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DC Comics has done something quite rare in the comics world: Made a commercial to sell comics! The graphic novel line features a 5.5″ x 8.5″ standard book trim for trade paperback novels. That means it’s, well, much more compact than a traditional comic or graphic novel.
As you can see in the trailer below DC is highlighting that very fact and showing folks reading comics on the go!
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The new format also pulls bestselling, new-reader-friendly titles from DC’s evergreen library.
“The DC Compact Comics price and sizing is perfect for readers of prose and manga looking to pick up a new-reader-friendly storyline in a self-contained full color graphic novel,” said Anne DePies, SVP & General Manager, DC back in November. “This 5.5″ x 8.5″ paper cut is the most widely circulated softcover book size in the US and is popular among graphic novel aficionados in international markets. At $9.99, it’s a great price point for retailers to stock these classic titles. For readers, DC Compact Comics deliver a new graphic novel reading experience that fits in the palm of their hands, with no loss of readability.”
From what everyone tells me, I’ve had to get a copy to try it out. The new format is excellent. Will you be getting a compact comic, and does the commercial sway you? Let us know in the comments!
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