Former DC President Hooks Up To Comixology

Written by Ian Cullen on October 22, 2009 – 10:29 am -

iphoneIt looks like former DC President,  editor-in-chief Jenette Kahn has joined the digital comics revolution and is now working for Comixology.

Comixology for those not in the now is a specialised service, which allows iTouch and iPhone owners to download a selection of comics for personal enjoyment. The company has been going for some time and has publishers such as IDW, Bluewater, Dynamite and Image Comics involved in their distribution model.

According to Digital Spy Jenette Kahn who helmed the Superman and Batman publisher for 27 years has joined the board of advisers at Comixology, which is fast growing. Also new to the company is ICv2 president Milton Griepp.

“With the additions of Ms Kahn and Mr Griepp to our team, we now gain the unique and powerful perspectives of two people who have created value in the comics marketplace,” said comiXology CEO David Steinberger.

“Jenette moved comics into film and mature titles, and Milton has many years of successful industry experience and analysis he brings to the table. I couldn’t be more thrilled to work with each of them.”??Griepp added: “I’m excited about comiXology’s approach to the business, including its cutting edge technology and its involvement with the direct market comic store, a critical factor in the growth of comics over the last several decades.”

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