The Image Comics series, by Robert Kirkman, Charlie Adlard and Cliff Rathburn, moved last month to simultaneous print and digital release, with downloads priced
the same as physical copies — part of an effort to get the award - winning comic in front of as many people as possible.
The reality is that digital copies are treated exactly
the same as physical copies, so once a copy is out on loan, no one else can borrow it until it is «returned.»
Not exact matches
The codes can be used in their stores by fans on Wednesdays to purchase digital comics, either
as a digital editions priced the
same as the print edition, or
as a special digital «Plus» edition, which will sell for.99 with the purchase of a
physical copy of the comic.
The prices for some of the e-books cost the
same as going into a book store and buying a
physical copy.
So it's not quite the
same as having an author sign your
physical copy of his or her book.
The codes can be used in their stores by fans on Wednesdays to purchase digital comics, either
as a digital editions priced the
same as the print edition, or
as a special digital «Plus» edition, which will sell for 99 cents with the purchase of a
physical copy of the comic.
Having someone tap and scroll through the «My Comics» page in comiXology hardly has the
same effect
as laying out
physical copies of a complete series or flipping through long boxes.
On July 14, Digital Book Day will operate on much the
same premise
as World Book Night, only digital
copies will be given away to readers rather than
physical copies.
The other problem with your argument is that you seem to be treating printed books — a form of
physical property in which a single
copy of intellectual property has been placed —
as the
same as an e-book, which is a license to view intellectual property owned by another individual or company.
They're taking the «virtual library» concept fairly literally here, so libraries will have to purchase licenses for each individual
copy, which is loaned and returned in the
same way
as a
physical one would be.
Also pre-ordered
copies for «Day 1 Digital» will receive the
same pre-order package
as the
physical copy, flying the «Atomic Blimp.»
Also Includes: Everything Inside the Exclusive
Physical Collector's Edition + Wallpaper + Access to Backer's Forum + 4 Digital
copies of Son of Nor (One Has the
Same Key
as the
Physical Version) + Digital Soundtrack + Closed Beta Access + Defender of Memnis Honor Badge for Multiplayer Lobby + Digital Bible of Nor + (in - game) Moon's Touch Bracer + (in - game) Your Name on the Wall of Heroes + Mention in the game credits
as Hero of The Great War + T - Shirt.
Also Includes: Everything Inside the Exclusive
Physical Collector's Edition + Wallpaper + Access to Backer's Forum + 4 Digital
copies of Son of Nor (One Has the
Same Key
as the
Physical Version) + Digital Soundtrack + Closed Beta Access + Defender of Memnis Honor Badge for Multiplayer Lobby + Digital Bible of Nor + (in - game) Moon's Touch Bracer + (in - game) Your Name on the Wall of Heroes + Mention in credits
as Temple Owner + T - Shirt.
Also Includes: Everything Inside the Exclusive
Physical Collector's Edition + Wallpaper + Access to Backer's Forum + 4 Digital
copies of Son of Nor (One Has the
Same Key
as the
Physical Version) + Digital Soundtrack + Closed Beta Access + Defender of Memnis Honor Badge for Multiplayer Lobby + Digital Bible of Nor + (in - game) Moon's Touch Bracer + (in - game) Your Name on the Wall of Heroes + Mention in the game credits
as Puzzle Master + T - Shirt.
Also Includes: Mention in the credits + Wallpaper + Access to Backer's Forum + Digital
copy of Son of Nor (
Same Key
as the
Physical Version) + Digital Soundtrack + Closed Beta Access + Defender of Memnis Honor Badge for Multiplayer Lobby.
Also Includes: Wallpaper + Access to Backer's Forum + 2 Digital
copies of Son of Nor (One Has the
Same Key
as the
Physical Version) + Digital Soundtrack + Closed Beta Access + Defender of Memnis Honor Badge for Multiplayer Lobby + Digital Bible of Nor + (in - game) Moon's Touch Bracer + (in - game) Your Name on the Wall of Heroes + Mention in credits
as Hero of The Great War + T - Shirt.
Also Includes: Everything Inside the Exclusive
Physical Collector's Edition + Wallpaper + Access to Backer's Forum + 2 Digital
copies of Son of Nor (One Has the
Same Key
as the
Physical Version) + Digital Soundtrack + Closed Beta Access + Defender of Memnis Honor Badge for Multiplayer Lobby + Digital Bible of Nor + (in - game) Moon's Touch Bracer + (in - game) Your Name on the Wall of Heroes + Mention in credits
as Hero of The Great War + T - Shirt.
-
same game case
as the packaged version - contains a game download code and not a
physical game card - Nintendo suggests it's for fans who want the game case, but don't need a
physical copy of the game itself
- Wii owners will be able to get the Switch version for free - with the Registration Code, you can keep playing with the
same character - players with the Wii version registered will get a download code for the Switch version - players who want a
physical copy will have to buy it themselves - it doesn't matter if you also registered on other platforms -
as long
as you are registered on Wii, you will get your free
copy of the game - your account needs to have a valid email address, or you will not be able to take part into the campaign
Yeah, I have the
same question
as many: Now that there is a box, will there be a
physical copy of the game?