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    HELLO KITTY AND FRIENDS: HELLO WORLD! #3 Preview From IDW

    Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©2026 SANRIO CO., LTD.

    Source: IDW Publishing

     

    IDW Publishing has shared a look at Hello Kitty and Friends: Hello World! #3, which will be available from retailers on Wednesday, October 28th. 

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    Hello Kitty and Friends: Hello World #3

    Release Date: October 28, 2026
    Price: $4.99
    Pages: 32

     

    As everyone’s favorite things go missing, all eyes are on the chaos-loving Kuromi- but Hello Kitty has a hunch. Analyzing the photos she has taken throughout this very series, Hello Kitty pieces together that Kuromi couldn’t be at fault, making her into a fast ally.

    When another iconic accessory disappears, Hello Kitty, My Melody, and Kuromi set a trap to figure out once and for all who is behind this. However, their scheme just might put the world’s most famous bow on the line.

    Join comics 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!

    Writer: Mariko Tamaki
    Artist: Cody Lemieux
    Letterer: Becca Carey
    Color Flats: Abigail Oz
    Designer: Johanna Nattalie
    Editor: Bixie Mathieu
     

    Cover A: Paulina Ganucheau 
    Cover B: Elizabeth Beals
    1:10 Retailer Incentive Cover: Nimit Malavia

     

    Cover A by Yusra Shahid. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©2026 SANRIO CO., LTD.

    Cover B by Ashley Cavan. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©2026 SANRIO CO., LTD.

    1:10 Retailer Incentive Cover by Ashley Cavan. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©2026 SANRIO CO., LTD.

    Interior Cover Credits. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©2026 SANRIO CO., LTD.

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    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.

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