issue.

In addition, DC Comics states that the popular $.99 sales will also apply to comics sold via the DC Android app.

DC Comics for Android is now available as a free download from Android Market and is compatible with all devices running Android 2.1 or newer.

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