DSTLRY Connects Fans and Creators Closer Than Ever

DSTLRY Builds a New Path to Equity for Comic Creators

Since its inception on April 13, 2023, DSTLRY has been shaking up the comic world. Founded by David Steinberger and Chip Mosher, former leaders at ComiXology, the company is on a mission. Their goal? To give creators true equity and ownership in their work. Through their innovation, Commissioned Digital Remarques, creators can now control pricing and sales. More importantly, they earn royalties from both initial sales and the secondary market.

Empowering Creators in the Digital Age

DSTLRY’s approach offers something unique. Creators have full autonomy over signatures and artwork. They can even reach fans unable to attend conventions in person. Fans simply log into the website to request personalized digital signatures or sketches. Joe Henderson and Jason Howard have taken advantage of this new format. They connect with audiences through DSTLRY, showing its potential impact on the industry.

This model is already generating buzz. Becky Cloonan sold a digital Remarque on Jae Lee’s cover for The Big Burn #1. According to Cloonan, Digital Remarques add “an exciting dimension for people who read and collect digitally.” The system gives more independence to creators, echoing Chip Mosher’s vision. He emphasizes that creators control everything, from pricing to timelines.

Reimagining Fan Experiences

Comic fans know the difficulties of completing a collection. Sometimes, finding favorite issues becomes a Herculean task. With DSTLRY’s Unlimited Digital Covers, this headache disappears. Fans can always purchase at least one version of every DSTLRY digital issue. Steinberger assures collectors they “never miss out on your favorite stories.”

Fans enjoy unrestricted access to main and sketch cover variants. Collectible variants are available for a week post-release, later moving to DSTLRY Marketplace. There, creators earn royalties from resales. Mosher underlines that this setup strengthens DSTLRY’s fan-centric emphasis.

On release day, fans purchase directly from DSTLRY with consistent pricing. It’s another effort to make the experience as inclusive as possible. DSTLRY is not just selling comics; it’s redefining what it means to be a fan and a creator in the digital age.