Over the years, Comics Plus has grown alongside you, expanding access to high-interest comics, graphic novels, manga, and picture books for schools and libraries around the world. Together, we’ve delivered millions of checkouts, removed barriers to access, and helped readers discover stories they might not have found anywhere else.
Today, I’m proud to share our next chapter.
Comics Plus is now part of The Joyful Reading Company, joining forces with Beanstack to create a connected ecosystem that inspires reading, expands access, and demonstrates impact, all in one place.
If you haven’t yet, I encourage you to read Beanstack’s announcement about this exciting milestone. I’m genuinely thrilled to work alongside Felix Lloyd and continue building what comes next.
What Remains Unchanged
First and most importantly, Comics Plus isn’t going anywhere. We will continue to do what we do best: provide your community with unlimited, simultaneous access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, manga, and picture books.
No holds.
No waitlists.
No borrowing limits.
Your readers will continue to enjoy 24/7 access, online and offline, to expertly curated, age-appropriate content aligned with your policies and needs. The foundational belief that equitable access to books at a price that doesn’t hurt your bottom line will be foundational in our future.
The Opportunity Ahead
By joining The Joyful Reading Company, we now stand alongside Beanstack — the leading reading engagement platform built to spark curiosity, celebrate progress, and turn everyday reading into moments of pride and possibility. Comics Plus fuels discovery with high-interest, always-available content. Beanstack motivates readers through challenges and community-wide programs. Together, access and engagement work hand in hand.
For libraries, that means access to barrier-free content with community-wide reading initiatives, engagement tools, and reporting that demonstrates measurable impact. For schools, it means strengthening independent reading and schoolwide initiatives with reading challenges, gamification, and accountability tools that encourage students to read more
Built For the Joy of Reading
This partnership isn’t about changing who we are. It’s about strengthening what we’ve built. For Comics Plus partners, that means continued innovation, thoughtful support, and a deeper connection between access and engagement. Thank you for the trust you’ve placed in us. We’re excited about our future, and we’re glad you’re part of it.
More stories.
More momentum.
More joy.
Here’s to the next chapter!
Ian Signer
Chief Executive Officer of LibraryPass, now a part of The Joyful Reading Company
We curate high-interest, immersive digital content that helps schools and libraries expand and diversify their collections—without breaking their materials budgets.
