Jem and the Holograms
IDW · 2015–2017 · 26 issues
About the series
From 2015 to 2017, IDW revived the glitter-and-synth-pop energy of the 1980s cartoon with Jem and the Holograms, a vibrant 26-issue series that reimagined Jerrica Benton and her band for a modern audience. Anchored by writer Kelly Thompson and artist Sophie Campbell, the creative team—including Meredith McClaren and Gisèle Lagacé—brought a fresh, character-driven sensibility to the music-industry drama, balancing the original's colorful, holographic spectacle with deeper explorations of identity, friendship, and artistic ambition. This run matters for its thoughtful, inclusive take on a beloved property, proving that a nostalgic reboot could feel both respectful and genuinely new.