Hey, comic book fans! You remember how firmware 6.20 added a completely useless comic book reader to you PSP? Well, today it become un-useless, as the comic book service has gone live.

The US, UK, Australia, New Zealand and  – ohmigosh – South Africa now has access to a slew of digital comics from your favourite major and independant publishers to be read on your PSP, whether it be a Phat, Slim or PSP Go. Setting it all up is a breeze: Make sure your PSP is updated with the latest firmware (6.20) and click the Digital Comics icon under the “Extras” column on PSP’s XMB menu to install the application. From there you can browse the digital storefront from the comfort of your PSP.

If you’re a cheap bastard, there’s a range of free comics to get you started. You can browse the entire catalogue online, here.