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@CodeCapybara

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1 year ago

@CodeCapybara

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1 year ago

Re: DC Day-and-Date and Back Catalog Now Available
Really cool that DC comics are available for purchase now!

A few thoughts:
- I can understand that not everything is available yet, but there seem to be some odd gaps in the catalogue, specifically when it comes to runs that are already partially available in Gold. Why can’t I finish Joshua Williams’s Flash or Chip Zdarsky’s Batman by buying the remaining volumes? I hope these gaps will be filled soon.
- I wish Volumes would also be available day and date. For example, some of the Absolute series have first collected editions out physically and on other digital platforms. These are missing on GlobalComix.
- The price point seems good. It’s cheaper than buying physical copies, especially with the Gold discount. Most of what I’m interested in buying isn’t available yet but once they are, I’ll pick them up.
- The sale prices don’t seem to appear on iOS but I see them on the website.
- There should be clearer separation in the UI between included in gold and a la carte. Maybe different tabs?

@CodeCapybara

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1 year ago

@CodeCapybara

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1 year ago

Re: Now Available: Individual Book Purchases on GlobalComix
@Christopher: Ah, so if I understand correctly it’s similar to DC’s inclusion in the app? Dark Horse comics rotates in and out of the subscription. And with direct sales enabled it would still be able to be purchased once it rotates out? If so, that’s definitely an improvement.

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1 year ago

Re: Now Available: Individual Book Purchases on GlobalComix
I think this would be a good thing if it weren’t for the fact that they locked comics that were previously available on the subscription behind the paywall. It feels like we might lose access to more comics as more publishers get added to the program. Good idea, poor execution.
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