IPG Adds Five Publishers to its Sales & Distribution Programs

May 11, 2026

CHICAGO – Independent Publishers Group (IPG) is pleased to announce the addition of fivepublishers to its sales and distribution programs in June 2026.

Antarctic Press is a comic book publisher incorporated in 1984. Run by brothers Ben Dunn and Joe Dunn, they're on a mission to publish the coolest creator owned comics on Earth. According to the team behind Antarctic Press, the key to success is keeping creators and fans alike happy. One of their most notable works is Ninja High School, Warrior Nun Areala. Recently made into a Netflix show that ran two seasons, Warrior Nun Areala and the Ninja High School series have established a solid fandom.

A Wave New World is a GLAAD Media and Ringo Award winning independent publisher of high-quality graphic novels and anthologies, focusing on socially conscious storytelling and providing a platform for a multitude of creative voices.

Comisburgh is a vibrant collective of comic book publishers based in Pittsburgh, PA. The term "Comicsburgh" began in 2021 as a series of videos showcasing Pittsburgh comics creators andcomic stores. The creators of Comicsburgh promote comic book creation for both educationaland artistic purposes, and they work with aspiring creators who are also committed to that same goal.

Comicker Press offers graphic novels, comics blending humor and drama, and imaginative children's books. The company actively seeks to publish diverse voices and encourages story submissions from creators. Re-launched and re-branded in 2023 they are looking forward to bringing great books to new audiences.

Cosmic Lion is the brain child of writer and artist Eli Schwab. For the past 10 years they havebeen publishing zines, comics and magazines. From one creator owned book to over 50 booksand counting, Cosmic Lion prides itself on providing comics of every kind for every mind andbeyond.

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About Independent Publishers Group:

Founded in 1971, IPG was the first organization specifically created for the purpose of marketing titles from independent presses to the book trade. Today, IPG’s wide reach into the book market includes distribution of both print and e-books from a wide array of publishers, digital printing and traditional publishing. With consistent growth year over year, IPG’s success has come from supporting and encouraging the growth of its publishing partners in the United States and worldwide. IPG was acquired by Chicago Review Press in 1987, and this acquisition formed the parent company Chicago Review Press, Inc., which now owns Chicago-based indie publishers Chicago Review Press and Triumph Books. IPG