Digital Comics Visionary, Dave Gibbons, Sets Up New Online Comics Platform
Get ready, comic book fanatics! The digital comics scene is about to get a serious shake-up courtesy of Neon Ichiban, a hot new platform that's ready to storm the market in July. The brainchild of ComiXology co-founder and former CEO, David Steinberger, and former ComiXology head of content, Chip Mosher, this badass new venture is aiming squarely at hardcore comic book enthusiasts.
What makes Neon Ichiban so intriguing? Well, for starters, they've already secured some heavy hitter partnerships with Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, DSTLRY, Kodansha, Oni Press, and Vault Comics, with more publishers to be announced in the coming weeks. But that's just the tip of the iceberg.
Neon Ichiban isn't content with simply offering digital comics; they're out to redefine the experience. This platform is all about unity, connecting fans, creators, and publishers like never before. What does this mean for you? A superior way to discover, buy, read, and collect digital comics and manga, all in one convenient location.
But wait, there's more! Neon Ichiban is set to revolutionize timelines with same-day digital releases alongside print editions, ensuring fans get their hands on the latest content the moment it drops. And if that's not enough, they're even offering up exclusive digital collectibles to eager early sign-ups.
But it doesn't stop there. Neon Ichiban promises a weekly frontlist of fresh releases and an extensive backlist, giving fans from all corners of the globe access to a massive digital comics library. And let's not forget about those highly anticipated Marvel and DC crossover comics, like Deadpool/Batman, that Neon Ichiban may host as part of their unique, exclusive content.
Co-founder and CEO of Neon Ichiban, Dave Steinberger, had this to say about the platform: "Neon Ichiban is more than just a store, it's a platform devoted to bringing reading and collectability to a united global audience for comics and manga. This is the next evolution of digital comics. We're empowering fans with access, control, and engagement – and providing creators with tools to connect with their audience like never before directly."
Details are scant on the ground about whether these comics will come with Digital Rights Management (DRM) or which platforms they'll be available on, but we do know that there will be apps for Android and iOS, as well as an online web reader.
So buckle up, comic book fans! Neon Ichiban is set to deliver a fresh, exciting experience that's long overdue, and we couldn't be more stoked! After all, it's been a while since the comics world's seen a shake-up of this magnitude. Here's to a new era of digital comics! (T) (T)
(1) Digital Trends
(2) Polygon
(3) Comic Book Resources
(4) The Beat
(5) ICv2
- Technology is once again revolutionizing the comic book world with the arrival of Neon Ichiban, an innovative digital comics platform that aims to unite fans, creators, and publishers like never before.
- Armed with partnerships from top publishers like Marvel, DC, and Dark Horse, Neon Ichiban is poised to change the game for e-reader and smartphone users, offering a centralized platform for buying, reading, and collecting digital comics and manga.
- This cutting-edge platform promises a slew of exciting features, including same-day digital releases alongside print editions, exclusive digital collectibles, and a vast library of comics accessible through apps on Android, iOS, and a web reader, all part of the broader data-and-cloud-computing revolution.
