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Marvel Entertainment Signs Exclusive Single Issue English Language Digital Comics Agreement With ComiXology
Today Marvel Entertainment, one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, announced it will exclusively distribute single issue English-language digital comics worldwide with comiXology, the largest digital comics platform.
This multi-year agreement reinforces Marvel’s commitment to bringing its unparalleled library of popular characters and acclaimed stories to fans with a dedicated commitment to technology partner comiXology.
“As the industry leader, Marvel is committed to growing the comics market through digital innovation—and bolstering our existing partnership with comiXology continues that,” explained Peter Phillips, SVP & General Manager, Marvel Digital Media. “This agreement is a huge win for current and future fans of the Avengers, X-Men, Spider-Man and Marvel’s entire library of exciting characters.”
Marvel fans will enjoy continued access to single-issue digital comics via the Marvel apps available for Apple iOS and Android, as well as the new web-based Marvel Comics Shop, all powered by comiXology. Marvel comics can also be found on the comiXology platform available on Apple iOS, Android, Kindle Fire and comixology.com.
In addition, starting today, Marvel’s digital comics will be available through comiXology’s Digital Storefronts for brick-and-mortar retailers.
“We’re extremely proud that Marvel has chosen comiXology as its partner,” said David Steinberger, CEO of comiXology. “Our expanded relationship will foster increased innovation and accelerate plans for more points of distribution and reading. I’m more than thrilled.”
The comiXology-powered Marvel Comics app launched in 2010 and has remained one of the top grossing apps in the iTunes store. As the first major comics company to offer single issues for digital purchase and featuring the largest library of digital comics, Marvel continues to be the industry leader in digital innovation.
You can download the Marvel Comics app right here and experience the greatest comics books in the world, featuring the Avengers, Iron Man, Captain America, Spider-Man, Wolverine and more!
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App Review: “Avengers Origins: Hulk” by Disney Worldwide Publishing
The folks over at Disney Worldwide Publishing have been at it again, releasing the interactive book “Avengers Origins: Hulk” for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch! Just like Assemble!, which I reviewed recently, Hulk is available at the iTunes App Store, the book costs a very reasonable $1.99.
The book is narrated by Stan “The Man” Lee, so for all of you comic book enthusiasts, you will love to know that! However, there are different levels for the book, everything from “Read to me” mode, “Auto-turn the pages” mode — which will take away the interactions you can have with the book, and “Young Reader Mode” for those readers that are just starting out.
Hulk tells the story of how the Incredible Hulk came into being. For a person that doesn’t read many comic books anymore, the story told me about the young Bruce Banner, how his experiences as a kid would help him later on in life.
As the story progresses, we learn that Bruce Banner’s favorite subject was science, and that he became an Army Scientist studying Gamma Rays. I think I knew this when the Incredible Hulk was on TV when I was a kid, but that was several years ago, and I had forgotten all of that.
Then, when Banner was conducting a dangerous experiment, he saw something that would shake him to his core — someone driving right in the test zone!
Risking his own life, Bruce took action, and was able to push the boy to safety, but he wasn’t as lucky.
I’m willing to bet that most everyone knows the end result of the story, but if you don’t, why don’t you get the app and find out? The apps by Disney Worldwide Publishing are really well done, and even if you know the end, you’ll like the interactions that you have integrated into the story, such as this one, where you have to throw the car!
If you like comics, and the Incredible Hulk, and you have an iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch, you’ll like this app!
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App Review: “Avengers Origins: Assemble!” by Disney Worldwide Publishing
The folks over at Disney Worldwide Publishing have been at it again, releasing the interactive book “Avengers Origins: Assemble!” for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch! Available at the iTunes App Store, the book costs a very reasonable $1.99.
The book is narrated by Stan “The Man” Lee, so for all of you comic book enthusiasts, you will love to know that! However, there are different levels for the book, everything from “Read to me” mode, “Auto-turn the pages” mode — which will take away the interactions you can have with the book, and “Young Reader Mode” for those readers that are just starting out.
Assemble! tells the story of the earliest super hero’s, namely Captain America and Namor, and how they used to fight side-by-side, but then tragedy struck, and both went missing…
Captain America and Namor, Prince of Atlantis!
What happened to Captain America?
Atlantis in ruins!
After several months, even years, the world forgot about the super heros, and life went on…until a new generation of super heroes appeared!
Hulk, Ant Man, Wasp, Thor, and Iron Man
Thor, Iron Man, Ant Man, and Wasp
The story reaches its climax when the Mighty Avengers need to contest the power of Namor, who has returned from the “dead.” Who will win this battle of greats? Will we ever discover what happened to Captain America? I’ll leave the answers to those questions for you to discover!
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Disney releases “Avengers Origins: Hulk” and “Avengers Origins: Assemble!” for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch
Disney Publishing Worldwide announced today that two more storybook app titles based on the original Marvel Origins series will join “The Amazing Spider-Man: An Origin Story” app, which launched last month. The new titles, both narrated by comic book legend Stan Lee, include “Avengers Origins: Hulk” and “Avengers Origins: Assemble!” which will be available for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch in February 2012.
The “Avengers Origins: Hulk” action-packed app tells the story of how Dr. Bruce Banner becomes the Hulk and the pursuit of the U.S. armed forces against Banner/Hulk. Through thrilling tap-and-play animation and interactive games, readers are able to experience Banner’s transformation first-hand. The “Avengers Origins: Assemble!” app brings to life the team of Super Heroes we’ve all come to know and love with Iron Man, Ant-Man, Wasp, Thor, and Captain America. In both apps, Lee lends his iconic voice in “Read to Me” mode, which is one of four reading modes that cater to a variety of reading levels. The two new interactive storybook apps narrated by comic book legend Stan Lee join “The Amazing Spider-Man: An Origin Story” app, which was rated one of the “10 Favorite Apps of 2011” by Entertainment Weekly.
“Avengers Origins: Hulk” and “Avengers Origins: Assemble!” will launch in February 2012 in the App Store on the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore.
For more information, visit http://disneybookapps.
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Mouse Vault App Review & Giveaway!
Review:
Mouse Vault is an app for iPhone and iPod touch that helps you catalog your Vinylmation collection. Whether you are a serious collector or participate in trading and just want to know how many of each collectible you have this app will suit your needs. When you open the app you can chose from the Series Lists and add to your own inventory. Items you add will then show up under your collection. You can then use the “My Collection” tab on the home screen to access all the vinyls you have added to your inventory. You can now track your entire collection from virtually anywhere!
This is a really fun app for a lot of reasons. First and foremost it can be used as a resource for browsing all the different vinylmation collections. It also has the capabilities as your own personal catalog and at only $2.99 it is going to be an essential for veteran collector’s and newbies alike.
Important notes:
• “Mouse Vault presented by Vinylmation Kingdom” is the only application for iOS for tracking your Vinylmation Collection.
•It features more than 900 figures across 90 different series.
• More than 97% of the entries include a custom photo making the app a great reference or place to browse.
• The database will be updated regularly as new series are announced, updates are always free.
• The My Collection list is automatically updated by adding or removing a figure from your collection.
• The database will be updated regularly as new series are announced, updates are always free.
• The My Collection list is automatically updated by adding or removing a figure from your collection.
• The English-Language app is available internationallyThe app The app ass created by x19 Studios, in partnership with Vinylmation Kingdom, who also brought us great FREE trivia apps like “Mouse Trivia” and all of its spin offs!
Additionally, the first update will most likely be released within the next week and will add a total figure counter to the “My Collection” screen as well as most all of the missing variants and combo toppers. The next update, due out sometime next month will add a wishlist capability. Future possible updates include adding junior and 9″ collections. This ever-expanding app is a great choice for anyone who loves Disney and love Vinylmation!
Giveaway:
Want your own copy of this AWESOME app?? We have 3 copies to give away here on Chip & Co!
To Enter:
- Comment on Twitter and tell us why you love Vinylmation or how you will use this app!!
- Retweet this post as many times as you like for additional giveaways
- Bonus entries share this post on Facebook by Clicking the Like button at the top or bottom of the page.
We will pick 3 lucky winners on Friday just before our #DisneyTriva at 2pm EST. Those winners will need to email us their info so we can send over their codes.
Enjoy and Good Luck! 
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