IDW Publishing

IDW Publishing is an American comic book publisher established in 1999 as part of Idea and Design Works, LLC. It ranks as the fifth-largest comic book publisher in the United States, following major players like Marvel and DC. Founded by four partners with a background in Wildstorm Productions, IDW specializes in comics, graphic novels, art books, and comic strip collections.

The company is known for both original titles, such as *30 Days of Night* and *Locke & Key*, and a wide range of licensed comics based on popular franchises like *Transformers*, *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles*, and *Star Trek*. IDW also publishes significant literary works through its Top Shelf Productions imprint. Beyond publishing, IDW offers services in character design, conceptual artwork, and has expanded into entertainment production with IDW Entertainment and IDW Games, which focus on TV shows and board games, respectively.

IDW collaborates with major entertainment companies, allowing it to create content that appeals to a diverse audience of comic book readers and fans of popular culture.