IDW Unveils September 2026 Comic Slate, Featuring New Star Trek, TMNT, and Horror Titles

On June 17, 2026, IDW Publishing announced the full lineup for September, a mix of licensed blockbusters and fresh original tales set to hit newsstands on September 4. The schedule opens with a high‑profile Star Trek launch, a four‑issue Halloween miniseries on Deep Space 9, a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles adventure, and a horror‑themed one‑shot tied to the Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees franchise.

The flagship entry is Star Trek #1, a 44‑page issue priced at $4.99 and identified by UPC 82771403588900111. Written by Christopher Cantwell, known for Star Trek: Defiant and Star Trek: Red Shirts, the story follows the Enterprise‑G as it attempts to relocate the dying Avuran people to the Epsilon Corridor. Cantwell places the crew on three Class‑M worlds, where they encounter mysterious artifacts and time‑skipping phenomena. Dennis Menheere supplies the cover and interior art, bringing a dynamic visual style to the opening of the new series.

A companion horror event, Star Trek: Holo‑Ween II, spans four issues released weekly from the first week of September through the last. Each 32‑page issue, also priced at $4.99, is written by Alex Segura and drawn by Bailie Rosenlund, who provides the covers and several variant designs. The miniseries follows the Deep Space 9 crew during a Halloween celebration that devolves into a locked‑room mystery. Worf, Dax, Odo, and Bashir confront unsettling incidents and a potential murder, blending the familiar Star Trek universe with a classic horror setup.

Smile: Any Given Smile #1 debuts a new horror‑sports story written by Stephanie Williams and illustrated by Pablo M. Collar. The 32‑page issue, priced at $4.99 and identified by UPC 82771403583400111, features a cover by Ashley Witter. Set in St. Augustine, Florida, the narrative centers on a high‑stakes American Arena League football championship where a backup quarterback’s debts and a string of suicides intersect with a supernatural entity threatening the community.

Fixation #1, a 48‑page issue priced at $4.99 (UPC 82771403585800111), is written by Amy Chase and illustrated by Savanna Mayer. The story follows a superfan who wins a contest to stay in the Mallard house—a location tied to the Blood Mountain franchise—only to discover a murder investigation underway.

The September slate also includes Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Coastal Chaos #1, a 32‑page issue priced at $4.99 (UPC 82771403592600111) written by Andrew Joustra and drawn by Louie Joyce. The narrative takes the Turtles to the Jersey Shore, where a family vacation turns into a confrontation with a sea‑based threat.

Adding to the horror focus, IDW released a 68‑page one‑shot, Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees Halloween Special, priced at $7.99 (UPC 82771403584100111). Written by Patrick Horvath and illustrated by a team that includes James Tynion IV and Tony Fleecs, the issue revisits the Woodbrook town and its infamous serial killer, Samantha Strong.

The September schedule also features a variety of other releases, including X‑O Manowar Finale, Operation: Iron Coffin #3, and several Godzilla and Hello Kitty titles. These titles illustrate IDW’s broad licensing portfolio, which spans science fiction, horror, and mainstream comic franchises.

Industry observers note that IDW’s September slate reflects the publisher’s continued focus on high‑profile licensed properties while expanding its original horror and action lines. The inclusion of a full‑issue Star Trek launch and a Deep Space 9 miniseries aligns with the franchise’s 50th‑anniversary celebrations, while the TMNT and horror titles cater to long‑standing fan bases.

IDW’s September releases are scheduled for distribution to comic book stores on September 4, 2026, with the first issues available in the United States and Canada. Retailers and collectors can expect the standard pricing and UPCs listed above, and the publisher has confirmed that all titles will be available in both single‑issue and trade paperback formats.

The September lineup demonstrates IDW’s strategy of balancing established franchises with new storytelling concepts, positioning the publisher to capture diverse segments of the comic‑book market in the coming fall.