# Neon Ichiban — The Digital Comics & Manga Hub

> Digital comics and manga reader with collectibles and same-day releases. (iPhone/iPad app by DSTLRY MEDIA INC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-ichiban/id6746939477 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [DSTLRY MEDIA INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815064849)
- Category: Books, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-01-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-ichiban/id6746939477/reviews.md

## What is Neon Ichiban?

Comics and manga from Marvel, DC, Kodansha, and more—all in one place. Neon Ichiban is your home to discover, read, and collect the stories you love.

The Neon Ichiban iOS reader brings it all together—read, collect, and connect in one seamless experience.

This is the next evolution of comics fandom. Built by the team behind Comixology, Neon Ichiban blends powerful tech with a deep respect for readers, collectors and creators. From superhero sagas to manga epics to rare digital variants, everything you’re into lives here—on your terms.

Why fans love Neon Ichiban:
– Same-Day Releases
– New comics and manga from Ablaze, Dark Horse, DSTLRY, Dynamite Entertainment, IDW Publishing, Kodansha, Mad Cave, Oni Press, Rebellion Publishing, Titan Comics, Udon, Vault, and more—available the same day as print.
– Seamless Reading
– Read online or offline. Smooth, seamless, and built for long sessions.
– Signed & Sketched Collectibles: bring the artist’s alley to you. Enjoy your signed and sketched digital editions by top creators.

All-in-One Experience

Neon Ichiban isn’t just where you read—it’s where you connect, collect, and dive deeper into the stories that matter.

## Key features

- Discover comics and manga
- Read online or offline
- Collect digital editions
- Same-day print releases
- Signed & sketched collectibles
- All-in-one reading hub

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-ichiban/id6746939477/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Constant crashing

*2026-07-24*

The app is constantly crashing. I try to view my books and it crashes. Sometimes I cannot even enter a book to read before it crashes

### 2/5 — Shows potential, but there are some GLARING issues

*2026-07-07*

I love the idea of this platform. Was a big fan of Comixology and was gutted when Amazon killed the service.

Panel flow in the app is smooth BUT WHY IS THERE NO OPTION TO ZOOM IN?

A phone screen is convenient but is hardly the optimal size to read a comic book. 

The app shows title pages of comics as a single page, with impossible to read text. This could be simply mitigated with a pinch to zoom feature, however this isn’t an option.

There also doesn’t seem to be an option to pre-download comics for future reading

### 5/5 — Very Smooth Panel by Panel

*2026-05-16*

I got a free copy of Absolute Batman #1, and decided to try it on my phone even though I have a big tablet. I was really impressed. Of course, on a phone, you’re best off changing orientation every so often, but it’s worth it.

The simple tweak to make the surrounding area visible but darkened is a really nice touch. Going panel by panel in action scenes feels even better now than I remembered it being. Very kinetic. Very natural. I’ll definitely be looking for more books on here, and I feel comfortable with reading on my phone when I don’t have the tablet with me.

There’s no purchases in the app, and I’m totally fine with that decision.

### 4/5 — Well Designed

*2026-05-15*

All around a decent looking and feeling app. Definitely some room for improvement but nice nonetheless. 

Would appreciate a zoom function while reading some small text on frameflow mode. And in-app browsing of the store would be highly appreciated!

### 1/5 — Mid app

*2026-04-22*

Can’t even open my collection of comics I got

**Developer response:** Sorry you had trouble with our 1.02 version of the app. Could you please try upgrading to 2.0?

### 1/5 — Less than promised

*2026-01-30*

I downloaded the app as it promised to be everything that Comixology was before Amazon bought it over, but it is simply a place to read the digital comics that you’ve already purchased on the Neon Ichiban website. 
I want to able to make my purchases THROUGH the app, not have the app as a conduit for a library bought elsewhere. 
I stopped purchasing on Comixology the minute they changed the purchase model, and genuinely haven’t bought a comic since. The whole reason I stopped was that an app, that was already perfect for the consumer, decided to add extra steps to make those purchases. If Neon Ichiban brings back in app purchasing of comics, I’ll be all over it, but as of right now, it’s simply the same, downgraded version of Comixology that made me stop in the first place.

## Frequently asked questions about Neon Ichiban

### What is Neon Ichiban?

Neon Ichiban is a digital comics and manga hub where you can discover, read, and collect stories from various publishers. It offers same-day releases and unique digital collectibles.

### What publishers are available on Neon Ichiban?

Neon Ichiban features comics and manga from publishers like Marvel, DC, Kodansha, Ablaze, Dark Horse, DSTLRY, Dynamite Entertainment, IDW Publishing, and more.

### Can I read comics offline with Neon Ichiban?

Yes, Neon Ichiban offers seamless offline reading, allowing you to enjoy your favorite comics and manga even without an internet connection.

### Does Neon Ichiban have ads?

Yes, Neon Ichiban contains advertisements.

### What devices does Neon Ichiban support?

Neon Ichiban is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### What is the age rating for Neon Ichiban?

Neon Ichiban has an age rating of 12+.

### How often is Neon Ichiban updated?

The latest version of Neon Ichiban is 2.0.3, and it was last updated on May 19, 2026.

### What makes Neon Ichiban unique compared to other comic apps?

Neon Ichiban offers a blend of powerful technology and a deep respect for readers, collectors, and creators, featuring same-day releases and signed/sketched digital collectibles.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2026-07-23

What's New in 2.2

• Choose your edition — When you own multiple editions of a book, tap the new Edition control in the reader to switch between them anytime.
• Remarques on your covers — Signed/remarqued editions now display the remarque artwork right on the cover in your collection and edition list.
• Bigger ownership QR code — The ownership-proof code is now larger and easier to scan at events.
• Smoother reading — The reader opens straight into your book (no more edition pop-up on launch).
• Faster loading — Cover images across your library load quicker and use less memory.
• Fixes & polish — After deletion and re-downloading a newly signed edition, the updated cover now shows right away, plus performance and stability improvements.

### 2.1 — 2026-07-14

— We fixed a bug in fullpage view where moving from landscape to portrait made next page go forward two pages.
— Fixed some login issues
— Lots of under the hood stability stuff

### 2.0.5 — 2026-06-04

— We've added rating and reviews:
     — Long-press comics to leave a rating or review.
     — Leave a rating or review at end of reading.
— More offline reading and large library improvements!

### 2.0.3 — 2026-05-19

— Improved offline reading. We fixed a couple of whoppers.
— Long-press selections added:
    1. Long-press series to download all items you own in the series
    2. Long-press item to multi-select for download or remove download
— Grouped Preferences

### 2.0.1 — 2026-05-13

* We smashed an ugly bug that could keep you from fully logging in and getting your books, and not be able to log out.
* Added under-the-hood speed improvements.
* Improved offlined reading reliability.

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