They're BACK! This summer, the original heroes in a half-shell make a triumphant return to comics! Leonardo, Donatello, Michaelangelo, and Raphael reunite to bring their ninja aptitude and teenage attitude to IDW Publishing in this all-new, action-packed series. Featuring a cast of familiar characters—Master Splinter, April O'Neill, Casey Jones, and more—and true to the spirit of the original comics created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, the TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES are bigger and badder than ever, and ready to rock old and new fans alike!
by IDW Publishing
Published August, 2011 (Modern Age) by IDW Publishing and went on sale August 17, 2011 for $3.99 USD. This issue contains 32 pages in Color, the current NM value is $40.00 USD.
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In the first issue, we learn that the turtles and their adoptive father, the rat Splinter, were lab subjects at Baxter Stockman's laboratory. Genetically spliced, they showed signs of intelligence. But at this point, they've not mutated yet. Also, the alien brain creature of Kang is now retooled as a human general, who has a goal to create an army of hybrid super soldiers, has hired out Stockman's company which houses one-day mutant animals. Another big change to the origin of the Turtles is that April O'Neill isn't an intrepid reporter but an intern at Stockman's lab. Also, she named the turtles after Renaissance artists and not master Splinter!
After growing up on TMNT it's nice to find a new title that's a little more mature. If you liked the Turtles when you we're little or are just getting into them, this is a great place to start. With the originator Kevin Eastman at the helm it's a worthwhile read. The addition of a new villain, a re-envisioned origin story and the classic sibling rivalry that comes with any Turtles title make it a must for your collection.
Cool seeing TMNT work by Eastman again, but it didn't do anything new for me. A good jumping on point for anyone new to the characters. I might give #2 a try to give it a fair shake.
