John McCrae’s WORM is the biggest prose web serial of all time. Running from 2011-2013, the compelling superhero journey – featuring kids unlocking their powers through extreme trauma and facing seemingly impossible odds and complicated moral dilemmas – earned more than 1M views a month during its peak and has generated a staggering 80 million views in total. Now, the online sensation is making an epic return with its first physical release ever as McCrae partners with IDW Publishing to adapt WORM for the world of comics. 

With McCrae consulting, the ongoing comic book series is being crafted by writer Meghan Fitzmartin, artist Javier Ortiz, colorist David Vaquero, and letterer Andriy Lukin.

After enduring a brutal and bloody bullying scandal, Taylor finally has the power to fight back: With her newly triggered ability to control insects, she could prove everyone wrong and become a hero… or kill anyone who stands in her way.

In a world of superpowered gang members, fanatical cults, and ruthless serial killers, Taylor must navigate the dangerous politics and unwritten rules of the local “cape” scene, where the line between hero and villain is anything but clear. For Taylor, perhaps, least of all. Will she risk everything to save others, or use her power exact revenge on those who’ve wronged her?

Fans will get their first look at WORM on Comics Giveaway Day taking place May 1, 2027 with a special prequel issue, featuring a written piece by McCrae. WORM #1 goes on sale next July.