We’ve got an absolutely massive update for you this week. First though we have a some good news. Many of you have asked for a way to buy complete series or story arcs instead of having to buy each issue individually. From today we are offering you the opportunity to purchase comic bundles at a lower price than if you purchase each issue. What better way to get in to Wormwood: Gentlemen Corpse (5 issues for £3.19) or Zombies vs Robots (3 issues for £1.89)? You’ll find them on the store in the section marked “Bundles” and a full list of them below.

On to this week’s highlights:

We have two more free comics from DC this week. The first wins my best title award: Bottle of Awesome #1. Billy Butterman is a loser, a putz. High school is a total nightmare: all the cool guys pick on him, girls ignore him. That is, until the day he encounters a mysterious hobo, who urges him into drink from a bottle of awesome. However, he warns Billy not to drink too much, for a person can become too awesome. Will Billy heed his words?

The second free comic introduces us to the world of Ex Machina which Publishers Weekly described as “…half X-Files, half West Wing and 100% genius”. Ex Machina is far from a traditional “cape and tights” adventure story. It is a sophisticated superhero story for readers who are sceptical of anyone who can jump over a building in a single bound. The second issue is also on the store for 79p
IDW continues the epic tale of Dragon Age, the second issue is out now!

We also see Jurassic Park #1 – It’s been 13 years since little Tim and Lex Murphy escaped from the island of Isla Sorna, and recent public opinion has reversed, with the world clamouring for authorities to re-open Jurassic Park! With the help of their controversial Granddad’s inheritance and their own sharp wits, a secret deal is struck to open a new park! This time they’ll get it right…right? Bob Schreck makes his writing debut on this all-new tale, under covers from fellow industry legends Frank Miller and Tom Yeates!

From Marvel this week we have more Daredevil and all six issues of The Infinity Gauntlet which happens to be one of the best stories Marvel has ever told.

Disney fans should be happy with Pocahontas. Or if you are after something more mature then check out Markosia’s beautifully disturbing Breathe #1. (more…)

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As I’m sure you’re acutely aware, Comic-Con 2010 is finally upon us. While the whole world (and his/her dog) descends in droves to the San Diego Convention Center, some of us have been left behind to make sure you all have some nice new books to read. Jealous? You bet.

Luckily, this week sees a veritable plethora of eye-catching new releases to, erm, catch your eye.
Ever fancy sinking your teeth into a nearby nubile neck? Longing for some erotically-charged romance, wry humour and intriguing mystery and suspense? Fill your boots with True Blood, an all-new comic book series based on HBO’s hit show about the lives and loves of vampires, mind readers and all manner of creatures. Bon Temps, Louisiana has never been stranger, or more twisted, in a story co-plotted by TRUE BLOOD series creator Alan Ball, with a script by David Tischman (Bite Club) and Mariah Huehner, and lush art by David Messina (Star Trek: Countdown).

Turning the tables somewhat, IDW also bring us a new volume of Hideyuki Kikuchi’s Vampire Hunter D from Digital Manga Publishing. A new breed of vampire has emerged; one which can seemingly hunt during the daytime. O-oh. Losing the safety daylight offers, panic and mass hysteria begins to grip the townspeople—inciting riots and lynch-mobs. Amidst the turmoil, the enigmatic vampire slayer known only as “D” is called in to investigate.

Jeff Smith’s beloved award-winning epic “Bone” and the ongoing “RASL” make their PSP debuts this week under the Cartoon Books imprint. Jeff will be making a number of appearances during Comic-Con – check out boneville.com for more info.

Matthew Michael “Matt” Murdock, or Daredevil as he’s known to everyone except his dear old mother (who probably calls him “Matty”) leaps out of Hell’s Kitchen once again in the groundbreaking “Without Fear” story arc. Check out the star-studded, triple-sized 100th issue for additional WIN.

That’s just some of the highlights. Here’s the full list.

• 2000AD Prog #1689 – 2000AD
• Astonishing Tales (2009) – #6 Marvel
• Azure #2 – DC Comics
• Bayou #3 & #4 – DC Comics
• Bone #1 – Cartoon Books
• DMZ #14: Public Works #2 – DC Comics
• Daredevil (1998) #100-#103 - Marvel
• Eleventh Hour #4 – Markosia
• Fables #16: Storybook Love #3 – DC Comics
• Gen13 #22 – DC Comics
• Green Lantern: Secret Origin #5 – DC Comics
• High Moon #4 – DC Comics
• Kingdom Come #2 – DC Comics
• Project Eon #3 – Markosia
• RASL #1 - Cartoon Books
• Red Faction: Armageddon #0 (FREE!) - DC Comics
• Red Faction: Guerrilla #1 – DC Comics
• Stormwatch PHD #14 – DC Comics
• Superman/Batman #26 – DC Comics
• The Authority #2 – DC Comics
• The Invaders (1975) #5-#8 – Marvel
• The Lexian Chronicles – Markosia
• The Night Owls #3 – DC Comics
• The Unwritten #3 – DC Comics
• True Blood #1 – IDW
• Vampire Hunter D Volume 2: Chapter #1 – IDW
• Wildcats #2 – DC Comics

We’ll be blogging and tweeting regularly during Comic-con (we’ve sent a crack team of glamourous spies to get the lowdown) so stay tuned to playstationcomics.com, where you can also see prices, age ratings or the whole catalogue.

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Hi everybody, Digital Comics Wednesday is upon us once again. Each week it gets harder to choose what to highlight, but I’ll do my best. If you think I’ve missed something just shout in the comments.

A strong showing from DC Comics this week. First off there is a free issue of Zuda’s aquatically themed Azure. Next up is the second issue of last week’s best selling comic; keep up to date with the adventures of Kratos in God of War #2.

We also start the four issue mini-series Kingdom Come. Set twenty years into the future it deals with a growing conflict between traditional superheroes (Superman, Wonder Woman et al.), and a growing population of amoral, irresponsible new vigilantes.

Another one-shot from Warren Ellis – Planetary/Batman which features various interpretations of Batman spanning the character’s history (Even Adam West’s!)

For Wildstorm fans follow the World’s End event in Gen13 #21, The Authority #1, Wildcats #1 & Stormwatch PHD #13.

From Marvel we have more Marvel Zombies and some classic The Invaders (1975). Set during the opening days of World War 2, Churchill bands together an elite fighting unit, including Captain America, to battle the Nazis.

Here’s the complete list:

• 2000AD Prog #1688 2000AD
• Astonishing Tales (2009) #5 Marvel
• Azure #1 (FREE) DC Comics
• Batman: Year One #4 DC Comics
• Criminal: The Sinners (2008) #3 & #4 Icon
• Devi #8 Liquid Comics
• DMZ #13: Public Works #1 DC Comics
• Donald Duck and the Niece of the Black Corsair Disney
• DoubleDuck #6: Souvenir de Paris Disney
• Fables #15: Storybook Love #2 DC Comics
• Fethry Duck and the Unloseable Challenge Disney
• Gen13 #21 DC Comics
• God of War #2 DC Comics
• Green Lantern: Secret Origin #4 DC Comics
• Green Lantern: The Sinestro Corps War: Parts 5 & 6 DC Comics
• High Moon #3 DC Comics
• Hope Falls #4 Markosia
• Huey, Duey and Louie and the Day Before The Exams Disney
• Justice League: Generation Lost #5 DC Comics
• Kingdom Come #1 DC Comics
• Marvel Zombies 2 (2007) #2 Marvel
• Planetary/Batman #1 DC Comics
• Ramayan 3392 AD #8 Liquid Comics
• Snakewoman #8 Liquid Comics
• Stormwatch PHD #13 DC Comics
• The Authority #1 DC Comics
• The Invaders (1975) #1-#4 Marvel
• The Night Owls #2 DC Comics
• The Sadhu #8 Liquid Comics
• The Unwritten #2 DC Comics
• Transformers: Lost In Space #3 (UK & Ireland only) Titan Comics
• Wildcats #1 DC Comics
• X-Mickey #15: The Toymaker Disney

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We’ve got another huge update this week with a total of 54 Comics for your reading pleasure.

From DC Comics we have issue 3 of Frank Miller’s Batman: Year One, and more of the amazing DMZ series.

We also have two special one-shot crossover issues from the disturbed mind of Warren Ellis – Planetary/Authority: Ruling the World, where Ellis almost brings the two teams together to fight a giant octopus-like monster; and Planetary/JLA: Terra Occulta in which DC and Wildstorm universes clash in an alternate reality.

Finally, DC are offering another free comic from their Zuda imprint. The Night Owls #1 is a light hearted strip set in 1920’s New York following a group of detectives who solve supernatural crimes.

Marvel bring us another splash of brains with the start of the five issue Marvel Zombies 2, plus we see more Black Panther and Astonishing Tales.

IDW release Ghostbusters this week in which the boys visit a comic book convention. You can see a preview of the book here. Transformers and Star Trek fans will also be happy.

Disney/Pixar take us under the sea to follow a little fish called Nemo. If you’ve got kids, you must buy them Finding Nemo.

Last, but not least, we see the conclusion to Cancertown.

Here’s the complete list:

• 2000AD Prog #1687 2000AD
• Astonishing Tales (2009) #4 Marvel
• Batman: Year One #3 DC Comics
• Black Panther (2005) #6 – #9 Marvel
• Cancertown: An Inconvenient Tooth : Chapter 6 of 6 Insomnia
• Criminal: The Sinners (2008) #1 & #2 Icon
• Devi #7 Liquid Comics
• DMZ #6 – #12 DC Comics
• Donald Duck and The Secret of the 313 Disney
• Eleventh Hour #3 Markosia
• Fables #11 – #14 DC Comics
• Finding Nemo Disney
• Free Realms #5 & #6 DC Comics
• Ghostbusters: Holiday Special : CON-volution! IDW
• Green Lantern: Secret Origin #3 DC Comics
• Green Lantern: The Sinestro Corps War : Part 4 DC Comics
• High Moon #2 DC Comics
• Jonah Hex #13 & #14 DC Comics
• Justice League: Generation Lost #5 DC Comics
• Marvel Zombies 2 (2007) #1 Marvel
• Mickey Mouse in the Haunted City Disney
• Planetary/Authority: Ruling the World DC Comics
• Planetary/JLA: Terra Occulta DC Comics
• Project Eon #2 Markosia
• Ramayan 3392 AD #7 Liquid Comics
• Resistance #5 & #6 DC Comics
• Scrooge McDuck and The High Sea Trap Disney
• Snakewoman #7 Liquid Comics
• Star Trek: McCoy #3 IDW
• Superduck #13 : Creatures of the Abyss Disney
• The Lexian Chronicles #8 Markosia
• The Night Owls #1 [FREE] DC Comics
• The Sadhu #7 Liquid Comics
• Transformers #8 IDW
• Victorian Undead #3 DC Comics
• Walk-In #6 Liquid Comics
• Wizards of Mickey #9 : The Return of the Phantom Blot Disney
• Yours Truly, Jack the Ripper #1 IDW

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Phew, what a week! We have a new publisher, a new version of the Reader and 102 new comics including 5 free comics.

If you didn’t know already, our new publisher is none other than the mighty DC Comics! Go read the announcement post, watch the video and then come back… Okay? Pretty awesome, hey? I hope you are as happy as we are here in the Digital Comics team.

The other news this week is the release of version 2 of the Digital Comics reader. This version offers a whole host of tweaks requested by you guys, including the ability to delete comics directly through the application. This post details all the new features and how to upgrade.

So let’s have a look at what we have in store:

From DC Comics we have over 80 comics featuring some rather well known characters. Catch up with Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, Fables…argh I don’t know where to start.

Interestingly DC are releasing a 10 page free preview of Superman #700 and Justice League Generation Lost #4 the same day they are hitting the shops. Let’s hope this trend continues.

Great news for gaming fans as we have God of War, Mirror’s Edge & Resistance comics on the store.

As a special gift from DC they are also offering you 5 free comics to whet your appetite, these are:

• Fringe #0
• Resistance #0
• Mirror’s Edge #0
• Bayou #1
• Superman #700

From Marvel there is some good news for those of you following Spidey’s One More Day story arc. Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (2005) #24 fills the gap! We also have more Astonishing Tales.

Finally there is more Cancertown from Insomnia, and for the younguns, Disney have Cinderella and Titan have another Wallace & Gromit.

Here’s the list in all its glory:

• 2000AD Prog #1685 2000AD 18+
• Astonishing Tales (2009) #2 Marvel 12+
• Batman: Hush #1-#6 DC Comics 12+
• Bayou #1 DC Comics 15+
• Cancertown: An Inconvenient Tooth: Chapter 5 of 6 Insomnia 18+
• Cinderella Disney 3+
• Criminal (2008) #4 & #5 Icon 18+
• Dante’s Inferno #1-#3 DC Comics 18+
• Devi #5 Liquid Comics 12+
• Don Quixote: Parts 1 & 2 Disney 3+
• Eleventh Hour #2 Markosia 17+
• Fables #1-#5 DC Comics 18+
• Free Realms #1 & #2 DC Comics 9+
• Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (2005) #24: One More Day Marvel 3+
• Fringe #0-#3 DC Comics 15+
• God Of War #1 DC Comics 18+
• Green Lantern: Rebirth #1-#6 DC Comics 12+
• Green Lantern: Secret Origin #1 DC Comics 12+
• Green Lantern: The Sinestro Corps War: Prologue & Parts 1 & 2 DC Comics 12+
• Jonah Hex #1-#6 DC Comics 12+
• Justice League: Generation Lost #1-#4 DC Comics 17+
• Mirror’s Edge #0-#3 DC Comics 15+
• Planetary #1-#3 DC Comics 15+
• Powers (2000) #13-#14 Icon 18+
• Project Eon #1 Markosia 12+
• Ramayan 3392 AD #5 Liquid Comics 12+
• Ratatouille Disney 3+
• Resistance #0-#2 DC Comics 18+
• Snakewoman #5 Liquid Comics 18+
• Superman #700 DC Comics 12+
• Superman/Batman #1-#25 DC Comics 12+
• The Lexian Chronicles #7 Markosia 12+
• The Sadhu #5 Liquid Comics 17+
• The Unwritten #1 DC Comics 18+
• Victorian Undead #1 DC Comics 15+
• Wallace & Gromit Comic #10 Titan Comics 3+

Please check www.playstationcomics.com for prices in your currency and for more information about the service.

See you next week I’m going to go have a lie down.

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