IDW Publishing has been publishing horror comics for years, and now, as it celebrates its 25th anniversary, the publisher has announced the IDW Dark imprint.
Here is the low-down on the new imprint from the IDW Publishing press release:
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 in a press release. “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.”
IDW Dark titles will begin to appear in 2025.