14 DAY TRIAL // comiXology, the company that powers DC Comics' application for Android devices, and Marvel have just announced the availability of the Marvel Comics app.
Android users can download the application that comprises a huge library of world’s most popular super heroes, along with epic stories, as well as day and date releases.
The Marvel Digital Comics library is available within the Marvel Comics app and provides access to hundreds of comic books with popular characters, including Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Spider-Man, Wolverine and more.
Users can choose to operate the application in two modes, through a guided view (an animated, panel-by-panel path through the comic), or simply by using the device's controls to zoom and pan through the pages.
“We couldn’t be happier for our fans on Android devices to experience the Marvel Comics app. This is a big step in our plans to both bring Marvel Digital Comics to a larger audience than ever before and create new fans of our great medium, which can only help drive more fans into comic shops nationwide to read about the Avengers, Spider-Man, X-Men and all of our great characters,” said Peter Phillips, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Marvel Digital Media Group.
In addition, comic book fans who use Marvel Comics app on either Android or Apple iOS devices can login with their Marvel.com username and password to sync their purchases on either platform.
“Android fans can rejoice that Marvel’s amazing comics are now on the Marvel Comics appand Comics by comiXology app for Android. We’re head over heels to help Marvel bring their fantastic stories to comic consumers everywhere. Now fans can buy where they want and read where they want, and comiXology’s Guided View sings with Marvel’s creative talent!” said David Steinberger, CEO of comiXology.
Marvel Comics is now available as a free download from Android Market and is compatible with all devices running Android 2.1 and higher, including tablets.
