The Search for the Perfect Comic Book Reader

Samsung seems to have completely abandoned the compact tablet market.

Caption: Just love the perfect size of this tablet.

For years, I’ve relied on two devices for my reading habits—a Lenovo M8 tablet for comics and a Nook Simple Touch for books.

The Nook Simple Touch, a 2012 classic, has been an absolute workhorse. Its battery lasts forever, it’s lightweight, and it’s been through years of daily reading. But now? The battery is dying, and the sticky back issue (if you know, you know) has only gotten worse.

My Lenovo M8, on the other hand, has been my go-to for comics, handling Marvel Unlimited, Comics Plus, and other apps decently. But it's getting sluggish, and after four generations with barely any upgrades, even community support has started fading.

It was clear—I needed a new dedicated reading device.