Yesterday, we brought you the rundown of books coming from Marvel on next year’s Free Comic Book Day. And now it’s IDW‘s turn, with two big books hitting on May 3, 2025: Godzilla: The New Heroes; and IDW Dark: Find Your New Fear.
In the Godzilla book, IDW is launching a brand-new universe of Godzilla comics, with stories by Tim Seeley, Nikola Čižmešija, Ethan S. Parker & Griffin Sheridan, Pablo Tunica, Chris Gooch, and Oliver Ono.
“This FCBD issue will introduce readers to new characters, premiere new Kaiju, and serve as the launching point for our new Godzilla continuity,” said Godzilla line editor Jake Williams via a press release provided to Comic Book Club. “We challenged ourselves to build up a world around Godzilla that is as interesting as the King of the Monsters itself. A new continuity filled to the brim with super powered humans, kaiju half breeds, stories across Earth and Space, and a fresh new take on Godzilla itself. All in service of one singular goal: tell Godzilla stories that can only exist on the pages of a comic book. Big, bold, bizarre – and above all, cool as hell.”
But what of the second book? Back at New York Comic Con, IDW announced their new horror line IDW Dark. And Find Your New Fear will give a preview of what to expect, including a sneak peek at Patrick Horvath’s horror sequel Beneath The Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring, and Steve Niles and Rodney Barnes on 30 Days of Night: Falling Sun.
“I’m thrilled to be a part of IDW DARK,” said Horvath. “As a fan and as a creator, horror has always been my favorite genre. The fact that BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES is now part of an imprint dedicated to the genre and amongst so many amazing books is such a great feeling. It’s a testament to the success of the book, but also all of the amazing support and understanding that IDW has given since day one.”
On returning to 30 Days of Night, Niles noted, “I am very excited to see a new 30 DAYS OF NIGHT series coming to life and I can’t think of a better person for the job than Rodney Barnes,” said Niles. “Rodney has been tearing it up in recent years and I think he’ll bring new blood to the series. Can’t wait for Free Comic Book Day so fans can get a look!”
Added Rodney, “I’m so happy to be working with Steve, IDW and the characters from the legendary world of 30 DAYS OF NIGHT! We have an incredible story lined up that adds to the established 30 DAYS mythology while taking the story in some surprising directions. I think this book is a perfect addition to IDW’s Free Comic Book Day and I look forward to hearing what the fans think!”
But wait, that’s not all! The IDW Dark preview will also include a look at Nightcaps, a “line of oversize one-shots” including Sean Peacock’s Blood Honey, and Gavin Fullerton’s Tuatha.
“The talent behind this first slate of IDW DARK books is insane, and I’m honored to be included in this lineup of immensely talented creators,” said Peacock. “I couldn’t have asked for a better label for my first traditionally-published comic. I’m so excited for readers to step into the world of BLOOD HONEY, a gothic high school romance gone bad. Expect high drama, teenage angst, bloody knuckles, sword fights, and murder plots that would raise even Hitchcock’s eyebrows. You’ll laugh, you’ll wince, and you’ll be utterly disgusted with these kids.”
Added Fullerton, “I’m really excited for my book TUATHA to be part of the new IDW DARK imprint. I feel IDW has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to art and storytelling, and this new creator focused horror imprint shows their dedication to that vision. A story about a young girl carrying a severed head across an Irish mythological landscape seems like the perfect fit!”
Free Comic Book Day 2025 will be held on May 3, 2025.
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