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We’re making it even easier for readers to discover independent voices. Starting today, August 7th, we’re launching two new curated channels: Indie Comics and Indie Manga.

These channels are designed to showcase the best of what independent creators are making right now, across genres, formats, and styles. Along with our Toons channel, this now completes a trio focused entirely on indie work.

You’ll find incredible stories here, from breakout hits to hidden gems, and we’ll be updating them constantly with fresh reads.

Indie Comics Channel 

Find new, popular, and featured indie comics, graphic novels, and traditional format...

At GlobalComix, we’ve always been about empowering creators, and now, we’re taking that a step further. We’ve teamed up with Comix Wellspring, one of North America’s most trusted comic book printers, to launch GlobalComix Print, a creator-first print-on-demand solution designed specifically for comic professionals.

Starting in the U.S. this August (with international expansion on the horizon), GlobalComix Print lets you sell high-quality printed copies of your books directly to fans -- no inventory, no upfront costs, no minimum runs. You can set your margins and sell through your GlobalComix storefront or directly via social media. For international...

GlobalComix is excited to announce a partnership with Dark Horse, including the arrival of the greatest hits from the Dark Horse catalog. In addition to the release of classics like The Witcher and Hellboy, Stranger Things, based on the hit Netflix series, will be available as a GlobalComix Vertical Original with more on the horizon! The Stranger Things verticals include a standard edition, and a special “Stanger Things - Upside Down” scrolling experience.

“As the graphic fiction industry continues to evolve, GC Vertical Originals is something our team is incredibly passionate about sharing with the world as we look to bring the best selection of comics...

We're excited to announce that Monster Forge Productions has chosen GlobalComix as the exclusive digital home for Monster Forge Halloween Special: gHosts #1, a crossover featuring horror creators from across the comics industry.

In the spirit of Friday the 13th, gHosts #1 is now available to read ahead of Halloween.

The series is written by Shannon Eric Denton and Cullen Bunn, with issue #1 that features artist David Hartman (ROB ZOMBIE ARTIST, PHANTASM: RAVAGER), David Dastmalchian (COUNT CROWLEY, DOCTOR FEARLESS), Eisner-nominated Rodney Barnes (NITA HAWES, KILLADELPHIA), Vamp (VAMP), Cullen Bunn (SHOC...

We're excited to announce that the GlobalComix reading app has launched on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The GlobalComix app is compatible with mobile phones and tablets, featuring layouts designed specifically for each device type.

Here's some of what you can expect in the GlobalComix app:

Great search and discovery

Discover your new favorite titles in our curated recommendations, or find exactly what you're looking for by filtering across genres, themes, art styles, formats, audiences, and more. If you know what you're into, you can search for it.

Powerful reading experience

Whether you read on a tablet or phone or prefer vertical...

We're excited to announce that we will be hosting a live stream on April 12, 2023 at 8 PM EDT for the worldwide reveal of the GlobalComix App.

In addition to a demo of the current development build of the app, we will also host a live Q&A with members of the GlobalComix team, including our CEO @Christopher.

You will be able to watch and ask questions on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, or on our YouTube channel. This event will also be recorded, so don't worry if you miss out on the demo live.

Use the quick links below to sign up for the event on Eventbrite, follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our YouTube channel, like our Facebook page, and follow us on LinkedIn.

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The release of the GlobalComix App is fast approaching. As we get closer to launch, we plan to host beta testing phases to get feedback, fix issues, and optimize performance for a wide variety of mobile devices.

Today we are excited to announce that sign-up is now available for the GlobalComix App Closed Beta. The scale of this testing phase will be somewhat limited in participants, but there are additional phases planned before the app launches.

Use the form below to express interest in participating in the Closed Beta testing phase for the GlobalComix App. We can't wait to share more details and get your feedback leading up to launch.

Note: If you are having trouble...

Yesterday we put the finishing touches on updates and new options for Themes, available to creators as part of the publishing process, and when filtering the comics section. In addition to 10 new themes, we also split existing themes that were doubled up (e.g. "Computers / Video Games" to "Computers" and "Video Games").

Finally, we've increased the maximum number of themes that can be assigned to a series from 5 to 6. As part of this update we went through and retroactively applied new and split themes, based on tags and terms used in the series and release synopsis.

Creators, we did our best to spot check for accuracy, but we recommend...

In addition to talking about our upcoming mobile apps, we will also start a discussion with the community about AI in comics.

AI has been a topic of concern for many creators in the comics community, and artists as a whole. Later today during our November town hall, we would like to start a conversation with the community about how we can best approach policies surrounding AI-assisted comics creation.

We’ve already put in place the first step in this process; which is being able to identify (internally at first) series/releases that have been generated using AI tools. We will also continue to implement policy and features/changes based on ongoing discussions with the...

Today we are excited to announce the latest service for readers, collectors, and creators. PDF Downloads and Bundles is now available, offering an option to purchase your favorite comics and manga, and a new way to support your favorite creators.

It was clear from the beginning that this service would need to equally support two different audiences - readers and creators. We’ve taken great care to ensure that both aspects of PDF Downloads and Bundles are feature-rich, easy to use, and quickly accessible.

Let’s get into exactly what that means.

PDF Downloads and Bundles for Creators

PDF Downloads and Bundles is a new optional way to monetize your content,...

GlobalComix is excited to announce a partnership with AWA Studios to localize EMMETT #1: A LESSER EVILS STORY, with support for six languages on release day.

EMMETT #1: A LESSER EVILS STORY is available to read right now in the following languages, only on GlobalComix:

• English: https://globalcomix.com/c/lesser-evils/chapters/en/1/1
• Brazilian Portuguese: https://globalcomix.com/c/lesser-evils/chapters/br/1/1
• French: https://globalcomix.com/c/lesser-evils/chapters/fr/1/1
• Hindi: https://globalcomix.com/c/lesser-evils/chapters/hi/1/1
• Italian: https://globalcomix.com/c/lesser-evils/chapters/it/1/1
• Spanish: https://globalcomix.com/c/lesser-evil...

Today we are excited to announce our largest update to the GlobalComix reading experience so far: Reader v4. We’re especially excited about this update because it’s heavily driven by discussions in the comics community about reading format preferences.

We have several major updates to the reader to unpack, so let’s get started.

Double-Page Reading Layout

At the heart of this update is a new reading experience on GlobalComix: Double-Page layout. This layout is especially delightful on widescreen devices like monitors, but is available to any type of device; large or small.

At times you might run into cases where the cover displays as a single page...

A core part of our vision for digital comics is to make the creation, publishing and promotion processes simple and easier than ever for creators of all sizes -- from individuals, to teams and studios. Part of that is our streamlined publishing and education about how to market and grow your comics business. Another component is about building the perfect team to take your comic from an idea to reality.

That's why we're excited to formally unveil the Talent Marketplace -- a resource for all types of creators. In its simplest definition, you can think of the Talent Marketplace as a place to advertise that you're looking for work, or that you're building out a...

As a service to both creators and readers, we are dedicated to improving their shared experiences of stories here on GlobalComix. We recently launched the new GlobalComix Reader V3, and we have now further expanded the reader's offering for how viewers can interact with both creators and each other.
 

Introducing Reactions

Reactions are a set of emoji comments that you as a reader can post in response to each release. There's a mix between positive, neutral, and negative reactions, and you can select as many as you would like. Reactions are a simple way of communicating your thoughts without typing out lots of text to explain. Reactions will also help us learn...

We believe that when you read a digital comic book, it should feel good no matter the device that you’re using. It should capture that same experience as if you had the comic right there in your hands, flipping from page to page while engrossed in an incredible story. We’ve taken a hard look at our default and vertical reader and decided that it was time not just for an update, but a complete overhaul -- rebuilding it entirely from scratch. 

Now, if the comic creator doesn’t have interactive framing, you’ll jump right into our new vertical reader. It’s designed for a smooth reading experience, with accurate and snappy zoom so you can dig into...

Here at GlobalComix, we are always looking into ways we can improve the experience for creators and readers alike.

The Browse Comics section is at the heart of finding something new to read, and we want to make sure it's a powerful tool to help you discover stories that interest you. We also want to empower creators and publishers to provide as much context and clarity on their series as possible to improve discoverability.

With that in mind, here are some improvements we're rolling out for the Browse section. These enhancements are live now, so you can start using the new features right away to discover your next favorite comic, or to reconnect with...

We recently launched GlobalComix Gold and SuperFan Program just in time for the holiday season.

We were even featured in The Hollywood Reporter!

And for good reason: we want you to be able to read titles from our creator community without anything slowing you down. Those new tools are making it easier than ever for fans like you to support their favorite creators.

While we all get wrapped up in the excitement of the gift giving spirit, you can get 50% off on GlobalComix Gold between today and of the end of Cyber Monday. The discount will expire on November 30th at midnight Eastern Time.

This is your chance to have an entire month of access to over 1000 comics for the...

This season has been full of announcements for GlobalComix, and all of them have had one central theme - supporting the creators and publishers of comics, graphic novels, and manga with as much digital firepower as we can. Diversity not only shines through in the stories and personalities of our creators, but also in the way that they run their business. We proudly announce a new combination to complete the suite of monetization models for every type of creator and publisher: Gold and The SuperFan Program.
 

GlobalComix Gold

GlobalComix Gold is our answer to the demand for subscriptions, marrying together full access for readers and the empowerment of creators by...

The reason we read comics is that they satisfy us with their stories, and sometimes with their physical or tactile experiences. Sometimes those things get intermingled, and we have a hard time deciphering one from the other.

With hundreds of thousands of readers having come through our platform over the past year, we’ve been watching and listening to both feedback and reading behavior in general. As a result, today we are very excited to announce that we’re launching the new GlobalComix Reader v2: what we believe to be the simplest and best reading experience in digital comics.
 

Interactive Reading Improvements

We have carefully improved the reading and...

Chris recently hosted a demo and Q&A with a group of folks around the GlobalComix community. He spent the first half going step by step through the platform uploads, features, and overall flow as a creator / publisher. The second half was dedicated to a variety of excellent questions by the attendees.

Watch the full video below on YouTube here:

Chris, Eric, and I wanted to thank everyone who supported, promoted, and attended our first webinar last week.

One of our main goals at GlobalComix is to provide the skills and information to help comic creators and publishers be successful. We hope to carry the positive feedback we received from this first event into additional events throughout the year.

If you didn’t get a chance to see our presentation, or if you’d like to see it again, please feel free to watch it here.

If you’d like to get a free consultation on the digital marketing for your comics, please let me know and we can get the process started.

If you have any questions, please let me...

If you’re looking for help and support on how to grow your digital comic fanbase, please join us in our new Facebook group for digital marketing. This will be a way for us all to connect with folks in the community, on and off GlobalComix, about engaging more deeply with the tools of digital.

The group has already touched on a handful of key concepts, such as identifying your ideal reader, written by our very own Gamal Hennessy. We’d love for the group to continue growing as a place for people to share experiences with one another as well, so please bring any wisdom you’ve earned!

We’re currently building towards a free digital marketing webinar on...

Today we have the pleasure to announce and welcome Gamal Hennessy to the GlobalComix team as Vice President of Content. He is established as a trusted leader both in legal representation and publishing, bringing with him the gravity of two decades of experience in the comics industry.

At a time when the comics industry is changing faster than ever, we are very excited to join forces with a veteran who has worked towards both professional and indie creator and publisher success for decades. We are confident that he will help us make this platform meet the needs of our community with utmost dedication to the art and culture of comics while working to develop our creator and publisher...


Our mission at GlobalComix is to create the best possible publishing service for comic creators to bring their work to a global audience. At first, our platform brought comics reading to all devices and let creators connect and engage with their fans. We then added tools that made the comic uploading and publishing faster and helped readers discover even more great content. Now, it’s time to take things further.

Today, together with 215Ink, now  Invader Comics, and our professional creators, we’re extremely proud to announce GlobalComix Creator Pro, a service that helps publishers and professionals maximize their digital publishing revenues.
 

Creator Pro -...

In August last year, we opened our doors to the public for the first time to let creators begin publishing their work and testing out the platform. Since then, we’ve been working with a small group of early adopters to gather feedback. We’ve been rebuilding and constantly improving many of our features in preparation for launching GlobalComix to a bigger audience.

We have a deep respect for artists and their work, and we want to make sure we can create a path to financial success for creators. So today we are introducing the next big feature for our platform; Paid Comics Publishing. Whether you are an independent comic creator, a team, or an established publisher, you can...