With all the anticipation leading up to Apple’s iPad announcement we were just as excited to show off our recent developments for the new addition to our family – Panelfly iPad.

Bigger screen bigger experience! Though this is just a tease be sure to keep watch as we will be leaking new screenshots, test demos & announcements up to our release date!

For additional reading – Here are some links to other articles on our iPad Development:

Gizmodo

http://gizmodo.com/5463681/comic-books-will-look-incredible-on-the-ipad?skyline=true&s=i

WIRED

http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/02/panelfly-comic-book-reader-for-ipad/

Panelfly iPad

http://www.panelfly.com/ipad

Panelfly would like to welcome it’s newest publishers – Bluewater Productions. With 14 titles available at launch Bluewater Productions hits the ground running with such titles as Space Cadet, Leprechaun, Warlock & more! Get reading!

Be sure to get your hands on Robot 13 from Blacklist Studios! Beautiful illustrations paired with an incredibly creative storyline Robot 13 has it all! Be sure to look out for issue #02 coming soon on Panelfly!

Eat. Sleep. Geeek. says

“Simply put, you need Robot 13 in your hands, and the guy you buy your comics from needs it in his (or her) store. Trust me, neither of you will regret the decision.”

We couldn’t agree more!

Moonstone Books, Captain Action Enterprises, LLC  and PanelFly have announced their “Sneak-A-Peek at Lady Action” promotion, offering readers an opportunity to download  the entire comic for free – before it goes on sale nationwide.

Consumers can download the free issue exclusively on Panelfly at panelfly.com/lady-action!

Lady Action Special #1, by Tony Lee and Jake Minor will be on sale  December 30, 2009. At that time, the comic will still be offered online, but at the standard $.99 price.

“We think fans will be very impressed by this sneak peak of Lady Action.  It’s a cool story with some surprises and strong art,” said Ed Catto of Captain Action Enterprises, LLC.

The special showcases an espionage adventure featuring the sexy British spy, Lady Action.  While she is a part of the Captain Action mythos, fans need not keep up with regular series to enjoy this done-in-one adventure.

The story is penned by British writer Tony Lee.  Known for his wit and sense of style, both in his writing and his international jet-setting, Lee balances excitement with a wry sense of sardonic humor.  “One thing the comics world has been missing recently is a beautiful, kick-ass, sarcastic and sultry temptress who can shoot the wings off a fly and kill a man with her thumbs. Oh, and did I mention that she just has to be British…?”, said Lee.

Newcomer Jake Minor supplies the art that both looks gorgeous and moves the tale along at a breakneck pace.

The Lady Action Special will certainly delight toy collectors as well. Michael Eury, the celebrated author of TwoMorrow’s recent coffee table book, “Captain Action: The Original Super Hero Action Figure”  provides an analysis of the ultra-rare Super Queens” toys, Ideal’s 1968 sister line to Captain Action.  “It’s a fun, light, Maxim-style article, except here the pictures of the hot girls are real dolls, “ joked author Michael Eury.

“Let’s face it – it’s been a tough year for everyone. This free comic is also meant to be a nice little present for the fans who’ve made our Captain Action reintroduction such a success”, said Captain Action’s Ed Catto. ”And, of course, if fans then want to buy the floppy, or tell their friends about it, we’re appreciative of the buzz, too.

Beyond being a nice gift for the fans, we also wanted retailers to be able to preview this comic.  It’s a no-risk way for comic shop owners to see if this comic is right for their clientele.  And we think they’ll really like this one” said Gentile.

“The new year looks to be full of action”, promised Captain Action’s Joe Ahearn. We have the Phantom/Captain Action team-up, our CA Special and ‘Season 2’ Captain Action series all slated for Spring 2010.”

We’re proud to announce the release of Panelfly v1.1! Along with some shiny tech updates we would like to introduce a handful of new publishers to the Panelfly Family. Be sure to check out all the updates here – http://www.panelfly.com/features/.

Antarctic Press (http://www.antarctic-press.com/)

Dare Comics (http://darecomics.blogspot.com/)

Asthmatic Kitty (http://asthmatickitty.com/)

Brain Scan Studios (http://www.brainscanstudios.com/)

Nifty Comics (http://www.niftycomics.com/)

Visionary Comics (http://www.visionarycomics.com/)

As for What’s New in Panelfly v1.1:

- Addition of Panelfly News

- Read More & Additional Publication Information added to Panelfly Store Items – Improved Download Manager Functionality

- Jump directly into a publication as download completes – Improved Panel Navigation Engine

- Improved Library functionality – Read Notification Elements – Publication Info accessible while reading

- Twitter & Facebook Functionality

- Publications Ratings

- Read Next Issue & Buy Next Issue Functionality at the end of each publication

More updates to come – keep watch!

We’d like to thank everyone for not only the fantastic reviews surrounding our app but for also passing our site along & featuring it on so many award sites.

We look forward to continually creating beautiful mobile, web & desktop editions – keep watch!

A huge thanks to QBN, Unmatchedstyle, Xhilarate, CSS Remix, CSSImport, Design Fridge, Site Inspire, CSSDSGN, CSS Mayo, Cool Hunting & Most Inspired!

SLG’s Dan Vado talks about the importance of Digital Comics:

“I think a key to success in publishing at this juncture is to make sure our titles are available in as many channels as possible,” said SLG president Dan Vado. “Digital distribution could be as important for us as our distribution through Hot Topic was a few years back. Sales in that channel actually helped us create new readers for us.”

We couldn’t agree more.

Read More Here.

Panelfly is now on Facebook! Join the Panelfly Fan Page & get up to date notices, sneak peaks & news leaks straight to your Facebook Account! v1.2 Designs to leak real soon – see them first on our Facebook Fan Page.

While nice on the iPhone, Gizmodo is itching for the tablet to see Panelfly’s full potential. Read the full article here on Gizmodo.

Heidi MacDonald & PW Beat cover the NBM & Panelfly partnership. Big things to come! Read the full article here at The Beat.