Tag: IDW Publishing

What SDCC 2026 Comic Book Exclusives Are Worth Waiting In Line For? (Part Two)

As there a tons of SDCC 2026 Comic Book exclusives being offer this year, we take on the tough task on which 10 titles are worth waiting in line for!

SDCC 2026 Comic Book ExclusivesWhen some fans are seeking out SDCC 2026 comic book exclusives, the big question some may ask will be which titles are must haves? That’s because with these exclusive variant covers, they make great display pieces rather than gold mines for speculating (i.e. resale value). It’s not to say they are all going to make a solid investment, and that’s why a lot of these offerings are limited in scope, so no one can scalp.

As for which titles I’d personally go after, I continue in my list to focus only on the comics offered by the following companies. Sorry Marvel and DC but there nothing from your list of announced goodies that doesn’t strike me as special.

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Must-Read Comic Book Classic Cartoon Releases This Month

From bold crossovers to deeper character explorations, these comic book classic cartoon releases show how familiar worlds can expand in new directions while still holding onto what made them iconic.

Thundercats X Silverhawks- Road To War #1 - Comic Book Classic Cartoon ReleasesThis Spring, a growing wave of animated classics are finding new life on the page, and they are all now available at your local comic book store to pick up. Most of them will carry it, and for those smaller operations whose shelf space is small, they can order these titles in for you! From fresh comic book adaptations to ambitious crossovers, these stories go beyond nostalgia—they expand worlds that fans already love. Some fill in the gaps, others reimagine familiar arcs, but all of these comic book classic cartoon releases are worth your time.

Across publishers like IDW, Dynamite and Boom! Studios, there’s a steady stream of releases that stand out as true must-reads. There are others on the horizon as well—Mad Cave’s Casshan is slated for Fall, while their Gatchaman continuing adventures continues to build momentum.

For now, here’s a breakdown of this month’s must-read releases:

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Exciting Upcoming Comic Book Adaptations of Classic Cartoons From May Onwards

From what looks like a huge Power Rangers revival as one of the biggest comic book adaptations to emerge this year to Jem, what else can we expect?

Sleepy Hollow- The Witches of the Western Wood #1 - Comic book adaptationsThere’s something familiar about seeing these titles return, like catching an old cartoon during a weekend rerun and realizing it still holds up. Comic book adaptations have quietly become the place where those worlds continue, filling in gaps and pushing stories a little further than they ever could on screen. And the cinematic world should not be ignored. This medium is the perfect place for prequels or sequels when the budget does not allow for a continuation. Just look at our examination of Evil Dead over the years.

Sleepy Hollow:
The Witches of the Western Wood #1

IDW Publishing, May 6, 2026

This prequel revisits the gothic world of Sleepy Hollow, exploring the origins of its dark magic and the forces tied to the Headless Horseman. What stands out is the shift toward Sarah Archer’s past, giving the story a more grounded emotional core. It also feels like the Western Wood itself will play a bigger role, almost as a character shaping what comes next.

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Under the Tree: IDW and Top Shelf’s Best of 2025

From gentle Halloween spirits to ghost-hunting kids, kaiju art showcases, and enduring literary classics, this curated guide highlights IDW and Top Shelf’s best comics for 2025—handpicked titles that belong under the tree.

IDW Publishing SantaFor fans who prefer the indie side of comic books, plenty of publishers still carry the torch for original, creator-driven work. Whether it’s through carefully curated imprints like IDW Publishing’s Top Shelf division or singular passion projects, this gift guide spotlighting IDW and Top Shelf’s best leans into stories that blend the supernatural with a healthy dash of pop-culture charm. The focus here in this latest look are the books I’d be delighted to find under the Christmas tree. The reason is that I didn’t pick them up when they first hit shelves.

Spoops: The Little Spirits of Halloween

Spoops- The Little Spirits of HalloweenWho changes the leaves? Who summons the autumn winds, wakes ghosts, and chills the air just enough to make October feel right? Why, Spoops, of course. These tiny spirits hatch from the smallest gourds in pumpkin patches at the start of every fall, then dutifully tend to their towns to make sure Halloween goes off without a hitch.

This whimsical take on the season’s hidden caretakers is beautifully illustrated. The cover alone is cute and begs to be embraced. As for the title characters, there’s no shortage of moments that inspire a heartfelt “aww” when I first saw it.

The story centres on young Holly Hollowell, who loves Halloween more than anything, much to the dismay of her parents, who disapprove of anything involving tooth-rotting sweets. While other kids trick-or-treat, Holly watches sadly from her window… until the Spoops arrive to turn things around. With a little magical help, Holly shows her parents the genuine spirit of All Saints’ Eve, not candy, but creativity, imagination, and the freedom to let your spooky side soar.

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Frankenstein Alive, Alive is Back! Just in Time for Two Tales in Cinema and Book

A handsome trade paperback reprint of Frankenstein Alive, Alive pairs Steve Niles’ weary, poetic monster with Bernie Wrightson’s masterful black-and-white art—an ideal Halloween read even without new material.

Frankenstein Alive, Alive Book Cover
Available to purchase on Amazon USA 

Frankenstein Alive, Alive — the trade paperback graphic novel — is a fitting continuation of Mary Shelley’s timeless tale. IDW Publishing‘s version originally in 2018 and this edition feels perfectly timed. With Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein now in theatres and soon heading to streaming, to experience both visions of the creature’s legacy is, quite literally, just what the doctor ordered.

There’s no difference between the earlier and current editions; readers hoping for new material won’t find any. What you get is something easily carried in the backpack—ideal for travellers who’d rather carry something lighter for reading on a train. It’s a rider’s dream: the rhythm of the locomotive echoing the hum of industry, that same mechanical pulse that Shelley once warned might overtake humanity. Frankenstein remains a mirror to our impulse to create and control—and the inevitable rebellion that follows.

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Why Tobin’s Spirit Guide Won’t Stay Dead

In what makes Tobin’s Spirit Guide so spectral is that it’s a living guide to all things undead, on screen and off!

Tobin's Spirit Guide GENERICIn a follow-up to an article I wrote years ago, it seems Tobin’s Spirit Guide refuses to stay buried. First glimpsed in the Ghostbusters films, this fictional tome has resurfaced in updated editions and fan-made replicas, standing tall as a paranormal counterpart to The Necronomicon. The mere mention of either sparks dread and curiosity; the latter famously shifted from literary oddity to pop culture cornerstone.

Both thrive on mystique, but Tobin’s has gone further — evolving from a prop into a fully fledged artefact that fans can hold, study, and expand upon. Whether through video games or painstaking recreations, the Guide has become the shared-universe grimoire of supernatural cinema. Imagine one volume compiling every ghostly entity, from The Exorcist to The Conjuring — I, for one, welcome it.

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