Comics by Comixology on the iPad. I used and liked the comics service on the PSP but the iPad version makes digital comics on the PSP look like a primitive working prototype. DC and Marvel have their own Comixology based digital comic portals as well. 

Detractors can say what they want about the iPad, but there is no current equal than viewing digital comics on a 10" Retina display. I actually prefer it to reading comics on print since it's as sharp as print with none of the issues of print based books. 

It depends on the device being used. Naturally, for anyone reading on a laptop or normally oriented computer monitor, the vertical layout is not optimal, but it works quite well on a tablet. One tap to advance pages or left tap to go back one page; perfect.

Here is a more polished version (and longer). Let me know what you think!

http://variables.selfcentent.com/webcomic/variables-2002-chapter-1-1/

I'm still trying to sort out how to "save a reader's spot". It's a bit tricky and I'm definitely putting thought into it.

I'm not looking for "comic pro" feedback. This is geared toward readers. I want the opinions of people who might not traditionally look at comics. Thanks for the feedback!

I'm in 100% agreement. The iPad is going to revolutionize comics. My idea with this is "why just move over a print book"? Why not take advantage of the digital format and make things more dynamic?

With the new format I'm working on, swipe works on the iPad. Gonna have a friend test it and let me know if it also works on Android. Take a look at the new link on your iPad and let me know what you think.

http://variables.selfcentent.com/webcomic/variables-2002-chapter-1-1/

The interactive page layout slows down the flow of the story. Doing interactive progression works better for single panel, full page layouts.

For typical graphic novel layouts that are designed to lead the eye of the reader in a smooth flow through the page, chopping individual frames can have a jarring effect that breaks that flow.

While I realize the amount of time that goes into a typical page of a comic, the reality is most readers read through a 24 page comic in minutes so it's best to facilitate that flow rather than impede it unnecessarily.

If you want to throw in little extra hidden animations or Easter eggs, by all means great; add that extra element of interactivity, but otherwise faster flow is better. If the story leads the reader, they'll want more. And if it really grabs them, it will result in multiple reads as they wait for the next volume.

I'm clearly in the minority here, but I love the new format, especially the updated version. An internet browser isn't a book, and doesn't work in the same way as a book. The new format works more like a powerpoint presentation than a comic, and powerpoint was built for computers.

I'm not sure if this would be possible, but perhaps you could include (again, like powerpoint) a timer to automatically move forwards, one whose length could be customised - so, a fast reader could set it to 3 seconds, and a slower reader to 6 seconds. This eliminates the need for page-turning/clicking entirely.

It's something I thought about but I just can't figure out a good way to implement it. Sometimes, you'll want to look at a panel for 3-4 seconds. Other times, a split second is fine.

I'm going to continue to think about it, though.

Great thread!

I like link #1 better. While I understand the urge to present things in the way of link #2, I prefer to scan the page with my eyes at a certain pace. If I have to click over and over in order to have things presented, I'll be too annoyed to continue.

Nice looking comic!

Thanks! I'm contemplating running both systems for awhile to gauge reader response to each of them. I'm going to have the new system fully updated and in place by the end of the week (I hope). I added two more chapters today, which totals about nine pages of one issue.