AIPT Comics Podcast Episode 393: What’s next for DSTLRY and Neon Ichiban
Summary
AIPT Comics hosts Alex Schinger and Dave talk digital innovation with Distillery’s David Steinberger and Chip Mosier, discussing their new platform Neon Ichiban. They cover news on Jonathan Hickman’s Midnight Universe, Marvel Winter Break, and Dark Horse reprints. The episode features reviews of Hammer, Absolute Wonder Woman, and Fireborn, plus highlights from What If? and Godzilla.
Topics discussed
Intro and Distillery/Neon Ichiban overview
Local comic shop closures and digital accessibility
Midnight X-Men lore and Hickman news
Midnight Fantastic Four and toxic family dynamics
Avengers vs X-Men hockey special and Mr. Fantastic joke
Wonder Woman reboot and Wonder Woman vibes
Doctor Doom reprints and Uncanny X-Men art book
Cyclops fanny pack and Cable evolution joke
Winter Soldier noir and magical fist plot
Zeus giant eyeball and Absolute Batman crossover
Song of Achilles author comic and Legion of Super-Heroes
Vampire kids, grindhouse action, and historical what-ifs
Fireborn review and manga-style fighting
Standout moments: Cassandra Nova and Wolverine's arm
Next week's picks: Doom Patrol and Marvel Dimensions
Cover Junior: Alien world and bog sirens
Interview: Distillery history and creator ownership
Neon Ichiban platform and digital signatures
Digital resale market and collector culture
Reading experience, UI, and DRM-free PDFs
News: Wizard moving to LA and digital sales data
Future plans, creator equity, and upcoming releases
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