Online comic free this weekend all over India
A mix of
iconic and contemporary comics sourced from over
100 publishers will be available for free download all over the country this
weekend beginning June 6.
As part of
edition three of the Free Comic Book Weekend (FCBW), presented by Comic Con
India, select comic titles will be available online for free download onto
personal computers, mobiles, tablets etc. Publishers participating in the
Third Edition of FCBW are Amar Chitra Katha, Campfire Graphic Novels, Pop
Culture Publishing, Sufi Comics, Diamond Comics, Meta Desi and many more.
The FCBW was
initiated in 2013, with an aim to expand the scope and access of comics across
India. "Over 15,000 comic book fans joined the event last year. Comic Con India has plans to make this event
grow bigger and better. With an ambition to triple the number, we plan to have
a wider outreach and more publishers joining hands," says Jatin Varma,
Founder, Comic Con India.
Users can
download comics series straight on their PC, mobile phone or tablet from online
digital content marketplace Readwhere.com, which has been partnering the event
from its inception. Readwhere is set to offer over 1000 titles, from over
50 comic book publishers. Users will have the option of choosing any 5 for
free. The rest will be available at a very nominal price as a bundle.
Purchases
via the Comic Book Store will receive a cashback of maximum Rs 100 in the
readwhere wallet, organisers said. "We hope to reach audiences in all
corners of India, to get addicted to comics and relive their childhood, or buy
comics for their children. Digital presents the best medium to read and share
comics," says Manish Dhingra, Director and Co-Founder, Readwhere.com.
The titles
featured this year will be a mix of iconic and latest. This year's spectrum of
comic books includes Stan Lee's "Chakra Boy," "Sab Ke
Comics," "Vrika-Dawn of the Wolf," "Angry Maushi" by
Abhijeet Kini. Besides this the other publishers including Pran's
Features, Campfire Graphic Novels, Pop Culture Publishing and
Amar Chitra Katha.
The process
for FCBW 2015 is set to go live on June 6 at 8 AM and will conclude on Monday
June 8 at 8 AM.
Source | Daily News
Analysis | 3 June 2015
Regards
Pralhad Jadhav
Khaitan & Co
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