Hello Kitty, Sonic, and More Officially Confirm Darkest Eras Yet

Image via CBR Published Oct 11, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT John Dodge is an MTV Writer for CBR who specializes in movies, television, comics, and pop culture. He has a deep knowledge of franchises like Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Marvel, and DC Comics, along with a passion for indie and horror titles. An expert on obscure productions from the ’80s and ’90s, John is known for his encyclopedic recall of cult classics like Beetleborgs. Sign in to your CBR account IDW Publishing is about to unleash a terrifying new era, and everyone from Hello Kitty to Sonic the Hedgehog is getting in on the action. Per AIPT Comics, IDW Publishing is set to unveil the upcoming IDW Goes Dark initiative during New York Comic Con this coming weekend. The IDW Goes Dark initiative will run throughout 2027 and will see fan-favorite series ranging from Hello Kitty to Godzilla to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and everything in between embrace more terrifying tales than what fans are accustomed to seeing from such titles. NEW Hover to rip Graded Comics Rip Mystery Packs of Graded Cards & Collectibles Hover here to rip the pack open. Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 Marvel, 1964 · CGC 5.0 C...