The Best IDW Comic Book Series, Ranked
Idea and Design Works, LLC, better known as IDW, has been publishing some of the most artistic and thought-provoking comic book titles since its debut in 1999. The San Diego-based publisher is the fifth-largest publisher of comic books in the United States, behind big-name giants like Marvel, DC, and Dark Horse. While there are numerous IDW comic titles and series you could read, the company is perhaps best known for producing comic books based on popular, pre-existing movies and television shows. Think X-Files, Back to the Future, and even Godzilla.
Which IDW title is your favorite? Do you enjoy reading about the continuing adventures of the Ghostbusters? Maybe you like the horrific horror series 30 Days of Night. If you are a fan of the hit Netflix series GLOW, then you'll surely be delighted to hear that IDW has an entire series that takes you further into the wide world of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. There are numerous genres to choose from, including superhero, dark fantasy, horror, mystery, and so much more.
Be sure to vote up your favorite IDW comic series from the company's ever-growing library, and add your own if they're missing from the list below.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Sophie Campbell, Tom WaltzThe turtles are back at it again. And it's not just Shredder they'll find themselves up against in this epic series.
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Sonic the Hedgehog
Ian Flynn, Tracy YardleySonic the Hedgehog has defeated Dr. Eggman. Now he has to race around the world to stop the robotic Badnik forces that are still wreaking havoc on villages.
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The children of a well-to-do family return to their mysterious family's house. They soon find dark secrets and magical keys amok.
- Publisher: IDW Publishing
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Transformers
Brian Ruckley, Angel HernandezTransformers must protect the planet of Cybertron. Mechanical giants go across the surface to offer a protective watch from below and above.
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Godzilla
Art Adams, Duane Swierczynski, Simon GaneGodzilla has returned to wreak havoc. Monster battles ensue as well as the fight to bring down these titans once and for all.
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Usagi Yojimbo
Stan SakaiIncorporating aspects of Japanese folklore and history, Usagi Yojimbo is an epic tale of a swordsman who sells his services as a bodyguard. The characters are anthropomorphic animals in this series that borrows heavily from Japanese cinema.
- Publisher: Dark Horse Comics, Fantagraphics Books
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G.I. Joe: Cobra
Antonio Fuso, Mike CostaGo behind the villainous bad guys of the G.I. Joe franchise: Cobra. You'll constantly question who's bad and who's worse than bad.
- Publisher: IDW Publishing
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G.I. Joe
Paul Allor, Chris EvenhuisCobra has spread throughout the world, toppling governments in its wake. It's up to a group of civilian saboteurs and spies who will put their lives on the line as part of the new G.I. Joe program.
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My Little Pony
Katie Cook, Andy PriceFollowing the adventure of Hasbro's My Little Pony dolls, Twilight Sparkle and her friends go on various adventures throughout the land of Equestria.
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30 Days of Night
Steve Niles, Matt Fraction, Dan WicklineVampires arise in the town of Barrow, Alaska, where the sun sets 30 days straight every year. However, one sheriff injects himself with vampire blood so that he's able to fight back.
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Canto
David M. Booher, Drew ZuckerCanto embarks on an epic quest. He must face the Shrouded Man to finally earn his beloved's heart.
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Star Trek: Countdown to Darkness
David Messina, Mike JohnsonThis is the lead up to the epic 2013 film Star Trek Into Darkness. Gain a better appreciation of the hit film and see what led our heroes to where they are in the beginning of the movie.
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Back to the Future
Bob Gale, John Barber, Emma VieceliThe adventures of Marty and Doc continue. They have even more time traveling adventures, including times when Marty's memories don't match up with the real world.
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Dungeons and Dragons: Evil at Baldur's Gate
Jim Zub, Harvey TolibaoThe heroes from Baldur's Gate embark on adventures across the Realms. Each one must face trials before they are ready to face their destinies.
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Orphan Black: Deviations
Cat Staggs, Heli KennedyThis comic series is based on the hit TV series. The Clone Club manages to come together in an exciting way to unravel the mysteries of Project LEDA.
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The X-Files
Stefan Petrucha, Charles Adlard, Brian DenhamRead about the ongoing adventures of Agents Mulder and Scully as they continue to investigate incidents of the paranormal.
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Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues
Denton J. Tipton, Kagan McLeodCobra Kai is back. A new kid at the dojo makes a move on Johnny's girl, developing into a new rivalry with Johnny set out for revenge.
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Ragnarök: The Breaking of Helheim
Walter Simonson, Laura MartinThe Great Enemies plan to destroy the God of Thunder. Thor continues to fight to free the slaves laboring on Helheim, the kingdom of the dead.
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DuckTales
Steve Behling, Joe Caramagna, Gianfranco FlorioUncle Scrooge, Huey, Dewey, Louie, Webby, Mrs. Beakley, and Gyro Gearloose are up to more zany adventures in this colorful series.
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Kill Shakespeare
Anthony Del Col, Conor McCreery, Andy BelangerShakespeare's catalog of characters meet up with one goal: kill their creator, Shakespeare. Hamlet teams up with Romeo and Juliet and meets a colorful cast of characters in this epic revenge fantasy.
- Publisher: IDW Publishing
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Bloom County
Berkeley BreathedBloom County is one of the most beloved comic strips, frequently seen in newspapers across the country. Now, you can see a collection of these strips thanks to IDW Comics.
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Chronos
Niko Walter, Paul AllorIn this new series, you'll journey deep within the heart of Cobra. Major Bludd will search for the hidden truth behind the true high command of Cobra.
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Marilyn Manor
Magdalene Visaggio, Marley ZarconeMarilyn threw a party at the White House while her president dad was away. The ultimate rager followed with some dead presidents and a Ouija board.
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The Spider King
Josh Vann, Simone D’ArminiSpaceships crash into Europe in 956 AD. Vikings then have to fight against a new intergalactic threat.
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The Last Unicorn
Peter B. Gillis, Peter S. Beagle, Renae DeLizThe mysterious Red Bull looms near. It's up to Molly and the magician Schmendrick to protect the last unicorn from certain death.
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Kull Eternal
Tom Waltz, Luca PizzariKull has been both a pirate and a slave. Now, he's the defender of Atlantis, and he has to travel through time to save the modern world.
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M.A.S.K.: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand
Tommy Lee Edwards, Tony VargasThe M.A.S.K. team embarks into a dangerous landscape filled with intrigue and dark wars. They'll encounter the unstoppable forces of Miles Mayhem and his black ops squad of V.E.N.O.M.
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Rom: Dire Wraiths
Chris Ryall, Guy Dorian Sr.In 1969, a satellite safeguarding the moon landing becomes infested with Dire Wraiths. They now have a way to Earth, so the moon landing crew has to stop them.
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Yakuza Demon Killers
Amit Chauhan, Eli PowellThere's a dark secret hiding in Tokyo. After a heist goes wrong, a thief finds himself in the battle between the Yakuza and demons.
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Magic the Gathering
Martin Coccolo, Matt ForbeckThere's a new Planeswalker in town. Dack Fayden is the best thief in the multiverse, and after he lands a huge score, he goes on a quest that will lead him into unknown territories.
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EUTHANAUTS
Tini Howard, Nick RoblesThalia Rosewood has been obsessed with death for her entire life. Mercy Wolfe needs a new recruit while battling a brain tumor. Inigo Hanover remains a tether to the world beyond, and they all must go toward the light.
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Gears of War: Hivebusters
Kurtis Wiebe, Alan QuahA whole new squad enters the Gears of War universe. They must bust a Swarm hive on Pahanu, and they will go on to face their most dangerous mission yet.
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Star Trek: Discovery
Mike Johnson, Kirsten Beyer, Tony ShasteenDive into a new comic book series about the newest Star Trek television show.
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Star Mage
Franco Cespedes, JC De La Torre, Ray DillonMagic and science-fiction come together like never before in Star Mage. When Darien Connors finds out he is not from Earth, he partakes in an epic wizard battle for the fate of the galaxy.
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Mountainhead
John Lees, Ryan LeeAbraham Stubbs and his dad Noah go across America, living a nomadic existence. They are convinced a sinister government force follows them, so they live off the grid, robbing houses just to survive.
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GLOW
Tini Howard, Hannah TemplerThe Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling are now set to take on the world of Hollywood. The team is robbed of a blissful weekend when they discover they have to do even more wrestling, which involves raising money to fund a big event.
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Rising Sun
Ron Marz, David Rodriguez, Martín CóccoloChiyoko is a member of the Koi Clan, a powerful group of warriors. They set out on a mission to defend Japan from monsters and dragons.
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Antar
Eric Battle, Nnedi OkoraforAntar the Black Knight is one of history's greatest warriors as well as one of its finest poets. Antar proves that anyone can be a hero, including someone born to a slave mother and Noble father.
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Pandemica
Jonathan Maberry, Alex SanchezA pandemic ravages America. Worse yet, there are ARK madmen who want to purify the survivors of all ethic taints, so it is up to a SpecOps killer to bring an infected child to the Lighthouse to start working on a cure.
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Eve Stranger
David Barnett, Philip BondEve Stranger is tasked with a mission she doesn't know if she can fulfill. It may even lead to her death as she goes on a journey where her secrets are exposed.
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Tom Tomorrow
Tom TomorrowDive into Tom Tomorrow's unique perspective on American lunacy. In the latest edition, Tomorrow takes on Donald Trump and the ensuing political circus following the 2016 presidential election.
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Jem and the Holograms
Sina Grace, Siobhan KeenanJem and the Holograms are back with new music and new problems. Get a glimpse into the heroine's future to see how much stronger this band can get.
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V Wars
Johnathan Maberry, Alan RobinsonThe remaining members of V-8 have to hunt down the plans for a stolen vampire gene screener. Anyone could turn at any time, so they race against the clock for salvation.
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Black Crown
Rob DavisA recurring series consisting of short features, including Assassinistas and Kid Lobotomy.
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