IDW’s comic book line is about to get a little more jawsome with the news that the publisher is teaming with Mattel to resurrect the Street Sharks for an all new comic book series, introducing the beloved 90s animated series to a new generation with the brand’s first new release in over 20 years.
The five-issue series is being written by Stephanie Williams (Nubia and the Amazons) and artist Ariel Medel (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles vs Street Fighter) and will follow the adventures of the Bolton brothers – four half-shark, half-human crime-fighting heroes.
“Celebrating over 30 years of the animated series, Street Sharks has become a cult-favorite and fans have been chomping at the bit to see more of the crime-fighting brothers Ripster, Jab, Streex, and Big Slammu,” said Ryan Ferguson, Global Head of Publishing at Mattel. “We are thrilled to continue the legacy of this franchise and dive deeper into the waters with IDW to extend the world of Street Sharks through new comic books.”
“True partnerships are founded on truth, communication, and flexibility,” added David Jonas, CEO of IDW Media Holdings. “We are pleased that in the spirit of win-win partnership, IDW and Mattel have crystallized our focus to properties IDW is uniquely positioned — creatively and organizationally — to produce, distribute, and ultimately to delight fans of these iconic franchises.”
”It is so exciting to introduce a new generation of fans to the Street Sharks,” commented series editor Nicolas Niño. “The Sharks epitomize ’90s adolescent X-treme sensibilities and that makes them translate so naturally to comics. Stephanie and Ariel are putting together a series that serves a beautiful love letter to the original cartoon that old fans and new are sure to adore”
Street Sharks is set to launch in September 2025.
