HELLO KITTY AND FRIENDS: HELLO WORLD! #1 Preview From IDW

IDW Publishing has shared a look at Hello Kitty and Friends: Hello World! #1, which will be available from retailers on Wednesday, August 12th.

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Hello Kitty and Friends: Hello World #1

Release Date: August 12, 2026
Price: $4.99
Pages: 32

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!

Writer: Mariko Tamaki
Artist: Cody Lemieux
Letterer: Becca Carey
Designer: Nathan Widick
Editor: Bixie Mathieu

Cover A: Paulina Ganucheau (Polybagged With One Of Three Exclusive Collectible Sticker Sheets)
Cover B: Rian Gonzales
Cover C: Chrissie Zullo Uminga Foil Cover - $12.99
Cover D: Toki Tokoro
Cover E: Natalie Haines
1:25 Retailer Incentive: Min Ho Kim
1:50 Retailer Incentive: Chrissie Zullo Uminga Virgin Art Variant
1:100 Retailer Incentive: Rian Gonzales Virgin Art Variant
San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Exclusive Cover: Mirka Andolfo - $15.00
IDW Exclusive Edition: Kickstradomis Foil Cover (Limited to 500 Copies) - $20.00

About IDW

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, games, merchandise, and other entertainment platforms, in addition to bringing world-renowned storytelling to life with our creative partners.

About Sanrio Co., Ltd.

Starting with Hello Kitty, born in 1974, Sanrio has introduced over 450 unique characters to the world in order to achieve “Minna Nakayoku (Getting Along Together).” Their business activities include the product sales business, licensing business, theme park business, and new businesses. Sanrio has increased their fan base through touchpoints such as stores, theme parks, and social media, and are expanding their licensing business globally by leveraging their ability to make proposals that are tailored to the needs of their clients.