iPhone / Android app reviews!

Here are some of the kind reviews left by readers of Turtle Guitar and Where Grows The Bitter Herb on iTunes and the Android Marketplace:

Beautiful! They should make a full-length motion picture out of this soon!
Snicklin

Impressive. One of the more unique comics I’ve yet found on iTunes. I’ve already read it twice! Impressive.
Jonathan Ly

these are beautiful comics. may just have to get an i-phone.
Steve Kanaras

Very cute story, love the artwork. Definitely have to download:)
Rudy

adorable
mackkyeevel

Two of my most favorite things ever Turtles and guitars
Wonton

Cute and funny comic, though a little short and contains 1-2 grammatical errors.
Jonathan

So cute. I read it to my son.
Rebecca

Was a delightful story. Discovered other comics on my Droid while reading!
Shawn

So far so good. Stylish )
wessley

Thank you to everyone who has downloaded and read the comics so far!

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‘Bitter Herb iPhone, FREE for limited time!

Below is a quote from the Robot Comics website, they say it better than I would, so here goes!

Ben Powis’ Original Mobile Graphic Novel – Where Grows the Bitter Herb – will be available for FREE download on iTunes marketplace for 7 special days only!

Next week, starting November 30th and ending midnight December 8th, the price on Bitter Herb will be dropped to absolutely free on iTunes and $0.99 on Android (due to the rules regarding the Android Market, Bitter Herb will not be offered for free there at this time).

Ben’s work has wowed professionals and readers alike, and we here at Robot Comics feel that Ben’s mobile work has produced some of the most unique and re-readable comics on the mobile market today.  His one-shot Turtle Guitar was released for free on the iTunes and Android Market and continues to be popular with mobile owners.  His lengthier Bitter Herb epic was posted originally for $1.99 download.

Discover more about BITTER HERB: http://www.robotcomics.net/2009/09/ben-powis-grows-bitter-herb/

Watch the promo video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5ENh4WTfvU

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Synopsis

All is not well in the village, a mother lies sick and dying. The only thing that can save her is a magical herb that grows atop the tallest mountain, but who will be brave enough to quest for it? Be prepared to embark on a journey through the unexplored world of Afar, to wild and wonderful environments meeting new creatures, some friendly and welcoming, some not!

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Promo video and competition!

Check out the above promo video for Where Grows The Bitter Herb, out now on iTunes and Android Market place for mobile devices!

Win, Win Win!
Would you like to win a free copy of Where Grows The Bitter Herb for your iPhone or iPod Touch? All you have to do is download the Turtle Guitar app, which is free, and write a review of it, then tweet it to @robotcomics or send them an email. You can also tweet your review to me, for a bit of fun @benpowis – simple, now get to work!

P.s. I am afraid this competition is only available to US residents (sorry to the rest of the world, would still love to read your reviews though!).

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Turtle Guitar and ‘Bitter Herb on Android

More news to announce! Turtle Guitar and ‘Bitter Herb are now out on the Android Marketplace, so all you Google phone comics fans can go download them now!

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