There’s no better feeling than sitting down and reading a physical comic book; nothing compares. However, reading digital comics is also great. It’s convenient, doesn’t take up any physical space, and you can carry your entire library when you’re on the go. But where can you get them?
There are plenty of places where you can buy digital comics, some better than others, but it all depends on your preference. However, almost all of them cost money. There is one entirely free option, and we’ll get to that later. So, without further ado, here are the best places to read digital comics.
Best Places to Read Digital Comics
- Prime Reading
- Marvel Unlimited/DC Universe Infinite
- Libby
1. Prime Reading
This is something I wish I knew sooner. If you have an Amazon Prime account, there are various books and digital comics that are available to you at no extra charge. Just download the Kindle app on your phone or tablet, sign in, and you can browse Amazon’s catalog to see which are available for free (not free because you still need an Amazon Prime account, but you know what I mean).
You can only borrow 10 books at a time, but that shouldn’t be a huge deal. Just borrow a few, read them, return them, and go on to the next ones. Also, I’m not trying to rush your reading but Amazon’s website does state that it is a “revolving catalog”, so you might want to prioritize which digital comics or books you borrow and read first.
Although, there is one collection of books that will (probably) always be available on Prime Reading, and that’s Amazon Classics. These are classic stories such as Frankenstein, Romeo and Juliet, The Odyssey, and Pride and Prejudice. I know this is an article about digital comics, but it’s great that literature like this is available on Prime Reading.
2. Marvel Unlimited/DC Universe Infinite
Both Marvel and DC introduced a subscription service where members could read all of the digital comics their hearts desired. Let’s take a look at both services.
- Marvel Unlimited – Marvel’s service has three subscription plans: monthly, annual, and annual plus. Monthly is $10/month, yearly is 69$, and annual plus is $99. The great thing about this service is that it includes newer series as well, so you can stay up to date with what’s going on in the Marvel Universe. The website states that three months after new comics hit the shelves, they’ll be available on the service. So, it’s not instant, but that wait time isn’t the worst thing in the world. On top of that, the website also states that there are 30,000 comics available on the service.
- DC Universe Infinite – On DC’s side, their monthly price is $8/month, and their annual price is $75. According to their website, they have over 24,000 comics available for their members, so there’s always something to read. Like Marvel, the DC service also has newer comics. Although, the website goes on to say that new comics are available on the service “six months after they hit stores”. Not as short as Marvel’s service, but it’s a huge upgrade from their previous 1-year wait.
If you constantly spend money buying a ton of new comics, or you just want to be able to read a ton of the classics, both of these services are great choices for reading digital comics.
3. Libby
The last choice is the best, and that’s because it’s free. Libby is an app that allows you to digitally connect to your local library. Sign in with your library card, and get access to your library’s digital catalog.
There is one noticeable drawback with Libby, however. Sometimes, you have to wait for a digital comic or book to become available for you to read it. I’m not sure how that works, considering that they’re digital. But maybe that’s beyond my tiny comprehension.
Once you borrow a book, you will have a limited amount of days to read it before having to return it, but they give you ample time. I’m not sure if it’s the same for every library, but my local library’s time is 21 days.
Depending on your library, you can have a stellar catalog of digital comics at your disposal.
While all of these services are great, nothing beats free. That’s why Libby is the best place to read digital comics.
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