Cryptozoic Entertainment now carrying all Blizzard manga
by Anne Stickney 
May 27th 2011 at 4:00PM
Cryptozoic Entertainment, publisher of the WoW Trading Card Game, is taking a step into the world of digital comics -- publishing and snapping up the Warcraft and Starcraft manga series along the way -- by offering the manga exclusively for its comics reader app, available for the iPad, iPhone and iPhone touch. But that's not all! To celebrate the exclusive release of the manga on the Cryptozoic Comics reader, for a limited time, you can download Warcraft: Legends Vol. 1 through Cryptozoic's website.
Legends Vol. 1 is the start of the popular anthology series. Each issue features short stories that highlight uncommon moments in lore and the adventures of everyday characters like the ones we play. Along with Legends Vol. 1, Cryptozoic is carrying World of Warcraft: Death Knight, Warcraft: Legends Vol. 2, and Dragon Hunt, the first book in the Sunwell trilogy. If you're looking for background into Thassarian and Koltira Deathweaver, Warcraft: Death Knight is absolutely worth picking up, and if you're looking for more information about Kalecgos, Anveena and the Sunwell, the Sunwell trilogy is definitely for you.
Though selection is limited to a few titles at this time, Cryptozoic will be carrying all Blizzard manga titles in the future, so keep an eye on its website and the app for future releases. The Cryptozoic comics app is available at no charge through the Apple store, and manga titles are priced at $5.99 per 150-page book. Check after the break for the full press release, and go pick up your free manga while you can -- the offer ends June 2!
Legends Vol. 1 is the start of the popular anthology series. Each issue features short stories that highlight uncommon moments in lore and the adventures of everyday characters like the ones we play. Along with Legends Vol. 1, Cryptozoic is carrying World of Warcraft: Death Knight, Warcraft: Legends Vol. 2, and Dragon Hunt, the first book in the Sunwell trilogy. If you're looking for background into Thassarian and Koltira Deathweaver, Warcraft: Death Knight is absolutely worth picking up, and if you're looking for more information about Kalecgos, Anveena and the Sunwell, the Sunwell trilogy is definitely for you.
Though selection is limited to a few titles at this time, Cryptozoic will be carrying all Blizzard manga titles in the future, so keep an eye on its website and the app for future releases. The Cryptozoic comics app is available at no charge through the Apple store, and manga titles are priced at $5.99 per 150-page book. Check after the break for the full press release, and go pick up your free manga while you can -- the offer ends June 2!
Cryptozoic Entertainment
Cryptozoic Entertainment Releases World of Warcraft® and Starcraft® Manga for the First Time Ever in Digital Format!
Cryptozoic Entertainment's motto of "fans first" has once more carried over to its newest project, as it offers fans the opportunity to read World of Warcraft® and Starcraft® manga for the first time ever in digital format! Beginning May 26, 2011, fans will be able to download their favorite manga titles on the iPad®, iPhone® and iPod Touch®. To celebrate the exclusive release of Blizzard manga on the Cryptozoic Comics app, Cryptozoic is offering a free download of the full 160-page manga, Warcraft: Legends Vol. 1, for the first week of its release (through June 2nd)!
The Cryptozoic Comics app will feature other critically acclaimed narratives from Blizzard's® extensive catalogue of manga as well, beginning with: Warcraft: The Sunwell Trilogy Volume 1, Dragon Hunt andWorld of Warcraft: Death Night. Other popular Blizzard titles, such as StarCraft:Ghost Academy Volume 1will also later come available.
Available as a free download through the Apple App Store, Cryptozoic Comics will upload new content on a monthly basis, with manga priced at $5.99 per 150-page book. Fans will also have the option of downloading previews of their favorite manga and comic book titles free of charge.
Finally, fans can enjoy Blizzard's World of Warcraft and StarCraft manga in stunning high-resolution imagery. Download the Cryptozoic Comics app and your free Warcraft: Legends Vol. 1 today!
Cryptozoic Entertainment's motto of "fans first" has once more carried over to its newest project, as it offers fans the opportunity to read World of Warcraft® and Starcraft® manga for the first time ever in digital format! Beginning May 26, 2011, fans will be able to download their favorite manga titles on the iPad®, iPhone® and iPod Touch®. To celebrate the exclusive release of Blizzard manga on the Cryptozoic Comics app, Cryptozoic is offering a free download of the full 160-page manga, Warcraft: Legends Vol. 1, for the first week of its release (through June 2nd)!
The Cryptozoic Comics app will feature other critically acclaimed narratives from Blizzard's® extensive catalogue of manga as well, beginning with: Warcraft: The Sunwell Trilogy Volume 1, Dragon Hunt andWorld of Warcraft: Death Night. Other popular Blizzard titles, such as StarCraft:Ghost Academy Volume 1will also later come available.
Available as a free download through the Apple App Store, Cryptozoic Comics will upload new content on a monthly basis, with manga priced at $5.99 per 150-page book. Fans will also have the option of downloading previews of their favorite manga and comic book titles free of charge.
Finally, fans can enjoy Blizzard's World of Warcraft and StarCraft manga in stunning high-resolution imagery. Download the Cryptozoic Comics app and your free Warcraft: Legends Vol. 1 today!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Kiyoko May 27th 2011 4:05PM
Ahh, I was wondering what was going to happen to the Warcraft/Starcraft manga when Tokyopop announced they were going out of business.
I just hope that it's not the end of future manga releases as well. I just finished reading Shaman & Mage recently, and am hoping that all the classes will eventually get covered.
zakuno_2 May 27th 2011 4:07PM
And I don't have any of those devices. I still can't get my hands on them it seems.
HappyFunBall May 27th 2011 4:13PM
Again Blizzard shafts the Android users.
raingod May 27th 2011 4:29PM
Blame Cryptozoic not Blizzard.
perderedeus May 27th 2011 6:36PM
I blame Blizzard, since Crypto is basically their little pet. I seriously doubt the relationship between Blizzard and Cryptozoic is as discrete as, say, Blizzard and Upper Deck or Blizzard and Tokyopop.
Suzaku May 28th 2011 9:25AM
@perderedeus: For real. These two companies are very obviously in bed together. Cryptozoic basically spun off from Blizzard with some folks snagged from Upper Deck and DC Comics.
I can't say I'm shocked that they took over the publishing rights for the Warcraft manga, with Tokyopop going under. Wouldn't be surprised if they became the de facto Blizzard Licensed Products licensee.
Blayze May 29th 2011 3:29PM
Seconded on the Android issue.
Neodarkmatter May 27th 2011 4:19PM
Yeah, this great but how about a computer app for those who don't have an iphone or ipad?
I would like to read it on a normal size screen (not that I have a problem with the iphone or pad but it is harder for me to read comics off of it).
radda May 27th 2011 4:31PM
No love for the Kindle?
For shame Blizz.
WaterRouge May 27th 2011 4:40PM
Glad I got mine while they were in print then.
wdm+hall May 27th 2011 5:26PM
This is excellent news.
I recently downed the entire original Warcraft comic series on my iPhone with the comixology app and I think this new format for reading comics and the like is awesome.
Mperiolat May 27th 2011 5:32PM
I'm only short two mangas: The Sunwell collection (8 page prequel) and Nexus Point. If and when they are released, we shall see. I do not have a hand held device, so they would be desktopped.
brian May 28th 2011 5:04AM
Just a small note- it works for iPhone and iPod touch, not iPhone and iPhone touch.
;)