Are comics scans good for fans?

[skyknight]

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Since comic scans are getting popular nowadays, will it be good to us?
What's your opinion, Why?

For me, i think comics scans are ok its a great way of preserving comics and you can also read classics comics that would cost you thousands of dollars to buy.
but that doesnt mean you have to stop buying comics. like myself i have some comics scans but still continue to buy recent comics or back issues that i like.

[dAmNseL jEnY]

I'm prehistoric kinda person so I prefer the hardcopies better than the softcopies. Hardcopies are expensive so the scans is my desperate measure.

[vemp]

The SCANS' purpose is to preserve comics digitally and to serve as a sample to view, so that if a reader is willing to support the industry they will buy the actual comic book. If I had the money, I would buy the comics, it's different reading on your computer than holding the actual book and enjoying it.

[Mabix]

if you ain't got no patience for the shipment to arrive, then comic scans are good. 'sides, you're more up-to-date with scans nowadays.

[Visual C#]

Maybe good for fans, but not for the comic book companies, since it is a direct violation of theiry copyright.

[fishstix]

I think they are...
Especially with manga o_O
scannned translations are sometimes the only way that japanese comics can reach english speaking audiences.
And besides...
If you can't buy it here anyway, what's the harm in reading scans?

[Mabix]

uh,scanlations esp manga(unlicensed) are good for both parties. actually it's a chance for the manga to get noticed. Having a bigger share of readers, could take it to greater heights esp those which are translated in different languages (well, the fans do the translations so it ain't that accurate) since most readers/fans-alike are from different countries. you'll never know you'll be reaping the rewards sooner than you think (getting animated, licensed, and all).

I do think it helped a lot in the overall process. famous licensed anime/mangas (i.e Naruto) went through this stage anyway.

[DoubleAgent]

well with hard copy you bring it anywhere and as for the scan its always about
the money walang pera! daghan ko hobby maintain DVD anime toys sports
dli na madala nga naa pa comics which is more expensive now a days nya mura
brochure ang ka nipis