Media Release -- ComiXology, the revolutionary cloud-based digital comics platform, celebrates their return to the Small Press Expo (SPX) this weekend by sponsoring the prestigious Ignatz Awards and by making a special SPX-themed comiXology Submit bundle available all weekend long with over 80 books for only $10.
For this weekend only, comiXology is making available a special SPX bundle that gathers a wide range of creators, cartoonists, and small press publishers exhibiting and attending SPX 2014 who have offered their works through the comiXology Submit self-publishing program, bringing a taste of the SPX experience to fans around the globe that could not otherwise attend. You can find the special SPX Submit bundle here: cmxl.gy/SPXbundle
"Each year the Small Press Expo brings together top self-publishing talent from across the US and beyond. This year we get to be a part of that great yearly event in more ways than one," said comiXology co-founder and Director of Submit & Digital Storytelling John D. Roberts. "We're thrilled to celebrate the Small Press Expo by sharing some of its awesome creators and cartoonists with fans worldwide in this very special bundle."
"Once again we're excited to support the Ignatz Awards and everything they represent in showcasing excellence in independent comics and graphic novels," said comiXology VP of Communications & Marketing Chip Mosher. "We whole-heartedly believe in the talent represented by the Ignatz Awards and want to play our part in promoting their work - which is why we started comiXology Submit and why we're proudly sponsoring the Ignatz."
The Small Press Expo brings together some of the best and brightest creators and cartoonists in independent comics. This year, SPX 2014 will be held at the Marriott Bethesda North Hotel, Saturday and Sunday September 13 ? 14.
Started in 1997, the Ignatz Awards is the show prize of the Small Press Expo recognizing outstanding achievements in comics and cartooning. This year, the Ignatz will be held at SPX 2014 on Saturday September 13th at 9:30pm. The Ignatz Awards is open to the public.
The comiXology Submit self-publishing platform allows independent creators and cartoonists to upload their comic books and graphic novels for sale on comiXology.
Creators and cartoonists interested in submitting works can visit http://submit.comixology.com.
Comic book and graphic novel fans interested in discovering works by independent creators and cartoonists on comiXology are invited to visit http://www.comixology.com/submit.
About comiXology
ComiXology, an Amazon.com, Inc. subsidiary (NASDAQ:AMZN), has revolutionized the comic book and graphic novel industry by delivering a cloud-based digital comics platform that makes discovering, buying, and reading comics more fun than ever before. ComiXology's Guided View reading technology transforms the comic book medium into an immersive and cinematic experience, helping comiXology become a top ten grossing iPad app in 2011 and 2012 and the top grossing non-game iPad app in 2012 and 2013. Offering the broadest library of comic book content from over 75 publishers ? and independent creators as well ? comiXology will not stop until everyone on the face of the planet has become a comic book fan. ComiXology is based in New York City, with an office in Los Angeles. For more information visit www.comixology.com.
