By The Editor
March 5, 2013 - 17:23
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VIZ MEDIA LAUNCHES FREE sticky DOT comics iPAD APP FOR KIDS
New Digital Destination For Young Readers To Debut 30 Parent-Trusted Manga & Graphic Novels, Including POKÉMON, VOLTRON FORCE® And LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE™
VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga, graphic novels and anime in North America, has announced the launch today of sticky DOT comics, its new kids comics app for the Apple iPad® and iPad® mini.
Sticky DOT comics, a proprietary app developed by VIZ Media, brings the best all-ages comics to the iPad with content featuring fan-favorite characters both familiar and new. Fans can securely browse, download and read a diverse collection of popular manga and graphic novels including full volumes of POKÉMON, MAMESHIBA, MR. MEN LITTLE MISS™, REDAKAI and VOLTRON FORCE®.
sticky DOT comics is available for free download through the iTunes Store. Individual volumes are available for purchase and download in the U.S. and Canada within the application for a debut price of $2.99-$3.99 per volume. Readers are encouraged to check the app regularly, as new series and volumes, as well as free previews, will be added frequently.
sticky DOT comics Launch Week Titles Will Include:
· PokÉmon Adventures
· PokÉmon Adventures: DIAMOND AND PEARL/PLATINUM
· PokÉmon Black and White
· PokÉmon: DIAMOND AND PEARL ADVENTURE!
· Mameshiba: On the Loose!
· Little Miss Sunshine: here comes the sun!
· Mr. Strong: Good Thing I Came Along!
· Redakai
· Voltron Force
“Now with the sticky DOT comics iPad app, fans of any age can take their favorite family-friendly manga and graphic novels on the go,” says Beth Kawasaki, Senior Editorial Director, VIZ Kids. “There’s something for everyone in this debut, including the adorable adventures of LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE, the action of REDAKAI, and the awesome fun of POKÉMON, available for the first time in digital form, and we’ll be adding more exciting series and content to sticky DOT comics soon!”
For more information on sticky DOT comics, please visit the dedicated sticky DOT comics page on iTunes.
For more information on VIZ Kids graphic novels and manga, please visit VIZKids.com.