Scott McCloud has put the first two parts of his graphic novella from 2003, The Right Number, up online free for readers, with an interesting reading interface (which he has thoughtfully supplied tips on usage as well). From his own explanation on his site: “The Right Number was originally presented in June 2003 using a micropayments system offered by a company called Bitpass, sold for 25 cents each. Since Bitpass ceased operations in January 2007, I’m offering Parts One and Two for free now.
(frame from online version of The Right Number, (C) Scott McCloud)
Part Three was delayed due to severe hand strain problems on my part a few years ago and delayed again when I began work on my recent book, Making Comics. I do still hope to finish the third and final chapter and make it available at some point in the future. Part Three will also be offered free through this page. (Sorry for the delay!)
Although the The Right Number was an experimental story, in an experimental format using an experimental payment system, I do like it as a story. I hope you will too.” (link via Boing Boing)
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