IDW Media Holdings, Inc. is a San Diego‐based media holding company that acquires, operates and invests in publishing and entertainment businesses. Through its flagship subsidiary, IDW Publishing, the company produces a broad range of comic books and graphic novels, including licensed series based on popular franchises such as Transformers, Star Trek, and My Little Pony. IDW Media also oversees Top Shelf Productions, a boutique graphic‐novel imprint known for critically acclaimed original works, and Magnet Releasing, a specialty film distribution arm focused on independent and genre cinema.
Established in 1999 as a creative boutique and reorganized under the IDW Media Holdings umbrella in 2015, the company has built a multi‐platform media portfolio that spans print, digital, and screen adaptations. Its publishing operations extend to bookstore, comic‐shop, and digital marketplaces across North America and selected international markets. In addition to comic and graphic‐novel production, IDW Media’s endeavors include licensing partnerships, original content development for film and television, and select distribution services.
Under the leadership of co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Ted Adams, IDW Media has pursued a strategy of combining established fan-favorite franchises with innovative independent voices. The company’s senior management team brings expertise in creative development, distribution, and rights management, positioning IDW Media to capitalize on cross-media storytelling trends and emerging content platforms.
With its headquarters in San Diego and creative offices in New York City, IDW Media Holdings continues to enhance its portfolio through strategic acquisitions and partnerships. The firm remains focused on growing its market presence, expanding its catalog of intellectual property assets, and delivering genre-driven entertainment to a global audience.
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