Mattel partners with IDW Publishing for Street Sharks comic

Mattel has partnered with IDW Publishing on a five-issue Street Sharks comic book.

Debuting in September, the Street Sharks comic series follows the action-packed adventures of the four Bolton brothers – half-shark, half-human heroes and crime fighters. The series comes from writer Stephanie Williams (Nubia and the Amazons) and artist Ariel Medel (TMNT vs Street Fighter).

“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.”

David Jonas, CEO of IDW Media Holdings, added: “True partnerships are founded on truth, communication, and flexibility. 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.”

Series editor Nicolas Niño said: ”It is so exciting to introduce a new generation of fans to the Street Sharks. 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”