The bold new world of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles continues to take shape, as IDW’s slate of new (and returning) comics, stories, and characters build the foundation for the franchise’s next era. With the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles brothers separated, November sees the final piece of their reunion fall into place, which means it’s time for each TMNT fan to make sure their calendars are marked for the next wave of Turtle titles.
If you’re eager to catch up on the one-shot comics that bring the brothers together for Jason Aaron’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles era, ready to team up with cult-favorite Metalhead for a mission to Area 51, or the I-can’t-believe-it’s-real crossover between Ninja Turtles and narutoScreen Rant has your entire month covered with everything coming in November from IDW TMNT Universe.
TMNT: Nightwatcher #3 (arrives November 6)
Jennika ‘The Fifth Turtle’ Leads Her Own Vigilante Mission
As the four main Turtle brothers follow their own paths back to each other in this new TMNT Universe, your adopted sister Jennika is on a mission of her own. Now confirmed as the true identity of the new Nightwatcher, Jennika is returning to the franchise’s street roots. But “street trouble” means something completely different in the modern world, and Jennika addresses it head-on as the world watches a new mutant turn to crime in a Ninja Turtle story that speaks directly to today’s online world.
“Ba and Peniche continue to exceed expectations by discovering the heart behind the Nightwatcher armor as she strives to protect mutants on both sides of the law. A moving exploration of the difficulties mutants faceThis story is remarkably human, even though its characters are anything but.” – Madelyn Champa, Screen Rant comics writer
TMNT: Mutant Nation #2 (November 13)
Genres collide as Raphael and Metalhead expose the secrets of Area 51
What began as a new comic book series following Raphael as a Nevada security guard takes a turn, leading him into a head-on collision with Metalhead (the villainous robotic turtle created by Donatello). And in issue nº 2 RAphael takes another step in the mystery… infiltrating Area 51. Yes, what Area 51. As if this mix of new and familiar is exactly what longtime readers expect from Last Ronin co-writer Tom Waltz and artist Vincenzo Federici (with Casey Jones encountering two known thugs as “an agent of the Foot Clan” in a supporting story by Erik Burnham and Mateus Santolouco).
“This is a step back in time to everything I loved about the 1990s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics. Now that Raphael has officially moved from Roadhouse muscle to top-secret government facility, Mutant Nation is officially in the ‘John Carpenter’ action-adventure genreand I couldn’t be more here for it. Baby dinosaur included.” – Andrew Dyce, Screen Rant comics editor
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto #1 (November 20)
The 4-issue crossover event kicks off with a surprisingly strong mix of worlds
The kind of martial arts crossover that once seemed impossible, IDW and Viz Entertainment team up to reunite the ‘Heroes in a Half Shell’ with the host of the Nine-Tailed Fox. While readers can probably imagine how the worlds and characters of these franchises will overlap, it seems that the real success achieved by Caleb Goellner and Hendry Prasetya will surprise skeptics (and please anyone who is excited to see how these worlds collide).
“This highly anticipated crossover between two beloved series lives up to the hype. Pitting iconic characters against one another while seamlessly blending the worlds of Naruto and TMNT into one. Goellner and Prasetya’s action-packed first issue sets the stage for a epic ninja adventure that fans of both franchises will love.” – Madelyn Champa, Screen Rant comics writer
“Naruto fans will be surprised for the perfect synergy of IDW’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover, with the Big Apple Village shinobi combining with Konoha’s iconic Team 7. Raphael and Leonardo work well juxtaposed against Sakura and Sasuke, and Naruto’s transformation into the Turtles will excite readers from East to West.” – JR Waugh, Screen Rant anime and manga writer
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #4 (November 27)
Donatello finally joins his brothers to start the new era of TMNT
Those who follow the comics highlighting the current plight of Raphael, Michelangelo, Leonardo and Donatello have been waiting to see Donnie take the stage ever since his brutal prisoner backstory was revealed. Captured and held inside a mutant fighting ring, Donatello’s mind is still as broken as his body.but refuses to give up the fight. Fans have always known that despite appearances, Donatello is the strongest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, and that’s 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 an exciting story which takes Donatello to his limits in the fight for his life. In the most brutal installment of the series yet, Aaron and Burnham remind fans that Donatello is just as formidable as his brothers, even with the odds stacked against him.” – Madelyn Champa, Screen Rant comics writer
TMNT: Saturday Morning Adventures #19 (November 27)
Cartoon’s most famous aliens come together for an old-fashioned heist
If for some reason you are more interested in the glory days of Turles Ninja Mutant Teens animated series than the new relaunch, or simply long for another trip down memory lane, then you’re probably IDW’s target audience TMNT: Saturday Morning Adventures. Since its inception, the series has hit the mark by delivering new stories in the world, tone and style of the animated TV series, and writer Erik Burnham’s latest season is no exception.
In the newest installment, the Turtles’ world is rocked by a security expert who claims their security system is so advanced that no criminal could infiltrate their vaults… issuing an all-out challenge to try. Since this is TMNT: Saturday Morning AdventuresYour fortune is an impossible collection of gold bars. Bringing in Krang, Old Hob, Bebop, Rocksteady and other fan-favorite regulars from the classic series, could the Turtles hope to stop this threat in… “Bullion for You”?
“The 90s TMNT cartoon gets a new chapter that pits the iconic Turtles heroes against new and old villains! A daring heist, evil alliances and Even a return to old-school TMNT cartridge games makes this edition a must-read for all Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fans.” — Spencer Connolly, Screen Rant comics writer
Find these Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics and more, releasing this month from IDW Publishing.