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Comics, like most publications, are printed in bulk and shipped to retail outlets based on pre-orders. Printing paper comics is one small step for the previously digital-only comiXology, but it is potentially a giant leap for the traditional comics distribution system. Murray Superfreaks, a mini-series for young adults from writers Elsa Charretier and Pierrick Colinet, with newcomer artist Margaux Saltel Elephantmen 2261: The Death of Shorty, the latest episode in a long-running anthropomorphic science fiction series from writer Richard Starkings, and artists Axel Medellin and Boo Cook and another Ask For Mercy a 6-issue dark fantasy miniseries from writer Starkings and newcomer artist Abigail Jill Harding. The first wave of new releases includes various genres and formats: Savage Game, an action/adventure original graphic novel created by NFL player Ryan Kalil, written by Shawn Kittelsen, and art by Chris B.
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The announcement represents an incremental step for the digital comics arm of the world’s largest online retailer, who dipped their feet into the “digital exclusive” pool last year with a few titles from other publishers and packagers, but is now amping things up with a much broader range of content, direct relationships with creators, and a bold foray into print-on-demand for paper editions. Amazon has been teasing the announcement for several weeks but officially took the wraps off the comiXology Originals program via a livestreaming event on Twitch, screened at viewing parties at Amazon stores and popups around the US.
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