Comixology Launches Self-Publishing Platform

Are you an independent comic book creator that's looking for a new distribution platform? Well, the world's leading digital comics app Comixology -- available on iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, Windows 8 apps, and the web -- has opened up its Submit program for submissions.

Last fall, Comixology launched a beta version of the Submit page, which lets creators upload their work directly to Comixology for approval and, eventually, purchase. Once you upload your comic, Comixology will take over and process your work for use in their system, including the incorporation of Guided View technology that lets the reader drift from panel to panel at the touch of a screen. As for profits, it's a 50-50 split with Comixology.

Certainly this program has huge potential for self-publishing comic book creators, though quality control is a notable issue that springs to mind. Presumably, the company would reject content that is unacceptable or that doesn't reach a certain quality, but what's the line between being a publisher and being a distribution platform? I reached out to the company for comment but haven't received a response as of publish time.

To celebrate the launch, the company has also commissioned some fun new comic strips from cartoonist Shannon Wheeler that you can read here.

From the official press release:

"While we continue to push ourselves to innovate the digital comic experience, Comixology Submit provides an incredible opportunity for creators to sell their work to a highly targeted and global audience of comic book and graphic novel fans,” said David Steinberger, Comixology co-founder and CEO. "The next generation of creators will reap great benefit alongside more well known creators selling books that are no longer available in print."

“This is also about making sure we always have the best, most diverse content available, the best reading and buying experience, and at the same time, supporting comic book creators around the globe," said John D. Roberts, Comixology co-founder.

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Source : ign[dot]com