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IDW reveals a Hello Kitty Mystery Box Featuring Hello Kitty and Friends: Hello World! and more!

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The only thing more adorable than a Hello Kitty collection of comics is a supercute mystery box filled with exclusive collectibles! IDW Publishing and Sanrio have announced the June 2027 release of Hello Kitty and Friends: Hello World! — the 96-page trade release collects issues #1–4 of the critically adored series from Eisner Award-winning writer Mariko Tamaki and animated artist Cody Lemieux.

 But there’s more…IDW is bringing one of the hottest collectible trends to the book market with a first-of-its-kind Hello Kitty and Friends​blind-box graphic novel experience! Hello Kitty and Friends: Hello World! Supercute Mystery Box is a blind box including the complete Hello Kitty and Friends: Hello World! trade collecting issues #1-4, plus a mystery collectible figure, exclusive stickers, and other surprise goodies packaged in a collectible box featuring one of three characters: Hello Kitty, Kuromi, or Cinnamoroll. And the chase is on! Every unboxing brings a new surprise as fans hunt to complete the supercute trio. Which friend will you find? Can you collect all three?

Fans are invited to READ IT. UNBOX IT. COLLECT IT. The blind-box phenomenon has taken the collectible world by storm. Now, Hello Kitty and Friends bring the excitement of opening, discovering, and collecting, directly to the graphic novel shelf. This special edition is a one-time print run with no reprints planned, making the initial order the only opportunity for retailers to get in on the fun — when they’re gone, they’re gone.
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Hello Kitty and Friends: Hello World! Supercute Mystery Box​ specifics:

  • Three different collectible boxes featuring: Hello Kitty, Kuromi, or Cinnamoroll
  • Each box will contain:
  • One trade collection
    • Four character-centric trading cards
    • One keychain figurine
    • One sticker sheet

Hello Kitty and Friends: Hello World!​​ will be available wherever books are sold, as a full-color softcover (ISBN: 979-8-88724-571-3) for a list price of $9.99; Hello Kitty and Friends: Hello World! Supercute Mystery Box will be available at retailers in three different collectible boxes (ISBN: 979-8-88724-664-2) each priced at $29.99; and a hardcover DTC version of the trade available exclusively on the IDW Publishing website for $24.99. All versions will be available on June 16, 2027.

A colorful packaging box labeled 'Hello Kitty and Friends Hello World Supercute Mystery Box' beside various contents including a keychain, trading cards, a book, and a sticker sheet featuring Hello Kitty and friends.
A Hello Kitty and Friends Supercute Mystery Box featuring a colorful design. The box includes a keychain, trading cards, a sticker sheet, and a booklet, all themed around Hello Kitty and friends.
Hello Kitty and Friends Supercute Mystery Box packaging featuring a colorful design with mountains and characters, including a keychain, trading cards, and a sticker sheet.
An illustration featuring Hello Kitty with a magnifying glass, accompanied by various colorful characters and settings, including a playful map with attractions like a carnival, castles, and a beach. The title reads 'Hello Kitty and Friends Hello World'.

Barbara Gordon: Breakout #6 adds some new players to the prison murder mystery

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Two new allies from Barbara’s time with the Birds of Prey, also imprisoned in Supermax, hatch a daring plan to save her…but they better hurry because she’s been accused of murder! And just as things hit a boiling point, Vandal Savage sends one of Gotham’s most dangerous investigators to put an end to the chaos at the prison.

Story: Mariko Tamaki
Art: Pablo M. Collar
Color: Tamra Bonvillain
Letterer: Ariana Maher

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Preview: Batman: Bad Seeds – Streets of Gotham #1

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Batman: Bad Seeds – Streets of Gotham #1

(W) Matt Fraction, Mariko Tamaki (A) Steve Lieber, Brian Ching, Gretel Lusky

SIX STORIES OF SURVIVAL FROM SUPERSTAR WRITERS MATT FRACTION AND MARIKO TAMAKI!

As the chaos of Bad Seeds erupts across Gotham City and the Bat-Family races against daylight, the citizens of Gotham City must endure the threats of Poison Ivy’s superbloom on their own.

Join Eisner Award-winning writers Matt Fraction and Mariko Tamaki as they tell six street-level tales of fear, courage, and perseverance, starring everyday people who must learn what it means to be a hero — with or without a cape.

Comic book cover featuring Batman in a confrontational stance amidst a crowd, surrounded by green tendrils, with the title 'Batman: Bad Seeds - Streets of Gotham' prominently displayed.
A group of characters discussing safety during a blackout in a home, one person holding a flashlight. Children appear excited about an upcoming barbecue while adults express concern.
A comic page featuring a group of characters discussing a plan involving a barbecue on a roof, with tense expressions and dialogue about a recent funeral. One character is wearing a mask and another looks worried.
A comic panel depicting a masked character standing outside an apartment, speaking to a young man who appears to be surprised. An elderly woman is seen inside, expressing concern about waste. The scene conveys a sense of urgency and interaction between the characters.

Preview: Barbara Gordon: Breakout #6

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Barbara Gordon: Breakout #6

(W) Mariko Tamaki (A) Pablo M. Collar

SUPERMAX WELCOMES NEW INMATES AND NEW ENEMIES! Two new allies from Barbara’s time with the Birds of Prey, also imprisoned in Supermax, hatch a daring plan to save her… but they better hurry because she’s been accused of murder! And just as things hit a boiling point, Vandal Savage sends one of Gotham’s most dangerous investigators to put an end to the chaos at the prison.

Comic book cover featuring Barbara Gordon in orange prison attire, sitting on the ground with handcuffs. In the background, a menacing figure with a distorted face looms ominously, suggesting tension and conflict.
A comic book cover featuring Batman and Batgirl in a dramatic pose. Batman stands protectively in the foreground, while Batgirl appears in a dynamic stance, both set against a nighttime cityscape with a full moon. The title 'OLD FRIEND' and credits for the creative team are displayed prominently at the bottom.
Comic book scene depicting a dramatic city skyline with stormy weather, featuring two tall buildings.
A comic book scene set in a prison, featuring several characters in orange jumpsuits. One character with long white hair speaks to others, while another character appears to be agitated. The dialogue includes discussions about a question and a greeting.

Preview: Hello Kitty and Friends: Hello World! #2

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Hello Kitty and Friends: Hello World! #2

(W) Mariko Tamaki (A) Cody Lemieux

The unthinkable has happened in Hello Kitty’s world: A bow is missing!

Everything was supposed to be perfect! Hello Kitty had fun with her friends, cooked a gorgeous dinner, and was ready to present the most amazing present to downtrodden Cinnamoroll… until My Melody burst in the door sobbing. Her iconic bow is missing, and now, more and more accessories have begun to disappear, leaving the residents of the town in a tizzy!

Now it’s up to Hello Kitty to follow the clues and find out what is happening with her friends before everyone loses their most favorite things.

Join comics legend and multiple Eisner Award–winning author Mariko Tamaki (This One Summer, Detective Comics) and rising artist Cody Lemieux for the groundbreaking comics launch of the world’s sweetheart!

A colorful comic book cover featuring Hello Kitty and friends, including a character holding a magnifying glass and another character looking mischievous, against a vibrant background with artwork elements like a pencil and paper.
Cover of 'Hello Kitty and Friends: Hello World' featuring Hello Kitty, My Melody, and several other characters in vibrant colors and playful designs.
Hello Kitty hosts a podcast episode featuring Melody, discussing a mysterious week in town.
A colorful comic strip featuring cute cartoon characters, including a bunny in a pink outfit and a black bird, interacting in a cheerful neighborhood setting with a house and trees.
A colorful illustration of Kiki, Lala, and a pink bunny character sitting on a picnic blanket discussing party plans in a cheerful outdoor setting.
A colorful cartoon scene featuring two characters discussing snacks for stargazing. One character suggests making little sandwiches while the other agrees and adds that they can use a star-shaped cookie cutter. Various playful snacks like cupcakes and cookies are illustrated in the background.
Two cartoon characters discussing preparations for a party, with one character holding a basket.

Barbara Gordon: Breakout #5 teases out more as to who’s behind the prison murders

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Another attack makes Barbara question everything she thought she knew about the murders inside Supermax, and a new political prisoner finds herself trapped in the center of the mystery.

Story: Mariko Tamaki
Art: Amancay Nahuelpan
Color: Tamra Bonvillain
Letterer: Ariana Maher

Get your copy now!

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Kindle

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Barbara Gordon: Breakout #4 has interesting moments but feels a bit jumbled and choppy

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Barbara entered Supermax alone, with no one by her side—so who is the mysterious ally that’s come to her defense, and what is their connection to her family? And even with someone watching her back, will she be able to protect the killer’s next target?

Story: Mariko Tamaki
Art: Amancay Nahuelpan
Color: Tamra Bonvillain
Letterer: Ariana Maher

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

Zeus Comics
Kindle

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Hello Kitty and Friends: Hello World #1 is a surprisingly solid start

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She’s here! Hello, world—it’s Hello Kitty! Welcome one and all to Hello Kitty and her friends’ first major swing into the comic book world. Everything is going well in Hello Kitty’s life: Her friends are happy, her radio show is popular, and she even has the perfect gift to give! But all of that comes to a screeching halt when My Melody bursts in to reveal that her bow has gone missing! Suddenly, the iconic symbols of our favorite characters all start disappearing, and it’s up to Hello Kitty to solve the case! But that’s not all—as friends start to suspect each other, our super detective must solve the mystery and keep everyone together! It’s a mess only Hello Kitty can solve!

Story: Mariko Tamaki
Art: Cody Lemieux
Letterer: Becca Carey

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

Zeus Comics
Kindle

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Preview: Hello Kitty and Friends: Hello World! #1

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Hello Kitty and Friends: Hello World! #1

(W) Mariko Tamaki (A) Cody Lemieux

She’s here! Hello, world—it’s Hello Kitty! Welcome one and all to Hello Kitty and her friends’ first major swing into the comic book world.

Everything is going well in Hello Kitty’s life: Her friends are happy, her radio show is popular, and she even has the perfect gift to give! But all of that comes to a screeching halt when My Melody bursts in to reveal that her bow has gone missing!

Suddenly, the iconic symbols of our favorite characters all start disappearing, and it’s up to Hello Kitty to solve the case! But that’s not all—as friends start to suspect each other, our super detective must solve the mystery and keep everyone together! It’s a mess only Hello Kitty can solve!

Join comic legend and multiple Eisner Award–winning author Mariko Tamaki (This One Summer, Detective Comics) and rising artist Cody Lemieux for the groundbreaking comics launch of the world’s sweetheart!

Cover A comes polybagged with one of three exclusive collectible sticker sheets, unseal the surprise and start the chase to track down all three and complete the full set!

Hello Kitty and Friends: Hello World! #1
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