"Marvel Unlimited was born from two key things: our fans' input and the latest in digital technology," explained Peter Phillips, SVP & General Manager, Marvel Digital Media Group. "We now offer seamless digital comics subscription access across the web browser, iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. And we're excited to say this is the first in a series of major enhancements to this now-cutting edge product."
The Marvel Unlimited app is available for free from the App Store on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch or at www.AppStore.com/MarvelUnlimited.
Four of Marvel’s biggest characters will be part of a new 13-chapter series to be released every week for an entire year by Infinite Comics. “Following the critical acclaim we had with Avengers VS. X-Men and Ultimate Spider-Man last year, we wanted to take advantage of the technical aspects of the digital reading experience take it to the next level,” explained Peter Phillips, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Marvel Digital Media Group. “By providing these comics on a weekly basis we are furthering our commitment to bringing a new kind of digital reading experience to a wider audience than ever before.”
To coincide with the Far East setting of the big screen adaptation starring Hugh Jackman, the creative team of Jason Aaron, Jason Latour and Paco Diaz commences the initiative with Wolverine: Japan’s Most Wanted.
The Silver Samurai has his sights set on Wolverine and will do anything he can to get rid of him, including unleashing a horde of deadly ninjas, and the mutant mass murderer – Sabretooth!
Marvel Entertainment enters the next stage of Marvel ReEvolution by launching this summer Marvel Original Video which will provide new digital-first original content. Blair Butler will be hosting a pop culture and lifestyle series titled Marvel’s Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.“Marvel Original Video takes our exciting digital-first content offerings to the next level by teaming with top talent from across the entertainment industry to deliver cutting edge, sophisticated—and most importantly fun—new programming,” said Peter Phillips, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Marvel Digital Media Group. “We’re expanding to lifestyle, documentary and reality shows that focus on bringing fans a more complete view of Marvel, from the latest news to the true stories about our greatest characters and their impact on pop culture. As part of the Marvel ReEvolution, this unparalleled diversity of original content not only brings our fans closer to their favorite super heroes—such as the Avengers, X-Men and Spider-Man—but also offers unprecedented insight into the inner workings of one of the world’s leading entertainment companies.”