NEON ICIBAN offering signed comics in digital format

EDITOR'S NOTE: While I'm still an old-school, tactile, print media reader I have nothing against digital platforms for reading comics. Although, I would hope that those who utilize these media still support local comic shops - - those are the front-runners who make it all possible for comics publishers to have a sustainable business. With the demise of Comixology, several new platforms have sprung up - the latest being Neon Ichiban. The founders also are responsible for DSTLRY Media, so they have experience.  What's different about Neon Ichiban is that you can re-sell your digital comic through their media platform. Now, they are offering signed digital comics that you can also re-sell via Neon Ichiban. If I'm going to the trouble of getting a signed comic, I want to meet the creator in person and have something to hold in my hands - - - but I realize the times are changing - -  so I share this information for blog readers who have a different opinion regarding digital comics. New details as outlined below . . . . from the official Neon Icihban press release . . . . .

NEON ICHIBAN UNVEILS PATENT-PENDING REMARQUES & ANNOUNCES COMMISSIONABLE REMARQUES: A GAME-CHANGER FOR THE CREATOR ECONOMY

DELIVERS 350 EXCLUSIVE REMARQUES TO EARLY ADOPTERS BY SUPER STAR CREATORS LIKE TULA LOTAY, BECKY CLOONAN, AND PATRICK HORVATH.

Come Find Me #1 Digital Remarque by Becky Cloonan Los Angeles, CA / New York, NY — October 6, 2025 — Following its successful late-summer debut, Neon Ichiban—the next evolution in digital comics and manga—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. Huck: Big Bad World #1 Digital Remarque by Rafael Albuquerque  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 “I've joked for years about signing someone's iPad, and now I actually can! I love that fans with digital collections can get in on the fun, and creators like me have a chance to reach new readers!,” said creator Becky Cloonan. 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. The Missionary #1 Digital Remarque by Ryan Stegman   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. “Remarques prove that digital comics can do something print can’t: offer creators new ways to connect with readers while extending the value of their work,” said David Steinberger, CEO & Co-Founder of Neon Ichiban. “We’ve built a sustainable model where creators benefit not just at release, but across the lifetime of their work.” “This is just the beginning,” added Chip Mosher, CCO & Co-Founder. “Neon Ichiban is live, and with Remarques we’re showing how digital comics can truly empower the people who make them.” For more information on NEON ICHIBAN and to keep up with the vast catalog of frontlist and backlist titles, with more content added weekly, sign up here. Somna #1 Digital Remarque by HamletMachine Follow NEON ICHIBAN on social: Twitter / BlueSky / Facebook: @NeonIchiban Instagram: @Neon_Ichiban

About Neon Ichiban NEON ICHIBAN is the next evolution in digital comics and manga—a future-forward platform where fans don’t just read, they can buy, sell, collect, and connect. Founded by Comixology veterans David Steinberger and Chip Mosher, NEON ICHIBAN delivers unprecedented digital control, direct access to creators, and a resellable marketplace. This isn’t just a platform—the future of fandom is here. About the Founders David Steinberger and Chip Mosher bring decades of digital comics innovation and leadership to NEON ICHIBAN. David Steinberger, former CEO and co-founder of Comixology, led the revolutionary digital comics platform acquired by Amazon. Under his guidance, Comixology transformed how readers access and enjoy sequential storytelling. Chip Mosher previously led content acquisition and marketing at Comixology and Amazon. A comics publishing veteran, Mosher is known for his editorial eye and creator-first publishing approach.   Together, they co-founded DSTRLY Media, which launched in 2023. The company’s first year debut series SOMNA won the 2024 Eisner Award for Best New Series. DSTLRY’s innovative digital marketplace—pioneering resellable digital comics—laid the foundation for NEON ICHIBAN, where fans don’t just read, they collect and connect.