![]() cb7 comic book archives, which are compressed with tar and 7z, respectively. The name of the “format” indicates the form of compression used to create the file, and it is the filename extension for the file. “Comic book archive” isn’t truly a format itself instead, it is a mix of archive and imaging formats. ![]() Also, historically, apps that read comic book archives can’t handle PDFs, and comic book archives typically offer more comic-specific metadata options. It has the advantage of being readable just about anywhere, but PDF comic books are typically a bit slower and clumsier than comic book archives. You’re probably already familiar with PDF, Portable Document Format, which was originally created by Adobe but is now an international standard. Understanding the Formats - First, let’s review the main formats that digital comics come in: PDF and comic book archive. What’s the joy of collecting something you’ll never own?įortunately, a few progressive publishers are leading the way in offering digital comics that you can own, and the iPad has the perfect app for enjoying them. Plus, DRM flies in the face of the spirit of collecting comic books. If the hardware or software that’s available to read theįile becomes incompatible with the DRM, you can’t view the content. Fundamentally, that’s the problem with buying DRM-encumbered content: you never truly buy it - it’s more of an extended rental. But after Amazon purchased ComiXology and removed in-app purchases (see “ Explaining the ComiXology In-app Purchase Debacle,” ), I had a sobering thought: what happens if ComiXology were to close shop? All the comics I’ve “purchased” will be lost forever, locked behind the gates of ComiXology’s digital rights management. I, like many comic book fans, have sunk a lot of money into ComiXology, the industry’s unified digital comic book store. ![]()
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