Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Creation & Design
Created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird as a parody of popular comic book tropes.Early Years
The Turtles gained popularity through their comic series, leading to animated series, toys, and films.Character Development
The Turtles have evolved from simple comic book characters to cultural icons, representing themes of brotherhood, loyalty, and justice.Cultural Reception
The TMNT franchise has received critical acclaim and commercial success across various media.Character Details
Real Name:
Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, Raphael
Aliases:
TMNT, Turtles
Species:
Mutant Turtle
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Foot Clan, April O'Neil, Splinter, Casey Jones
Abilities:
Martial Arts, Ninjutsu, Stealth, Agility
Equipment:
Ninja Weapons, Shells, Turtle Van
Weight:
150lbs each
Height:
5' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
none
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #70
Archie
•
1995
•
Vol. 2
Late run, low circulation
Usagi Yojimbo #3
Mirage
•
1995
•
Vol. 1
Guest appearances by the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, begins in issue #1
Guest appearances by the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, begins in issue #1
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #71
Archie
•
1995
•
Vol. 2
Second-to-last issue
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #72
Archie
•
1995
•
Vol. 2
Final issue
Bodycount #1
Image
•
1996
•
Vol. 1
Four-issue limited series featuring the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
A darker, more violent take on the characters in a story that is said to be inspired by Heavy Metal magazine and John Woo films
Four-issue limited series featuring the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
A darker, more violent take on the characters in a story that is said to be inspired by Heavy Metal magazine and John Woo films
Creed / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1
Lightning
•
1996
•
Vol. 1
One-shot crossover of CreeD and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1
Image
•
1996
•
Vol. 1
Image begins publishing the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from June 1996 thru October 1999
Image begins publishing the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from June 1996 thru October 1999
Bodycount #4
Image
•
1996
•
Vol. 1
Cover art by Simon Bisley featuring Raphael
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #12
Image
•
1997
•
Vol. 1
1st comic book appearance of 'Venus,' a female ninja turtle created for television, revealed in comics to be the shape-shifting alien named Lurch
According to Gary Frank, the writer on this issue, he was to adhere to a strict rule that there is to be no female ninja turtles, as instructed by creator Peter Laird
1st comic book appearance of 'Venus,' a female ninja turtle created for television, revealed in comics to be the shape-shifting alien named Lurch
According to Gary Frank, the writer on this issue, he was to adhere to a strict rule that there is to be no female ninja turtles, as instructed by creator Peter Laird
TMNT: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1
Mirage
•
2001
•
Vol. 4
Limited: 1,000
Premiere issue of the fourth and final Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series published by Mirage
The series was interrupted multiple times by outside media deals that required the attention of the creative team
Beginning with issue #4, the estimated print run is below 10k
Beginning with issue #17, the estimated print run is below 5k
Issues #29 - #31 are
Copies ordered by retailers of the first issue: 12,361
Premiere issue of the fourth and final Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series published by Mirage
The series was interrupted multiple times by outside media deals that required the attention of the creative team
Beginning with issue #4, the estimated print run is below 10k
Beginning with issue #17, the estimated print run is below 5k
Issues #29 - #31 are
Copies ordered by retailers of the first issue: 12,361
Scarce issue with a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles story
Limited edition cover
Scarce issue with a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles story
Limited edition cover
Scarce issue with a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles story
TMNT: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #27
Mirage
•
2006
•
Vol. 4
Copies ordered by retailers: 3,298
TMNT: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #28
Mirage
•
2006
•
Vol. 4
Copies ordered by retailers: 2,678
TMNT: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #29
Mirage
•
2008
•
Vol. 4
Originally available in digital format only but later printed in a limited run of what is said to be 1,000 copies
Originally available in digital format only but later printed in a limited run of what is said to be 1,000 copies
112-page hardcover collection of the 1996 four-issue limited series
San Diego Comic Con 2018 exclusive
112-page hardcover collection of the 1996 four-issue limited series
San Diego Comic Con 2018 exclusive
TMNT: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #30
Mirage
•
2009
•
Vol. 4
Originally available in digital format only but later printed in a limited run of what is said to be 1,000 copies
250 of the 1,000 copies have an original sketch on the inside back cover
Originally available in digital format only but later printed in a limited run of what is said to be 1,000 copies
250 of the 1,000 copies have an original sketch on the inside back cover
Free Comic Book Day 2009: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1
Mirage
•
2009
•
Vol. 1
Reprint of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 (1984)
25th Anniversary edition
Reprint of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 (1984)
25th Anniversary edition
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1
IDW
•
2011
•
Vol. 5
Premiere issue of the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ongoing series at IDW
Connecting cover that assembles all four turtles with the additional three variants
1st appearance of Old Hob, a one-eyed mutant cat and the first major enemy of the turtles in IDW continuity
Premiere issue of the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ongoing series at IDW
Connecting cover that assembles all four turtles with the additional three variants
1st appearance of Old Hob, a one-eyed mutant cat and the first major enemy of the turtles in IDW continuity
Gatefold Variant
Variant cover art by Dan Duncan
Connecting cover with three additional issues assembles all four turtles
Variant cover art by Dan Duncan
Connecting cover with three additional issues assembles all four turtles
Variant cover art by Dan Duncan
Connecting cover with three additional issues assembles all four turtles
Variant cover art by Dan Duncan
Connecting cover with three additional issues assembles all four turtles
Variant cover art by Dan Duncan
Created for the New England Comic Retailer Expo
Variant cover art by Dan Duncan
Created for the New England Comic Retailer Expo
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #2
IDW
•
2011
•
Vol. 5
Origin of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Reintroduction of Casey Jones, in costume in the IDW series
Origin of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Reintroduction of Casey Jones, in costume in the IDW series
Variant cover art by Walt Simonson
Variant cover art by Kevin Eastman
Free Comic Book Day 2013: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
IDW
•
2013
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
2013 Free Comic Book Day giveaway
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: New Animated Adventures #1
IDW
•
2013
•
Vol. 1
Variant
Variant cover art by Dario Brizuela
Toys R' Us exclusive
The X-Files: Conspiracy - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1
IDW
•
2014
•
Vol. 1
1:25
Variant cover art by Joe Corroney
'Tabloid Newspaper' edition
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #34
IDW
•
2014
•
Vol. 5
1st appearance of Metalhead, a mechanical turtle
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 30th Anniversary Special #1
IDW
•
2014
•
Vol. 1
Variant
Limited: 1,000
Variant cover art by Chris Allan
Hot Topic exclusive
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles / Ghostbusters #1
IDW
•
2014
•
Vol. 1
Team-up of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the Ghostbusters
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles / Ghostbusters #1
IDW
•
2014
•
Vol. 1
Glow
Heroes Haven
Glow-in-the-dark cover by Ozzie Fernandez
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #44
IDW
•
2015
•
Vol. 5
Death of Donatello
TMNT: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #31
Mirage
•
2015
•
Vol. 4
Originally available in digital format only but later printed in a limited run of what is said to be 1,000 copies
Originally available in digital format only but later printed in a limited run of what is said to be 1,000 copies
Variant cover art by Simon Bisley
Cover art inspired by The Walking Dead #19, first appearance of Michonne
2015 convention exclusive
Variant cover art by Simon Bisley
Cover art inspired by The Walking Dead #19, first appearance of Michonne
2015 convention exclusive
Batman / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1
DC
•
2016
•
Vol. 1
Team-up of Batman and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Co-published by DC and IDW
Team-up of Batman and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Co-published by DC and IDW
Variant cover art by Jamal Peppers
Variant cover art by David Petersen
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles / Usagi Yojimbo #1
IDW
•
2017
•
Vol. 1
Variant
Variant cover art by Stan Sakai
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #95
IDW
•
2019
•
Vol. 5
Jennika transforms into a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle
Copies ordered by retailers: 15,381
Jennika transforms into a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle
Copies ordered by retailers: 15,381
First team-up of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in comics
First team-up of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in comics
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #100
IDW
•
2019
•
Vol. 5
Anniversary issue
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #100
IDW
•
2019
•
Vol. 5
Ultimate Comics
Limited: 250
Variant cover art by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #7
IDW
•
2025
•
Vol. 2
The Turtles relocate to New Jersey
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