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Cover A by Paulina Ganucheau. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©2026 SANRIO CO., LTD.
IDW Publishing has shared a look at Hello Kitty and Friends: Hello World! #2, which will be available from retailers on Wednesday, September 30th.
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Hello Kitty and Friends: Hello World #2
Release Date: September 30, 2026
Price: $4.99
Pages: 32
Everything was supposed to be perfect! Hello Kitty had fun with her friends, cooked a gorgeous dinner, and was ready to present the most amazing present to downtrodden Cinnamoroll... until My Melody burst in the door sobbing. Her iconic bow is missing, and now, more and more accessories have begun to disappear, leaving the residents of the town in a tizzy!
Now it’s up to Hello Kitty to follow the clues and find out what is happening with her friends before everyone loses their most favorite things.
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!
Artist: Cody Lemieux
Letterer: Becca Carey
Designer: Sandy Tanaka
Editor: Bixie Mathieu
Cover A: Paulina Ganucheau
Cover B: Yusra Shahid
1:10 Retailer Incentive: Ashley Cavan
Cover B by Yusra Shahid. 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.