Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Read Free Comic Books

Free comic books are available online.


Comic books are a popular form of entertainment for children and adults. Often they are collected, and if kept in mint condition, they can be worth money over time. If you are person who has a casual interest in comic books and reads them for entertainment only, you might not feel inclined to locate a comic shop near you. The comic industry, however, has taken advantage of the Internet and many comic book publishers now allow you to view issues online. In addition, many also offer a selection of free comics books as both previews and full copies.


Instructions


Marvel Comics


1. Go to the Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited Website. Move your cursor to the top menu and click on "Free Comics".


2. Look below the subscription offer to the Free Digital Comics This Week. Browse the covers of the comics that are listed on the page. Most of the comics listed are sample previews of popular comics. Click the cover of the comic that you want to read. When a new page opens, click on the image of the comic or click "Open" to open a new window.


3. Click "Full Screen" at the bottom of the page to enlarge the comic. Also at the bottom of the screen, you will find the arrow buttons to turn the pages. Click the right arrow to go to the next page. To randomly select a page, click the button in the center at the bottom of the screen and pick the page you want to see. If you are unable to read the text clearly, click "Magnify Text" that is located on the bottom of the screen between the page buttons and "Full Screen." This will open a magnifying window that you can slide over the text using your cursor. When you reach the end of the comic, close the window.


Collins Compendium of Free Online Comic Books


4. Look for the comic book publisher of your choice on the homepage of the Collins Free Online Comic Book website. Next to the publisher name, any special requirements, such as a PDF reader or maturity warnings, will be listed. Click on the publisher from the menu or scroll down the page to view the publishers individually, along with the available titles. Available comics also include independent and non-fiction comics.


5. Click on the link for the comic or comic series of your choice. The link will open a new tab taking you to the title on the publisher's website.


6. Follow the publisher's instructions on access and read the comic. Some publishers will also offer you the option to purchase the actual comic or to sign up for a subscription to view more comics online.