blast-o-rama.

One of the biggest conclusions I had coming out of my long-form review of all of the DC “New 52″ was not just that comics needed to be cheaper, but so too did the digital copies.

I mean, offering digital copies at the same price as print (a ridiculous $4), and then only offering ONE book with a download code (Justice League, at an extra dollar premium, so…$5 for that) really sorta hurt the “same day digital” push, regardless of the impact it’s had on Comixology’s sales.

Marvel it seems, is coming a little closer to what I’m looking for. Just announced late last week, Marvel will be providing a FREE download code for (at least) the first three issues of their brand new Avenging Spider-Man series.

Avenging Spider-Man, a title combining hot writer Zeb Wells with fan favorite artist Joe Madureira in a super alliance similar to those found with Spider-Man and various Marvel Universe heroes within the book, has its first issue hit stands on November 9th. While the book is $4, I certainly feel like it’s bit more worth it, as it feels more like you’re paying $2 for a physical copy to go along your $2 digital edition.

Sure, it’s not the 99 cents per digital issue which I long for, but it’s a step in the better direction, and by God…I might just bite.

I’ve included a gallery of all 3 issues set to be included in this promotion, so you’ll know what to look for when you hit your local comics shop.

Source: ComicsAlliance.

OK, I’m not going to submit to the normal level of nerd rage here, because as an adult, I completely understand – Marvel is a gigantic, publicly owned company, and they’re more about the dollar than the quality when it comes to licensing their properties.

But I cannot see the appeal for the audience here, with this new line of Marvel approved High Definition Television sets.

Created by RTC23 (have you heard of them? I sure as hell haven’t), these sets come between the sizes of 22 and 55 inches in both LCD and LED flavors, and not just feature comic designs on the outside case, but also a custom character related image appearing on screen for 8 seconds when you turn the television on.

So let me get this straight  – it’s an HDTV of a lesser quality, with ugly case designs, a shitty image whenever you turn the TV on, and you’re paying a premium over a quality Samsung or Vizio HDTV? And they’re online sales ONLY?

Who the fuck is the market for this, REALLY?

Source: You Can Now Get Officially Licensed Marvel Comics TVs…Wait! What? – Marvel hdtvs – Gizmodo.