If that's what you're looking for, read on to see our favorite alternatives to ComiXology. For others, however, it killed the experience because they couldn't easily browse and impulse buy titles anymore. For some people, that wasn't a big deal because they don't mind shopping through a website. Shortly after Amazon bought the big name in the digital comic book world, ComiXology, it removed the ability to buy from within the company's iPad and iPhone app.