The rise of digital media has completely changed how we consume entertainment, and comics is no exception. Digital providers like Comixology, the Kindle Store and iBooks are becoming increasingly important when it comes to measuring sales (even if publishers remain reluctant to actually reveal digital sales figures). That said, the comics industry has yet to fully embrace digital in the way the movie, music and games industries have. Until comic fans have their own answer to services like Netflix and Spotify, digital comics will always be behind the curve.
Personally, I've gone almost completely digital when it comes to my comic book consumption. My reasons are probably the same as many other readers these days. Digital comics are great because they don't take up valuable space in your home, because buying a book on an iPad is a lot more convenient than driving to a store and because, honestly, comics just look better on a high resolution tablet screen. The lines are sharper and the colors are richer.
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Personally, I've gone almost completely digital when it comes to my comic book consumption. My reasons are probably the same as many other readers these days. Digital comics are great because they don't take up valuable space in your home, because buying a book on an iPad is a lot more convenient than driving to a store and because, honestly, comics just look better on a high resolution tablet screen. The lines are sharper and the colors are richer.
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