Aromatic carbonyl derivative sulfide polymers (see figure and inside cover) are described as a novel organic positive-electrode material for Li-ion batteries. The excellent capacity and cycling stability performances, as well as many advantages including, amongst others, high safety, make them a possible replacement for conventional inorganic transition-metal-oxide-based materials. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2089/2007/c2584_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.