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Suspense Novelist Joe Hill Makes the Leap to Comics
Hill's stories have ranged from serial killers and abducted children to supernatural novels, but his latest dark fantasy, Locke & Key, is being unleashed in comics.

Best-Selling Heroine Gets New Life in Comic Books
Starting in February, an explosive adventure-which explores history, mysteries and metaphysics-takes a whole new direction when IDW Publishing releases Rogue Angel: Teller Of Tall Tales...

Comic Fans Get Ready, it's RYALLTIME
Editor-in-Chief Chris Ryall has started an art blog to take the place of our "Art Du Jour." Up now, with much more to come each week, are advance looks at Don Figueroa's next project, Angel and Star Trek art, ZvRvA art and a video review, and much more...

Worthwhile Books To Release First Title
Just in time for Earth Day on April 22, a new environmental super-hero will be hitting bookstores in March 2008—Michael Recycle.

April Solicits Posted
Another month's solicits bringing exciting new projects like Mack Bolan, a Transformers Movie sequel, a prequel to the next Mummy movie, new Star Trek tales, plus all the latest from our pool of great books.

Ascend Returns as Fully Re-mastered Graphic Novel
Following its sold-out release three years ago, the graphic novel Ascend: Special Edition will be re-released by IDW Publishing in January.

IDW Launches New Children's Division and Imprint
Signs Distribution Agreement with Renowned UK Children's Publishing Firm; Pacts With Top Hollywood Screenwriters To Create Children's Books...

Tony Montana's Bloody Story Launches in a New TPB
Scarface: Devil in Disguise tells Tony Montana's story before he comes to sun-drenched Miami to pursue his version of the American dream—ascending from dishwasher to the head of a cocaine cartel...

Talking Star Trek with John Byrne
Newsarama interviewed the legendary John Byrne about his work on the Romulans Alien Spotlight, and IDW's upcoming Star Trek projects. Check it out!

IDW Rockets Into STAR TREK®: SECOND STAGE
For its sophomore Starfleet year, IDW launches titles by top Star Trek storytellers from comics, books and television.

New Star Trek: The Next Generation Comics Planned
Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise-D will return with five new journeys as told by the hit team that created Klingons: Blood Will Tell...

Mack Bolan and Rogue Angel—Tom Waltz Explains All
IDW Editor Tom Waltz took some time to answer Newsarama's questions about the two new IDW titles based on Gold Eagle Books' characters, Mack Bolan and Rogue Angel.

Kicking off a brand-new era of Speed Racer
Fans of the iconic Speed Racer know that the title character can drive-and fast (his car, after all, is named the Mach-5), but fast enough to travel through time?

Get ready for Ascend: Special Edition
Check out the upcoming Ascend: Special Edition, a story set during post-apocalyptic Purgatory Wars, where the battle over “harvested” human souls has destroyed Heaven and Hell. Be sure to watch the video teaser!

Rogue Angel and Mack Bolan comics to be published
Starting in February, explosive pulp adventure takes on a whole new meaning when IDW Publishing and Gold Eagle Books release the first issue of their newly formed publishing partnership—Rogue Angel: Teller of Tall Tales...

New Doctor Who Steers his Tardis Toward the States
He's traveled through time and across the known universe. And yet, despite decades of popularity, he's never journeyed across the pond to debut his own new series in the United States. That is about to change...

Angel: After the Fall Rises to the Top for IDW
The first issue, presided over by Angel co-creator Joss Whedon, scripted by Brian Lynch and illustrated by Franco Urru, sold out of its initial printing before the comic ever hit stores, and its second printing, which features an iconic photo image of Angel, is nearly sold out as well...

Print your own Therefore Repent! posters and more
Artist Salgood Sam sent us these links to original Therefore Repent! posters and a DIY talking dog counter-top display. All you need is a printer, some arts and crafts knowledge, and these links. Check 'em out!

Ted Adams profiled for San Diego Business Journal
IDW Publishing's Ted Adams is the focus of a brief but informative Executive Profile by the San Diego Business Journal. Read the article HERE.

Win original artwork from Snaked!
New horror comic Snaked by Clifford Meth won’t hit shops until December 26th, but you can check out previews and participate in a contest for a chance to win original series art from Rufus Dayglo by visiting their Myspace page HERE.

Give your computer some style... the IDW way!
The Transformers: Escalation variant cover artist Klaus Scherwinski took a break from his videogame design work to make this intriguing Escalation #6 desktop. What do you think's gonna happen to Hunter?

Comixology podcast with Troy Little
The folks over at Comixology posted a new podcast featuring Troy Little, creator of IDW's Chiaroscuro, discussing the trade paperback, his influences, and experiences as an independent comic book artist living in a rather remote part of eastern Canada.

Clive Barker talks comics and more at IGN
In a new interview at IGN.com, writer Clive Barker talks about the comic adaptation of The Great and Secret Show, a new collaboration with Chris Ryall, and more...

Beauty and the Comic Geeks
During SDCC '07 Chris Ryall and Angel: After the Fall writer Brian Lynch acted as judges for an episode of Beauty and the Geek. If you want to watch the whole episode click here, or check out these links for parts one, two, three, and four.

Newsarama reviews the 30 Days of Night movie
Well, the Hollywood premiere and advance screenings of 30 Days of Night have gone down, and now those who've seen the film are sharing their thoughts. Read one comics fan's review here.

Fans To Participate in Angel Comic Book Series
Online toy and collectible retailer Time and Space Toys has teamed up with IDW Publishing to offer Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel fans a chance to get involved in the much anticipated Angel: After the Fall comic book series.

Badger—Still Crazy After All These Years
Newsarama has posted an interview with Badger creator Mike Baron on the series' past success, and what's on the horizon for the new series coming soon from IDW.

The Transformers saga erupts in Devastation
IDW Publishing’s latest TRANSFORMERS title chronicles the third chapter in the series about the hidden war between the AUTOBOTS and the DECEPTICONS.

IDW Publishing featured in biz San Diego
Southern California business magazine biz San Diego just did a feature on San Diego's "cool companies," and IDW made the list (of course!). Read the article to find out why.

Templesmith Art Show in Los Angeles
Join Ben Templesmith and Secret Headquarters in Los Angeles on October 12 for the opening of Poppycock! The Comics and Art of Ben Templesmith.

G4 Checks out the Zombies vs. Robots HC
Blair Butler gives us the rundown on a couple new graphic novel releases, including IDW's Zombies vs. Robots hardcover. Watch the video!

IDW Puts the Spotlight on Star Trek’s Alien Races
In the vast Star Trek universe, many diverse alien races abound, and now they finally get their due! Starting in September, IDW Publishing is releasing a new, six-issue, Star Trek-themed mini-series...

30 Days of Night film coming from Sony Pictures
30 Days of Night, a new movie being released from Sony Pictures on October 19, has the distinction of being one of the first horror comics to make the leap to the big screen.

Mike Baron's Badger is Back
Comic Book Resources talks with Badger creator Mike Baron on IDW's upcoming The Complete Badger Vol. 1, and the return of the character in new stories!

Angel: After the Fall
IDW Publishing is proud to present the story of Angel: After the Fall, as presented by Angel co-creator Joss Whedon, with Brian Lynch and Franco Urru...

Star Trek: The Next Generation Continues in New TPB
Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise™ NCC-1701-D return with all-new journeys that span The Next Generation timeline...

Canada's Metro talks with Steve Niles
The 30 Days of Night movie is headed to theaters on October 19th, and you can read a short interview with co-creator Steve Niles about bringing the project to life right here!

Detroit Metro Times on Dick Tracy
The Detroit Metro Times takes a look at Chester Gould's groundbreaking comics work featured in IDW's ongoing collection...

IDW Publishing Hires New Editor
IDW Publishing is pleased to announce the newest member of the IDW team—Andrew Steven Harris.

Nick Simmons' appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Check out this video of Nick Simmons' segment from the Jimmy Kimmel Live show.

Here Come the Beast Wars!
IDW Publishing to release a new Beast Wars miniseries by Furman and Figueroa...

IDW Pics from SDCC '07!
We put together a little photo gallery capturing some memorable moments from this year's San Diego Comic-Con...

Spike Set To Take On The Lord of Vampires
Peter David’s Eras-Spanning Spike Vs. Dracula debuts in February.

Showtime's Masters of Horror Come to IDW!
Tales by Don Coscarelli and Stuart Gordon are adapted first... includes a 5-page preview of issue April's issue 4...

Take a Trip Back to Oz!
IDW collects Eric Shanower's award-winning series in one volume.

IDW and F.Paul Wilson take you into The Keep. F.Paul Wilson's tale of terror finds a home at IDW.

Get ready for the Evolution!
Based on the hit movie sequel, Underworld: Evolution is ready for adventure.

Ashley Wood's Sketchbook ­a Glimpse of Genius
Ashley Wood has earned a legion of fans in both the worlds of fine art and comic books. He translates his unique vision into a mesmerizing mix of pencils, paint, digital manipulation, and innovative styling that defies description, and his consistently am

IDW Heralds the Returns of Angel to Comics
Last time we saw Angel, things didn't look too good for him. His TV show was ending, his comics had stopped and he faced seemingly insurmountable odds. But he wouldn't be Angel if he didn't battle his way back to the forefront.

Ted McKeever Enlisted for IDW's Upcoming War
Following the launch of IDW's new Little Books of Horror line this March, Frankenstein by Steve Niles and Scott Morse, comes a re-imagining of H.G. Wells's The War of the Worlds. Joining writer Niles for this special project is artist

Bad Man Walking: Beau Smith And IDW Publishing Part Ways
Amid numerous lurid industry rumors of scandal, the truth has finally come in an official announcement. Vice-President of Sales and Marketing, Beau Smith, will be leaving IDW Publishing as of February 1, 2005.

IDW Publishing Expands Popbot's World in March
Ashley Wood's Popbot has proven to be one of the most talked-about series amongst discriminating comics fans. Ash Wood's impressionistic style has inspired many young artists within the industry, and now some of those artists are getting their chan

Get Your Supernatural Freak On With Cal McDonald And IDW Publishing
In March 2005, your favorite hard-drinkin', hard livin', monster-hunting private dick, Cal McDonald, brings his pill-popping comic book exploits back to IDW Publishing.

Painted Retelling of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is Alive in March
The old cliché of good things coming in small packages was never so wrong. It should read: Big, scary things come in small packages. In March, IDW Publishing is going to get spooky with not only their format, but the story as well.

IDW Publishing and Popbot Offer Fans an Unexpected Gift
Popbot fans will be treated to a special DVD included inside Popbot Collection Book 2, arriving at comic shops later this month.

IDW Publishing To Collect Sword Of Dracula
Dracula has been around for hundreds of years. You've seen him in just about every type of story and situation... until now.

Swallow - It's All About The Pictures!
Ashley Wood is one of the most acclaimed illustrators in comic books. His work on Popbot and art books like Grande Fanta have garnered him numerous fans and awards from both the art and comic communities. Now IDW Publishing is very pleased

IDW Publishing To Paint It Black With Silent Hill
Silent Hill is a strange and wicked place. Things happen there that make its visitors wish they were just bad dreams. But they're not.

IDW Publishing Exposes CSI: Secret Identity In A New Series
There is nothing routine about murder and death. Each body leaves its own fingerprint and trail of clues. That's why the CSI team treats every one like it was the first murder they investigated.

IDW Helps Millions of Gamers Locate Comic Shops Near Them
No one would dispute the fact that video games are easier to find than comic books in most areas. But rather than watch comic readers gravitate toward video games and never come back, IDW Publishing has found a way to reach them directly. Now, the million

IDW Publishing Presents Dystopian View of London with Smoke
If you combine black-ops soldiers, corpulent terrorists, upwardly mobile prostitutes, plastic surgery addicts, a musical-loving cyborg assassin, and a deviant British monarch, what do you get? You get Smoke, a three-issue miniseries coming from IDW

24 And Agent Jack Bauer Return In 24 Stories
Following this summer's successful 24: One Shot, IDW Publishing will return to the world of Jack Bauer and CTU in early 2005 with 24 Stories, the second one-shot based on the hit TV show.

IDW Publishing Presents Eric Red's Masterwork - Containment
How can you beat zombies in space? How can you top having Eric Red, screenwriter on the horrifying vampire movie Near Dark, creating a comic book where astronauts are millions of miles away in outer space, trying to fight off flesh-eating zombies?<

IDW Publishing Unloads Both Barrels of GrimJack
GrimJack, comics' legendary mercenary hero, returns to the scene ­ and this time, nothing's holding him back!

IDW Publishing and Clive Barker To Release The Thief Of Always Comic Adaptation
Master of horror Clive Barker's The Thief Of Always is a fable appealing to horror and fantasy fans young and old. Now, IDW brings you its own lavishly illustrated adaptation of the thrilling tale.

Blood-Stained Sword Drips Red At IDW Publishing
Now and then, the word "innovative" pops up in a press release. Most of the time it's just hype.

Not this time.

IDW Publishing To Release Ashley Wood's Grande Fanta Softcover
Fans love the art of Ashley Wood so much that IDW Publishing has to go back to the presses.

IDW Publishing to Join the Dark Circus with Karney
You would expect the writer/director of a movie about clown abuse to have some twisted ideas about carnivals. Which is why IDW Publishing is pairing with screenwriter Bryan Johnson (Vulgar) to create Karney, a 4-issue miniseries that offers

Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips Set Black Sails For IDW Publishing
IDW Publishing is very proud to announce that they are working with Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips to publish their creator-owned miniseries, Black Sails.

IDW Publishing To Release Richard Matheson's Hell House
Richard Matheson (I Am Legend) has remained one of the true masters of the horror genre for decades, delivering timeless tales of horror in the form of everything from Twilight Zone episodes to movies like The Incredible Shrinking Man

IDW Publishing To Release Will Eisner's John Law: Dead Man Walking
Comicdom's master craftsman Will Eisner and his classic hero John Law return in John Law: Dead Man Walking, a collection of all-new stories and classic tales. Award-winning writer/artist Gary Chaloner was contracted by Eisner to develop all-new adv

Jeff Mariotte's Desperadoes: Banners Of Gold Rides in December for IDW
Where else but IDW Publishing can you get a taste of the Old West with a slant of modern horror?

IDW Publishing To Bring Back Jon Sable, Freelance
Mike Grell's extremely popular mercenary comic book hero, Jon Sable, Freelance, has accepted a new assignment. Jon Sable will return in a new six-part miniseries written and drawn by Grell as well as in quarterly collections of his 1980s adventures

IDW Publishing Combines Rob Zombie, Steve Niles and Richard Corben for Bigfoot!
Noted Illustrator To Illustrate Rob Zombie & Steve Niles Bigfoot Comic

The Return of CVO's Vampiric Ops in Rogue State
IDW's original series CVO: Covert Vampiric Operations is back, with more bite than ever, in CVO: Covert Vampiric Operations - Rogue State.

IDW Publishing Returns To Silent Hill
Building on the success of the Silent Hill mini-series comes Silent Hill: Among The Damned. This 48-page tale of bone-chilling horror will thrill fans of the Silent Hill video game as well as readers of the popular mini-series.

IDW Publishing and Sideshow Collectibles to Work Together
IDW Publishing and Sideshow Collectibles are pleased to announce the first of what will be many high quality collaborative projects.

IDW Publishing and Publicity Plan for Metal Gear Solid - The Comic Book
IDW Publishing has released further details on their promotional push for the Metal Gear Solid comic book.

IDW Publishing Throws an All-Star Cast at IDW's Tales Of Terror
This September, IDW Publishing presents a hardcover anthology of horror short stories featuring some of IDW's most popular titles and creators.

Changing of the Guard at IDW Publishing
The Editor-in-Chief position at IDW Publishing, held since January 2003 by Jeff Mariotte, is changing hands in August 2004. The new Editor-in-Chief will be Chris Ryall of Movie Poop Shoot.com.

IDW Publishing and Konami Present Metal Gear Solid - The Comic Book
IDW Publishing is very proud to announce that they are joining with video game giant Konami to publish their #1 video game franchise, Metal Gear Solid, as a comic book.

IDW Publishing To Unleash Horrorcide!
Steve Niles has established himself as comics' premiere writer of horror and suspense. In Horrorcide, to be released in September 2004, Niles and IDW Publishing present a selection of horror short stories - stand-alone tales of fear and fright that d

IDW Publishes "Mini-Comic" As Part Of Underworld Unrated, Extended Cut DVD
IDW Publishing has produced a mini-comic version of its Underworld movie adaptation one-shot.

IDW Publishing To Release CSI: New York

IDW Publishing to Bring Back GrimJack
GrimJack, one of the most popular comic book characters of the 1980s, is back with a vengeance.

CVO Returns With "Human Touch"
Direct from an exclusive first run on AOL's RED service, IDW Publishing will release a special one shot of CVO: Human Touch to the direct market.

IDW Publishing To Release CSI: Dominos
In September, 2004, IDW Publishing will release a new miniseries based on America's number one TV show - CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

Desperadoes Rides a New Range
Desperadoes, the Western/horror series created by Jeff Mariotte and John Cassaday for Homage Comics, is moving to IDW Publishing in late 2004.

IDW Publishing To Cancel And Resolicit Hyde
The highly anticipated Hyde one-shot, written by Steve Niles, has been canceled. Instead of shipping during its original publication month of June, it will be resolicited for October.

IDW Publishing Presents Steve Niles's Secret Skull
IDW Publishing debuts Steve Niles's Meeednight Pulps with Secret Skull, an eruption of ghouls, girls, guns and goons. A mysterious killer is on the loose in the city, but this killer only kills bad guys - or those about to be bad.

Konami to Release Comic Book Version of Metal Gear Solid series
Konami Corporation (President and CEO: Kagemasa Kozuki, headquartered in Tokyo) and IDW Publishing (President: Ted Adams, headquartered in California) have agreed to publish a comic book adaptation of Konami's popular action game, Metal Gear Solid

Return To Barrow #1 and Dawn Of The Dead #1 Both Sell Out!
30 Days Of Night: Return To Barrow #1 and George A. Romero's Dawn Of The Dead #1 have both sold out at Diamond Comic Distributors. Both books have gone back to press for second printings, which will be available soon.

IDW Publishing to Release Ben Templesmith's Singularity 7

IDW Announces Release for Free Comic Book Day

Remains: The Dead Have Never Been More Alive
IDW Publishing, Steve Niles and Kieron Dwyer Reanimate Zombie Terror

Steve Niles Takes Horror Home in 30 Days Of Night: Return To Barrow

IDW Publishing teams with Scott Hampton for Spookhouse

IDW Publishing to Reveal Secret History Behind Underworld
Prequel miniseries co-written by hit film's screenwriter

IDW Publishing Brings Video Game to Comics with Konami's Silent Hill
Bestselling horror game becomes IDW's first video game license

IDW Publishing Announces New CSI Series
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - Demon House Opens For Business

IDW Publishing Upgrades Richard Matheson's I Am Legend to Hardcover
IDW Publishing announced today that they are upgrading Richard Matheson's I Am Legend from trade paperback to hardcover book. The retail price remains at the originally-solicited $35.00, with no increase in spite of the costlier binding.

IDW Publishing Brings Comics To Video Game Fans
IDW Publishing is very excited to announce that the official instruction manual for the upcoming Konami Corporation release Silent Hill 4: The Room will contain they will have an ad for the Silent Hill: Dying Inside trade paperback.


Presenting the third volume of IDW Publishing's deluxe hardcover collection of Chester Gould's timeless comic strip, Dick Tracy. Volume Three once again contains nearly 500 comic strips from the series' early years, covering material that originally ran from January 1935 through June 1936.


Looking for the latest news about TRANSFORMERS comics? Well, this is the place! AUTOBOT or DECEPTICON, MAXIMAL or PREDACON, all are welcome at TF: HEADQUARTERS.


Clive Barker's The Great and Secret Show

A 12-part adaptation of master of horror Clive Barker's epic journey into the fantastic begins in March. Adapted by the creative team of George A. Romero's Land of the Dead, Chris Ryall and artist Gabriel Rodriguez.

Cory Doctorow's Futuristic Tales of the Here and Now

Cory Doctorow has won acclaim for his science-fiction writing, and now IDW presents a series of six standalone stories adapted from Doctorow's work, each featuring cover art by some of comics' top talents.




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