Comic Book Sneak Peek – Hello Kitty and Friends: Hello World! #1

      Hello Kitty will make her debut in comic books next week as IDW Publishing launches the new series Hello Kitty and Friends: Hello World! Check out the official preview of the first issue below for a sneak peek…

      She’s finally here! Hello, world—it’s Hello Kitty! A warm welcome to everyone as she and her friends take their first big step into the world of comics.

      Everything seems perfect in Hello Kitty’s life: her friends are cheerful, her radio show is a hit, and she has an ideal gift ready to go! However, this all changes abruptly when My Melody rushes in to announce that her bow is missing!

      Soon, the beloved symbols of our favorite characters begin to vanish, and it falls to Hello Kitty to crack the case! But there’s more— as her friends start to suspect one another, our clever detective must untangle the mystery and keep everyone united! It’s a situation that only Hello Kitty can handle!

      Join comic book legend and multiple Eisner Award-winning author Mariko Tamaki (This One Summer, Detective Comics) alongside rising artist Cody Lemieux for the exciting launch of this groundbreaking comic featuring the world’s beloved character!

      Hello Kitty and Friends: Hello World! #1 will be released on Wednesday, August 12th, 2026.

      About Gary Collinson: Gary Collinson is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Flickering Myth. He is a writer and producer of film, television, and digital content, with works that include the gothic horror feature The Baby in the Basket, the suspense thriller Death Among the Pines, and the reboot of the horror franchise Robert Returns. He has also authored Holy Franchise, Batman! Bringing the Caped Crusader to the Screen.