IDW Publishing Signs Distribution Deal With Penguin Random House

SAN DIEGO, CA - IDW Publishing, a subsidiary of IDW Media Holdings (OTC PINK: IDWM), today announced a multi-year book sales and distribution partnership with Penguin Random House Publisher Services (PRHPS) exclusively for the trade bookstore market. The agreement takes effect April 2017.

Celebrated for its diverse catalog of licensed and creator-driven titles, IDW publishes some of the most successful titles in the industry, including: Hasbro's TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, MY LITTLE PONY, and JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS; Paramount/CBS's STAR TREK; Nickelodeon's TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES; Twentieth Century Fox's THE X-FILES; Sony's GHOSTBUSTERS, DISNEY CLASSICS, Temple Street Productions' ORPHAN BLACK, and many more. In addition, from IDW's Top Shelf Productions imprint, the March trilogy is both a critical darling and commercial smash hit, currently holding the top three positions on the New York Times Bestseller List for five consecutive weeks. The award-winning trilogy of books is Congressman John Lewis' autobiographical account of the civil rights movement with co-writer Andrew Aydin and artist Nate Powell.

"We are thrilled to be partnering with IDW," said Jeff Abraham, President, Penguin Random House Publisher Services. "IDW has a fantastic reputation in the comics business, and we look forward to working with them to grow the sales of their impressive graphic-novel publishing program."

"Entering this new relationship with Penguin Random House is an exciting opportunity for us," said Ted Adams, CEO and Publisher, IDW Publishing. "Our mission as a publisher has always been to create quality content and get it out to as many readers as possible. With Penguin Random House working alongside us to achieve that goal, we think IDW is primed to increase sales and take our market share to the next level."

Diamond Comics Distributors will continue to sell and distribute graphic novels and comics exclusively to the comic book specialty market. Diamond will also continue to handle distribution of graphic novels, books, and other merchandise to the mass market in the UK.

"Our relationship with Diamond is extremely important, and one that we plan to continue to grow, and we thank them for the many successes they've helped us achieve in the book market up to now," added Greg Goldstein, President and COO, IDW Publishing. "Between our solid connection with Diamond and now with the addition of PRHPS onboard, we're excited by the prospect of attracting brand new readers and engaging the next generation of comic fans, wherever they're seeking entertainment."

Diamond President and CEO Steve Geppi commented, "Everyone at Diamond has the highest respect for IDW and we're proud of the success we have helped them achieve. We will continue to work and grow our business with IDW, and all of the publishers we represent, in every possible way."

About IDW
IDW Media Holdings, Inc. (OTC PINK: IDWM) is a fully integrated media company, which includes publishing, games, entertainment, and the San Diego Comic Art Gallery.

IDW Publishing's comic book and graphic novel catalog includes some of the world's most popular entertainment brands, including Transformers, My Little Pony, Star Trek, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ghostbusters, and Disney's classic characters. At IDW's core is its commitment to creator-owned comics including 30 Days of Night, Locke & Key, Wormwood, Ragnarök, V-Wars, and Archangel by bestselling sci-fi author William Gibson.

IDW Publishing is also home to the acclaimed and award-winning imprints; Top Shelf, The Library of American Comics, Yoe! Books, and Artist Editions, showcasing the greatest original art ever published in American comic books.

IDW Games' diverse line-up includes the international phenomenon Machi Koro, as well as hit licensed games such as X-Files, Back to the Future, The Godfather, and TMNT.

IDW Entertainment currently serves as the worldwide distributor of Wynonna Earp airing on the Syfy Channel in the U.S. and is producing BBC America's Dirk Gently, based the best seller by Douglas Adams starring Elijah Wood and Sam Barnett, and Brooklyn Animal Control for USA Network.

About Penguin Random House Publisher Services
Penguin Random House Publisher Services, a Penguin Random House company, is the book industry's leading provider of sales and distribution services to premium third-party publishers. Its wide range of service offerings includes sales, warehousing, physical and digital distribution, credit and collection, marketing, and information technology. Its portfolio of clients includes National Geographic, Beacon Press, DC Comics, New York Review Books, Quirk Books and many others. www.prhpublisherservices.com

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