Marvel Comics has announced that starting in February issues of their Ultimate Comics line key to the “Death of Spider-Man” event storyline will be available as a digital download the same day as they go on sale in comic shops, reports “CBR” (http://macte.ch/NAu1b).
Sold through Marvel’s comiXology-powered app for devices like the iPad and iPhones, the issues mark the first time “event comics” will be offered day-and-date online, though Marvel has been experimenting with high profile releases in this format including the recent “Invincible Iron Man” Annual and the “Ultimate Thor” mini series, the article adds. The issues of “Death of Spider-Man” will be sold online at the same price point the in store issues have: US$3.99.