What’s the hottest thing this summer? Sure, the sun insists on roasting us all alive, but there’s something even hotter: Digital comics! Starting July 9th, IDW Publishing is sparing us the sweaty trek to comic stores by making their entire day-and-date lineup available on GlobalComix. So crack open a cold drink, crank up the A/C, and sink into your couch with the coolest stories IDW has to offer.
This marks the first time that IDW’s entire day-and-date lineup will be accessible through a digital membership service. And on the same day they hit comic shops too. For $7.99 a month, subscribers to GlobalComix Gold will be able to read new releases from fan-favorite franchises like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Star Trek, Godzilla, and Sonic the Hedgehog immediately upon release, at no extra cost beyond their membership.
“We’re excited to bring IDW’s publishing line to GlobalComix with day-and-date availability,” said Aub Driver, VP of Marketing at IDW Publishing. “Digital readers are a critical part of our evolving audience, and this partnership allows us to deliver our biggest titles – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Star Trek, Godzilla, and more – to fans the same day they hit comic shops. It’s about reach, access, and momentum, and we’re glad to have GlobalComix in our digital arsenal as we grow into the next era of comics readership.”
GlobalComix CEO Christopher Carter echoed the enthusiasm, calling the launch a milestone for both companies and readers. “We’re thrilled to expand our partnership with IDW and deliver their groundbreaking stories to readers the instant they launch,” said Carter. “This milestone marks a new era of access and choice – elevating the GlobalComix Gold member experience and empowering fans to explore IDW’s iconic worlds on their terms.”
While most IDW titles will be included in GlobalComix Gold on release day, IDW’s acclaimed imprint Top Shelf Productions will be available on an à la carte basis. As such, readers will have the flexibility to pick and choose their favorites while still enjoying immediate access.
In addition to new releases being included with Gold, single-issue purchases will also be available across the platform, with exclusive discounts for members. GlobalComix will celebrate the launch with special editorial features and curated reading lists to help fans dive deeper into IDW’s universe.
GlobalComix highlighted the significance of this step in its own announcement: “This is the first time that IDW’s day-and-date lineup will be available digitally on a membership like GlobalComix Gold. That means titles like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Star Trek, Godzilla, Sonic the Hedgehog, and more will be included with Gold, at no additional cost.”
Will digital comics become the gold standard for comics readers? Maybe, who knows. But GlobalComix is elevating the game with every new incorporation they make. After already bringing on major publishers like Archie Comics, Dark Horse, DC Comics, and Vault Comics, GlobalComix has been steadily building its empire, now boasting nearly 100,000 titles available on both web and mobile (iOS/Android). With IDW’s powerhouse lineup joining the fold on July 9th, GlobalComix surely is the ultimate destination for comic fans worldwide.
All IDW Publishing titles will become available on GlobalComix on July 9th.
