Six months after launching the platform, Neon Ichiban is entering its next era. The digital comics platform has launched Neon Ichiban 2.0, a major platform evolution that expands how fans read, collect, and connect with comics and manga across iOS, Android, desktop, and entirely new immersive environments.

Neon Ichiban was built to be the global home for digital comics and manga: one destination to read, collect, discover, and connect with stories and creators. With 2.0, that vision accelerates.

Neon Ichiban 2.0 is a full-scale expansion of the platform, introducing new native apps, deeper reading experiences, community-driven features, and new tools for fans and creators.

Neon Ichiban was launched in June 2025 and quickly announced a flurry of publishers joining the platform. Founded by comiXology and DSTLRY co-founder David Steinberger and DSTLRY co-founder and comic vet Chip Mosher, the platform added unique aspects like digital remarques and moved out of its Beta in November 2025. It launched on iOS in January 2026 and added more intriguing features including pre-order rewards and recently announced a “review and earn” program.

WHAT’S NEW IN NEON ICHIBAN 2.0

iOS App 2.0 — Rebuilt From the Ground Up: A fully native iOS experience designed for speed, flexibility, and immersion. More reading modes, more customization, and a smoother, faster library.

Android Beta — Native and Built for Android Readers: Built from the ground up for Android users, with a fast, native reading experience. Sign up here.

Apple Vision Pro App Beta — Comics at a New Scale: Step inside the stories. Make your comics story-tall on your wall. Open multiple books at once. Read like you’re inside the page. Get the beta here.

Creator Hub — Get Verified, Start Earning: Creators take control of their Neon Ichiban page, sell digital comics as a verified creator, and offer Remarques — digital signatures, sketches, and soon, custom commissions — directly to fans. Set your own prices and sign Remarques live at conventions. Online commissions are coming soon.

Community — Review Comics. Earn Rewards. Post your thoughts, share your knowledge, and connect with other fans. Rate, review, and earn rewards for reviews, lists, and discussions. We’re creating the best comics and manga community on earth, built by the people who actually read them. 

Watchlist — Never Miss a Drop. Track what you love. Get notified on price drops and releases. Build your list and stay ahead of the next must-read.

Custom Lists — Built by You. Create customized lists of your reading and shopping picks.  Get notifications on price drops, marketplace listings, as well as new items in the series.

Print Pre-Order Rewards — Buy Print. Unlock Digital. Pre-order print comics at your local shop before Final Order Cutoff, upload proof, pick up your book, and get digital credit for each title. The weekly ritual, rewarded.