IDW Publishing is excited to partner with Whatnot, North America’s, the U.K.’s, and Europe’s leading live shopping platform.

The press release follows:

Media Release -- Award-winning publisher IDW Publishing is thrilled to announce it is joining forces with Whatnot, the largest live shopping platform in North America, the U.K., and Europe, as well as the fan-favorite platform comic book readers use for purchasing collectibles, watching live shows, and more.



The official IDW Publishing Whatnot channel is now live (HERE) and will feature weekly live shows co-hosted by Speciality Sales Manager Ryan Balkam and Sales Associate April Vendetti. Featuring GODZILLA, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES, all IDW DARK releases, and much more, this weekly live show will be the go-to destination for fans wanting to add exclusive comics, signed comics, and much more merchandise to their evergrowing collections.

“Thanks to Whatnot and its incredible platform, we’re excited to have a new way to engage directly with fans,” stated Balkam. “We’re going to offer some really cool stuff, like exclusive content, signed merchandise, and eventually have amazing creators on the streams to chat with readers. We can’t wait to get started and I’m looking forward to seeing you guys on our weekly show!”

“We're excited to partner with IDW to provide our community access to exclusive releases in the most exciting way — live shows,” said Eric Shemtov, General Manager of Collectibles at Whatnot. “We know first-hand how much value the format brings, and we can't wait to see what IDW brings to our community of collectors.”

Make sure to follow the official IDW Publishing account on Whatnot for more updates.

About IDW Publishing

IDW (OTCQB: IDWM) is an integrated media company providing compelling stories and characters for global audiences. Our IDW Publishing and IDW Entertainment businesses acquire IP for holistic franchise development across comics and graphic novels, television and other entertainment platforms and leverage established stories from our creative partners.

About Whatnot

Whatnot was founded in 2019 with the belief that shopping should be a fun and social experience. Recognized as one of Fast Company’s 2024 Most Innovative Companies and one of Ad Age’s Hottest Brands of 2025, Whatnot is now the largest live shopping platform across North America, the U.K., and Europe—where millions come together to buy, sell, and discover the things they love. By connecting people with shared interests, Whatnot sellers turn their hobbies into thriving businesses, with 1 in 10 now selling full-time on the platform. Whether you’re looking for trading cards, comic books, fashion, beauty, or electronics, Whatnot has something (and someone) for everyone. Discover more at www.whatnot.com or download the Whatnot app on Android or iOS.