Media Releases
Wednesday, Mar 10th, 2010
IDW and YOE Books Launch The Complete Milt Gross Comic Books and Life Story
"An absolute must-have" - CartoonBrew.com 
Large format retrospective showcases life and works ofgroundbreaking creator, available today
San Diego, CA (March 10, 2010) - "Milt Gross is'one of the best things to ever happen to comic strips,' proclaimscomics historian Bill Blackbeard." With his mostrecent book, famed creator Craig Yoe (SecretIdentity) and IDW Publishing prove just that. TheComplete Milt Gross Comic Books and Life Story, whichYoe meticulously compiled from original art, rareand vintage comics, research and interviews, offers fans uniqueinsight into this historic creator, topped off with an introductionby Gross's son, Herb, and aFOLD-INtroduction by MAD Magazine's AlJaffe. IDW and Yoe are proud to offerthis book just in time for Gross's 115thbirthday.
Monday, Mar 8th, 2010
The Original Johnson, Vol 2 Coming in May
Conclusion of the "unflinching" graphic novel biography oflegendary heavyweight champion, Jack Johnson 
Coming to stores in May, IDW is proud to present the second andfinal volume of The Original Johnson, a bold graphic novelbiography of Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight boxingchampion and international celebrity. This gripping story bringsthe reader through Johnson's life, including through his historicdefeat of Tommy Burns to become champion. Long-time comics mainstayTrevor Von Eeden (Batman, Green Arrow) captures the essence of anation's struggle through the study of one of the best boxers ofall time. Nominated for four Glyph Awards, including Story of theYear, The New York Times calls The Original Johnson "unflinching inits depiction of racism in America, the brutality of the boxingring and the tragedies and triumphs of Johnson's life."
Thursday, Mar 4th, 2010
Max Brooks Pens Next Generation of G.I. JOE Comics
New York Times bestselling author and IDW release new comicseries in May
San Diego, CA (March 3, 2010) - The critically-acclaimed andbestselling author of World War Z, the Zombie SurvivalGuide and The Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attacksbrings his unique and acclaimed style to G.I. JOE comicswith a five-issue miniseries: G.I. JOE: Hearts &Minds, coming in May under license from Hasbro. Theaward-winning MaxBrooks crafts a G.I. JOE series for anAmerica at war, starkly contrasting intensely brutal portrayals ofthe dark side of the human condition with the light of hope in themost unlikely places.
"I tried to write a series as harsh and complicated as the timeswe're living in," said Brooks.
Exploring the effects of real-world war on the individual, everyissue of G.I. JOE: Hearts & Mindsfeatures two chapters, each spotlighting a different G.I. JOE orCOBRA character. Brooks pulls no punches from thevery beginning, starting the series with chapters on MAJOR BLUDDand SPIRIT.
Thursday, Feb 25th, 2010
IDW Launches Star Trek® Movie Adaptation Comic
Six-issue series offers exclusivescenes not in film
San Diego, CA (February 25, 2010) - With a record-breaking run atthe box office and huge sales of the tie-in comic books, fansproved they can't get enough of the blockbuster film StarTrek. Now, director J.J. Abrams andscreenwriters Roberto Orci and AlexKurtzman have teamed up with IDW Publishing to presentStar Trek: The Official Movie Adaptation.This six-issue miniseries details every pivotal moment from thefilm, including scenes from the original screenplay that were notin the final movie. The same creative team that brought fans theNew York Times bestselling Star Trek: Countdownwill again make Trek magic.
With issue #1 available in stores this week, the StarTrek: The Official Movie Adaptation offers yetanother layer to this already complex and engaging new reality."Everything about this movie was great, and when you have so muchamazing material, not all of it can make the final cut," said IDWStar Trek Editor Scott Dunbier.
Wednesday, Feb 24th, 2010
Today, We Will Bury You
Zombie epidemic sweeps 1920sNew York City in all-new series
Co-written by Heroes star Brea Grant and in storesnow
Signing at Desert Island Comics this Friday
San Diego, CA (February 24, 2009) - In 1920s New York City, life ishard - and then the zombies appear. Actress BreaGrant (Heroes, Halloween II) and her brother,Zane, weave a historical horror in WeWill Bury You, available today in comic storeseverywhere and in digital form for the Sony PSPtomorrow. The four-issue series follows two unlikely heroines fromthe margins of society as they fight to survive and battle thespreading zombie infection. DesertIsland Comics in Brooklyn, NY, will host the sibling team for asigning of their first comic this Friday, February 26th at 7p.m.
Tuesday, Feb 23rd, 2010
The Last Unicorn Launches at WonderCon
The six-issue miniseries of Peter S. Beagle's enduring tale todebut with exclusive 
WonderConcover
San Diego, CA (February 23, 2010) - Peter S.Beagle's acclaimed and enchanting fantasy, The LastUnicorn, has delighted fans for more than forty years. Now,IDW Publishing is pleased to launch The LastUnicorn comic book adaptation ofBeagle's acclaimed novel at WonderCon, oneof the country's leading comics and pop culture conventions, heldApril 2nd through the 4th in San Francisco. Under the closedirection of Beagle himself, writer PeterB. Gillis, illustrator Renae De Liz andher husband, colorist Ray Dillon, have all joinedforces with IDW to capture the depth of this heartfelt story.Beagle will be a guest of WonderCon and host apanel to discuss his famous story. A signing at the IDW booth withan exclusive variant cover number one issue will follow.
"I'm delighted that IDW is doing this adaptation of my book," saysBeagle, "and by the real effort everyone there hasmade to stay true to what I wrote. Together with the creative teamof Peter, Renae, and Ray, they are achieving something I honestlyhadn't believed possible and I cannot wait to debut it atWonderCon."
Monday, Feb 22nd, 2010
IDW Partners with Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising to Release New Comic Book Series Based on "The A-Team"
Two Original Titles Hit Shelves ThisMarch In Advance Of Upcoming FeatureFilm 
San Diego, CA (February 22, 2010) - In anticipation of thesummer movie event The A-Team, starting in March, IDWPublishing, in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Licensing& Merchandising (Fox Licensing), will launch twoA-Team comic book series, entitled A-Team:Shotgun Wedding and A-Team: WarStories. The original stories penned and inked bysome of the industry's biggest names, will give fans an in-depthlook at the upcoming action-adventure from Twentieth Century Fox -The A-Team - which will hit theatres June 11, 2010. Eachseries will be available as single issues in March and April, andcollected into individual graphic novels in May.
Read MoreFriday, Feb 19th, 2010
IRONHIDE Returns to Comics
All-new TRANSFORMERS comic series begins in May 
San Diego, CA (February 19, 2010) - This May, fan-favoriteIRONHIDE is back from the dead for his own four-issue series - oris he? Under license from Hasbro, TRANSFORMERS:IRONHIDE explores the history of OPTIMUS PRIME's bestfriend and the aftermath of his shocking death in TRANSFORMERS#1.
"Just because he's dead, doesn't mean he's not important! This iscomics, folks!" said IDW TRANSFORMERS editor Andy Schmidt. "WhileIRONHIDE's death is extremely important to what's happening in theongoing TRANSFORMERS series, it turns out it's even more importantto the TRANSFORMERS home world of CYBERTRON."
Wednesday, Feb 17th, 2010
Heavy Metal Meets Comics
Lifeof Agony founding member hosts cover contest for first issue of newtwisted miniseries: Wire Hangers
Coming in April
Alan Robert, Life of Agonybassist and Spoiler NYC front man, and IDWPublishing together present a new horror comic series,Wire Hangers. This four-issue miniseriesis a multi-layered story of kidnapping, murder, revenge andgovernment conspiracies. Wire Hangerswill debut in April with a 32-page, ad-free first issue.Pill-popping detectives, corrupt secret agents and a mysterious,disfigured homeless man are only a few of the characters greetingreaders in the first issue.
To commemorate this first issue, IDW and Robertare inviting fans to join this cast of characters on the cover.Robert will randomly select one lucky winner, whowill have their face drawn into the cover. All interested fans mustsubmit their name, age, email address and name of their local comicbook store to WireHangerscomic.com/contest by Friday, February 19, 2010 at 5:00 pmPST. In addition to getting their face on the cover, thewinner's local comic store will be mentioned on the inside frontcover of the issue.
Tuesday, Feb 16th, 2010
James Patterson Comes to Comics
IDW announces strategic partnership withbest-selling, award-winning author
San Diego, CA (February 16, 2010) - IDW Publishing is thrilled toannounce an exclusive partnership with worldwide bestselling authorJames Patterson to publish original comic storiesand graphic novel adaptations of his top-selling novels. Thisgroundbreaking alliance launches in May 2010 with a spellbinding,five-part story spinning out of Patterson'sacclaimed young adult novel, Witch & Wizard.
"Graphic story-telling is a compelling and unique way to experiencea story, and I look forward to working with IDW to introduce newstories and transform my existing novels into this medium," saidPatterson. "With the brand-new material,adaptations and related stories, we will offer fans of reading awhole new way to enjoy my books."
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