Today, publisher Alien Books announces a partnership with IDW Publishing. Through this partnership, Alien Books will be using IDW's distribution, marketing pushes, sales analysis, and logistical support while retaining creative control of their editorial plans, including the upcoming relaunch of their Valiant Universe and their manga releases such as Kinryo Rock."We are thrilled to be partnering with IDW Publishing to distribute our comics, graphic novels, and manga to the direct market and book
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