It’ll be interesting to see the final numbers on this. The last Image one did about 15k, but that’s a bigger name. IDW’s have done something like 5–12k. Incal etc. did 13k. Although the real key is whether this then results in additional sales. Judging by the number of Image Humble Bundles, it’s working for them, or they wouldn’t keep doing it. IDW seems to often use HB as a way to wring out the last cash from dead licenses (Doctor Who; pre-reboot Transformers). Humanoids: no idea, but they did two in quick succession.
Mind you, the most important thing with this one will be to fix the files. Sad that the first proper 2000 AD HB has cruddy repro in some of the files.
It’s also interesting to see people coming to some of these who don’t know digital comics. The same happened with Humanoids and the recent Humble Bundle, to the point it seems HB should explain:
1. These bundles are separate from the subscription (a point obfuscated by the subscription banner at the top of the screen)
2. The comic won’t be sent to you—you’ll get a downloads link
3. These are digital comics (you’d be surprised how many assume they’re getting a bunch of books for $1)
4. The books will require you to have software (a point included only at the bottom of the page, under a read more sign, in a disused lavatory, etc.)
Another gripe I’ve been seeing surrounds the selection of Psi-Files 2 rather than 1. Honestly, that is a bit of an odd one, given the Death crossover with Dredd CFs that are included. Still, for under 12 quid, it’s hard to complain too much about a slew of Kingdom, all of Halo Jones and Zenith, and a ton of other great content. I hope it does well for Rebellion and its chosen charity.
