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Neon Ichiban Commits $10,000 to a New “Review & Earn” Program

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

Neon Ichiban, the new digital comics and manga platform, has announced a $10,000 commitment to its new Review & Earn Program, rewarding readers with platform credit for contributing qualified reviews across the catalog. Publishers on Neon Ichiban include Ablaze, Dark Horse, DC, DSTLRY, Dynamite, IDW, Kodansha, Mad Cave Studios, Marvel, Oni Press, Rebellion, Titan, Udon, and Vault Comics. Each qualified review earns $0.50 in platform credit, capped at $5 per user.

The Review & Earn Program is now open and runs until the $10,000 USD pool is fully distributed. All items on the platform are available to purchase with credit earned through the program, further cementing Neon Ichiban as the one-stop shop for digital comics and manga.

Neon Ichiban is a new digital comics and manga platform built with unique features for both readers and collectors, delivering same-day-as-print comics, manga, and graphic novels. Standard editions and sketch covers are always available, with limited-time variants for collectors.

Fans stay in control—read online anywhere, download as PDF when enabled, and always read offline through the iOS app, with Android coming soon.

Digital issues can transform into one-of-a-kind collectibles through Neon Ichiban’s patent-pending Remarques technology, where creators sign and sketch directly on your comics.

A built-in consumer-to-consumer marketplace completes the loop, allowing fans to buy and sell digital comics while ensuring publishers and creators share in every resale.

The Review & Earn program’s terms and conditions apply. No purchase necessary. A qualified review meets a minimum length requirement and passes moderation. Credit can be applied to any purchase on Neon Ichiban, including same-day-as-print releases, backlist titles, and Remarques — the platform’s creator-signed digital collectibles.

Neon Ichiban and DSTLRY Introduce Pre-Order Rewards

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

Neon Ichiban and DSTLRY have announced FOC Rewards, a first-of-its-kind program that gives fans credit on Neon Ichiban when they pre-order print comics at their local comic shop before Final Order Cutoff (FOC).

The program is live now. Fans earn up to $5 in digital credit per title redeemable toward any comics or manga purchase on Neon Ichiban. FOC Rewards debuts with six DSTLRY print titles that are currently available for pre-order via local comic shops.

How It Works: Fans earn $2.50 for submitting proof of a qualifying pre-order, and an additional $2.50 for confirming in-store pickup with a photo and geolocation — $5 total per title.

Launch Titles

Neon Ichiban’s FOC Rewards launches with six forthcoming DSTLRY titles. DSTLRY’s print single issues ship in their Prestige format; collected editions as premium hardcovers. Each title below carries a $5 reward on Neon Ichiban:

WHITE HOUSE ROBOT ROMANCE #3 — Chip Zdarsky & Rachael Stott
THE CITY BENEATH HER FEET #3 — James Tynion IV & Elsa Charretier
WHITE BOAT #3 — Scott Snyder & Francesco Francavilla
A MISCHIEF OF MAGPIES #1 — Simon Spurrier & Matías Bergara
BIG BURN Hardcover — Joe Henderson & Lee Garbett
WARM FUSION Hardcover — Scott Hoffman & Alberto Ponticelli

Neon Ichiban Launches on iOS

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Neon Ichiban has announced the launch of its iOS app, now available on iPhone and iPad. Founded by comiXology veterans David Steinberger and Chip Mosher, Neon Ichiban is a new digital destination for fans, creators, and publishers of comics and manga.

Highlights of the App include:

Crisp panel transitions, fluid full-page and two-page views
Built for both iPhone and iPad, including right-to-left navigation for manga
Offline reading —perfect for travel, commutes, or anytime you’re unplugged

The digital platform has leaned heavily into the “digital experience” and “digital collectibles” allowing individuals to get digital signatures and digital sketches on (some of) the comics purchased within the app. There is also a built-in secondary marketplace allows fans to buy and sell digital comics while ensuring publishers and creators benefit.

Since its launch, Neon Ichiban has grown rapidly. Fans now have access to titles from (in alphabetical order: Dark Horse, DC, DSTLRY, Dynamite, IDW Publishing, Kodansha, Legendary Comics, Mad Cave, Marvel, Oni Press, Rebellion, Titan Comics, Vault Comics, and more—with new publishers joining almost every month.

Launched in late 2025, Neon Ichiban serves readers and collectors alike not only with same-day-as-print comics, manga, collections, graphic novels, but also a host of innovative features only found at Neon Ichiban.

An Android app is coming soon.

Neon Ichiban Launches its First Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Graphic Policy Team

For the first time, Neon Ichiban has launched a Black Friday/Cyber Monday mega-sale that spans thousands of single issues and collections from publishers including, in alphabetical order, Dark Horse Comics, DC, DSTLRY, Dynamite, Kodansha, Legendary, Mad Cave, Marvel, Oni, Rebellion, and Vault.

Starting today, November 25th, and running through Cyber Monday on December 1st, fans can save massively on stockpiling their digital libraries, including:

Up to 50% off select single issues and collections
Over 3,000 single issues available for just $0.99

All titles are instantly readable on Neon Ichiban desktop and mobile web reader, with an iOS reader app currently in beta.

“For fans curious about what makes Neon Ichiban different — this is your moment to find out,” says CCO & Co-Founder Chip Mosher. “Start with a $0.99 intro issue, fall in love with a series, and build a digital collection that’s actually yours this holiday season.”

“This sale invites fans into a new era of digital comics,” continues David Steinberger, CEO & Co-Founder of Neon Ichiban. “We’re making it easier than ever to read, collect, and connect digital comics and manga. Whether you’re a longtime collector or brand new to comics, Neon Ichiban is ready to help you get cozy with the best deal to keep you reading the best comics and manga throughout this winter and beyond.”

What sets NEON ICHIBAN apart is its all-in-one approach to reading and collecting. With same-day-as-print comics, manga, and graphic novels, the platform offers always-available standard editions and limited-edition variants designed for collectors. Readers stay in full control with seamless digital access — with downloadable PDFs available when enabled by the publisher. And with select titles, fans can transform their digital issues into uniquely signed or sketched collectibles by top creators via Digital Remarques. NEON ICHIBAN also introduces a secondary marketplace, where digital comics and collectibles can be resold — giving fans flexibility with their digital comics collections.

This Black Friday/Cyber Monday, make room for more sequential art in your life. The sale is available now and ends Tuesday, December 2nd at 12:00 AM PST.

Neon Ichiban Gifts $5 to Every Member for Cyber Week

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Graphic Policy Team

In the spirit of giving (and reading), Neon Ichiban surprised every current user with $5 in their account — no strings, no gimmicks. It’s just a thank-you gift from the founders and new digital comic platform.

The credit is live right now and can be used toward anything on the platform including comics, manga, variant covers, or collector editions. Whether fans are deep-diving into classic runs, opening their first manga, or stacking their digital shelf with $.99 steals, the $5 is a new way to share some holiday spirit as the season begins.

But readers shouldn’t wait to indulge; this gift disappears after Cyber Monday on December 2.

Neon Ichiban is a new digital comics and manga platform where fans don’t just read, they can collect and connect. It features a global library spanning, in alphabetical order, Dark Horse Comics, DC, DSTLRY, Dynamite, IDW, Kodansha, Legendary, Mad Cave, Marvel, Oni, Rebellion, Vault, and Titan.

Neon Ichiban makes digital reading feel magical, personal, and permanent. It is currently running a Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale with titles from DC, Marvel, Kodansha, and more discounted up to 50%, as well as more than 3,000 single issues discounted to $.99.

Neon Ichiban launches Worldwide, Moving Out of its Beta

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Graphic Policy Team

Neon Ichiban has officially launched worldwide, 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. Raders 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.

Legendary Comics comes to Neon Ichiban

Posted on October 30, 2025 by Graphic Policy Team

Neon Ichiban has announced that Legendary Comics’ acclaimed library of original graphic novels and franchise-based comics will be available on its platform—the revolutionary digital destination redefining how fans discover, buy, read, and collect digital comics and manga.

Founded by Comixology veterans David Steinberger and Chip Mosher, Neon Ichiban is designed as the definitive digital destination for fans, creators, and publishers. Legendary’s partnership brings its rich slate—including the Monsterverse titles (Godzilla vs. Kong, Skull Island), the Dune cinematic mythology, Pacific Rim universe, and original series from its Legendary Comics imprint—to a global audience on a seamless and collectible digital platform.

Neon Ichiban serves readers and collectors alike with same-day-as-print comics, manga, collections, and graphic novels, including always-available standard editions alongside limited-edition variants and sketch covers. Fans enjoy seamless digital control, choosing to read online or offline and even downloading a local copy when enabled. With participating publishers, digital comics can be transformed into one-of-a-kind collectibles through digital signatures and remarques from top creators—unique pieces that can be cherished or resold with provenance intact. A built-in secondary marketplace allows fans to buy and sell digital comics while ensuring publishers and creators benefit.

Legendary Comics joins publishers including Dark Horse, DC, DSTLRY, Dynamite, IDW, Kodansha, Mad Cave, Marvel, Oni Press, Rebellion, Titan, UDON, and Vault Comics, further cementing Neon Ichiban as the one-stop shop for comics and manga in digital form. Legendary Comics will make available both its extensive backlist and same-day-as-print digital releases of upcoming titles.

UDON Entertainment joins Neon Ichiban

Posted on October 30, 2025 by Graphic Policy Team

UDON Entertainment has announced that select comics from its acclaimed library of internationally celebrated video game properties will be available on Neon Ichiban, the revolutionary digital platform redefining how fans discover, buy, read, and collect digital comics and manga.

Founded by Comixology veterans David Steinberger and Chip Mosher, Neon Ichiban is designed as the definitive digital destination for fans, creators, and publishers. UDON’s partnership brings the fan-favorite franchises in its decades-long history with CAPCOM—including Street Fighter, Darkstalkers, and Mega Man—to a global audience in one seamless, collectible digital platform that celebrates artistry, fandom, and storytelling.

Neon Ichiban serves readers and collectors alike with same-day-as-print comics, manga, collections, and graphic novels, including always-available standard editions alongside limited-edition variants and sketch covers. Fans enjoy seamless digital control, choosing to read online or offline and even downloading a local copy when enabled. With participating publishers, digital comics can be transformed into one-of-a-kind collectibles through digital signatures and remarques from top creators—unique pieces that can be cherished or resold with provenance intact. A built-in secondary marketplace allows fans to buy and sell digital comics while ensuring publishers and creators benefit.

UDON joins publishers including Dark Horse, DC, DSTLRY, Dynamite, IDW, Kodansha, Mad Cave, Marvel, Oni Press, Rebellion, Titan, and Vault Comics, further cementing Neon Ichiban as the one-stop shop for comics and manga in digital form. UDON will make available same-day-as-print digital releases of upcoming single issues. Additional content may be added in future, pending approvals.

Rebellion joins Neon Ichiban!

Posted on October 30, 2025 by Graphic Policy Team

Rebellion, the award-winning publisher of 2000 AD, Judge Dredd, Rogue Trooper, and much more, announced that its acclaimed back catalog and upcoming slate of new releases will be available on Neon Ichiban, the revolutionary digital platform redefining how fans discover, buy, read, and collect comics and manga. Neon Ichiban recently opened its doors last month.

Founded in 1992, Rebellion is one of Europe’s largest independent publishers, spanning comics, graphic novels, video games, film and TV, and tabletop games. Its legendary imprint 2000 AD—home to Judge Dredd, Rogue Trooper, Brink, and Strontium Dog—has shaped generations of fans across media. Now, through Neon Ichiban, Rebellion brings its unparalleled mix of classic and cutting-edge titles to readers worldwide with a curated selection of its critically-acclaimed graphic novels.

Neon Ichiban unveils Patent-Pending Remarques and Commissionable Remarques

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Graphic Policy Team

Following its successful late-summer debut, Neon Ichiban—the recently launched digital comics and manga platform—is announcing its first major post-launch innovation: Neon Ichiban Remarques. This patent-pending feature revolutionizes how fans connect with creators and how creators earn in the digital economy.

With Remarques, creators can sign and sketch directly onto digital comics, transforming each issue into a one-of-a-kind collectible authenticated by Neon Ichiban. Unlike traditional signatures, resold editions continue to generate royalties for participating rights holders such as creators or publishers—ensuring artists can share in the long-term value of their work while fans gain a personal connection to the comics they love.

How It Works:

Fans show a QR code tied to an issue or volume in their Neon Ichiban library.
Verified creators scan the code with their device and add a digital signature or sketch.
The collectible is instantly authenticated, permanently tied to that edition with provenance of the signature or sketch on that date,
Remarques can be resold in the marketplace—with royalties for each resale to rights holders

As part of today’s launch, Neon Ichiban is fulfilling its promise to early adopters: every fan who joined the pre-launch waitlist gets to pick a free digital collectible comic from a select group, which includes 350 unique Remarqued covers created by celebrated artists including Tula Lotay, Becky Cloonan, Natalie Andrewson, Joshua Hixson, Patrick Horvath, and more. These editions can be treasured as keepsakes or resold on the Neon Ichiban marketplace, ensuring early fans are part of both comics history and its future.

Building on this debut, Neon Ichiban will soon roll out Commissionable Remarques—a Cameo-style model for comics. 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.

Check out some examples below:

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