ComiXology is giving away 20 free comics after removing in-app purchases from iOS

Comics lovers were mightily disappointed when Amazon purchased comiXology, and then decided to remove  in-app purchasing features. Now, iOS users must purchase comics through comiXology’s online webstore, which is why many users have converted to apps like Marvelous Comics.

The new changes are profit-driven. When any app purchase is made, Apple retains 30% of the fees. By removing in-app options, Amazon can potentially keep more profit per unit sold, but sales have likely declined since users simply do not want to jump through internet windows in order to make a simple purchase for a reading app.

Given the turbulence between Apple