IDW has big plans for the summer of 2026, with new original stories starring the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Hello Kitty, Godzilla, Sonic the Hedgehog, and others.

“Killer Influences follows Melvin, a serial killer who is aspiring to be one of the most infamous to ever do it, a true American nightmare. His problem? He’s so efficient and methodical that he doesn’t have a brand. No one has connected his crimes – except for Kylie, an aspiring true crime influencer who is flailing at a small town newspaper,” the synopsis reads. “When she comes across Melvin’s crimes and reaches out to him… she figures out how she’s going to become a star. She will give Melvin the identity he needs to be the iconic serial killer he wants to be, while she follows his exploits on her channel and becomes famous. Kylie and Melvin make a pact that will make their dreams come true and destroy their lives in the process.”

The true crime serial killer book is written by Joey Esposito (The Pedestrian) with art by Valeria Burzo (Castle Full of Blackbirds). Killer Influences debuts in comic shops on July 1.

“Sonic, Tails, and Amy are stopping by Angel Island on a sunny day to visit Knuckles when a meteor streaks from the sky and crash lands below them. While investigating the crash, they find that mysterious lush greenery has instantly sprouted up around the crater, at the cost of the surrounding plants. But they aren’t the only ones who noticed the meteor’s fiery descent, and Dr. Eggman’s intentions for its mysterious power are far from noble…” per IDW’s description.

The Sonic the Hedgehog one-shot arrives in time for its 35th anniversary with an on-sale date of July 8.

Operation: Iron Coffin begins when Dracula is resurrected and seeks redemption for what he’s done in the past. To do that, he teams up with British Allied forces during World War II to help fight their enemies. The plan is to airdrop him onto a Nazi train carrying soldiers, augmented people, and a vampire plague capable of creating “a new generation of vampire terrors.” Dracula will face the horrors of his past while creating new ones on the train. Eventually, he will come up against Hazel and Ivy, the ones who are leading the Nazis and who have their own interest in seeing Dracula go down.

Operation: Iron Coffin is written by Kenny Porter (Superboy: Man of Tomorrow) and features art by Tyrell Cannon (Fantastic Four Fanfare). The first issue is scheduled to arrive in comic book stores on July 8.

The Rocketeer is back in a new series by Gabriel Hardman (Batman/Green Arrow/The Question: Arcadia) and illustrated by Dean Kotz (The Savage Sword of Conan). It will be in stores on July 8.

“It’s the height of World War II, and Betty is a Nazi collaborator! Or so we’re led to believe. As Allied planes mysteriously explode in midair across Europe, rumors of a Nazi superweapon compel the US to send its fastest asset undercover: the Rocketeer! With Betty posing as a defecting American actress in a German motion picture, Cliff Secord, aka the Rocketeer, accompanies as her brother and manager. And since neither has experience in deep-cover work, the Allies send a handler to support them – a debonair MI6 agent who assumes the role of Betty’s co-star,” the synopsis states. “The Rocketeer will need to maintain his cover, destroy a superweapon no Allied agent has actually seen, and keep Betty away from the handsome British secret agent with a penchant for beautiful women. It’s a lot for a reckless stunt pilot to handle!”

In The Last Ronin: Training Day, Michaelangelo must quickly train Casey Marie Jones for her fight with Oroku Hiroto. But having only one day to teach her all the important lessons he’s learned throughout his life is a nearly impossible task. The one-shot goes on sale on July 15.

Sonic and Godzilla are set to collide in Sonic the Hedgehog x Godzilla #1, starting on July 15.

“The Blue Blur’s battle with Dr. Eggman is upended by the arrival of two enormous monsters emerging from a humongous fissure in reality. The magnificent Mothra and the menacing Mechagodzilla carry their vicious battle into Sonic’s world, and its fate now hangs in the balance! Is Sonic, with the help of his loyal friends Amy and Tails, fast enough to halt the city’s frantic destruction? And why is Eggman so happy about this whole big mess?” per IDW’s description.

Star Trek: Red Shirts: Ghost of the 21 st Century comes from creators Gerry Duggan (Deadpool) and Scott Buoncristiano (The Dark Room), and debuts on July 22.

“When conscripted security grunt Harry Deubert finds contraband hidden inside a fallen comrade’s body, he uncovers Section Null – a secret Starfleet directorate turning disposable red shirts into assets in a sprawling criminal conspiracy. Teaming with Lyna Taval, an Andorian officer with her own covert agenda, Deubert digs too deep…and becomes a target,” per IDW’s storyline. “Someone inside Starfleet Security is selling out the Federation. And once Deubert and Taval learn what red shirts are really for, there’s no going back.”

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 300th Issue Special celebrates the legacy of the Turtles as they gather their strength to fight what is coming. “The City That Never Dies” begins in this issue by Gene Luen Yang and Freddie E. Williams II. The special also features a story by Kevin Eastman and Tom Waltz that takes a tour through the Turtles’ history with art by Ben Bates, Eric Talbot, Chris Allan, Frank Fosco, Jim Lawon, and Dan Duncan. The book will go on sale on July 22.

The Horror of Godzilla is set in Tokyo in 1954 when Japan is rebuilding after the war and two scientists are working on a big experiment in the ocean. The four-issue miniseries is a prequel to the Kai-Sei Era, written by Ethan S. Parker and Griffin Sheridan (Marvel Zombies) and illustrated by Tristan Jones (Event Horizon). The book is scheduled for release on July 29.

Hello Kitty is jumping into comics in Hello Kitty and Friends: Hello World by Mariko Tamaki (Detective Comics) and artist Cody Lemieux.

“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!” according to the synopsis. “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!”

Hello Kitty and Friends: Hello World #1 cover A is polybagged with one of three exclusive collectible sticker sheets. The first issue arrives on August 12.