This year marks the Tenth anniversary
of IDW Publishing and Hasbro being in business together, a relationship that
began in 2005 with the publication of IDW’s first TRANSFORMERS title. To
celebrate a decade of creativity, innovation, and success, the two companies
are announcing the extension of their blockbuster relationship.
Once TRANSFORMERS was
established as an immediate success, IDW expanded its comic line to include the
Hasbro property G.I. JOE, then eventually the smash-hit MY LITTLE PONY and
coming this March, JEM & THE HOLOGRAMS! IDW will also continue to publish
the LITTLEST PET SHOP and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS comics. These titles have
become perennial staples at IDW, and will continue to play key roles in IDW’s
publishing slate going forward, in all existing formats, both print and
digital. Fans of the line can expect much more of the quality products they’ve
come to expect: Comics, Trade Paperbacks, Hardcovers, Micro Comic Fun Packs,
IDW Limited collections, and more.
“At this point, I almost feel
I’ve run out of superlatives for Hasbro. They remain an absolutely fantastic
collaborator on every level,” said IDW CEO & Publisher, Ted Adams.
“After ten years in business together, it’s clear what a huge part of our
success Hasbro has been, and what an appropriate time this is to solidify our
relationship well into the future.”
2014 was full of hits that
captivated fans and critics alike. From the hit TRANSFORMERS event Dark
Cybertron, to the celebratory 25th issue of My
Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, readers were treated to some truly
monumental stories. The critically acclaimed TRANSFORMERS vs G.I. JOE,
series found itself among 8 “Best Of” lists for 2014, with VICE Magazine
proclaiming, “If you were a child in the ‘80s and remember playing with these
toys, this comic will work for you on that level. If you appreciate some of the
most beautiful drawings currently being published in a comic book, then this
can work for you on that level, too.”
“IDW embodies all of the great
qualities Hasbro looks for in a publisher, and we share common values,” said Michael
Kelly, Hasbro’s Director of Global Publishing. “With IDW, we know we can
count on superb storytelling, innovative distribution strategies, and bold
thinking. We’ve come a long way together in ten years, but this is only the
beginning.”
Announced recently by Diamond
Comic Distributors, Inc. the fan-favorite series My Little Pony: Friendship
is Magic was voted the Best All-Ages Series and earned the coveted Diamond
Gem award for 2014! This marks the second Diamond Gem award earned by the
series, the previous being Best Licensed TP/HC in 2013.
With an extension on most licenses and formats moving into the
future, it’s clear that 2015 is only the beginning for IDW and Hasbro.
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