Graphic.ly

Will comic books survive the media maelstrom? Can graphic novels pack the same visual punch on screen? A new player in publishing is working to ease the transition. Launched to the public this week, Graphic.ly is looking to build a niche as both an online community and digital content delivery platform for comic books and graphic novels. Publishers including Top Cow, BOOM!, and Arcana have signed on to make their content available via Graphic.ly. The first applications out of beta allow users to download, read, and chat from their computer desktops, but stay tuned for iPhone, iPad, and other versions. According to CEO and co-founder Micah Baldwin, "Graphic.ly is the online version of hanging out at the comic book store, finding new friends, new comics to read, and new interests and genres."