Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about NEON ICHIBAN
GENERAL
NEON ICHIBAN is a digital comics platform where you can buy, read, collect, and trade digital comics and manga from major publishers. Think of it as a digital comic shop where you truly own what you buy.
NEON ICHIBAN is for comic book fans, manga readers, and collectors who want a modern way to buy and read digital comics. Whether you are a casual reader or a serious collector, there is something for you.
We are partnering with major publishers including DC Comics, Marvel, Kodansha, Dark Horse, DSTLRY, Oni Press, Vault, Dynamite Entertainment, IDW Publishing, Titan Comics, Rebellion, Mad Cave Studios, and more.
Unlike traditional digital comics platforms, NEON ICHIBAN lets you truly own your digital comics. You can collect limited editions, trade on our marketplace, and get exclusive remarqued (digitally signed) editions from creators.
READING & DISCOVERY
You can read directly in your web browser using our built-in comic reader. It supports both page-by-page and panel-by-panel reading modes, with features optimized for both Western comics and manga.
We carry single issues, collected editions (trade paperbacks), and manga volumes from our partner publishers. Content ranges from new releases to backlist titles.
Yes! We support both Western comics and manga with reading modes optimized for each format, including right-to-left reading for manga.
NEON ICHIBAN is primarily web-based, accessible from any modern browser on desktop or mobile. A dedicated mobile app is planned for the future.
Yes, creating an account on NEON ICHIBAN is completely free. You only pay when you purchase comics.
Yes, you can download PDF versions of comics you have purchased for offline reading. Downloads are available from your collection page.
Downloads are currently available in PDF format, optimized for high-quality reading on any device.
OWNERSHIP & COLLECTING
Yes! Many titles on NEON ICHIBAN have limited edition variants, just like physical comics. These can become collectible items that you can trade on the marketplace.
When you purchase a comic on NEON ICHIBAN, you are buying a licensed digital copy. You own that copy and can read it anytime, trade it on the marketplace, or download it.
Yes, new releases are available on the same day as their print release date, so you never have to wait.
The Marketplace is where NEON ICHIBAN users can buy and sell digital comics with each other. You can list comics from your collection for sale, or browse listings from other collectors to find rare editions.
Yes, earnings from marketplace sales can be withdrawn to your bank account or kept as wallet balance for future purchases on the platform.
Yes, there is a small transaction fee on marketplace sales. This helps maintain the platform and ensures secure transactions for all users.
CREATORS & PUBLISHING
A digital remarque is a unique, hand-drawn sketch or signature added to your digital comic by the creator. These are one-of-a-kind additions that make your copy truly unique and collectible.
