IDW Publishing is a comic book and graphic novel publisher that has been producing critically acclaimed and popular comics and graphic novels for over 20 years. Founded in 1999, IDW has a diverse catalog of titles ranging from licensed properties to creator-owned comics.
- IDW Publishing was founded in 1999 by Ted Adams, Alex Garner, Kris Oprisko, and Robbie Robbins.
- In 2007, IDW secured the license to publish comics based on the hit TV show 24, which became a bestseller.
- IDW has since published numerous comic book series based on licensed properties such as Transformers, G.I. Joe, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Star Trek, as well as original series like Locke & Key and Canto.
- In 2021, IDW Publishing was acquired by Emerald Media Group, a joint venture between media executives from the UK and Canada.
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IDW stands for Idea + Design Works, the original name of the company when it was founded in 1999.
IDW publishes many popular series, including Transformers, G.I. Joe, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Locke & Key.
No, while IDW has published many successful series based on licensed properties, they also have a growing catalog of original series like Locke & Key and Canto.
IDW publishes comics and graphic novels for a variety of ages, ranging from all-ages titles like My Little Pony to more mature titles like Locke & Key. It's best to check the age rating for each individual title.
Yes, IDW publishes many of their comics digitally, which can be purchased through various platforms like comiXology and Kindle.