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UltimateInferno

Automaticzen wrote: »

Cross-posting my comments from the Android thread.

Bullio wrote: »

Question to those that have the N7 or are getting one soon: how do digital comics look on the screen? Can you read text boxes and thought bubbles without having to zoom in?

Played with Comixlogy on the Kindle Fire? In theory they should be the same as they have screens that are the same size (vaguely, the N7's screen looks slightly short and wider), but the Nexus 7's Comixology app is formatted correctly. A normal page fits the entire screen minus the software menu buttons. On the Kindle Fire, there are letterbox bars on the top and bottom of the page, meaning it's smaller on the screen. Add up the Kindle Fire's weaker pixel density, and the Nexus 7 is a better reading experience.

Here's some pictures quickly taken at work with my cell camera.

In the first one you can see the black bars on the Fire's screen.

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In the second, you can get a feel for what the size difference and pixel density does to the text.

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That's just to give you a rough idea.

It's more the resolution on nexus 7 is better than the kindle fire.

El Guaco

If you're willing to wait a bit, you might consider the Kindle Fire 2 (or one of them). Rumors are that it might be released as early as this month, with perhaps a 9 inch version coming later this fall.

http://www.mobilenapps.com/articles/3103/20120715/kindle-fire-2-release-date-features-hd.htm

Personally, I'm going to wait to compare the two. I was pretty much sold on the Kindle Fire until I got to see one up close and the screen resolution is just not quite there for me. I'm hoping the newer versions make the grade.

Automaticzen

El Guaco wrote: »

If you're willing to wait a bit, you might consider the Kindle Fire 2 (or one of them). Rumors are that it might be released as early as this month, with perhaps a 9 inch version coming later this fall.

http://www.mobilenapps.com/articles/3103/20120715/kindle-fire-2-release-date-features-hd.htm

Personally, I'm going to wait to compare the two. I was pretty much sold on the Kindle Fire until I got to see one up close and the screen resolution is just not quite there for me. I'm hoping the newer versions make the grade.

Thought about it, but the only thing I'm losing is Amazon Instant Video, and I'm gaining full Android, always up-to-date. Decent enough sticking point to go with the Nexus unless Amazon pulls out some crazy talk.

Tairu

I'm absolutely loving Legends of the Dark Knight at the moment, and i'm wondering why we aren't seeing something similar being done with other characters like Superman or Wonder Woman or Green Lantern?

Hensler

Tairu wrote: »

I'm absolutely loving Legends of the Dark Knight at the moment, and i'm wondering why we aren't seeing something similar being done with other characters like Superman or Wonder Woman or Green Lantern?

I like it a lot too, and I think it's probably more of a test of the format than anything right now. If it's successful, we'll probably see more with other characters down the line. Batman's the biggest thing DC has going right now, so developing it around him originally is probably a smart move from DC.

Centipede Damascus

fun tip: if you check in with Captain Marvel on GetGlue, you can get a neat little sticker with McGuiness' cover art for free

Bullio

Fucking hell, I knew I was in trouble as soon as I saw there were 201 Batman comics on sale. Long Halloween, Dark Victory, and Return of Bruce Wayne are getting bought, but I didn't look closely to see what all is in there. Looks like a premature end to the Steam sale for me.

David_T

Well, shit.

Alright, people more knowledgeable in Batman than me, what's the must gets of that sale?

wwtMask

Dark Knight Returns and the Long Halloween seem like a given. I've heard good things about Gotham Central and Batman & Robin. Personally, I'll probably skip all of that and get Batman Beyond.

Antimatter

The batman beyond comic is bad from what I've seen, dkr is important but I don't like it, meanwhile I like long Halloween but the plot is horrible

Centipede Damascus

David_T wrote: »

Well, shit.

Alright, people more knowledgeable in Batman than me, what's the must gets of that sale?

Batman #404-407 is Batman: Year One, definitely a must get if you haven't read that story

Gotham Central is really good.

Legends of the Dark Knight #1-10 is Grant Morrison's story Batman: Gothic, which is really good.

The Dark Knight Returns is, of course, a classic and a must get if you haven't read it.

lionheart_m

Hmm...there's a Death in The Family, The Return of Bruce Wayne and Dark Victory too. Any of those worth it?

Maximum

I've heard Dark Victory was good. I've never read it so I know that's on my list.

Basically it's Long Halloween part two so if you liked that...

Centipede Damascus

Return of Bruce Wayne is the ending of Morrison's Bat-epic, I wouldn't recommend reading it unless you've read The Black Glove and RIP.

Dark Victory is a Jeph Loeb story.

Death in the Family is significant in the history of Batman, but it's really not a great story.

lionheart_m

I actually have read everything up to RIP and Batman and Robin but completely skipped RoBW back then. Does it explain...

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...how Bruce was back during Hurt's return in B&R?

Centipede Damascus

oh yeah, it explains that

plus it has Pirate Batman

Hensler

Antimatter wrote: »

The batman beyond comic is bad from what I've seen

It's actually pretty cool. The Hush Beyond arc was my favorite, if that's part of the sale.

Antimatter

What bugged me about that beyond comic is because Terry's rogues are ignored or killed off, and future versions of Bruce's rogues are brought in.

HyperAquaBlast

I was hoping for a Batman sale upon release of the movie but was thinking the new 52 stuff would go along with it.

I am guessing $.99 sales are for comics older than a year?

UltimateInferno

This week's Marvel Freebies are
Daken: Dark Wolverine #1
Twleve #1
Avengers Academy #1

and last weeks, that will expire next week
Deadpool Corps #1
Secret Avengers #1
Nova #1

Hensler

UltimateInferno wrote: »

This week's Marvel Freebies are

Twleve #1

Did anybody actually read the last few issues of the Twelve after it came out? How did that turn out - the usual JMS choke at the finish line?

Septus

UltimateInferno wrote: »

This week's Marvel Freebies are
Daken: Dark Wolverine #1
Twleve #1
Avengers Academy #1

and last weeks, that will expire next week
Deadpool Corps #1
Secret Avengers #1
Nova #1

Ugh, why does the "free comics" tab on the site not list these comics?

Centipede Damascus

They're listed on Marvel's site:

http://comicstore.marvel.com/free-comics

UltimateInferno

Septus wrote: »

UltimateInferno wrote: »

This week's Marvel Freebies are
Daken: Dark Wolverine #1
Twleve #1
Avengers Academy #1

and last weeks, that will expire next week
Deadpool Corps #1
Secret Avengers #1
Nova #1

Ugh, why does the "free comics" tab on the site not list these comics?

It does, but unfortuntly it goes by release date and these were released long ago.
Use the marvel store for better viewing of free comics
http://comicstore.marvel.com/free-comics

Bullio

damn double post

Bullio

Black Mirror: y/n? It's the only remaining part of the Batman sale I'm trying to decide on.

UltimateInferno

YES
YES

Maximum

EH!

Langly

man, this comixology thing is pretty neat

but fuck paying 4 bucks for a digital one issue comic. That is insane.

CorporateLogo

Buy a $4 book at get a free digital copy!

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Note: This is an equally poor option

Centipede Damascus

I really wonder if they'll ever back off that price point

the .99 sales are pretty awesome though

SightTDW

I have no problems with waiting the extra month for them to chop the dollar off of the price of most comics. I think its pretty much just Marvel that doesn't do that consistently, but they cut the price back in waves.

Maximum

Incredible Herc sale up.

If payday is tomorrow do yourself a favor and spend thirteen bucks on some good comics.

HadjiQuest

Urgh

Weekend Sale on Incorruptible and Irredeemable. Two of the series I want most!

All of incorruptible for $30, and the first half of Irredeemable for $16. I had the first couple trades for each already, but that is a hell of a deal. Additionally, the issues of Ultimate Comics stuff that didn't come with digital codes have all been marked down to $1.99 finally, so I just spent around $75 on comixology

Septus

How do the two series relate, and I'm assuming it's probably a very good idea to buy all of one of the series, or not at all?

Elderlycrawfish

Marvel free stuff this week:

Ant-Man and Wasp #1
Amazing Spider-Man #568
Wolverine: Origins #1

Elderlycrawfish

Comixology Marvel Friday Sale: Nova #1-28, 99 cents each.

Kind of bummed I picked up a bunch of those a month ago, but I can get the rest for cheaper so whoo hoo!

Septus

Hmm, any good selection of 5-6 issues within those 28?

Centipede Damascus

Issues 2 and 3 are a pretty contained story that is really good. I haven't read much past that yet, though.

Elderlycrawfish

Yeah, 2 and 3 were pretty cool. You get into Annihilation: Conquest right after that though, up to about issue 12, so don't know how "jump in friendly" that would get.

I haven't gotten past that yet so i can't comment further. But if you just wanted a taste I guess the first 3 issues is a good place to start.