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Get ready to get funky this May! The popular Funko Pop! vinyl figures are taking the comic world by storm in a month-long event from IDW Publishing. Funko and IDW have teamed up to bring fans Funko-ed versions of some of their beloved characters.

Funko Universe Month will feature some favored Pop! vinyl figures coming to life in five one-shots courtesy of IDW’s creative stable Ghostbusters, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The X-Files, Strawberry Shortcake, and Judge Dredd.

“Funko’s popularity is off the charts, and IDW is excited to bring these characters to life in comic book fashion. We’re thrilled to expand our relationship with Funko with this unique event,” Greg Goldstein, President and COO of IDW Publishing, said.

“Funko collectibles began in comic book shops. We’re thrilled to get back to our roots in this one-of-a-kind collaboration!” added Ben Butcher, Vice President of Creative of Funko.

“The marriage of IDW’s powerful storytelling ability with the exuberant style of the Funko brand is a perfect match and we can’t wait for fans everywhere to see what we’ve created!” said David Hedgecock, Editor-in-Chief, IDW Publishing.

Funko Universe Month will expand beyond the core titles above to include special variants for Back to the Future #20, Orphan Black: Deviations #3, Dirk Gently: The Salmon of Doubt #8, Star Trek: Boldly Go #8, The Powerpuff Girls: The Time Tie #1, Donald Duck #20, Mickey Mouse #20, and Walt Disney’s Comics & Stories #738.

These exciting one-shots and special variant covers are all hitting comic shops this May.