Editing Comic book (section)

==Distribution==
The comic book industry has struggled with distribution issues throughout its history, as numerous mainstream retailers have been hesitant to stock substantial quantities of the most engaging and sought-after comics. The [[smartphone]] and the [[tablet computer|tablet]] have turned out to be an ideal medium for online distribution.<ref name=NYT72113>{{cite news|title=Embracing Tablets, Comic Book Publishers Cash in on a Digital Revolution|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/22/business/media/comic-books-cash-in-on-a-digital-revolution.html|access-date=24 July 2013|newspaper=The New York Times|date=21 July 2013|author=Gregory Schmidt|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170129063315/http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/22/business/media/comic-books-cash-in-on-a-digital-revolution.html|archive-date=29 January 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Digital distribution===
On 13 November 2007, [[Marvel Comics]] launched [[Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited]], a subscription service allowing readers to read many [[Digital comic|comics]] from Marvel's history online. The service also includes periodic release new comics not available elsewhere. With the release of ''[[Avenging Spider-Man]]'' #1, Marvel also became the first publisher to provide free digital copies as part of the print copy of the comic book.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://marvel.com/news/story/16781/avenging_spider-man_1_makes_digital_history|title=Avenging Spider-Man #1 Makes Digital History|date=12 October 2011|access-date=10 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111113090741/http://marvel.com/news/story/16781/avenging_spider-man_1_makes_digital_history|archive-date=13 November 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>

With the growing popularity of smartphones and tablets, many major publishers have begun releasing titles in digital form. The most popular platform is [[comiXology]]. Some platforms, such as [[Graphicly]], have shut down.