IDW PUBLISHING ANNOUNCES NEW HIRES & PROMOTIONS AHEAD OF AMBITIOUS 2025 PLANS

LOS ANGELES, CA (February 20, 2025) – IDW Publishing has big plans for 2025. Following the best-selling relaunch of TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES in 2024, the award-winning publisher is swinging for the fences this year with a massive new GODZILLA connected comic book universe, the horror imprint DARK – which features the return of the Eisner-nominated hit BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES and fan-favorite franchise 30 DAYS OF NIGHT – in addition to epic plans for the TMNT and STAR TREK lines, and even more that has yet to be revealed.

 

To celebrate 2024's hard-earned successes while also looking ahead, IDW Publishing is incredibly proud to announce a wave of new hires and promotions. “At IDW we regularly emphasize these guiding values: have fun; meritocracy; speak up," stated Davidi Jonas, CEO and Publisher of IDW. "It is humbling and exciting to work with a team of clever, committed, kindhearted colleagues… who contribute great ideas, work hard and smart, and make every day fun and entertaining. I'm proud to work with this exceptional team and support their innovative and invigorating ideas.”

NEW HIRES

Kim Estlund joins as Book Publicist

“I am delighted to join the IDW team as Book Publicist for our expansive catalog of graphic novels, collections, and art books. With a rich history of experience in music and entertainment talent, digital media, and comic book publishing, I’m excited to focus on this new role as herald for IDW and Top Shelf. I look forward to bringing attention to new IDW releases and providing opportunities for creators to share their stories. As a longtime fan, this is going to be such fun.”

April Venditti joins as Sales Associate

"I am so happy to be here! There are so many amazing people I have met so far and everyone seems so friendly and helpful. I'm so excited to join the team and I look forward to working with you all more in the future. "

Zane Lomeli joins as Fulfillment Coordinator

"As a longtime comic fan, it's truly rewarding to work for a company that supports creators and brings their visions to life. I love seeing all the exciting new projects IDW  continues to roll out and take pride in connecting these creations with both the talented creators behind them and the eager fans who can't wait to experience them."

Headshot art by Megan Levens

 

PROMOTIONS & MORE RECENT HIRES Aub Driver promoted to VP, Marketing Ryan Balkam promoted to Direct Market Manager Reina Strauss promoted to Content Marketing Specialist Samantha Johnson promoted to Talent Relations and Events Manager Chad Wood promoted to Direct to Consumer Operations Specialist Jake Williams promoted to Editor leading the GODZILLA line Nicolas Niño promoted to Associate Editor Ellen Boener promoted to Associate Editor Alonzo Simon promoted to Group Editor Quinn McCrillis promoted to Sales & Marketing Coordinator Noemi Hensley promoted to Logistics Manager Alex Ray promoted to Digital Manager Ataevious Darrington expands role  Sandy Tanaka joins as Senior Designer Brian Kolek joined as Associate Art Director Ryan Godell joined as Data Entry Coordinator Visit a comic shop near you to pre-order and purchase IDW's comics and collections. To find a comic shop, check out comicshoplocator.com. All of these comics and more IDW releases can also be purchased and read on the new and improved IDW app.

About IDW Publishing IDW (NYSE AMERICAN: IDW) is a leading media company providing uniquely compelling stories and characters in various genres for global audiences across all entertainment platforms. The award-winning IDW Publishing and IDW Entertainment divisions holistically evaluate and acquire IP for franchise development across comics and graphic novels, television, theatrical, merchandise, and other entertainment platforms, in addition to bringing world-renowned storytelling to life with our creative partners.