Marvel Comics is offering free downloads of more than 700 first
issues of many of the company's favorite superhero mags at no charge.
The promotion began Sunday and runs until 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday.
The announcement was made Sunday at the South by Southwest
Interactive Festival, as the Disney-owned comics titan unveiled several
digital initiatives. Historic issues based on classic characters in the
Marvel pantheon including Spider-Man and Iron Man will be available, as
well as contemporary titles like "Civil War" and "Astonishing X-Men."