As of Tuesday iphone/ipad owners were able to use the new app that allows them to view DC comics brand new digital comics. DC comics has teamed up with Comixology release the app on itunes. In this exclusive interview with comicvine.com Jim Lee talks about his excitement for the new app and how he thinks it will help DC comics.
"Because of the way Apple times the uploads of their new apps, we knew there was a good chance the DC app and our titles would be available late last night prior to our official announcement today. Because our titles were pre-loaded into the initial DC app, both the app and the titles appeared early in the app store. Going forward, we will have direct control over the release times of our digital titles.
That said, it's been especially gratifying for DC and the scores of employees who have put in many, many long hours to make this digital program a reality to see the extremely positive reception thus far online. In fact, I couldn't sleep and spent most of the night drawing and periodically checking various comics sites as the news filtered out. It wasn't hard to notice a very tangible sense of excitement on many blogs and on twitter not just about the arrival of the app itself but the variety of titles DC had to offer. We plan on continuing to pleasantly surprise the fans as we add to our slate going forward!"
DC comics will also be releasing a 10 page preview for Superman #700 to celebrate the release of the app
also readers will be able to download DC comic titles on all Comixology platforms
"Once readers download an issue, they will be able to read it on all DC Comics-branded Comics by comiXology-supported platforms,” said David Steinberger, CEO of comiXology. “DC’s taking a bold approach to platform convergence, and we’re thrilled to be their solution of choice.”