Robot Comics Offers ‘Where Grow the Bitter Herb’ as a Limited Time Free Download

Robot Comics have informed Hypergeek that for a Limited time they will be offering readers the chance to download the iPhone/Android version of Ben Powis’ Where Grow the Bitter Herb absolutely free of charge!

The offer begins on November 30th and ends on at midnight on December 8th. Check out the press release below:

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!

British illustrator Ben Powis delights children and adults alike with Where Grows the Bitter Herb, proudly published for mobiles by Robot Comics.