Amy Galante | Examiner

In a press release issued today, IDW Publishing revealed a sneak peek of their all-ages comic book ‘KISS Kids.’ This fall, young and old alike will get to experience the world of Starchild, Li’l Demon, Spacey, and Catkid.

‘KISS’ series writers Chris Ryall and Tom Waltz will be penning the series with art byJose Holder (‘Mars Attacks,’ ‘The Real Ghostbusters’).

“KISS is used to rocking and rolling all night and partying every day, but back when they were little ’uns, those things only happened around nap time,” said Ryall, also IDW’s Chief Creative Officer/Editor-in-Chief. “This series will appeal to kids and Kiss fans of all ages, as we see the school-age band engage robots, evil teachers, other students, and much more, all filtered through the KISS lens. Beth, the school’s Doctor Love, the snooty Torpedo Girls, the bratty “Wicked” Lester, nefarious Principal Elder… they’re all here for this accessible, funny, and appealing new series.”

“Rock and Roll All Nite … and Potty Every Day,” added the L’il Demon himself, Kiss founding member, Gene Simmons.

If you can’t wait until the fall, ‘KISS Kids’ one-page strips will be featured on the back cover of the ‘KISS Solo’ series. The first of the ‘KISS Solo’ series, ‘KISS Solo #1: The Demon,’ will be in comic book shops on April 10.

In other IDW news, the award-winning publisher will be at booth 709 at WonderCon, March 29 – March 31. The sister convention of the massive San Diego Comic-Con is being held for a second time at the Anaheim Convention Center. IDW will be taking part in three panels: IDW: Spotlight on Artist’s Editions on Friday, March 29, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; IDW: The Big Panel on Saturday, March 30 from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Dirk Wood, Chris Ryall, several surprise guests and creative team announcements); and on Sunday, March 31, IDW: Behind the Hasbro Titles from 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. A full schedule of can be found on the WonderCon website.