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Neon Ichiban Set to Challenge Amazon With New Digital Comics Platform

The new service revives a single marketplace for digital comics after ComiXology’s merger into Amazon’s Kindle ecosystem

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Overview

  • Neon Ichiban was founded by former ComiXology executives David Steinberger and Chip Mosher, who serve as CEO and CCO respectively
  • The platform secures day-and-date digital releases and extensive backlist access through partnerships with Marvel, Dark Horse, DSTLRY, Kodansha, Oni Press and Vault Comics
  • It offers offline reading and direct downloads when enabled by publishers, along with exclusive standard editions and limited-edition variant and sketch covers
  • Neon Ichiban features a built-in secondary marketplace where users can buy and sell digital comics and collectibles
  • The service is slated for a July 2025 debut with pre-launch sign-ups unlocking a free exclusive digital collectible and further publisher announcements