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IDW launches IDW Crime, a New Line of Shocks, Thrills, True Crime, and Cult Stories

Posted on February 12, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Following the success of the horror imprint IDW Dark, IDW Publishing has announced IDW Crime, a line of gripping crime comic books that explore what it takes to turn a saint into a sinner and revels in the twisted, everyday acts of humans that we just can’t look away from.

This May, the shocks begin with Seven Wives from writer Zoe Tunnell and rising star artists V Gagnon and Tesslyn Bergin-Dicoi. Forty-nine witnesses, seven wives, one dead husband… Who’s the murderer? As two detectives investigate a death at a Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints compound in remote Arizona, the dark mystery will unravel the horrors of brainwashing and deliver a compelling whodunit that will leave readers guessing until the very end.

In July, Eisner Award-nominated writer Joey Esposito and artist Valeria Burzo present the thrilling true crime serial killer saga Killer Influences #1. Melvin’s a serial killer who craves infamy. His problem? He’s so efficient and methodical that he doesn’t have a brand and no one has connected his crimes — except for Kylie, an aspiring true crime influencer who reaches out to him, hoping his story can help her become a star. The unlikely duo will make a pact to accomplish their dreams… and destroy their lives in the process.

Arriving this September is Fixation #1, a chilling cat-and-mouse thrill ride from writer Amy Chase and artist Savanna Mayer which blends true crime tension and thrills with razor-sharp commentary on fandom and toxic addictions. When superfan Taylor Van Owens and her best friend win a contest to stay at the iconic house from their favorite hit vampire book-turned-movie franchise, the two expect a weekend getaway that will live up to every fangirls’ dream, especially with fans descending on the town and the cast reuniting to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the movie. But a young woman was found dead inside the house, and the killer’s taste for blood isn’t finished. The killer is ready to paint the town red to make sure they’ll go down in the franchise’s history. Everyone has a motive, and the most dangerous person in the room isn’t always who it seems…

The launch titles from the IDW Crime imprint are all three issue limited series, each one 40+ pages for only $4.99 USD.

The Pedestrian #2 continues the quirky and charming fun

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Brett

Detective Sherwood, curious as to who Summer City’s silent samaritan is, investigates all possible leads but the Pedestrian is always one step ahead! As the city continues to be positively impacted by the Pedestrian, a dark force begins to infiltrate the minds of otherwise normal citizens. Who, or what, is the Klutch? All this… and the LAZER TITANS too! The Pedestrian #2 continues the introduction of what might be the strangest new hero in quite some time.

Written by Joey Esposito, The Pedestrian #2 is another intriguing issue. The series begins to bring together the various threads from the debut issue and teases answers to so many questions. But, Esposito doesn’t give any clear answers and instead leaves readers guessing. Who is the Pedestrian and what’s going on with what’s likely his nemesis?

There’s something rather charming about the series. It takes place in a small town and relatively, the crime is pretty low level for a superhero comic. The hero doesn’t say much of anything, speed walking into the situation to save the day for unknown reasons only to speed walk away after, of course following the posted signs about crossing streets.

Sean Von Gorman‘s art adds to the charm of it all with characters that feel like they’re average people just dealing with life. There art nails down the monotony of their lives and reinforces the low stakes of it all. Von Gorman is helped with color by Josh Jensen and additional art from David Bowie Rendon-Gorman and Micah Williams, and lettering by Shawn Lee. The art and story just mesh together so well and create a world that’s strange but also familiar. The character designs emphasize these are just average people. The hero has a way about him that makes the end result feel rather quaint.

The Pedestrian #2 is a comic that feels like it’s long overdue. It’s a story, so far, about someone who’s just doing the right thing. They’re not flashy. They don’t want praise. They just act the hero and move on. There’s something rather nice about that. It’s nice to read a superhero comic where the world’s fate isn’t at stake. It’s nice to read a comic where it’s just average people dealing with shitty situations and a good samaritan helping them out. Where this all goes will be interesting, but The Pedestrian #2 continues a charming debut.

Story: Joe Esposito Art: Sean Von Gorman
Color: Josh Jensen Additional Art: David Bowie Rendon-Gorman, Micah Williams Letterer: Shawn Lee
Story: 8.0 Art: 8.0 Overall: 8.0 Recommendation: Buy

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