Motion comics are minimally animated videos that feature voice-overs and music set against a comic strip style background.
Quotes
"These Motion Comics are not intended to be hybrid films or TV experiences; they are enhanced experiences of the original comics, designed to maximize this particular medium and consumer expectations within the medium."—Diane Nelson, President of Warner Premierec
"'Warner Premiere's Motion Comics' draw on a massive amount of source material to bring a visually engaging experience to life through the use of subtle movements, voice-overs, sweeping music scores and stunning comic book artwork."—Excerpt from official Warner Premeire announcementhttp://www.superherohype.com/news/watchmennews.php?id=7493
Motion Comics News
NewTeeVee: The Rise of Motion Comics Online (July 30, 2008)
The Wall Street Journal: Stephen King Enlists Marvel in Video Plot (July 25, 2008)
Comic Book Resources: Marvel to Announce Stephen King Motion Comic (July 24, 2008)
newsarama.com: Inside the World of Warner Premiere Motion Comics (July 22, 2008)
The Wall Street Journal: Web Draws on Comics (July 18, 2008)
SuperHeroHype.com: Watchmen and Batman Motion Comics Launched (July 17, 2008)