Everyone has different nightmares, but they always happen in the dark…
For more than two decades, IDW Publishing has established itself as a trusted destination for compelling and chilling horror stories. Now, the award-winning publisher is thrilled to announce the next evolution of nightmares: IDW DARK.
As comic book readers crave more terror, IDW DARK’s ambitious lineup of unique and carefully crafted comics will have a fright for every type of reader. Joining forces with Paramount Consumer Products, IDW DARK will let loose terrifying tales from beloved horror movie and TV franchises including A Quiet Place, Smile, The Twilight Zone, Sleepy Hollow, and Event Horizon.
IDW DARK will also proudly celebrate some of the biggest original horror hits in the publisher’s acclaimed library, including sequels to 30 Days of Night and Beneath the Trees where Nobody Sees. The imprint will also launch new original horror titles, bringing captivating horror stories from celebrated and fresh writers and artists.
“Horror is everywhere today, in the world and on the shelves. There’s an impulse to examine and indulge our deepest fears, and we’ve seen our industry respond with some of the most exciting new genre initiatives in recent memory,” stated Maggie Howell, IDW Group Editor.
“So, what sets IDW DARK apart? Horror is in our blood. This imprint is our way of doubling down on the work IDW has been doing throughout our 25-year history as a premier publisher of horror comics.”
“We’re expanding on that tradition with titles like Steve Niles and Rodney Barnes’ Days of Night: Falling Sun, and we’ll continue to trailblaze with new original series, including the next chapter of Patrick Horvath’s Eisner-nominated breakout hit Trees where Nobody Sees and more original stories we can’t wait to announce.
“On the licensed side, we’re honored that Paramount Consumer Products has expanded our partnership and trusted us with a trove of blockbuster and cult hit franchises – including some of my personal favorite properties. These are dream projects for talent and editors, and we’re all committed to putting our best foot forward as we expand these worlds.”
IDW DARK’s emphasis on quality and innovation will make for horror experiences that cannot be missed. Howell concluded, “We know horror fans crave more from the genre. IDW Dark will fill that craving with new formats and subgenres. We’re excited to share more soon.”
“One of the things I love about horror is that fear is universal — fight or flight is human, not cultural or parochial,” remarked Davidi Jonas, CEO of IDW Media Holdings. “Horror has a committed audience that courts feeling alive through dread, suspense, terror, pain, relief, ecstasy, joy. As a business, horror is budget friendly to expand beyond print — giving fans a higher likelihood of ongoing engagement with cherished titles and characters. Lastly, horror, like other iconic elements of popular culture, has its own season. Just as certain traditions stay in our memories, we look forward to returning each year to evoke those feelings of fear, anxiety, and adrenaline that make fans feel truly alive.”
The new line kicks off in 2025.
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