IDW Publishing has been around since 1999 and they’re no stranger to publishing comics based on television. CSI, 24, Angel, The Shield, and Doctor Who are just a few examples of the comic series IDW has released based on shows and films, new and old.
Today, IDW is working with another television property– well, more than one. At least six.
IDW and Cartoon Network have announced a partnership today to bring new and old Cartoon Network comics to comic book stores and other comic-selling places everywhere. Starting this year, IDW will be releasing comics based on the Powerpuff Girls, Ben 10, Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack, Johnny Bravo, Generator Rex, and many others. According to their press release, they won’t only be releasing new books, but they’ll also be publishing reprints of older Cartoon Network comics starring many of the same characters.
From the press release:
“Many of these Cartoon Network shows have only grown in popularity since they originally aired,” said Chris Ryall, IDW’s Chief Creative Officer/Editor-in-Chief, “and we’re excited to be able to offer new iterations of the characters in comic-book form alongside both our planned reprint material and also some new animated ventures Cartoon Network has planned, too. There’s a wealth of fun properties to play with here, and we’ve already got some unique things in mind for them.”
So look forward this year to new comics, old comics, and some other fun stuff from IDW and Cartoon Network. New adventures with your favorite CN characters, alongside their old ones!
And, remember, to get yourself ready for the return of the old series’ from IDW, you can also pick up BOOM! kids’ imprint KaBOOM!’s Adventure Time, Fionna & Cake, Marceline & The Scream Queens and upcoming Regular Show comic book series.
Cartoon comics galore!
