IDW Joins Neon Ichiban
IDW PUBLISHING JOINS NEON ICHIBAN, BRINGING NEW RELEASES AND ICONIC RUNS INTO THE TO THE NEXT EVOLUTION OF DIGITAL COMICS
The Publisher of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Godzilla, Star Trek, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Much More Expands Its Digital Presence with Neon Ichiban’s Global Platform
LOS ANGELES, CA / NEW YORK, NY — September 22, 2025 — IDW Publishing announced today that its acclaimed library of original series and upcoming slate of new releases will be available on Neon Ichiban, the revolutionary digital platform redefining how fans discover, buy, read, and collect digital comics and manga. Neon Ichiban recently rolled out its invite-only beta, with a public beta launching soon.
Comixology veterans David Steinberger and Chip Mosher co-founded NEON ICHIBAN in 2025 as the definitive digital destination for fans, creators, and publishers. IDW’s partnership brings its acclaimed portfolio—including licensed properties such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Star Trek, Sonic the Hedgehog, Godzilla, and much more alongside creator-owned essentials like Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees and Locke & Key—to a global digital audience in one seamless platform. IDW will also include its library of critically acclaimed graphic novels and periodicals from its Top Shelf imprint.
“IDW has always championed storytelling that bridges the gap between iconic franchises and daring creator-owned visions,” said Davidi Jonas, CEO of IDW. “Partnering with Neon Ichiban ensures those stories reach fans everywhere in a way that’s modern, flexible, and made for the next generation of comics.”
Neon Ichiban serves readers and collectors alike with same-day-as-print comics, manga, collections, and graphic novels, including always-available standard editions alongside limited-edition variants and sketch covers. Fans enjoy seamless digital control, choosing to read online or offline and even downloading a local copy when enabled. With participating publishers, digital comics can be transformed into one-of-a-kind collectibles through digital signatures and remarques from top creators—unique pieces that can be cherished or resold with provenance intact. A built-in secondary marketplace allows fans to buy and sell digital comics while ensuring publishers and creators benefit.
“IDW Publishing has long been one of the industry’s most innovative and fearless publishers, bringing both household franchises and breakout creator-owned hits to readers everywhere,” said David Steinberger, CEO & Co-Founder of Neon Ichiban. “We’re honored to bring IDW’s iconic catalog to Neon Ichiban and give fans a new home to read, collect, and connect.”
“From Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to Locke & Key to Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees, IDW has shaped modern comics culture,” added Chip Mosher, CCO & Co-Founder of Neon Ichiban. “Having their catalog on Neon Ichiban means fans worldwide will be able to discover and collect these groundbreaking stories in a platform built for the future.”
IDW Publishing joins publishers (in alphabetical order) Dark Horse, DC, DSTLRY, Dynamite, Kodansha, Mad Cave Studios, Marvel, Oni Press, Titan, and Vault Comics, further cementing Neon Ichiban as the one-stop shop for comics and manga in digital form. IDW will make available both its extensive backlist and same-day-as-print digital releases of upcoming titles.
For more information on IDW Publishing, visit idwpublishing.com. To keep up with Neon Ichiban and its expanding catalog, visit neonichiban.com and follow @NeonIchiban across social platforms.
About IDW Publishing
IDW Publishing (IDWP) is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels, art books, and digital comics, best known for iconic licensed series such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Star Trek, Sonic the Hedgehog, and My Little Pony alongside acclaimed creator-owned titles like Locke & Key and 30 Days of Night. Headquartered in San Diego, California, IDW has been a leader in innovative publishing since 1999, consistently delivering groundbreaking stories to fans worldwide.
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.
