Last month's Marvel giveaway: not so heroic. Let's hope it fares better this time.
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About a month ago, Marvel Comics set the Internet on fire with an offer that was downright super: 700 first-issue digital comic books absolutely free.
But the company quickly learned that freebies can put a fantastic strain on servers, as host Comixology immediately buckled under the demand -- and ultimately suspended the giveaway.
Avengers, assemble! (OK, that's my last superhero analogy.) Marvel has risen from the (cr)ashes to extend the offer once again: more than 700 free first-issue comics. Just sign up between now and 11:59 p.m. (ET) tomorrow, and you'll get on the waiting list for access to the giveaway.
To avoid another server-melting rush, Marvel will dole out the invites in waves, starting Thursday. So watch your inbox for instructions. It's not immediately clear how many waves there will be or over what period of time, so bear in mind it could take days or even weeks until you get your shot at the downloads.
Once you do, you'll be able to read via the Marvel Comics app (available for Android and i... [Read more]
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