Technological Advances: How to Read Comics in the Present

Currently, comics and technology go hand in hand, since thanks to certain advances that have been implemented in the sector, the presence of this type of books on the Internet has been consolidated. And, more digital comics are currently consumed than physical ones, which we will explain throughout the article. Therefore, how is it read comics currently?

How did technology affect comics?

In 2010, SD Distribuciones confirmed that they would launch a digital comics platform, which left many readers with their mouths open. Despite this, this idea was not widely accepted, since at that time comics fans preferred to read them physically.

Despite this, over the years, digital comics have had a greater presence, since many people realized that at the end of the year buying this type of books is a great cost, and they can save by reading them in digital format.

The arrival of Covid was a “blow” for physical stores selling comics, since currently, people have become accustomed to buying them online. Therefore, many stores have had to close their doors.

In conclusion, technology has significantly affected physical sales establishments, since thanks to advances in applications and online purchasing, they have led to the rise of digital comics.

What is the best website to read digital comics?

Currently, there are many websites that offer digital comics for free. But, without a doubt, one is above all, which is called Vercomics.com, since it is a page that works fluidly and constantly; and it also has an infinite number of comics at your fingertips.

The operation of Vercomics is very simple, since you can search according to the type that you like the most. Once you have chosen it, a list will appear with a large number of comics. When you select the one you like the most, it will allow you to read it on the web, without having to download it.

As we have said before, this website has a large selection of comics, from Walking Dead to Spiderman, therefore below we will show you the best according to our taste.

Secret Wars

This is one of the best comic series you can find on the web. And, it is that Secret Wars It was published by Marvel in 1984, being considered the company's fifth wonder.

This comic tells the story of a cosmic substance that takes some heroes and villains with it to fight on a distant planet. Without a doubt, it is a series that will hook you from the beginning, since characters like The Avengers, The Fantastic Four, X-Men, etc. appear in it. If you are a comic book fan, Secret Wars will not leave you indifferent.

The amazing spider man

Spiderman could not be missing from this ranking, and this character has been one of the favorites of comics fans for years. The Amazing Spiderman is another series produced by Marvel, which began publishing in 1963.

These comics tell the life of Spiderman from when he was abandoned by his parents until he became the superhero we all know. Therefore, this series is one of the best that Marvel has done, along with Secret Wars.

Batman Cataclysm

Batman is a DC franchise character, so this series could not be missing from this list. And, it is that Cataclismo was published in 1998. The story focuses on Gotham City, which was surprised by a massive earthquake. After this event, Batman decided to go to the rescue of all the citizens.

Without a doubt, it is one of the best series that DC has, since it combines suspense with frenetic action.

Physical comic or digital comic?

Reading comics is today one of the most popular hobbies in the world. But, today, which format is the best? This is a very recurring question among readers, so we will try to resolve it below. 

Digital comics have the following advantages:

• Lower cost. These types of formats have an extremely low price, there are even some pages where you can read comics for free.
• Possibility of reading in the dark. Many people like night reading with the light off. Therefore, this is an advantage over physical ones.
• Portability. This is perhaps one of the most notable advantages, since because they do not weigh or take up physical space, you can read the comics wherever you want, without worrying about anything.

On the other hand, physical comics have their respective advantages, although today they cannot be compared with digital ones:

• You don't depend on your device. By having it physically you will not depend on other factors when reading, since you will not have to pay attention to the battery that your device has or the data.
• Language. There are an infinite number of physical comics in Spanish, and this is a big difference with respect to the digital ones, since you will find the vast majority of these in English. 

In short, digital comics have increased their presence thanks to technological advances, since today it is super comfortable to read comics in this way.