IDW Publishing is keeping momentum strong this fall with three can’t-miss releases spanning some of its most popular franchises. From the streets of New York to the vastness of space to the shadow of Godzilla himself, the publisher is offering readers a diverse lineup that highlights just how wide their storytelling scope has become.
Next Monday’s Final Order Cutoff (FOC) includes a debut issue and two hotly anticipated follow-ups. Today, we’re exclusively revealing lettered and color previews for all three: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Casey Jones #1, Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone #2, and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – The Seeds of Salvation #2.
Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone #2
On Sale: September 17, 2025
Exclusive: Lettered Preview
Read our review of Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone #1! Plus, don’t miss our podcast interview with the writers!
The second chapter of IDW’s latest kaiju saga continues the unsettling journey of the Wanderer, a half-human, half-kaiju figure trapped in the Deadzone—a nightmare landscape where the rules of life and death no longer apply. Writers Ethan S. Parker and Griffin Sheridan team with artist Pablo Tunica to reveal horrifying truths, including a cult that claims communion with Godzilla himself.
Packed with surreal visuals and pulse-pounding suspense, this series builds on the long tradition of monster comics while carving out its own eerie mythology. For fans of kaiju storytelling that blends spectacle with horror, Escape the Deadzone is shaping up to be a must-read.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – The Seeds of Salvation #2
On Sale: October 15, 2025
Exclusive: Full-Color Preview
Captain Pike’s crew returns in the second issue of The Seeds of Salvation, and their mission takes them deep beneath the frozen surface of the planet Poilant. There, they uncover an alien temple and a mystery with tendrils that could reshape their mission—and threaten the Federation itself.
This series expands on the hit Paramount+ show, offering readers new adventures that echo the tone and themes of Strange New Worlds while exploring fresh territory. With Una, Chapel, Spock, and Scotty at the center of the action, fans can expect a mix of discovery, danger, and the character-driven drama that defines Star Trek.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Casey Jones #1
On Sale: September 17, 2025
Exclusive: Lettered Preview
Read our duo interview on Shredder, and don’t miss TMNT Tuesday featuring the series. And read our advance review.
For the first time in decades, Casey Jones takes the spotlight in his own solo series. Written by Alex Paknadel with art by Amancay Nahuelpan, this new #1 digs into the psyche of TMNT’s most unpredictable ally. Picking up after a near-fatal shooting, Casey struggles to find his place in a city still mutating under the shadow of strange new threats.
The issue balances gritty street-level storytelling with the high-octane action fans expect, while also teasing a mysterious new villain lurking just beyond the alleys. With multiple variant covers, including work by Kevin Eastman, Ben Bishop, and more, this six-issue series promises to expand the Turtles’ universe in ways longtime readers have been waiting for.
The Future of IDW’s Franchises
Together, these three titles highlight IDW’s commitment to pushing beloved franchises into exciting, uncharted directions: whether it’s giving a cult-favorite like Casey Jones his own spotlight, reinventing Godzilla mythology for a new generation, or expanding the Strange New Worlds era of Star Trek with original stories.
With these exclusive previews, fans can get their first look at where the journeys of vigilantes, kaiju survivors, and Starfleet officers are headed next. Be sure to let your local comic shop know by FOC if you want to secure copies of these issues.
Pre-order deadlines for other IDW titles:
Pre-orders due 9/8:
TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #1
30 DAYS OF NIGHT: FALLING SUN #1
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: SHREDDER #2
STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS – THE SEEDS OF SALVATION #2
GODZILLA: ESCAPE THE DEADZONE #3
EVENT HORIZON: DARK DESCENT #1 (second printing)
MONSTER HIGH: HOUSE HAUNTERS #4
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