Having decided that I don’t spend nearly enough time on the computer already, I signed up for an annual subscription to Marvel’s digital comics service. I’ve only used it for a couple days, but I feel comfortable making a couple critical assessments. First, the interface is quite good. It’s easy to switch between panel and page views with a mouse click. Flipping through pages is smooth and, once you’ve finished reading an issue, Marvel provides a convenient link to the next issue in the series.
Second, there are significant gaps in Marvel’s digital library. Big event series like The Dark Tower are completely missing while other series have gaping holes that span several years. It’s reminiscent of the early years of iTunes when its music collection was spotty. Marvel is constantly expanding its digital offerings and those gaps will eventually be filled in. And there’s plenty of content already available to justify a subscription price of less than $60.
Now, back to reading Runaways.
