ComiXologyAmazon subsidiary comiXology today announced a new lineup of creator-owned comics and graphic novels as part of its comiXology Originals program. “We’re very excited with the diversity of content and the talent of our creator lineup,” said Chip Mosher, head of content for Amazon’s comiXology subsidiary. Printing paper comics is one small step for the previously digital-only comiXology, but it is potentially a giant leap for the traditional comics distribution system. Creators selected to be part of the originals program receive royalties and advances, as well as retaining ownership of media rights should the properties be picked up for further development. “We’re aiming to make more people into comics fans.

Source: Forbes June 01, 2018 21:00 UTC