

Perhaps the biggest oversight is the lack of the mature-readers MAX Comics imprint, which means you won't have access to Garth Ennis and Laurence Campbell's The Punisher or Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos' Alias comic that first introduced Jessica Jones. For those looking for deep cuts, such as the Disney-owned CrossGen or the Marvel-owned Malibu Comics, you're out of luck. The service lacks many of the comics published by Marvel precursor Timely Comics during the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, as well as most of Marvel UK's output from the 1970s and 1980s. If you dig deep enough, you will also find missing pieces in the collection.

It's an unfortunate caveat to the all-you-can-read subscription experience, but the recent cut in wait time makes things more manageable. In order to support comic book shops and specialty stores that sell the latest issues, Marvel Unlimited doesn't add new comics until they have been available elsewhere for three months (it used to be six months until October 2020). You'll notice right away that the newest comics on the racks don't immediately appear in the app.

However, this doesn't mean Marvel Unlimited's catalog is actually unlimited. There are even some older titles from comics' Golden Age. This means you can read Spider-Man's first appearance in Amazing Fantasy #15, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's game-changing Fantastic Four, Frank Miller's seminal Daredevil "Born Again" arc, Grant Morrison's New X-Men run, Matt Fraction and David Aja's Hawkeye, and Al Ewing and Joe Bennett's modern classic Immortal Hulk all on the same app. So, what's on the app? Basically everything published under the core Marvel Comics banner dating back to the 1960s, plus several of Marvel's publishing imprints. It's a big chunk of change to pay every year, but if you're a collector who's constantly buying up merchandise anyway, an extra $30 may be a good deal. You also get invites to Marvel's events and a discount on Marvel merchandise at. Read our editorial mission (Opens in a new window) & see how we test (Opens in a new window).įor the upper echelon of Marvel Comics fandom, there's a $99-per-year Annual Plus membership that gives you access to exclusive kits filled with collectibles you can't get anywhere else. Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.
