IDW December 2023 Solicitations

IDW December 2023 Solicitations

Common abbreviations

  • TP/TPB: Trade Paperback
  • SC: Softcover (like a TPB)
  • HC: Hardcover
  • FC: Full Color
  • DM: Direct Market. This refers primarily to comic book stores or online shops that order via the same means as a comic book store (primarily Diamond or Lunar). Places like Amazon or Barnes and Noble will generally NOT have these variants.
  • FOC: Final Order Cutoff – The time an order has to be submitted by the vendor. Also when you need to get your order in by at TalesofWonder for preorders.
  • RES: Resolicit – A new listing for a product that was previously solicited in PREVIEWS or New to Order, and which is being listed anew since the original Solicitation was cancelled either by the vendor or by Diamond.
  • O/A: Offered Again – This designates an item that has been previously solicited and released, but is being solicited again.

ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO PAPER SHORTAGES, PRINTER JAMS, AND SHIPPING CONFLICTS.

Hardcovers

Johnny Boo (Book 14): Is Bored! Bored! Bored!

Author(s): James Kochalka
Artist(s): null
$11.99 US | 40 pages | 6 x 9 | Hardcover | 9781603095334

On Sale: 2023-12-12

Even “the best little ghost in the world” gets bored sometimes! But in the award-winning Johnny Boo series, fun is never far away. For instance, check out this magic hammer…

Johnny Boo lets Squiggle borrow his magic hammer so Squiggle can work on a mysterious project, but that leaves Johnny Boo with nothing to do today. He has lots of great ideas about how to spend his time while he waits, but — oh NO! — ends up getting bored of each and every one of them. Not to worry, though. Joined by Squiggle, the Ice Cream Monster, and a BIG new friend, Johnny Boo will still have a hilarious adventure… and maybe even learn something about sharing! It’s the perfect book for any bored kid, from Eisner-winning cartoonist James Kochalka.

My Little Pony: 40th Anniversary Celebration–The Deluxe Edition

Author(s): Sam Maggs
Artist(s): Jeremy Whitley, Tony Fleecs
$19.99 US | 104 pages | 6-5/8 x 10-3/16 | Hardcover | 9798887240244

On Sale: 2023-12-12

Forty years ago, Butterscotch, Blue Belle, Minty, Snuzzle, Cotton Candy, and Blossom galloped onto the shelves and became an instant hit!

My Little Pony has played a role in the lives of countless kids since the toy line first appeared in 1983, and each fan has their own favorite generation of characters.

Now, MLP superfans Sam Maggs and Keisha Okafor are joining forces to craft a story about the children who bought the original My Little Ponies, in a tale full of friendship, magic, and toys!  Plus, bonus stories by My Little Pony legends Tony Fleecs and Jeremy Whitley.

Single Issues

Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees #3 Cover A (Horvath)

Author(s): Patrick Horvath
Artist(s): Patrick Horvath
Cover Artist(s): Patrick Horvath
$3.99 US | 32 pages | 6-5/8 x 10-1/8 | Comic Book | 82771403215400311

On Sale: 2024-01-24

As Woodbrook quakes in terror, the killer runs freeThe town now plans a funeral, instead of festivity Sam has her suspicions, she’ll follow her hunchShe better act fast, or more bones might go crunchBut Sam isn’t afraid, she knows she’ll solve the case Because the killer doesn’t know it, but they left a trace

Dark Spaces: The Hollywood Special #5 Cover A (Roe)

Author(s): Jeremy Lambert
Artist(s): Claire Roe
Cover Artist(s): Claire Roe
Colorist: Jordie Bellaire
$3.99 US | 36 pages | 6-5/8 x 10-1/8 | Comic Book | 82771403192800511

On Sale: 2024-01-10

We all wear masks…but Vivian has a thousand, all of them have come back to haunt her and most of them are more monstrous than you could ever imagine. The haunting memory of Vivian’s ex-husband threatens to destroy Vivian’s psyche, along with her desperate search for Molly. Lou tries to find Vivian but instead finds himself drowning in his own past, facing demons he hoped to NEVER see again.

Dungeons & Dragons: Fortune Finder #2 Cover A (Dunbar)

Author(s): Jim Zub
Artist(s): Jose Jaro
Cover Artist(s): Max Dunbar
$3.99 US | 32 pages | 6-5/8 x 10-1/8 | Comic Book | 82771403239000211

On Sale: 2023-12-27

After the shocking conclusion of last issue, Finder finds themselves undergoing some big changes, but there’s no time to dwell on the past when they must test their luck against a group of assassins in Sigil’s most famous casino! Will Finder escape with their life, or has their luck run out? Find out in the second issue of the series inspired by the new Dungeons & Dragons sourcebook! Written by Dungeons & Dragons fan favorite Jim Zub (Rick & Morty Vs. Dungeons & Dragons, Uncanny Avengers, Unbreakable Red Sonia) with art by Jose Jaro (Incidentals, Buffy: The Last Vampire Slayer).

Earthdivers #14 Cover A (Albuquerque)

Author(s): Stephen Graham Jones
Artist(s): Davide Gianfelice
Cover Artist(s): Rafael Albuquerque
$3.99 US | 36 pages | 6-5/8 x 10-1/8 | Comic Book | 82771403083901411

On Sale: 2024-01-10

Yellow Kid is on the run from Martin, who is desperate to know what happened to his children. Yellow Kid knows the truth, but before he can get too far, he runs across an old friend in the strangest way possible. Back in 1776, Emily has revealed her true identity as a time traveler from the year 2112, her well-being in danger, her mission on the verge of absolutely collapsing in on itself and having effects on the timeline she couldn’t have imagined.

Godzilla Rivals: Jet Jaguar Vs. Megalon Cover A (Huang)

Author(s): Nola Pfau
Artist(s): Megan Huang
Cover Artist(s): Megan Huang
$7.99 US | 52 pages | 6-5/8 x 10-1/8 | Comic Book | 82771403250500111

On Sale: 2023-12-20

Jen Onça is not excited to start her new, fast-paced fast-food career at Minilla Burger, but she’d much prefer a mundane day to the sudden return of Megalon! The monster brings destruction, trapping Jen in a forgotten lab deep beneath the restaurant with only the half-built form of Jet Jaguar to help her get out! She must repair the robotic defender to save herself and the city, but first she needs to escape the rubble trapping her in this tense adventure!

Godzilla: The War for Humanity #5 Cover A (MacLean)

Author(s): Andrew MacLean
Artist(s): Jake Smith
Cover Artist(s): Andrew MacLean
$4.99 US | 32 pages | 6-5/8 x 10-1/8 | Comic Book | 82771403188100511

On Sale: 2024-02-28

Godzilla alone?! Zoospora continues to spread its roots across the world, and with the kaiju task force nearly out of commission and Godzilla the only one left standing against an army of monsters, it looks like humanity is doomed! In a last-ditch effort, Yuko and Samantha begin to search for Zoospora’s source and any clue to defeating the seemingly unstoppable monster!

The Hunger and the Dusk #5 Cover A (Wildgoose)

Author(s): Gwendolyn Willow Wilson
Artist(s): Christian Wildgoose
Cover Artist(s): Christian Wildgoose
$3.99 US | 36 pages | 6-5/8 x 10-1/8 | Comic Book | 82771403168300511

On Sale: 2024-01-03

Tensions rise and wildfires blaze as spring gives way to a fiery summer. The Last Men’s scout has not yet returned from his mission…and that can only mean one thing: He’s now a prisoner of the Vangol. For better or worse, Cal refuses to leave a single man behind, even if that means leading the rest of his men straight into a trap and certain doom. This could mean the end of the Last Men Standing, but at least they’ll go out fighting arm in arm.

Kill More #4 Cover A (Fuchs)

Author(s): Scott Bryan Wilson
Artist(s): Max Alan Fuchs
Cover Artist(s): Max Alan Fuchs
$3.99 US | 32 pages | 6-5/8 x 10-1/8 | Comic Book | 82771403199700411

On Sale: 2024-01-31

Obituaries are piling up, which wouldn’t be weird except some of the people in them are still alive…for now. Traffic deaths are at an all-time high, and some faces are about to get smashed (maybe you can guess by whom). Keep your doors and windows locked because the maniacs are on the prowl in the most killer installment of KILL MORE yet!  From writer Scott Bryan Wilson (TRVE KVLT, Pennyworth) and artist Max Fuchs (Altered Carbon: One Life One Death, Halcyon Days).

The Ministry of Compliance #2 Cover A (Raffaele)

Author(s): John Ridley
Artist(s): Stefano Raffaele
Cover Artist(s): Stefano Raffaele
Letterer: Ariana Maher
Colorist: Brad Anderson
$4.99 US | 36 pages | 6-5/8 x 10-1/8 | Comic Book | 82771403218500211

On Sale: 2024-01-03

The Devolution has ceased communication with all the Ministries on Earth, and there’s no way for the members of the Ministries to get off Earth. They are on their own and being hunted by murderous Earth assassins. Avigail, Quinn, and Kingsley will have to go up against a large group of assassins in order to get answers about their current catastrophic predicament. And the conspiracy of who is working against the Ministries from the inside festers.

My Little Pony #20 Cover A (Forstner)

Author(s): Celeste Bronfman
Artist(s): Amy Mebberson
Cover Artist(s): Patricia Forstner
$3.99 US | 32 pages | 6-5/8 x 10-1/8 | Comic Book | 82771403046402011

On Sale: 2023-12-27

It’s been SO LONG (a few days) since DISASTER STRUCK (Milkyway switched Pipp’s and Zipp’s cutie marks) that we HARDLY REMEMBER (how could we forget?) a time BCMS (Before Cutie Mark Switcheroo). Maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but everypony STILL thinks Pipp is Zipp and Zipp is Pipp! The Royal Dinner is here, and Milkyway refuses to reverse the switcheroo, so…it’s showtime! Can the sisters get their acts together and pull off a royal miracle?!

My Little Pony: Best of Fluttershy Cover A (Hickey)

Author(s): VARIOUS, VARIOUS
Artist(s): VARIOUS, VARIOUS
Cover Artist(s): Brenda Hickey
$7.99 US | 100 pages | 6-5/8 x 10-1/8 | Comic Book | 82771403249900111

On Sale: 2023-12-20

Make way for the soft-spoken but never to be overlooked Pegasus with a heart of gold! From caring for all creatures (no matter how big and scary!) to always being willing to extend a hoof of compassion to her friends, Fluttershy does it with a bashful smile. Revisit the moments that make Fluttershy the embodiment of empathy and the spirit of kindness!Collecting My Little Pony: Friends Forever #10, #18, and #32, and My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic #64.

My Little Pony: Classics Reimagined—The Unicorn of Odd #4 Cover A (Ayoub)

Author(s): Jeremy Whitley
Artist(s): Jenna Ayoub
Cover Artist(s): Jenna Ayoub
$3.99 US | 32 pages | 6-5/8 x 10-1/8 | Comic Book | 82771403182900411

On Sale: 2023-12-27

There’s no place like Ponyville, Kansas. The Land of Odd has been magical, and Dorothy has made the most wonderful friends, but she’s determined to get back to her family. Only first she needs to defeat a wicked princess, save her friends, escape the flying monkeys, talk to a wizard, wear a hat, talk to a puppet… Oh, why does nothing ever make sense in this silly world?!

Sonic the Hedgehog #68 Cover A (Kim)

Author(s): Evan Stanley
Artist(s): Evan Stanley
Cover Artist(s): Min Ho Kim
$3.99 US | 32 pages | 6-5/8 x 10-1/8 | Comic Book | 82771401521806811

On Sale: 2023-12-27

When Sonic and Tails go to test out Tails’ new extreme gear design, they run into extreme trouble! The board malfunctions at just the wrong time, plunging them down into a deep cave. What’s waiting for them down there, and will it help them get out or keep them there forever?!

Star Trek #15 Cover A (To)

Author(s): Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly
Artist(s): Marcus To
Cover Artist(s): Marcus To
$4.99 US | 32 pages | 6-5/8 x 10-1/8 | Comic Book | 82771403084601511

On Sale: 2023-12-20

Prepared to do whatever it takes to make peace with the war-worshipping Tzenkethi and outmaneuver the Romulan Empire as their ally, Captain Sisko and his crew work alongside Tzenkethi warleader Kav’ka and Romulan Magistrex T’Galatheon to ready capitol defenses in preparation for the deadly Festival of Supremacy. But Sisko soon learns that Federation ideals won’t come naturally to the reptilian species that praises survival of the fittest over all. Can Sisko keep his crew alive, impress the Tzenkethi Autarch, and keep the Romulans from convincing warmongers that they reign supreme?

Star Trek: Defiant #10 Cover A (Feehan)

Author(s): Christopher Cantwell
Artist(s): Mike Feehan, Pow Rodrix
Cover Artist(s): Mike Feehan
$4.99 US | 32 pages | 6-5/8 x 10-1/8 | Comic Book | 82771403137901011

On Sale: 2023-12-20

The Defiant crew makes way for its next bounty: Berlinghoff Rasmussen, infamous time-traveling thief and con man. Berlinghoff has escaped custody on Starbase 214 and has his sights set on tech from the forbidden planet and final resting place of Captain Christopher Pike, Talos IV. With top-secret orders from Starfleet, Worf and his crew are to intercept the target without being detected by anyone…including the Federation.

Star Trek: Picard’s Academy #4 Cover A (Boo)

Author(s): Sam Maggs
Artist(s): Ornella Greco
Cover Artist(s): Sweeney Boo
Colorist: Charlie Kirchoff
$3.99 US | 32 pages | 6-5/8 x 10-1/8 | Comic Book | 82771403203100411

On Sale: 2024-01-03

Time’s up! It’s Evasive Maneuvers exam day, the only shot Picard has at graduating early…and getting off Earth and far away from home. He’s as ready as he can be and actually feels like he can trust some of his group partners. But little does he know, their first test in space will bring an unexpected challenge—one the cadets would never find in their textbooks!

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds–The Scorpius Run #5 Cover A (Hernandez)

Author(s): Ryan Parrott
Artist(s): Angel Hernandez
Cover Artist(s): Angel Hernandez
Colorist: Nick Filardi
$3.99 US | 32 pages | 6-5/8 x 10-1/8 | Comic Book | 82771403174400511

On Sale: 2024-01-10

Captain Pike’s worst nightmare has come to fruition. Under immense gravitational waves on the racecourse, the Enterprise’s shields have collapsed, its hull integrity is failing, and the ship is being torn apart, piece by piece. All the while, Spock is aboard an alien vessel of foreign tech, among a crew desperate to push on and win Zephyx’s race. He just may be the Enterprise crew’s only hope for survival, but can he persuade the others to defy Zephyx when their home planet is on the line, and can he do so in time? Find out in the thrilling conclusion to Strange New Worlds: The Scorpius Run!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #146 Cover A (Federici)

Author(s): Sophie Campbell
Artist(s): Vincenzo Federici
Cover Artist(s): Vincenzo Federici
Colorist: Ronda Pattison
$3.99 US | 32 pages | 6-5/8 x 10-1/8 | Comic Book | 82771400271314611

On Sale: 2023-12-20

As Donatello uncovers the truth about Armaggon’s origins, the time-eating tyrant begins to exert his influence on one of the Turtles’ allies. It’s a race against time as the road to #150 continues in Sophie Campbell’s biggest TMNT story yet!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #147 Cover A (Federici)

Author(s): Sophie Campbell
Artist(s): Vincenzo Federici
Cover Artist(s): Vincenzo Federici
Colorist: Ronda Pattison
$3.99 US | 32 pages | 6-5/8 x 10-1/8 | Comic Book | 82771400271314711

On Sale: 2024-01-17

​​Armaggon’s intentions are revealed, and it’s worse than Donatello could have ever imagined… The very fabric of reality is at stake—and back in the present, Leonardo’s new protégé is on a path toward destruction!!! Can Donnie find a way to stave off Armaggon’s attack or is it time for the TMNT?The road to #150 continues here!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Saturday Morning Adventures #8 Cover A (Myer)

Author(s): Erik Burnham
Artist(s): Sarah Myer
Cover Artist(s): Sarah Myer
Colorist: Luis Antonio Delgado
$3.99 US | 32 pages | 6-5/8 x 10-1/8 | Comic Book | 82771403150800811

On Sale: 2023-12-27

​​Once upon a time, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles encountered Mr. Ogg, a card-carrying trickster type from an alternate dimension. Now he’s back and it’s no more Mr. Nice Guy as Ogg charges the Turtles with a crime that they’re most definitely guilty of, and Raphael is the guiltiest of all! It’s an extradimensional accusation of the meta kind—with some bonus extraterrestrials to boot in the form of Wingnut and Screwloose—all in this issue of Saturday Morning Adventures!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Saturday Morning Adventures #9 Cover A (Lawrence)

Author(s): Erik Burnham
Artist(s): Dan Schoening
Cover Artist(s): Jack Lawrence
$3.99 US | 32 pages | 6-5/8 x 10-1/8 | Comic Book | 82771403150800911

On Sale: 2024-01-03

Shredder and Krang have finally succeeded in forging a blade capable of cutting through time and space! Called to action to stop Shredder from committing more continuum crimes, the Teenage Mutant Turtles encounter enemies and allies old and new – or maybe new and old? – as the timeline is threatened. Don’t miss this first issue of Saturday Morning Adventures: The Eddiku Trilogy!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Untold Destiny of the Foot Clan #2 Cover A (Santolouco)

Author(s): Erik Burnham
Artist(s): Mateus Santolouco
Cover Artist(s): Mateus Santolouco
$3.99 US | 32 pages | 6-5/8 x 10-1/8 | Comic Book | 82771403241300211

On Sale: 2024-04-03

Oroku Karai has found herself caught in a power struggle with the mysterious DOG STAR CLAN, a struggle she intends to win…But a surprise encounter with the leader of these would-be rivals yields a shocking revelation that could spell disaster for Karai’s claims to her rank among the Foot. Will Karai fold under pressure or rise up to claim her birthright?