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Published Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:49:38 -0500

Last updated Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:49:51 -0500

Marvel has been moving fast on the digital front this year, and things accelerated today as we got a glimpse at some of their Infinite Comics concepts. But that's just the beginning, according to Mark Waid: "I promise you Marvel's announcement today about digital comics is only the first salvo as I storm the gates. Seeya Friday."

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