Sequential: The Digital Comic and Graphic Novel Reader

Sequential is a digital image viewer application, primarily for macOS and iPad, that is specifically designed for reading comics and graphic novels. It allows users to open and view folders or archives of images in order, providing a clean and simple reading experience for formats like CBR, CBZ, and PDFs.

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Sequential: The Digital Comic and Graphic Novel Reader

Introduction

Overview  

Sequential is a digital graphic novel and comic reader application. It is designed for comic enthusiasts who want a clean, simple, and elegant way to read their digital collections. Unlike a generic image viewer, it is tailored for the experience of sequential art, focusing on features that enhance reading. The platform serves both as a reader for a user's own DRM-free files and, especially on the iPad, as a curated storefront for purchasing high-quality, literary graphic novels.

Product Features  

  • The platform excels at opening and displaying folders or compressed archives (like ZIP, RAR, CBR, CBZ) of images in the correct order.
  • It is a lightweight and fast image viewer, designed to be responsive and not resource-heavy.
  • The application features a clean, minimalist interface that prioritizes the comic art itself, without distracting UI elements.
  • It has mature full-screen support for an immersive reading experience.
  • The iPad version of the app includes a curated digital storefront featuring a selection of acclaimed graphic novels from top publishers.

Use Cases  

  • A user can download a digital comic book in CBZ or CBR format and use the app to read it seamlessly.
  • Someone can organize their photos from an event into a folder and use the app as a simple, sequential slideshow viewer.
  • A reader can use the iPad app to discover and purchase new, critically-acclaimed graphic novels.
  • A user can enjoy their collection of manga or webtoons in a clean, uncluttered reading environment.

User Benefits  

  • It provides a superior reading experience specifically for digital comics and manga compared to a generic image viewer.
  • The lightweight and responsive nature of the app makes flipping through pages fast and enjoyable.
  • The clean interface allows readers to fully immerse themselves in the artwork and story.
  • It is a simple, effective, and often free tool for reading your existing digital comic collection on a Mac.
  • The curated storefront on the iPad app helps users discover high-quality graphic novels they might not find elsewhere.

FAQ  

  • Is Sequential a comic store or a comic reader? It is both, depending on the platform. The macOS version is primarily a reader for your own digital comic files. The iPad version has historically included a curated storefront for buying graphic novels, in addition to being a reader.
  • What file formats does it support? It supports standard image files (like JPEG, PNG) as well as compressed archives that are common for digital comics, including ZIP, RAR, CBZ, and CBR. It also supports PDF files.
  • Is it free? The macOS version of Sequential has traditionally been available as a free download. The iPad app is also free to download, with the graphic novels available for purchase within the app.
  • Is it available for Windows or Android? No, Sequential is an application developed specifically for Apple's macOS and iOS/iPadOS ecosystems.
  • Can I read my comics from Marvel or DC on it? You can use it to read any DRM-free comic files you have in a supported format. However, you cannot directly access your library from proprietary platforms like Marvel Unlimited or DC Universe Infinite within the app.