Publishers: Idea & Design Works, LLC

About this publisher’s catalog

This catalog centers largely on visual storytelling through comics and graphic novels, often linked to well-known media franchises. Alongside fictional narratives, it offers detailed explorations of the art and creative processes behind these works, blending popular culture with nonfiction insights. Readers can expect a mix of dynamic adventure and behind-the-scenes perspectives.

What you’ll often find

  • Serialized stories featuring iconic characters from established media universes
  • Action-driven plots with elements of science fiction, fantasy, and humor
  • Art-focused volumes showcasing original sketches, animation, and design work
  • Nonfiction accounts highlighting creators’ biographies and the history of comic art
  • Media tie-ins that expand on popular franchises through visual and narrative content
  • Juvenile fiction with playful, adventurous themes and accessible storytelling

How to browse this shelf

  • Start by choosing between narrative comics and art-focused nonfiction to match your interest
  • Look for familiar franchises if you prefer stories connected to established media properties
  • Explore art and design books for a deeper dive into creative techniques and artist histories
  • Filter by tone, from humorous and lighthearted to intense and action-packed
  • Try juvenile fiction selections for lighter, accessible reads with imaginative elements
  • Use topic clusters like science fiction or fantasy to narrow down thematic preferences

Good fit if you like

  • Visually rich storytelling with a strong emphasis on graphic art
  • Exploring the creative process behind comics and animation
  • Engaging with familiar characters in new narrative contexts
  • Fast-paced, action-oriented plots with imaginative settings
  • Mixing entertainment with informative content about popular culture
  • Accessible stories that balance humor and adventure

Generated from the books currently available in this catalog.

  • Marvel Action: Black Panther: Stormy Weather (Book One) — Kyle Baker

    Marvel Action: Black Panther: Stormy Weather (Book One) — Kyle Baker

  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: the Ultimate Collection Volume 1 — Kevin Eastman

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: the Ultimate Collection Volume 1 — Kevin Eastman

  • Transformers Animated — Marty Isenberg

    Transformers Animated — Marty Isenberg

  • Hey, Amateur! Go from Novice to Nailing It in 9 Panels — Shelly Bond

    Hey, Amateur! Go from Novice to Nailing It in 9 Panels — Shelly Bond

  • Mickey’s Craziest Adventures — Lewis Trondheim

    Mickey’s Craziest Adventures — Lewis Trondheim

  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time — Paul Allor

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time — Paul Allor

  • Deep Sleeper — Phil Hester

    Deep Sleeper — Phil Hester

  • Mickey and Donald’s Christmas Parade — Abramo Barosso

    Mickey and Donald’s Christmas Parade — Abramo Barosso

  • In the Shadow of Sherlock Holmes — John Polidori

    In the Shadow of Sherlock Holmes — John Polidori

  • Danger Girl: Back in Black — Andy Hartnell

    Danger Girl: Back in Black — Andy Hartnell

  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: the Armageddon Game — Tom Waltz

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: the Armageddon Game — Tom Waltz

  • Brutal Nature Omnibus — Luciano Saracino

    Brutal Nature Omnibus — Luciano Saracino

  • Disney’s Doorways to Danger — Tom Angleberger

    Disney’s Doorways to Danger — Tom Angleberger

  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Animated Volume 1: Rise of the Turtles — Joshua Sternin

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Animated Volume 1: Rise of the Turtles — Joshua Sternin

  • The Exorcism at 1600 Penn — Hannah Rose May

    The Exorcism at 1600 Penn — Hannah Rose May

  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles X Naruto — Caleb Goellner

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles X Naruto — Caleb Goellner

  • Earthdivers Omnibus — Stephen Graham Jones

    Earthdivers Omnibus — Stephen Graham Jones

  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Saturday Morning Adventures, Vol. 6 — Erik Burnham

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Saturday Morning Adventures, Vol. 6 — Erik Burnham

  • The Beauty of Horror 7: Backwards Records Coloring Book — Alan Robert

    The Beauty of Horror 7: Backwards Records Coloring Book — Alan Robert

  • The Wind in the Willows: with Illustrations by David Petersen — Kenneth Grahame

    The Wind in the Willows: with Illustrations by David Petersen — Kenneth Grahame