IDW PUBLISHING/DC COMICS CROSSOVERS

IDW Publishing and DC Entertainment will continue their editorial mash-ups with two new comic book crossovers: a sequel to Star Trek/Green Lantern and a new crossover with animation-inspired versions of Batman and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

"We're very happy to extend our ongoing relationship with DC with these iconic characters in new storylines," says Greg Goldstein, president and COO of IDW Publishing. "Fans who enjoyed the previous series will enjoy the fun, new adventures we have in store for these upcoming titles."

The Star Trek/Green Lantern creative team of Mike Johnson and Angel Hernandez reteam for another epic space opera, this one picking up the new status quo where it left off and introducing additional heroes and villains familiar to fans of both series. This series is slated for a winter launch.

Writer Matthew K. Manning and artist Jon Sommarvia are the creative team for Batman/TMNT, coming in November.

"The previous Star Trek/Green Lantern and Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossovers were a huge hit with fans of each of the characters," said Hank Kanalz, DC SVP of Editorial Strategy and Administration. "Bringing these characters back again, and expanding Batman and the Turtles to the realm where they're most recognized by comic fans and fans of the TV series will make for a great story that any fan can't wait to read."

"It's always a blast to pair up beloved characters in comic series, and our recent pairings with DC have been especially satisfying on a creative level and in regards to fan satisfaction, too," said Chris Ryall, IDW's Chief Creative Officer. "Being able to bring Ciro Nieli's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to the amazing animated Gotham envisioned by Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski is a major bonus."