IDW Publishing has unveiled a new logo inspired by the company’s prestigious history. The new logo welcomes the next era, looking ahead to the next 25 years of entertainment. IDW Design Director Nathan Widick created the logo.
“This rebrand was an opportunity for us to fundamentally redefine IDW’s entire identity. Along the way, we considered hundreds of different designs, concepts and ideas, including the classic In the end, rather than looking back, we’re looking forward to a new, bold IDW identity that’s dynamic and innovative. We decided it was time to show the world where we are headed.” Widick added, “A simple yet effective combination of the company’s identifying letters, expressed in a dynamic, forward-looking angle, is the next era for IDW. It perfectly captures the energy and inspirational attitude we are trying to cultivate.”
This isn’t the first time IDW has unveiled a new logo. In fact, the 25th anniversary logo was unveiled last December.
“As we turn the page on a new chapter for IDW Publishing, our rebrand is more than just a new look; it represents our new commitment to creativity and storytelling. With this bold new logo, we is not only rethinking its roots, but moving forward to redefine what it means to be a comics publisher,” said Orb Driver, director of marketing. “This rebrand is set to align with the innovative and diverse storytelling that our team is passionate about. This is a pivotal moment in welcoming new readers to .
For more information on this news, please read the press release below.
Los Angeles, CA (October 16, 2024) – This year, IDW Publishing celebrates 25 years of award-winning comic book storytelling by creating a celebratory logo inspired by the company’s storied history. did. Now, IDW Publishing is entering its next era with a bold new logo that represents the energy and innovation within the company as we look to the next 25 years of entertainment.
Ushering in a whole new era of IDW Publishing’s vision was a creative mission that Design Director Nathan Widick accepted with open arms. “This rebrand was an opportunity for us to fundamentally redefine IDW’s entire identity. Along the way, we considered hundreds of different designs, concepts and ideas, including the classic In the end, rather than looking back, we’re looking forward to a new, bold IDW identity that’s dynamic and innovative. We decided it was time to show the world where we are headed.” Widick added, “A simple yet effective combination of the company’s identifying letters, expressed in a dynamic, forward-looking angle, is the next era for IDW. It perfectly captures the energy and inspirational attitude we are trying to cultivate.”
“As we turn the page on a new chapter for IDW Publishing, our rebrand is more than just a new look; it represents our new commitment to creativity and storytelling. With this bold new logo, we is not only rethinking its roots, but moving forward to redefine what a comic book publisher can be,” said Marketing Director Orb Driver. “This rebrand is set to align with the innovative and diverse storytelling that our team is passionate about. This is a pivotal moment in welcoming new readers to .
“This rebrand reflects our strategic vision to propel IDW Publishing into a future full of possibilities,” said CEO/Publisher Davidi Jonas. “This represents our commitment to originality and excellence as we continue to lead the comics industry, and highlights our resilience and readiness to adapt to a rapidly evolving entertainment environment.”
The new logo will appear on all IDW Publishing releases starting in 2025.
This week during New York Comic-Con, IDW will look ahead to its ambitious future with the panel “IDW Publishing: The Next 25 Years Fears” taking place on Friday, October 18th at 2:15pm EST in room 1C03. We are planning to announce further plans.
