I should say something funny about Battlestar Galactica here, but I’ve got nothing. Get 50% off the comics with Comixology. Cylon!

• Click here to get Battlestar Galactica comics @ Comixology.com

The reason i don’t have anything to say about Battlestar Galactica is because I have never ingested any Battlestar content with my eyes. Yes, I’m a bad geek, I know. I have a very good reason, though! I don’t want to watch it. See, I told you it was a good reason.

But for all the people out there who love Battlestar Galactica in a very inappropriate way, this is a great deal. There are six different Battlestar comic series on sale here and they are all half off. You can get each issue for only 99 cents. They are normally $1.99 so you’re getting $1 off. These are all fairly new too, the oldest one having started in 2011 and at least one brand new one that started in 2013. If you’re not sure about the comics you can pick up issue #1 for FREE.

These are digital comics so there is no shipping fee and you can read them on your computer, phone or tablet.

Are you a Battlestar Galactica fan? Why? Do you like something else more?

(Expires: 16th May 2013, 11:59PM ET, midnight local time outside North America)

These aren’t the fairy tales you heard when you were a kid. Actually, they are, but with a far more adult slant. Grownup fairly tales, on sale, from Comixology!

• Click here to buy Grimm’s Fairy Tales comics @ Comixology.com

Seriously people, these are not kids fairy tales. I mean, most comics are way over-sexualized, but these things are way, way, way over-sexualized: just fair warning. Regardless of how ludicrous some of the parts of the books are, people seem to really dig ‘em. The concept is great; Take something that almost every knows, Grimm’s Fairy Tales, and flip it so even though it’s the same characters and same general story, it’s completely different. I’ve never read these, but from what I can gather the whole concept around them is taking fairy tales and working them into a real life situation that matches up somewhat with the story of the original fairy tale.

I actually really identify with this, because I’ve written a book with a similar sort of storytelling mechanism. I think it’s a great way to open up comics (or a book, TV show, movie or other media property) to a new audience who might not otherwise be interested in it. There is no real barrier to entry on a comic like this unless you’re put off by it’s adult nature. Most of us know Snow White and Little Red Riding Hood, so it’s not like getting into these comics will take a bunch of back story or learning a bunch of new characters.

The digital Omnibi, Collected Editions and individual issues are all on sale for varying amounts up to 50% off. The individual issues are all 50% off their original $1.99 price tag so you pay $0.99. The collected editions come in at $5.99, which is 40% off the original $9.99 price. The Omnibi are $19.99 and $21.99 which is 45% and 50% off, respectively. They are all digital comics, so no shipping and you can read them on your computer, smartphone or tablet!

(Expires: 22nd April 2013, 11:00PM ET in North America, local evening times in other regions.)

Chris Ryall makes comics. He makes awesome comics. He makes awesome comics that you want. Comixology makes awesome Chris Ryall comics that you want, available for half off!

•  Click here to get Chris Ryall comics @ Comixology.com

I have to be honest with you, I had never heard of Chris Ryall before this sale. I had certainly heard of some of his comics but am ashamed to say I have never read one. This guy is the Chief Creative Officer and Editor-in-Chief of IDW Publishing and has been since 2004. His list of works is absolutely massive and very impressive.

This sale includes series like:

• Groom Lake
• Zombie vs Robots
• Road Rage

There are other comics available too and this guy is a great comic creator. You won’t be disappointed with these books. You can download these to read on your computer, tablet or smartphone.

(Expires: 18th April 2013, 11PM ET, local evening times in other regions)

If there are any comic book lovers out there, Beyond the Rack Canada has a great deal that you will be interested in looking into.  Save up to 80% on Marvel Limited Edition fine art for a limited time only.

• Click here to shop this deal @ Beyond the Rack

These Limited Edition prints and magazines will start at just $99 and are up to 80% off the regular prices.  I am not a huge comic book fan but I know a lot of people that are.  I love the idea of a framed piece like this Amazing Spider-man Lithocel Diptych that was $400 and is now just $99, to go up in my games room in the basement.  I know my boys would also love it in their bedroom as well.

As for the cost of shipping, it will depend on what and how much you purchase.  Your item or items will be delivered within 2-3 weeks after purchase.  That means if you wanted to get one of these limited editions for Father’s Day for dad, it would arrive in plenty of time.

If you are a new customer, be sure to use our Exclusive Beyond the Rack coupon code for a free $10 credit.

(Expiry: 27th March 2013)

You can buy every issue in the 25 year long Hellblazer series for only 99 cents per issue. That’s 50% off 300 comics! How can you perform this wizard feat? Why, with Comixology, of course.

• Click here to get some Hellblazer comics @ Comixology.com

I haven’t done a lot of Comixology deals as of late because they have been mainly on Marvel and DC franchises that everyone knows, like Batman and Captain America. While those are fine, I like featuring some of the smaller publishers like Vertigo and their 25 year long Hellblazer series. Now, before some comic nerd comments, I know Vertigo is part of DC, but it is an imprint that focuses specifically on more adult comics instead of the flashy superhero comics that are getting turned into movies. While Vertigo isn’t exactly struggling, they are often overlooked by some of the more casual readers.

As I mentioned, Hellblazer has been running for 25 years and, as of last month, is over. It ran for 300 issues. That is an amazing feat for any media property. From the Bloody-Disgusting.com description of the final issue:

It’s the heart-rending conclusion of “DEATH AND CIGARETTES”—and the end of Vertigo’s longest running series. John Constantine has escaped, cheated, narrowly avoided and even reversed death on multiple occasions over the past 25 years. Now, we will test whether the old boy has one more second chance in him. Don’t miss this epic, oversized special issue celebrating everything that makes John Constantine so bloody unique.

If you aren’t impressed by the 25 year history, check out the first issue for FREE.

• Click here to get the first issue of Hellblazer for FREE @ Comixology.com!

Comixology is celebrating Black History Month by offering up sales on some great comics with black superheros.

• Click here to get 50%off Steel and Firestorm @ Comixology.com

This is a “half off” sale so the original price was $1.99 and you save $1 making your grand total 99 cents! Not a bad deal for some awesome comics. Actually, I’m just guessing that Firestorm comics are awesome since I’ve never read any of them. I have, however, read a few Steel comics when I was a kid and they were great.

One of the best things about Comixology is their apps. You can buy and read the comics on your computer but they are so much better on a tablet or phone. The app, for me, really is the main reason I buy through Comixology. I especially like the ability to swipe through the comic pane-by-pane instead of page-by-page and having to zoom in and out all the time. You can even buy right from the app. Very convenient.

(Expires: 13th February 2013)

• Click here to get 50% off one of nine collected edition comics @ Kobobooks.com

OM NOM COMICS!

• Discount: 50% off one of of nine Collected Editions
• Coupon code: comics50
• Expiry: 17th November 2012

These are the nine comics you can pick from:

• Star Wars: The Old Republic - Blood Of The Empire - Was $13.45 – Save $6.73 – Now $6.72
• Conan: The Frost Gisnt’s Daughter  - Was $13.45 – Save $6.73 – Now $6.72
• Hellboy: Seed Of Destruction - Was $15.38 – Save $7.69 – Now $7.69
• Mass Effect: Redemption - Was $14.42 – Save $7.21 – Now $7.21
• Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Season 8 Volume 1 The Long Way Home  - Was $13.45 – Save $6.73 – Now $6.72
• Doctor Who - Was $7.68 – Save $3.84 – Now $3.84
• Star Trek: Volume 1 - Was $7.68 – Save $3.84 – Now $3.84
• True Blood: All Together Now   - Was $9.61 – Save $4.81 – Now $4.80
• Locke And Key: Volume 1: Welcome To Lovecraft  - Was $9.61 – Save $4.81 – Now $4.80

There are a lot of good comics here. I would specifically point to Locke and Key, Hellboy and Conan. They even have two vampire based comics available for those who are so inclined. Star Trek AND Star Wars in the same sale? Mmmhmm. Any Doctor Who fans out there? Of course there are! Get some Doctor Who goodness for les than $4.

These are all for the Kobo Android and iPad apps and each of the comics are collected editions.

The Bargainmoose coupon code section has more Kobo Books promo codes than you can shake a stereotypically greasy comic book nerd at!

(Expires: 17th November 2012)

Who is Joe Hill and why is he being sold? Is he a modern day Joseph, being sold by his brothers?!

• Click here to get some cheap Joe Hill comics @ Comixology!

The answer to the above questions, in reverse order are “no” and “He is Stephen King’s son and he isn’t being sold, silly, just his comics.” Silly moose.

Joe Hill has instant nepotism cred because his dad is Stephen-freaking-King, but besides that he is also the author of some great books and, more importantly as far as this sale goes, comics. Speaking of the sale, this is a typical Comixology sale that doesn’t tell us how much we’re saving. I’d assume we’re getting 50% off but you never know.

You may have heard of Lock & Key, one of Joe Hill’s most well known works, because it is being turned into a TV show. This is another one of those series that I have not checked out only because I have so many comics piled up that I have yet to read. Speaking of which, I’m gonna go read some comics. Bye!

(Expires: 12th November 2012, 11:59PM ET in North America, local evening times in other regions)

What better way to start Halloween than reading a comic about grisly murders, famine or a way to remove evil from human beings? Nothing! That’s why this sale from Comixology is so awesome!

Click here to check out all the horror comics on sale from Archaia @ Comixology.com

Here are the series available and the prices for their collected editions. You can also buy individual issues if you’d like.

• Awakening (Volume One and Volume Two) – Now $3.99 and $4.99
• Feeding Ground (In English or Spanish) – Now $4.99 each
• Killing Pickman – Now $4.99
• Moon Lake - Now $3.99
• Revere – Now $4.99
• Syndrome - Now $3.99

You will notice, as is standard with Comixology sales, that I have not uncluded the “Was” or “Save” prices. That is because Comixology does not always put how much you are saving on their sales. This is one such sale. I’m going to guess that it is 50% off as most of them are but I am not sure.

Archaia seems to specialise in the macabre. All these comics deal with subjects suitable for Halloween such as greusom murders, werewolves and famine. Obviously not a comic for the children so if you have a bunch of Jughead comics on your comixology account, you’re gonna wanna delete the Archaia stuff before you hand the tablet over to your five year old.

(Expires 29th October 2012, 11:00PM ET in North America, local evening times in other areas)

Comics and graphic novels are now available on iPad and Android tablets from Kobobooks. To celebrate, Kobo Comics Week is offering you 50% off a select issue through the link below.

• Click here to get 50% off your first comics from Kobo!

I am a big fan of comics, so this is a positively delicious offer!

• Discount: 50% off one of the above comic sets
• Coupon code: comics50
• Expiry: 3rd, November 2012

You have 9 comics to choose from:

• STAR WARS: THE OLD REPUBLIC - BLOOD OF THE EMPIRE
• CONAN: THE FROST GIANT’S DAUGHTER
• HELLBOY: SEED OF DESTRUCTION
• MASS EFFECT: REDEMPTION
• BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: SEASON 8 VOLUME 1 THE LONG WAY HOME
• DOCTOR WHO
• STAR TREK: VOLUME 1
• TRUE BLOOD: ALL TOGETHER NOW
• LOCKE AND KEY: VOL. 1: WELCOME TO LOVECRAFT

What do I want? Hellboy of course! It costs $15.38 from Kobo, and after 50% off I can get it for $7.69.

This promotion just started today, so you have a good few days to figure out which comic you want 50% off of. If you would like to see all the latest Kobo Books promo codes, check out the bargainmoose coupon forum.

A lot of people are loving all the super hero media franchises out there lately. A lot of the same people are also loving the Zombie stuff that we’re getting. I say why not love them both at the same time? Comixology says why not love them both for cheap!?

• Click here to get the first Marvel Zombies series for only 99 cents an issue @ Comixology.ca

As the name suggests, these comics are Marvel characters as Zombies. I did some reading on the series and it seems pretty awesome. I guess at one point Ash Williams (of the Evil Dead franchise) shows up, which is pretty freakin’ cool. This is the first series in the Marvel Zombie universe so it’s a great way to get into the whole universe. There are only five comics in this first series so you get the whole thing for under $5. I don’t know what the before price is but I would suspect it to be $1.99. Either way, I’m getting all of these.

I suspect this sale is a partial advertisement for the recently released Marvel Zombie Halloween one-shot. It came out on 17th October 2012 and, unfortunately, is not on sale. The good news, however, is that with the money you save on the first Marvel Zombies series, you can buy a copy of the Halloween comic and still have some left over.

• Marvel Zombies Halloween – Now $3.99

As usual these are digital comics and can be read on your computer or almost any mobile device. Buy once, read everywhere!

(Expires: 28th  Octobey 2012, 11:00PM ET, local evenings in other regions)

Comixology is at it again with another great series of books on sale!

• Grimm Fairy Tales @ Comixology

This series is basically a different take on the classic fairly tales told by German Brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. These are fairy tales like The Three Little Pigs and Little Red Riding Hood. It isn’t a kid’s thing though, as is evidenced by it’s 17+ rating. Really not for the kiddie’s bedtime stories. In this sale you can get single issues, collected editions or Omnibi. There is actually an overarching story line too that I’m interested to get into. Wikipedia has a pretty good synopsis of the series:

Each issue of Grimm Fairy Tales has two parts: a frame story and a fairy tale. The frame story revolves around Dr. Sela Mathers, a Doctor/Professor of Literature who has been given the ability to help people by showing them fairy tales with a lesson about their life. She struggles with the fact that people ignore her advice and ruin their lives anyway, and begins using her ability to dispense justice instead (see issue #15 “The Three Little Pigs”). Sela’s nemesis is Belinda, who has the same ability as Sela but uses it for evil.

The other portion of the story is a twisted version of a classic fairy tale. The fairy tales are often violent and end in depressing ways, warning the readers to change their lives or suffer a similar (sometimes, worse) fate.

Sounds pretty cool. To be fully honest, I’m kinda conflicted because they look really cool but I’m still in the middle of another series. I don’t want to start Grimm yet, because I know I’ll forget the current one I’m on. I’ve always been like that but that’s my problem, not yours. You. Go. Buy.

(Expires: 11th October 2012, 11:00PM ET in North America, local evening in other regions)

Comixology is about to his 100 Million comics and graphic novels downloaded and until that happens, they’re hooking you up with a new free comic every day!

Click here to check out today’s free comic @ Comixology

That link up there point to Comixology’s spotlight on the free comic of the so it will change when this free comic deal expires on 9th, October, 2012 at 11:00PM ET . If you’re reading this late and still want to check out the free comic, you can check out The Shadow by clicking here!

Ok, so the big deal about this sale isn’t the individual comic, it’s the fact that there is a new free comic every day! The individual comic is normally $2 but you get it for free. I think this is a great way to get into some new series. If you get the comic and hate it, you didn’t waste money and you can do it every day! Getting a comic and disliking it isn’t too, too bad. It’s only a few bucks. The issue is when you are hunting for a new series and you end up trying 10 comics before you find one you like. It can add up. Thankfully my re-entrance into the comic world has, thankfully, been smooth, finding a great series right off the bat but it could have been expensive.

Today’s comic is  issue #1 of The Shadow! The shadow, for those who aren’t familiar with him, has been around for years, I’m talking 1930 radio plays voiced by Orson Welles. Since then he has been the subject of movies, comics, magazines and other media. Essentially (and you can imagine how much it has varied over 82 years) The Shadow is a vigilante with Psychic power. Now that is, of course, dumbing it down a lot but trust me, characters like this don’t last 82 years if they stink.

I’ll be keeping my eye on this sale and if I see any particularly good comics, I’ll be sure to post them, otherwise, it’s up to you to keep checking them!

(Free copy of the shadow, Issue #1 Expires: 9th October 2012, 11:00PM ET in North America, local evening in other regions)

(Free Comics Expire: When Comixology hits 100 Million downloads)

Everybody loves the Ninja Turtles and Comixology is giving them to you via their newest series of comics for only 99 cents an issue!

• Click here to check out the IDW Ninja Turtles sale @ Comixology!

I know I mention this whenever a great sale comes up on Comixology but it really is a huge selling point of Comixology. If you haven’t gotten any comics from them yet, It’s the Comixology app. They have one for Android and iOS as well as a web reader but what really makes it awesome is the tablet apps. Reading comics on a tablet is an amazing experience. You can read page by page or pane by pane and even zoom in to get a better look at some of the art.

I know what you’re thinking though. You are wondering if you’re really going to like comics on a tablet. Well, if you love Ninja Turtles like I do and you have a tablet (or even if you don’t) you can try a FREE Ninja Turtles comic! This isn’t a special sale deal  per se, since they make the first issue free for a lot of series just to get you hooked. Actually, it is cheaper than the print comic so it is kind of a sale. The other issues are 99 cents for this sale.

IDW Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Issue #1 – FREE

Oftentimes these digital issues are a really great when compared to the print versions. The first collected edition of this series, which consists of issue #1 – #4 plus bonus material, is only $4 for this sale. The paperback at Amazon.ca is almost $14. You’re saving $10! There is one other collected edition for the same price.

IDW Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Collected Edition: Change is Constant – Was $7.99 – Save $4 – Now $3.99

(Expires: 1st October 2012, 11:00PM ET in North America, local evenings in other regions)

Every year the first Saturday in May is Free Comic Book Day.  This means you can head in to any of the participating comic book stores and they will be giving away comic books absolutely free.

• Click here for a complete list of participating stores

Here is a look at a small fraction of the books available for free:

• Archie Comics: Mega Man: Let The Games Begin
• Bongo Comics: Bongo Comics Free-For-All/SpongeBob Freestyle Funnies Flip Book
• BOOM! Studios: Peanuts/Adventure Time Flip Book
• Dark Horse Comics: Star Wars/Serenity Flip Book
• DC Comics: DC Comics-The New 52 #1
• IDW Publishing: Transformers #80.5
• Image Comics: Image Comics: 20 Anthology
• Marvel Comics: The Avengers #12.1
• Oni Press: Yo Gabba Gabba! Free Comic Book Time!

There are a total of 44 different comic books that will be free on 5th May.  There seems to be something for the young and older comic books lovers available.  You will be able to get 1-10 free comic books depending on the store.  This would make a fun family outing that would be absolutely free.  A lot of kids are not into reading books but this is a fun way to get them interested. This is the 11th annual event for Free Comic Book Day.

(Expiry: 5th May 2012)