Going digital for new comics? 0

[Chiefs1313]

I've been going to my lcs for well over a decade, I literally have box #1. I like my lcs, but really would prefer going digital. I don't collect modern books, I really just read them and pile them up and eventually throw them in a box; digital would be help with the clutter. My lcs also just stopped giving a discount for members, so cost on new box is same either way. 

I want to go digital, but can't help but feel guilty for some reason. Anyone else have this or do I just need to strap a pair on? 

 

[comicquant]

1 minute ago, Chiefs1313 said:

I've been going to my lcs for well over a decade, I literally have box #1. I like my lcs, but really would prefer going digital. I don't collect modern books, I really just read them and pile them up and eventually throw them in a box; digital would be help with the clutter. My lcs also just stopped giving a discount for members, so cost on new box is same either way. 

I want to go digital, but can't help but feel guilty for some reason. Anyone else have this or do I just need to strap a pair on? 

 

 I'd say strap on a pair!  I went through the same thing; I don't "collect" moderns in any capacity so have gone digital for all my modern titles.  I know many purists won't agree but I think digital is great.  I recommend getting a Marvel Unlimited subscription if you don't already.  There's always something to read and every week there are dozens (probably hundreds) of new books added.  And...  You can read them anywhere!  

[Ken Aldred]

No need to feel guilty at all.

I prefer digital and don’t miss the weekly ritual of going to the LCS : rather I’m able very quickly to access pretty much any comicbook that I’m interested in reading, across several decades.  

The images look superb on a large iPad Pro.

Edited October 13, 2017 by Ken Aldred

[Chiefs1313]

14 minutes ago, Ken Aldred said:

No need to feel guilty at all.

I prefer digital and don’t miss the weekly ritual of going to the LCS : rather I’m able very quickly to access pretty much any comicbook that I’m interested in reading, across several decades.  

The images look superb on a large iPad Pro.

Im the same way, I don't enjoy the trip to the lcs (I really only go once or twice a month.)

[90sChild]

If you think it looks good on a tablet try hooking up to your big LCD tv.  Hard to read them any other way after seeing that.

[Jimbo749]

If you have an recent Marvel/DC books (the $4.99 priced books) usually have a digital code included in the back of the book, see if you can find one in the collection and read the digital version for "free" to give it a try. I still prefer physical copies, but with the right tablet/device these things look amazing. 

Someone already mentioned the large iPad Pro, and I can recommend the new Asus ZenPad 3S 10 as an android alternative,  under $300 for a 9.7" screen with plenty of power.