Marvel Comics on the iPad

The iPad is here, and with it Marvel Comics released the first app to allow for instant downloads of comic books. As of today, a DC Comics app is right around the corner.

The app itself is pretty intuitive, though there were some minor hang ups I had. When I finished readin the copy of Amazing Spider-Man #546, I couldn't figure out how to get out of the book.

With the free app you can purchase comics instantly, most priced at $1.99, some even free to give you a taste of what its like to read on the iPad. My personal experience is a good one (aside from getting stuck in a comic). The pages are very clear and easy to read, and on top of that, you can enter panel to panel mode, which is my favorite because I tend to skip ahead when reading.

So with a DC Comics app not far away, it looks like things could be changing in the method we use to consume comic books weekly. Many people already download comics from Torrent sites online, but is it because of a pricing issue, or is it because of convenience?

Personally, I am really excited about being able to buy digital comics rather than having to drive to my local comics store. I do love it, but the convenience of not having to leave my home to get the latest additions is wonderful. Of course, big issues will be purchased on paper, you gotta have those for the collection.

The app is free and works for both the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad [Get the app on iTunes]