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'''IDW Publishing''', short for '''Ideas and Design Works''', is a comic publishing company responsible for publishing the lions share of [[Generation 4]] comics. Although other comic publishers have produced comics for ''My Little Pony'' and [[Egmont|indeed some were more prolific]], IDW is unarguably the most well-known and infamous of the publishers for various reasons.
'''IDW Publishing''', short for '''Ideas and Design Works''', is a comic publishing company responsible for publishing the lions share of [[Generation 4]] comics. Although other comic publishers have produced comics for ''My Little Pony'' and [[Fleetway|indeed some were more prolific]], IDW is inarguably the most well-known and infamous of the publishers for various reasons.


==History==
==Books and stories==
Founded by [[Ted Adams]], Alex Garner, Kris Oprisko, and [[Robbie Robbins]], in [[1999]] IDW Publishing has had a long-lasting relationship with [[Habsro]] beginning in [[2005]] when they acquired the rights to publish ''[[Transformers]]'' comics. This has sense expanded to other Hasbro properties such as ''[[G.I. Joe]]'', ''[[ROM]]'', ''[[Jem and the Holograms]]''...''CLUE'', and starting in [[2012]], ''[[My Little Pony]]''. The first IDW storyline, and generally regarded as among the best, was "[[The Return of Queen Chrysalis]]", a darker take on source material that would introduce staples that defined the comics, such as the creative team of [[Katie Cook]] and [[Andy Price]], the far more sarcastic and cartoony sense of humor, and the ponies venturing into places never seen in the cartoon show, encountering strange and unique characters and creatures in he process.
{{Main|My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic comics}}
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* '''[[2012]]-present:''' ''[[My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (comic book)|My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic]]''
** '''{{C|FIM|1|#1}}-{{C|FIM|4|#4}}:''' "[[The Return of Queen Chrysalis]]"
** '''{{C|FIM|5|#8}}-{{C|FIM|8|#8}}:''' "[[Nightmare Rarity]]"
** '''{{C|FIM|9|#9}}-{{C|FIM|10|#10}}:''' "[[Zen and the Art of Gazebo Repair]]"
** '''{{C|FIM|11|#11}}-{{C|FIM|12|#12}}:''' "[[neigh anything...]]"
** '''{{C|FIM|13|#13}}-{{C|FIM|14|#14}}:''' "[[The Salty Seamare]]"
** '''{{C|FIM|15|#15}}-{{C|FIM|16|#16}}:''' "[[The One Worm To Fool Them All]]"
** '''{{C|FIM|17|#17}}-{{C|FIM|10|#20}}:''' "[[Reflections]]"
** '''{{C|FIM|21|#21}}-{{C|FIM|10|#22}}:''' "[[Manehattan Mysteries]]"
** '''{{C|FIM|25|#25}}-{{C|FIM|26|#26}}:''' "[[The Good, The Bad, and the Ponies]]"
** '''{{C|FIM|27|#27}}-{{C|FIM|28|#28}}:''' "[[The Root of the Problem]]"
** '''{{C|FIM|30|#30}}-{{C|FIM|31|#31}}:''' "[[Ponyville Days]]"
** '''{{C|FIM|32|#32}}-{{C|FIM|33|#33}}:''' "[[The Night of the Living Apples]]"
** '''{{C|FIM|34|#34}}-{{C|FIM|37|#37}}:''' "[[The Siege of the Crystal Empire]]"
** '''{{C|FIM|38|#38}}-{{C|FIM|39|#39}}:''' "[[Don't You Forget About Us]]"
** '''{{C|FIM|43|#43}}-{{C|FIM|45|#45}}:''' "[[Ponies of Dark Water]]"
** '''{{C|FIM|46|#46}}-{{C|FIM|47|#47}}:''' "[[Election]]"
** '''{{C|FIM|48|#48}}-{{C|FIM|50|#50}}:''' "[[Chaos Theory]]"
** '''{{C|FIM|51|#51}}-{{C|FIM|53|#53}}:''' "[[Shadow Lock (story)|Shadow Lock]]"
** '''{{C|FIM|55|#55}}-{{C|FIM|57|#57}}:''' "[[Wings Over Yakyakistan]]"
** '''{{C|FIM|61|#61}}-{{C|FIM|62|#62}}:''' "[[Convocation of the Creatures]]"
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** '''{{C|FIM|75|#75}}-{{C|FIM|68|#78}}:''' "[[Cosmos (story)|Cosmos]]"
** '''{{C|FIM|89|#89}}-present:''' "[[Friendship is Magic season 10|''Friendship is Magic'' season 10]]"


As of [[2021]], their work on ''Friendship is Magic'' has become one of the longest comic book series based off a television show ever produced, only beaten out by [[DC Comics]] ''Scooby-Doo'' series'. At 102 issues, it would also become one of IDW's longest running single titles.
Issues {{C|FIM|23|#23}}, {{C|FIM|24|#24}}, {{C|FIM|29|#29}}, {{C|FIM|40|#40}}, {{C|FIM|41|#41}}, {{C|FIM|42|#42}}, {{C|FIM|54|#54}}, {{C|FIM|58|#58}}, {{C|FIM|59|#59}}, {{C|FIM|60|#60}}, {{C|FIM|63|#63}}, {{C|FIM|64|#64}}, {{C|FIM|65|#65}}, {{C|FIM|66|#66}}, {{C|FIM|69|#69}}, {{C|FIM|70|#70}}, {{C|FIM|71|#71}}, {{C|FIM|72|#72}}, {{C|FIM|73|#73}}, {{C|FIM|74|#74}}, {{C|FIM|75|#75}}, {{C|FIM|76|#76}}, {{C|FIM|77|#77}}, {{C|FIM|78|#78}}, {{C|FIM|79|#79}}, {{C|FIM|80|#80}}, {{C|FIM|81|#81}}, {{C|FIM|82|#82}}, {{C|FIM|83|#83}}, {{C|FIM|84|#84}}, {{C|FIM|85|#85}}, {{C|FIM|86|#86}}, {{C|FIM|87|#87}}, {{C|FIM|88|#88}} are one-shots.

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* ''[[My Little Pony: Micro Series]]''
In early [[2022]], a successor to ''Friendship is Magic'' simply titled ''[[My Little Pony (2022 comic)|My Little Pony]]'' was announced. This is especially notable due to [[Hasbro]] largely cutting ties with IDW due to lacking sales in their aforementioned ''Transformers'' and ''G.I. Joe'' titles. ''My Little Pony'' and ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'' are the only Hasbro brands remaining in IDW's roster of licenses.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/idw-losing-g-i-joe-transformers-license-1235078466/ IDW to Lose ‘G.I. Joe,’ ‘Transformers’ License at End of 2022 (Exclusive)]</ref>

==Comics==
===On-goings===
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* ''[[My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (comic book)|My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic]]''
* ''[[My Little Pony: Friends Forever]]''
* ''[[My Little Pony: Friends Forever]]''
* ''[[My Little Pony (2022 comic)|My Little Pony]]''

===Limited series===
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* ''[[My Little Pony: Micro Series]]''
* ''[[My Little Pony: FIENDship is Magic]]''
* ''[[My Little Pony: FIENDship is Magic]]''
* ''[[My Little Pony: Legends of Magic]]''
* ''[[My Little Pony: Legends of Magic]]''
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* ''[[My Little Pony: Nightmare Knights]]''
* ''[[My Little Pony: Nightmare Knights]]''
* ''[[My Little Pony: Spirit of the Forest]]''
* ''[[My Little Pony: Spirit of the Forest]]''
* ''[[My Little Pony: Feats of Friendship]]''
* ''[[My Little Pony: Friendship in Disguise]]''
* ''[[My Little Pony: Friendship in Disguise]]''
** ''[[My Little Pony: Magic of Cybertron]]''
* ''[[My Little Pony: Magic of Cybertron]]''
* ''[[My Little Pony: Generations]]''
* ''[[My Little Pony: Classics Reimagined—Little Fillies]]
* ''[[My Little Pony: Camp Bighoof]]


===Annuals, holiday specials, and one-shots===
===One-shots===
* ''[[My Little Pony Annual 2013 (IDW)|My Little Pony Annual 2013]]''
* ''[[My Little Pony Annual 2013 (IDW)|My Little Pony Annual 2013]]''
* ''[[My Little Pony Annual 2014 (IDW)|My Little Pony Annual 2014]]''
* ''[[My Little Pony Annual 2014 (IDW)|My Little Pony Annual 2014]]''
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* ''[[My Little Pony: IDW 20/20]]''
* ''[[My Little Pony: IDW 20/20]]''
* ''[[Equestria Girls: Canterlot High: March Radness]]''
* ''[[Equestria Girls: Canterlot High: March Radness]]''
* ''[[My Little Pony: Annual 2021]]''
* ''[[My Little Pony Annual 2021]]''
* ''[[My Little Pony: 40th Anniversary Celebration]]''

===Reprint series===
* ''[[My Little Pony: Adventures in Friendship]]''
* ''[[My Little Pony: Best Of...]]''
==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}

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Latest revision as of 13:22, 11 May 2023

IDW Publishing, short for Ideas and Design Works, is a comic publishing company responsible for publishing the lions share of Generation 4 comics. Although other comic publishers have produced comics for My Little Pony and indeed some were more prolific, IDW is inarguably the most well-known and infamous of the publishers for various reasons.

History

Founded by Ted Adams, Alex Garner, Kris Oprisko, and Robbie Robbins, in 1999 IDW Publishing has had a long-lasting relationship with Habsro beginning in 2005 when they acquired the rights to publish Transformers comics. This has sense expanded to other Hasbro properties such as G.I. Joe, ROM, Jem and the Holograms...CLUE, and starting in 2012, My Little Pony. The first IDW storyline, and generally regarded as among the best, was "The Return of Queen Chrysalis", a darker take on source material that would introduce staples that defined the comics, such as the creative team of Katie Cook and Andy Price, the far more sarcastic and cartoony sense of humor, and the ponies venturing into places never seen in the cartoon show, encountering strange and unique characters and creatures in he process.

As of 2021, their work on Friendship is Magic has become one of the longest comic book series based off a television show ever produced, only beaten out by DC Comics Scooby-Doo series'. At 102 issues, it would also become one of IDW's longest running single titles.

In early 2022, a successor to Friendship is Magic simply titled My Little Pony was announced. This is especially notable due to Hasbro largely cutting ties with IDW due to lacking sales in their aforementioned Transformers and G.I. Joe titles. My Little Pony and Dungeons & Dragons are the only Hasbro brands remaining in IDW's roster of licenses.[1]

Comics

On-goings

Limited series

One-shots

Reprint series

References

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