USA TODAY PLAY Expands Digital Comics Library with Marvel Comics
Includes all-new Marvel Infinity Comics series and access to expansive digital catalog of comics
USA TODAY PLAY, a unified digital hub for casual entertainment and gaming, part of USA TODAY Co., Inc. (NYSE: TDAY), announced a collaboration with Marvel Comics to provide an exclusive vertically-formatted Marvel Infinity “Spider-Man TODAY” Comic series to USA TODAY PLAY. The all-new specially created comic “Spider-Man TODAY” weekly subscriber series written by Al Ewing and illustrated by Todd Nauck will publish every Wednesday for the next 47 weeks showcasing the adventures of the web-slinger teaming up with heroes from across the Marvel Universe.
Additionally, USA TODAY PLAY subscribers can enjoy unlimited access to a catalog of 1,000 digital comics from Marvel’s expansive breadth of characters and storylines including X-Men, Captain America, Black Panther, Fantastic Four, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Captain Marvel among many others. *Non-subscribers can explore a curated weekly selection.
“We’re thrilled to expand the USA TODAY PLAY brand through this exciting collaboration with Marvel,” said Dara Sanderson, Vice President and General Manager of USA TODAY PLAY. “We’re continuing to broaden our offerings, and this project is a testament to that. By blending iconic storytelling with interactive experiences true to the USA TODAY PLAY ethos, we continue to create daily moments that provide users well-deserved breaks from everyday stressors.”
“As digital comics continue to grow, we have the opportunity at Marvel to bring our comics to more fans across different platforms,” said Jon-Michael Ennis, Director of Digital Publishing at Marvel. “We’re excited to be working with USA TODAY to invite even more people to experience our comic book storytelling, whether they’re brand new to comics or lifelong readers.”
Featuring digital comics, puzzles, games and more, USA TODAY offers multiple ways to PLAY. Users can access content ad-free with a subscription, or for free using an ad-supported option. Paid subscribers also enjoy additional benefits, including unlimited hints and reveals in puzzles, full access to archival content, and early access to select new features.
*Subscription Pricing and Availability (subject to applicable terms and conditions)
- USA TODAY PLAY monthly subscription: $0.99 for the first month, then $4.99 per month
- USA TODAY PLAY annual subscription: $39.99 per year
- Add USA TODAY PLAY monthly subscription to an existing USA TODAY Network subscription: $2 per month
- Add USA TODAY PLAY annual subscription to an existing USA TODAY Network subscription: $24 per year
- Anonymous Users: Enjoy access to 1 free Marvel comic a week (from a curated selection of 10)
- Registered Users: Enjoy access to 2 free Marvel comics a week (from a curated selection of 10)