Signatures, Sketches, Downloadable Backups, and a Thriving Marketplace Go Full Power Mode; New Publishers Dynamite, IDW, and Titan Comics Publishing Now Available
NEON ICHIBAN, the visionary digital comics and manga platform built by Comixology veterans David Steinberger and Chip Mosher, officially launches worldwide today, exiting beta and redefining what’s possible for digital comics. Fans can now buy, read, and resell digital issues—and for the first time, obtain digitally signed and sketched editions of their favorite creators via Neon Ichiban’s patent-pending Remarques technology. Fans can also sign up for the beta of Neon Ichiban’s iOS Reader app here.
Downloadable PDF backups from participating publishers will roll out later this week. With today’s launch, titles from Dynamite Entertainment, IDW Publishing, and Titan Comics join the ever-growing catalog.
NEON ICHIBAN reinvents digital comics and manga—fusing frictionless reading with creator connection, resale, and collectible culture. Anyone can sign up for an account on Neon Ichiban here: https://neonichiban.com/.
NEON ICHIBAN offers digital comics and manga from an impressive slate of publishers, including (in alphabetical order) Dark Horse Comics, DC, DSTLRY, Dynamite Entertainment, IDW Publishing, Kodansha, Marvel Comics, Oni Press, Titan Comics, Vault Comics with content from Legendary Comics, Mad Cave Studios, Rebellion, and UDON Entertainment coming soon.
Fans got their first taste of NEON ICHIBAN during beta—buying, reading, and collecting digital comics and manga across an ever-expanding catalog. Today, readers can now download their purchases from participating publishers as well as get their digital comics signed and sketched with Neon Ichiban Digital Remarques.
Coming soon: Commissionable Remarques—a Cameo-style model where fans request sketches and signatures from their favorite creators, no convention lines required. Instead of requiring fans and creators to meet live, artists can accept signature and sketch requests on their own schedule, from anywhere in the world. For fans, it means global access to their favorite creators; for artists, Commissionable Remarques creates a new revenue stream where creators can set their own prices, work on their schedule, and connect without convention constraints.
“NEON ICHIBAN is more than a store—it’s a platform devoted to bringing reading and collectability to a united global audience for comics and manga,” said David Steinberger, CEO & Co-Founder. “We’re empowering fans with access, control, and engagement—and with features like providing creators with tools to directly connect with their audience like never before.”
“We’re reimagining what’s possible when you combine cutting-edge technology with a deep respect for comics, manga, and their creators,” said Chip Mosher, CCO & Co-Founder. “This isn’t just a revolution for comics—it’s setting a new standard for digital content across all media.”
An iOS Neon Ichiban Reader application is also set to debut shortly. Readers can sign up to test a beta of the Neon Ichiban Reader app here.
Sign up for a free Neon Ichiban account at www.neonichiban.com.
WHAT PUBLISHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT NEON ICHIBAN
Alvin Lu, CEO, Kodansha:
“We’re very excited here at Kodansha to be the premier manga publisher at Neon Ichiban from the start, at what promises to be a major new digital platform at the comics x manga crossroads.”
Mike Richardson, Founder & Publisher, Dark Horse Comics:
“David and Chip have built something powerful with Neon Ichiban. I’m proud that Dark Horse comics will be available at launch on this new digital comics and manga marketplace. It’s one more way to grow our comics community.”
Hunter Gorinson, President & Publisher, Oni Press:
“This is the right platform by the right team at the right time. David Steinberger and Chip Mosher are the most experienced management team in the history of digital comics, and we’re excited to partner with them to realize a new strategic vision for what this important and innovative sector of comic publishing can be.”
Mark Bernardi, Vice President, Book Trade & Digital Sales, Dark Horse Comics
“With decades of experience fostering comics and manga on paper and screen, the folks behind Neon Ichiban have shown a commitment to sequential storytelling that’s as strong as their commitment to technological innovation. We’re excited that Dark Horse comics are on the platform and look forward to being along for the ride as Neon Ichiban takes comics and manga collecting to another level.”
Damian Wassel, CEO & Publisher, Vault Comics:
“The comics business needs a cutting-edge digital marketplace built by people who care about comics and know how to build a platform that fans want to use. It needs to be a one-stop shop offering all the fan-favorite publishers. It’s hard to imagine a better team than David and Chip to get that done. After all, they already did it once. Everyone at Vault is excited to be a part of the launch of Neon Ichiban.”