Part of the appeal is that Unlimited has great entry points into ongoing series as well as absolute must-read classics. That includes classics like Lone Wolf and Cub, indie comics, newer releases like Kelly Thompson's run on Black Widow, major publishers like Marvel and DC, and a whole lot of publishers putting out some of the best comics around like Dark Horse, AWA, Image, Humanoids, and others. For $6 per month, you get unlimited access - eh? Get it? Unlimited? - to a full troll's hoard of comics. One of those alluring advantages is the impressively affordable ComiXology Unlimited subscription. It's loved by some for its ease of use and vast library, and it's not-so-loved by others for being owned by Amazon.
There are DRM-free readers like iComics, DriveThru Comics, web comics platforms, PDFs, and, oh yeah, regular ol' floppies from your local comic book shop. We wanted to help smaller series get the spotlight they deserve," explains Steinberger.There are a lot of ways to read comics. "We spent a long time thinking about what comics people should be reading. I, too, was initially disappointed by ComiXology Unlimited, but after spending a couple of days with it, I can see the value in having a service to curate lesser-known comics. This isn't anything new, as movies and TV shows get pulled from Netflix all the time. Unlimited makes it easy to dive right in and try a new set of series."ĬomiXology plans to add more content to its Unlimited plan over time, though the company has said it'll remove comics every so often at the request of content creators. "I know too many core that don't branch out. "I think people will run into content they love and will continue supporting the people creating it."Īs for seasoned comic readers, Steinberger thinks Unlimited is still a great service for discovery. "I think there's something for everybody," says Steinberger. Collected volumes cost even more, so having the ability to read the first volumes of a ton of comics for the price makes sense for comic newbies. We want to make more artists and get them more readers."įor $6 a month, ComiXology Unlimited is a ridiculous steal as most single issue comics cost between $0.99 and $4.99. There's too much at stake for a truly unlimited subscription. "You have a few guys writing, drawing, and coloring 20 pages per month, and it's expensive. Comics are notorious for being an expensive endeavor, says Steinberger.
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