New Marvel Comics app to replace Marvel Unlimited
Ultimate subscription tier sees new comics added to the app 30 days after publication
There’s a new Marvel Comics app launching next month. It’s being built by WEBTOON in partnership with Marvel. The Marvel Unlimited app will soon sunset to make way for this new app. Here are more details from Marvel’s announcement of the new Marvel Comics app.
Fans can explore what catches their eye through a dynamic cover-scroll interface that makes thousands of comics browsable at a glance or turn to personalized recommendations tailored to their reading history and interests. Character and creator pages let fans follow journeys across arcs and storylines, and Pull List surfaces new issues from followed series, characters, and creators the moment they're available. Fans can also browse Upcoming Releases to see what's coming soon and add titles to their Pull List ahead of release, and enjoy updated smart panels for a better reading experience.
The features mentioned here sound nice, but I’m most excited about the new app embracing a DC Universe Infinite-style subscription tier that allows for reading new comics 30 days after being published. The Ultimate tier will cost $12.49 per month or $99.99 a year.
I’m normally a day-and-date comic shop guy for the series I collect. X-Men and Fantastic Four are on my pull list. I’ve added the new Midnight Universe line for now. But there are so many more comics that come out each week, comics I would love to read but can’t afford. This subscription option allows me to catch up on those other series in an affordable way, while not getting so far from the publish date that I can’t keep in sync with the normal publishing schedule.
There’s even a Founders Offer right now that takes the Ultimate tier to $59.99 for the first year. Sign me up. Literally.