Littlest Pet Shop Comic Coming From IDW Publishing In May

IDW Publishing is bring the hit cartoon Littlest Pet Shop to comics this May. Littlest Pet Shop debuted in 2012. The half-hour comedy series, created by Hasbro Studios, is based on the popular line of toys and airs on the HUB network. "With the incredible triumph of My Little Pony comics, it should come as no surprise that we are now looking toward Littlest Pet Shop to continue that success," said Michael Kelly, Hasbro's Director of Global Publishing. "It's wonderful to be part of the resurgence of interest in all-ages comics, and we are certain that Littlest Pet Shop comics will be welcomed with great excitement by readers." Littlest Pet Shop and My Little Pony are just two of the titles in IDW Publishing's growing line of all-ages comic books. "We're thrilled to be working hand in hand with Hasbro on another of their all-ages properties," said David Hedgecock, IDW Managing Editor, "We are excited for the opportunity to continue to grow this category with fun, exciting, fresh stories that help build on the success of other IDW hits like My Little Pony." Littlest Pet Shop #1 ships this May, with a subscribers only cover by Sara Richard.