Posted on 20 October by Pauline Martyn – Publishing Manager, Digital Comics

Digital Comics Store Update (20th October 2010)

Countries: AE, AU, GB, IE, NZ

Hi everyone, time for the weekly comic update! Huge update once again with 69 comics, and a lot of highlights.

First off, a treat from Marvel with the adaptation of Raymond E. Feist’s acclaimed fantasy saga Magician, starting with Magician: Apprentice #1-6. These first six issues introduce young orphan Pug and follow his coming of age in the increasingly troubled world of Midkemia – a gripping story that will see our hero and his friend Tomas swept up into their world’s conflict with some terrible consequences.

Also in this week is DC (Wildstorm)’s Red. In this Warren Ellis’ created series we meet Paul Moses, a retired CIA agent who wants to puts his past behind him and live in complete peace. But he knows too much, and his peaceful retirement is to come to an end one way or another when a three-man hit team knocks on his door… Also out are three more issues based on the freshly released movie: Red: Franck, Red: Joe and Red: Victoria. Take your pick!

Next up is the very topical Trick’r Treat, adapted from the dark comedy/horror movie of the same name. This anthology of four Halloween-related scary stories has vicious killers, zombies, demons and werewolves – all you need for the Halloween week-end! Parts #1 and #2 are available today and the two others will be coming very soon.

We’re also delighted to bring you Ratchet & Clank #1, adapted from the franchise we all know and love. With Dr. Nefarious defeated and the universe safe, galactic heroes Ratchet and Clank return to the Solana galaxy for some well-earned rest and relaxation… Or so they think! A nice adaptation and a must for the fans of the game series.

We also have something for True Blood fans with True Blood #4, more Batman, Wonder Woman and Y: The Last Man for those who have been asking for these comics, and one extra treat for gamers with Dragon Age #4.

Here is the full list:

5 Days to Die #1 & #2 - IDW
13 Chambers #2 - Twistory
2000 AD Prog #1700 - 2000 AD
Atomic Robo Vol.4 #3 - Red 5 Comics
Batman #678 & #679 - DC Comics
Bayou #10 - DC Comics
Betty and Veronica #202 - Archie Comics
Birds Of Prey #56-#60 - DC Comics
Black Cherry Bombshells #3 - DC Comics
Danger Girl #3 & #4 - IDW
Dragon Age #4 - IDW
Dust Wars #2 - Twistory
Ex Machina #12 & #13 - DC Comics
Fables #28 & #29 - DC Comics
Green Lantern #10 - DC Comics
Hulk (2008) #9-#12 - Marvel
Iron Man (1968) #282-286 - Marvel
JLA #10 - DC Comics
Justice Society of America #1-#4 - DC Comics
Kill Shakespeare #5 - IDW
Magician (2006) #1-#6 - Marvel
Melody #3 - DC Comics
The Night Owls #7 - DC Comics
Powers (2000) #27 & #28 - Icon
Ratchet & Clank #1 - DC Comics
RED #1-#3 - DC Comics
RED Frank, Joe, Marvin & Victoria - DC Comics
Reya #1 - Markosia
Road #1 - DC Comics
Sandman #6 - DC Comics
Star Trek: Captain’s Log #3 - IDW
Superman/Batman #33 - DC Comics
Transformers #11 - IDW
Trick ‘r Treat #1 & #2 - DC Comics
True Blood #4 - IDW
Wonder Woman Vol.3 #5 - DC Comics
Wonder Woman Annual #1 - DC Comics
Y: The Last Man #10 - DC Comics

Please visit www.PlayStationComics.com for prices and to see the whole catalogue.

Enjoy and see you next time!

Tagged: comics store update, digital comics service, psn, psp

Countries: AE, AU, GB, IE, NZ

Filed: PlayStation Network

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Posted on 20 October, 2010 at 3:02 pm by SpiderMike_X

Not a bad update. Any news on more Spider-Man titles, Pauline? I did leave a message last week thanking you for the Simon’s Cat update the week previous to that. I downloaded and really enjoyed it.

Think I’ll divulge in some Red and Ratchet & Clank this week.

Thanks.

Posted on 20 October, 2010 at 4:43 pm by Pauline Martyn

Thanks! There is no more Spider-Man coming in the next couple of months sadly, but after that some is definitely coming – and I’ll ask for even more later.
And thanks for Simon’s Cat, I’m really glad you liked it. Fun comic.
Enjoy Ratchet & Clank!

Posted on 20 October, 2010 at 3:05 pm by Shadowdragoon

Welcome back Pauline, Feeling better now?
Time sure fly past sometimes, specially when much have happened.

The good old questions:
Release in Scandinavia/rest of EU?
Comics reader for PS3
And Crossregion gifting?

Posted on 20 October, 2010 at 4:44 pm by Pauline Martyn

Thanks – and I am thank you! Stupid virus I caught.
Hope all is well for you, and no news yet sorry.

Posted on 20 October, 2010 at 3:07 pm by Paul-H-UK

Any idea when the last episode of Old Man Logan and Zombies Vs Robots Aventure will be available?

Thanks.

Posted on 20 October, 2010 at 4:45 pm by Pauline Martyn

Zombies vs Robots Aventure -> we’ve had this one for a while, should be in the A-Z section waiting for you.
Old Man Logan -> I will ask Marvel, we definitely need to complete it.

Posted on 20 October, 2010 at 3:07 pm by Zoibie

Ratchet, Y: The Last Man and 2(!) Ex Machinas for me, I’m happy. Would love to see some Scott Pilgrim/Walking Dead on the Store though :hint hint, nudge nudge:

Posted on 20 October, 2010 at 4:46 pm by Pauline Martyn

Yup that’d be great, working on it.
Enjoy the others in the meantime!

Posted on 20 October, 2010 at 3:09 pm by jesse131

Photo load takes very, very long… Takes 3 minutes atm

Posted on 20 October, 2010 at 4:47 pm by Pauline Martyn

I will have a word with Peter Parker.

Posted on 20 October, 2010 at 3:20 pm by acridweasel

Nice timely release of Red, been looking forward to this one.
+1 for Scott Pilgrim from me too.

Not sure if there are any freebies this week.
Can they be highlighted in the update post? I just happened to be browsing the free section the other day and found a few that I knew had been released, but didn’t realise they were free.

I often buy series based on the free issues so this is important for both parties!

Posted on 20 October, 2010 at 4:49 pm by Pauline Martyn

Hello – one new freebie this week: Road #1.
It’s a good point about highlighting them – and yes it’s a win-win as you say. Let’s see next week…

Posted on 20 October, 2010 at 3:26 pm by SpiderMike_X

@ Pauline

Quick question. Do you know if the comic team are going to utilise PlayStation Plus in the future? Perhaps offer a percentage off bundles, a free issue here and there that isn’t available to the general public.

Or is something relating to PlayStation Plus being considered an option by the comic store team? At all?

Posted on 20 October, 2010 at 4:51 pm by Pauline Martyn

It’s a good question, and something we are looking into at the moment actually. It would be great to offer all the above, or nice superhero dynamic themes… There is plenty to do. We’ll let you know when we know more!

Posted on 20 October, 2010 at 3:33 pm by kivi95

Come on RELEASE IT FOR THE REST EUROPE.Give us a release date or at least say if it’s coming this year.

Posted on 20 October, 2010 at 4:52 pm by Pauline Martyn

Even caps lock won’t bring me a date I can communicate, sorry.

Posted on 20 October, 2010 at 3:37 pm by TheAlp

anywhere else i can get a digital copy of the Ratchet and Clank comic? maybe also the Assassin´s Creed comic because i’m a huge AC fan and i know nothing about where to get comics like that..

Posted on 20 October, 2010 at 3:55 pm by Ravenblade86

As if I didn’t spend enough money on comics over the weekend at BICS, now you just trying to make my wallet cry I think Pauline!

Really cool to see the Magician on the store, that was one I had been asked about ages ago. The novel is one of my all time favourite books. Just hope the comic is half as good.

Great to see DC releasing Ratchet & Clank, Birds of Prey and JSA today as well. Those are other ones I’ve been waiting for to.

Plus we have 2000AD Prog #1700! 13 Chambers, Atomic Robo, Dragon Age, Danger Girl, Dust Wars, Fables, Powers, Sandman and Y: The Last Man.

Has to be something for everyone in today’s update

Posted on 20 October, 2010 at 5:04 pm by Pauline Martyn

Hehe.
Yes I was very excited about the Magician comics, one of my all-time favourite fantasy books too (with Drizzt and the Royal Assassin – wonder if we’ll see those in one day). I did like the comics too so I would recommend giving it a try.

Posted on 20 October, 2010 at 4:22 pm by nurse_sansam

A great update this week, its going to cost me an absolute fortune with 27 comics this week

Keep them coming, add me to the list of people asking for Scott pilgrim.

I would also love to see Dark Horse comics come to the store as well

Hope your feeling better this week

Posted on 20 October, 2010 at 5:05 pm by Pauline Martyn

Sorry. +1 for Scott Pilgrim and Dark Horse!

And I am feeling much better, thank you for asking.

Posted on 20 October, 2010 at 4:27 pm by Ravenblade86

Just looking through the store and a little bit of the shine is taken off the update by DC’s pricing. They are charging £3.19 for Ratchet & Clank #1, the Red Movie Prequels and the Wonder Woman annual. Those should all drop in price in four weeks, so I would advise people to wait before buying those. DC are shafting you with those prices, you can most likely buy all those in print for cheaper!

Posted on 20 October, 2010 at 4:30 pm by HazelAM

nooooo, too much, gonna go bankrupt.

still, how can i stay mad at somebody who brings me comics?

Posted on 20 October, 2010 at 5:06 pm by Pauline Martyn

We are evil aren’t we.

Posted on 20 October, 2010 at 4:34 pm by FnlD

SpiderMike_X, I wouldn’t mind if they included some comic offers/actions/thingies in PSN+ if they were available everywhere. I.e. I don’t like paying for PSN+ if I can’t enjoy its offers.

So, comics to the rest of Europe please!

Posted on 20 October, 2010 at 5:37 pm by nurse_sansam

yeah a comic book series based on Drizzt would be amazing. He is by far my favourite fantasy figure and would love them to do a series of comics involving him and/or anything from the Forgotten Realms universe.

Glad to hear you like him also

Posted on 22 October, 2010 at 2:54 pm by Pauline Martyn

So would I – hopefully we will.

He’s definitely my favourite by far too.

Posted on 20 October, 2010 at 6:16 pm by jmmart99

Sorry, but we no longer believe this is going to be released for the rest of Europe, it has been postponed for so long that I’ve given up for it (Spanish page still says “beginning of 2010″ for launch)

Posted on 20 October, 2010 at 6:21 pm by SpiderMike_X

@ Pauline – :-O

I would do bad things for a Spider-Man dynamic theme. Now you HAVE to deliver

All in good time, hopefully. PSN isn’t going anywhere and I’m in no hurry.

Posted on 22 October, 2010 at 2:55 pm by Pauline Martyn

Hehe! I will do my best!