Maybe you love the medium, but getting to a comic shop isn’t convenient. Maybe you just got a nice big color tablet to play with. If you’re reading this, you’ve hopefully decided that you should get into comics. Plus, in the words of prolific comic writer Kelly Sue Deconnick: “Comics are always going to be cooler because we’re cheaper!” It also means enjoying a type of storytelling you can only find on the page - blockbusters can be great, but comics can take risks. Knowing comics means catching every deep cut Easter egg in Aquaman and having plenty to tell your friends about Spider-Ham after Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Now, more than ever, comics are the star around which mass media revolves, whether it’s movies, streaming, or network TV. It's mainly a question of whether or not the name will survive for much longer.You should read comics. The ComiXology you once knew is going away very shortly, whether you like it or not. The timing in the FAQ lines up with Amazon's (delayed) early 2022 target for integration. As Amazon previously said, the existing ComiXology app and web store will phase out sometime after the new portal arrives. Amazon also provides the usual tips, such as prepping for the new ComiXology app (in short: merge your accounts) and shopping in Amazon's comics-focused section. You'll be told if a favorite can't make the transition.

The primer also makes clear that series subscriptions will only be available through Amazon, and that a 'small number' of series won't carry over. In that sense, the transition is clearly underway. Most notably, ComiXology will no longer fulfill pre-orders for comic books released February 17th or later - you'll have to cancel them and re-order through Amazon.

The internet giant has posted an updated FAQ explaining key parts of the transition, including some timelines. Amazon has shared more details of how it will integrate ComiXology into its other services.

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