Comic Con 2014: Where to find deals on comic books, video games
In honor of San Diego Comic Con 2014, here is a breakdown of what comic books and video games are on sale, plus where to find the deals. For example, Marvel Digital Comics has a deal on the first Guardians of the Galaxy comic book.
A fan high-fives another fan dressed as Star Wars' Darth Vader during preview night at the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention held July 23, 2014 in San Diego. In honor of San Diego Comic Con 2014, here is a breakdown of what comic books and video games are on sale.
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From Captain America to The Walking Dead, this week's best comic book deals include a superhero for everyone. Marvel is going particularly deal-crazy in honor of San Diego Comic Con 2014; in addition to the below deals, they are offering Black Widow #1 and Inhuman #1 for free, and a month-long subscription to Marvel Unlimited for only 99 cents.
Guardians of the Galaxy #1 Digital Comic Book
Store: Marvel Digital Comics
Price: Free via coupon code "DNA"
Lowest By: $2
Is It Worth It?: Can't wait for the Guardians of the Galaxy premiere? Get a jump start with this Guardians of the Galaxy (2008-2010) digital comic. Just activate coupon code "DNA" to get it for free.
Sony PSN Sale
Store: Sony Entertainment Network
Price: $2.44
Lowest By: $11
Is It Worth It?: For PS Plus members, Sony Entertainment Network discounts a selection of downloadable PS4, PS3, PSP, and PlayStation Vita games with prices as low as $2.44. A best bet includes Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate for PS Vita, which at $2.44 is a low by $11 — and there are plenty of other comic book-themed games, if you need a break from actually reading them.
Uncanny Avengers #1 Digital Comic Book
Store: Marvel Digital Comics
Price: Free via coupon code "UNITY"
Is It Worth It?: Following the events of the Avengers vs. X-Men storyline, a new cast of Avengers has formed with the likes of Captain America, the Scarlet Witch, Thor, and Wolverine. Follow their adventures with the Uncanny Avengers' first issue, which is currently free at Marvel's Digital Comic shop.
DC Comics Batman Eternal #1 Kindle eBook
Store: Amazon
Price: Free via coupon code "BATMAN75"
Lowest By: $2
Expires: August 3
Is It Worth It?: Our third free comic this week comes from Amazon as it offers downloads of DC Comics Batman Eternal #1 Kindle eBook for free via coupon code "BATMAN75." Simply click on "Enter a promotion code or gift card" (located beneath the "Buy Now with 1-Click" button) and enter the aforementioned code for your free download.
The Walking Dead Comic Book Vol. 1
Store: Humble Bundle
Price: Free
Lowest By: $10
Expires: August 4
Is It Worth It?: Can't wait for the October Season 5 premier of The Walking Dead? Catch up on the first free chapters with Humble Bundle's latest deal. It offers issues 1 through 3 for free. Alternatively, you can pay whatever you want to get the entire first volume of The Walking Dead (issues 1-6). This option requires you pay at least 1 cent. Feeling generous? If you choose to pay the average of $10.47 or more, you'll also get The Walking Dead Vol. 2 & 3, Thief of Thieves Vol. 1, and Super Dinosaur Vol. 1.
Louis Ramirez is a senior features writer for DealNews, where this article first appeared: http://dealnews.com/features/Its-a-Great-Week-for-Comic-Deals-Free-Digital-Issues-Video-Games-and-More/1108063.html