With recent blockbusters based on comics like DC’S black adam and Marvel wakanda forever dominating the cinematic landscape right now, it’s hard to underestimate the impact of comics on popular culture today. Thanks to Marvel Cinematic Universe, there was an influx of new comic book readers. This increase in the number of comic book readers has been in line with the increase in technology that allows the most avid comic book reader to consume all the Marvel, DC, Dark Horse and any other type of comic book they could wish at some point. , everywhere.
Additionally, the rise in the prevalence of comic book apps has also been helpful on the creator side; there are now plenty of apps for budding comic book makers and/or artists to create whatever their imaginations, all on their mobile devices.
WebComics
WebComics and its Webtoon & Manga section is an application that provides users with manga, comics, manhwa, comics and anime series. The app offers the latest American comics as well as the latest Japanese manga, Korean comics and Chinese manhwa.
The organization of the app is very clear and easy to use. Webcomics uses a currency called Ink which users can earn by watching advertisements on the site. The ink money is then used to read other works that are not free.
Tape Designer
Strip Designer is where users can create their own strips from start to finish. There are no in-app purchases so all features are included and there are over 100 templates to choose from to start comic book makers or users can create their own. For the creator’s cartoon pictures, users can choose from their own photos or draw their own pictures.
To make the comic match the creator’s aesthetic, app users can apply filters, paint and mask photos for atmosphere, style and retouching. It’s also possible to use 3D warped text with thick borders and gradient color fill to really give the comics a pop.
Libby
On Libby, the app comes with comic book audiobooks so busy readers can listen to comics on their daily commute. Also, there are hundreds of comics to browse on Libby, catering to the tastes and preferences of all comic book lovers.
For easier reading, the app allows users to change the text size and background. Additionally, audiobooks can be adjusted for speed. Another cool feature of the app is the sleep timer on Libby which automatically turns off an audiobook.
Dark Horse Comics
Dark Horse Comics, the publisher behind Hellboythe comedy show that became a hit Umbrella Academy, The Legend of Korraand the witcher in addition to other famous titles, has a stellar app that gives users access to its well-known and beloved bibliography.
Users can bundle comics and get a discount, while the app offers the option to download comics to read offline. Also, there is a feature to share someone’s favorite comic panels on social media.
Ink
Inkwork is an application that focuses on creating illustrations for the work of any comic book creator. With a very inventive feature, Inkwork allows users to convert photos into ink drawings or cartoon images. Users can even use their own photos to transform into a comic book-friendly style.
With 90 style variations with multiple ink and paper colors to choose from, Inkwork allows users to print their art and have it delivered. Moreover, users can share their art created on the app on social media sites like Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
DC Infinite Universe
Batman lovers can celebrate the dark knight with DC Universe Infinite. Offering its catalog of comics, this DC comics-centric app is a premium comics subscription service that has the largest collection of DC comics in one place.
Users can save their favorites in their own library called MyDC library. Moreover, there is an improved comic reader which makes it easier to read the abundant amount of titles with the user-friendly interface. Users can also sign up with a seven-day free trial.
Comic drawing by Plasq
For making a comic, Comic Draw by Plasq is an A-plus app. With many brushes, textures, color palettes, and fonts to choose from, there’s no limit to what a comic book creator can create.
The base app offers viewing and sharing of created comics while an in-app purchase gives full access to editing capabilities, so if a user is particularly involved in editing, it may pay to make a in-app purchase. For those who like to draw, there are some fantastic drawing apps for apple pencil and ipad in addition to Plasq’s Comic Draw.
Marvel Comics
Any Marvel chef will love this comic book app that covers the many and varied stories of the Marvel Universe. Beloved favorites like Spiderman, Thor, Captain America, and Iron Man are full screen on the Marvel Comics app in addition to major series from renowned creators like the Stan Lee who loves cameosJack Kirby, Steve Ditko and Jonathan Hickman among many others.
Users can choose between a guided view option that guides users through an animated panel-by-panel representation of the comic or users can read using the usual controls on the device. Download any comic and the reader can have it with him wherever he is.
Cloth
User-friendly, Canva offers a ton of features that even the newest beginner can easily master to create their own comic. There are pre-made templates to choose from which users can then modify to their liking.
For the more advanced comic creator, it is possible to create a comic from scratch where text, shapes, characters, backgrounds, captions, stickers, and images, among other components, can be implemented. Canva is a great option to use for those who want to share the comics they create. the app allows users to share via email or social media while posting their own work online or uploading their creations.
Comixology
The end of comic book apps, Comixology offers users a selection of over 230,000 digital comics, manga, and graphic novels from comic book giants like Marvel, DC, and Dark Horse across comic book publishers Viz, Kodansha, Image and even works from the app’s own Comixology originals.
For ease of reading, there is a guided view option. Plus, the comics are downloadable to read offline, which is perfect for frequent fliers who want to read comics on their flights but need to put their device on airplane mode.
