{"id":487672,"date":"2026-02-20T13:01:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T13:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/487672\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T13:01:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T13:01:26","slug":"hello-kitty-comics-set-from-sanrio-idw-publishing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/487672\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Hello Kitty’ Comics Set From Sanrio, IDW Publishing"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tNew \u201cHello Kitty<\/a>\u201d comic books will soon launch as part of a collaboration between Japan\u2019s Sanrio<\/a> and comics giant IDW Publishing<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe new multi-title partnership will begin with the debut of the \u201cHello Kitty: Hello World\u201d comic book series July 22 in connection with San Diego Comic Con.<\/p>\n

\n\tPer Sanrio and IDW, the new comic book is described as \u201ca classic and lovable depiction of Sanrio\u2019s characters as Hello Kitty and Friends go on a world tour to solve a riddle. As they discover new riddles around the globe, they will also meet new characters in every single issue!\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tThe \u201cHello Kitty: Hello World\u201d series is written by Mariko Tamaki (\u201cThis One Summer,\u201d \u201cZatanna: Bring Down the House\u201d) and animated by artist Cody Lemieux (\u201cDespite, Despite, Despite,\u201d \u201cGnome Granny\u201d).<\/p>\n

\n\tFollowing the launch of \u201cHello Kitty: Hello World\u201d this summer, more \u201cHello Kitty\u201d comics and some \u201ccrossovers\u201d will be released from IDW Publishing in 2027.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe Hello Kitty brand has exploded in popularity since Sanrio first introduced the character in 1974, spawning an ever-growing merch line and multiple media projects, including the upcoming feature film<\/a> from Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and New Line Cinema, set to release in July 2028.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cIt\u2019s truly an honor to team up with Sanrio to create \u2018Hello Kitty\u2019 comics,\u201d IDW Publishing CEO Davidi Jonas said. \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to craft comics that celebrate the cute and fun spirit of the franchise while uplifting readers of every age. We can\u2019t wait for these comics to bring inspiring and joyful stories to comic shops everywhere.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cIt\u2019s time! Hello Kitty and her friends are coming to the comic world with IDW,\u201d associate editor Bixie Mathieu said. \u201dThese beloved characters have been delighting fans for generations, and it\u2019s easy to see why\u2013 their joy, whimsy, and friendship make for uplifting storytelling! With so many talented people pouring their hearts into these series, we promise longtime and new fans alike that these stories will be a delight, from the core of their storytelling to the exuberant art on the page! If you\u2019re interested in a heartfelt reading experience unlike anything else, hello!\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tSee below for a first look at two of the \u201cHello Kitty: Hello World!\u201d comic book covers, the first by artist Justine King and the second by Min Ho Kim.<\/p>\n

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