The bold, new world ofTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlescontinues to take shape, as IDW’s slate of comics, storylines, and new (and returned) characters build out the foundation for the next era of the franchise. Withthe Ninja Turtles brothers scattered apart, November sees the final piece of their reunion fall into place, meaning it’s time for everyTMNTfan to make sure their calendars are marked for the next wave of Turtle titles.
Whether you’re eager to catch up with the one-shot comics reuniting the brothers for Jason Aaron’sTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesera, ready to join the cult favorite Metalhead for a mission to Area 51, or thecan’t-believe-it’s-real crossover betweenNinja TurtlesandNaruto, Screen Rant has your full month covered witheverything coming in November from IDW’sTMNTUniverse.
TMNT: Nightwatcher #3 (Arrives Nov 6th)
Jennika ‘The Fifth Turtle’ Leads Her Own Vigilante Mission
While the core four Turtle brothers are following their own paths back to one another in thise newTMNTUniverse, their adopted sister Jennika is following a mission of her own. Now confirmed to be thethe real identity of the new Nightwatcher, Jennika is returning to the street-level origins of the franchise. But ‘street-level problems’ mean something completely different in the modern world, and Jennika tackles that head on when the world watches a new mutant turn to crime, in aNinja Turtlestory that speaks directly to today’s online world.
“Ba and Peniche continue to exceed expectations by uncovering the heart beneath Nightwatcher’s armor, as she strives to protect mutants on both sides of the law.A moving exploration of the hardships mutants face, this story is remarkably human despite its characters being anything but."- Madelyn Champa, Screen Rant Comic Writer
TMNT Reveals Nightwatcher’s New Origin, Redefining Raphael’s Vigilante Persona
Raphael’s iconic alter ego undergoes a massive lore change, as the shocking origin story of TMNT’s new Nightwatcher is unveiled at last.
TMNT: Mutant Nation #2 (Nov 13th)
What began as a new comic series following Raphael as a Nevada bouncer takes a turn, bringing him into a head-on collision with Metalhead (the villainous robotic Turtle created by Donatello). And in Issue #2 Raphael takes another step deeper into the mystery… by infiltrating Area 51. Yes,thatArea 51. As if This blend of new and familiar is exactly what longtime readers have come to expect fromLast Roninco-writer Tom Waltz and artist Vincenzo Federici (with Casey Jones running into two familiar thugs as “an agent of the Foot Clan” in a backup story by Erik Burnham and Mateus Santolouco).
“This is a step back in time to everything I love about the Ninja Turtle comics of the 1990s. Now that Raphael has officially shifted from Roadhouse muscle to top secret government facility,Mutant Nation is officially in the ‘John Carpenter’ genre of action adventure, and I could not be more here for it. Baby dinosaur included."- Andrew Dyce, Screen Rant Comic Editor
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto #1 (Nov 20th)
The 4-Issue Crossover Event Begins With a Shockingly Strong Blend of Worlds
The kind of martial arts crossover that once seemed impossible, IDW and Viz Entertainment unite to bring the ‘Heroes in a Half-Shell’ together with the host of the Nine-Tailed Fox. While readers can likely imagine how the worlds and characters of these franchises are going to overlap, it appears the actual success achieved by Caleb Goellner and Hendry Prasetya is going to surprise skeptics (and deliver for anyone excited to see how these worlds collide).
“This highly anticipated crossover between two beloved series lives up to the hype. Pitting iconic characters against each other, while seamlessly combining Naruto and the TMNT’s worlds into one. Goellner and Prasetya’s action-packed first issue sets the stage for an epic ninja adventure, that fans of both franchises will love."- Madelyn Champa, Screen Rant Comic Writer
“Naruto fans are going to be stunnedby the seamless synergy of IDW’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover, with the shinobi of the Big Apple Village matching up with Konoha’s iconic Team 7. Raphael and Leonardo work well juxtaposed against Sakura and Sasuke, and the Naruto makeover for the Turtles will excite readers from East to West."- J.R. Waugh, Screen Rant Anime & Manga Writer
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #4 (Nov 27th)
Donatello Finally Joins His Brothers To Begin TMNT’s New Era
Those following the comics spotlighting the current status of Raphael, Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Donatello have been waiting to see Donnie take the stage,ever since his brutal prisoner storyline was revealed.Captured and held inside a mutant fighting ring, Donatello’s mind is still just as broken as his body, but refuses to give up the fight. Fans have always known that despite appearances,Donatello is the strongest Ninja Turtle, and that is exactly what the creative team of Jason Aaron and Chris Burnham are reminding the world as the brothers unite for their new era.
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #4 is a gut-punch of a storythat pushes Donatello to his limit in a fight for his life. In the series' most brutal issue yet, Aaron and Burnham remind fans that Donatello is as formidable as his brothers, even with the odds stacked against him."- Madelyn Champa, Screen Rant Comic Writer
I Thought Splitting Up the TMNT Was a Bad Idea, But Their New Era Is Proving Me Wrong
Jason Aaron’s new iteration of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles had its skeptics, including myself, but the first issue quickly has me on board.
TMNT: Saturday Morning Adventures #19 (Nov 27th)
The Cartoon’s Most Famous Aliens Assemble For An Old-Fashioned Heist
If for some reason you’re more interested in the glory days of theTeenage Mutant Ninja Turlesanimated series than the new relaunch, or simply long for another trip down memory lane, then you are likely the target audience for IDW’sTMNT: Saturday Morning Adventures. Since its inception, the series hit the bullseye of delivering new stories in the world, tone, and style of the animated TV series, and the latest run under writer Erik Burnham is no exception.
In the newest installment, the world of the Turtles is rocked by a security expert who claims his security system is so advanced, no criminal could possibly infiltrate his vaults… issuing an outright dare to try. Since this isTMNT: Saturday Morning Adventures, his fortune is an impossible collection of gold bars. Bringing in Krang, Old Hob, Bebop, Rocksteady, and more fan-favorite regular os the classic series, could the Turtles hope to stop this threat in… “Bullion for You”?
“The ‘90s TMNT cartoon gets a fresh new chapter that pits the iconic Turtle heroes against new and old villains alike! A daring heist, evil alliances, andeven a callback to old-school TMNT cartridge games makes this issue a must-readfor every Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan."- Spencer Connolly, Screen Rant Comic Writer
Find theseTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlescomics and more, releasing this month from IDW Publishing.
