New Releases by Tom Waltz

Presenting the complete TMNT stories in recommended reading order, including one-shots, crossovers, and event series. Everything a beginner could need, everything a diehard could want. Old Hob, Slash, and their crew have become a force to be reckoned with, and, when someone close to the group is kidnapped, the Mutanimals end up on an adventure more wild and dangerous than they could ever have imagined. Then, the Turtles return from Burnow Island to find unimaginable tragedy. As the family struggles to cope, an enraged Foot Clan prepares its revenge. Meanwhile, Casey prepares for a final showdown with Hun as the Purple Dragons run amok, and April has come into possession of an ancient scroll that seems to point to answers regarding the Pantheon. It all leads to a final showdown as Karai decrees a Gauntlet battle between Splinter and Shredder. Collects the Mutanimals mini-series by Paul Allor and Andy Kuhn; issues #45-50 of the ongoing series by Tom Waltz, Kevin Eastman, Mateus Santolouco, and Cory Smith; the 2015 Free Comic Book Day issue; and the Casey & April mini-series by Mariko Tamaki and Irene Koh.

Presenting the complete TMNT stories in recommended reading order, including one-shots and event series. Everything a beginner could need; everything a diehard could want. The Turtles come face-to-face with a territorial new group: the Punk Frogs! As the two sides battle across Mutant Town, fresh and familiar enemies make their own devious moves. The Utroms and Triceratons have returned, and their tensions are at a breaking point! Plus, a strange doctor approaches the Turtles with an offer they can’t easily refuse. Then, get ready for the Armageddon Game in the prelude stories Opening Moves and the 2021 Annual, “The King’s Gambit.” For millennia, the Pantheon family have played a deadly chess game with humanity in their twisted pursuit of victory. But now, the Rat King sees the opportunity to end the eternal contest once and for all: a final, crushing triumph over his immortal siblings and all of humankind and mutantkind alike. It will be up to the Shredder to find a way to stop the trickster god and his new trio of terror—Madame Null, Baxter Stockman, and LeatherKrang! Will the former master of the Foot Clan be able to locate the necessary pieces to foil the Rat King’s latest deadly gambit, or will chaos rule the day in NYC and Mutant Town? One thing’s for certain: The answers won’t be found in only one dimension. Volume 16 includes Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles issues #125–132, the 2021 and 2022 Annual, and The Armageddon Game: Opening Moves #1–2.

In the past: Michelangelo’s journey toward vengeance takes a detour when he’s captured, imprisoned, and forced to take part in a gladiatorial competition with fighters from all over the world. Though new friendships are formed with would-be foes, one thing is certain: the only way to attain his freedom is to fight. It will take all Michelangelo’s skill to defeat those who stand between him and vengeance. Meanwhile, in the present (a.k.a. our future!): Casey Marie Jones and her young Turtle pupils grapple with the lessons left by their late sensei Michelangelo as the situation in NYC worsens.

What makes great heroes? Great villains of course! And the TMNT have some of the greatest in pop culture! This third collection digs into the dark underbelly of the Turtles'' world, focusing on Leatherhead, Baxter Stockman, Rat King, and of course, the sinister Shredder! Gathering stories from throughout their history, see the characters develop from their early roots in the original comics to their monstrous present day incarnations. Delve into issues from the Mirage series, TMNT Adventures, and Tales of the TMNT to IDW''s current ongoing universe. Uncover crucial tales of tragic occasional TMNT ally Leatherhead, conniving scientist Baxter Stockman, the otherworldly Rat King, and the Turtles'' archnemesis, Shredder. Includes issues by TMNT co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, plus contributions from Dan Duncan, Paul Allor, Mateus Santolouco, Jim Lawson, Ryan Brown, Dean Clarrain, Tom Waltz, and Bobby Curnow.

THE TALE OF THE LAST RONIN’S FIRST MISSION CONTINUES! In the past, Michelangelo has mastered his first fighting form and has overcome his first gladiatorial challenge in Japan. With Master Splinter’s journal in his hands—and a burning desire for vengeance in his heart—Michelangelo resumes his westward trek across Asia and Europe in order to test his skills against his next deadly opponent. If he’s to have any chance of attaining victory in the final battle royal, Michelangelo will have to master an essential new martial skill—or die trying. Only then can he return to New York City to confront the Foot Clan. Thing is, he’s not alone. His dead brothers have joined him on his quest…and they won’t shut up! Meanwhile, in the present (a.k.a. our future!), Casey Marie Jones also follows the sage teachings found in Splinter’s journal as she continues her own journey as master and sensei to the next generation of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Writers Kevin Eastman and Tom Waltz, alongside artist Ben Bishop (TMNT: The Last Ronin), bring us the next exciting chapter from the Ronin-verse!

The TMNT have faced enemy ninjas, government agents, fellow mutants, and alien armies, but now they must confront the machinations of an actual demi-god! Untangle the maze of secrets and treachery on the road to The Armageddon Game! One of the Turtles'' most enigmatic foes, the Rat King, is finally bringing his long-simmering plan to fruition, after years of quiet preparations. Soon, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael—under the leadership of the Shredder—will embark on a dangerous quest to find allies against Rat King’s trio of terror: LeatherKrang, Baxter Stockman, and Madame Null. But, before the game can truly begin, discover the histories of the Rat King, Kitsune, and the rest of the Pantheon, witness their previous encounters with the TMNT, and understand their connection to the recently resurrected Shredder. Collects TMNT: The Armageddon Game Pre-Game stories \"Kingdom of Rats Prelude,\" Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #84, and the 2020 and 2021 TMNT Annuals, as well as TMNT: The Armageddon Game—Opening Moves #1 and 2.

The world of the TMNT has been filled with unforgettable allies and friends that have become just as famous in their own rights. This second collection turns the spotlight on Splinter, Casey Jones, April O’Neil, and the newest member of the team, Jennika! Gathering stories from their almost 40-year history, see the characters develop from their early roots in the original comics to their most recent incarnations. Delve into issues from the original Mirage series, TMNT Adventures, and Tales of TMNT to IDW’s current ongoing universe. With long-standing characters like Splinter, the Turtles’ mentor and father; Casey Jones and April O’Neil, their closest allies; and the newest member of the team introduced in the IDW timeline, Jennika, dive into the wider world of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Includes issues by co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, along with contributions from a host of talent, including Stephen Murphy, Ken Mitchroney, John Beatty, Jim Lawson, Eric Talbot, Tom Waltz, Dan Duncan, Mateus Santolouco, Erik Burnham, Charles Paul Wilson III, Mike Costa, Ben Epstein, Mike Henderson, Barbara Randall Kesel, Marley Zarcone, Sophie Campbell, Nelson Dániel, and Brahm Revel.

The IDW Collection presents the TMNT stories in recommended reading order. Recovering from the events of \"City Fall,\" the Turtles seek sanctuary in the countryside, but questions remain unanswered and tension festers among the brothers. Meanwhile, in New York, Shredder tightens his grip on the city in their absence and Krang’s plan to destroy the Earth is ramping up, but Baxter Stockman has ideas of his own. Collects issues #29–37 of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ongoing series, Utrom Empire, and the 2014 Annual.

Presenting the complete TMNT stories in recommended reading order, including one-shots, crossovers, and event series. Everything a beginner could need, everything a diehard could want. After meeting a good-natured inter dimensional time traveler named Renet, the Turtles become unstuck in time and go spinning into the past! Meanwhile, Shredder and Krang finally meet up--but will they be able to overcome their differences and join forces?--and Old Hob has perfected the art of making mutants! Plus, when a new invention goes haywire, the Turtles are sent to a whole new type of New York City. One with a whole lot more ghosts--and Ghostbusters! Collects Turtles in Time, issues #38–44 of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ongoing series, and the TMNT/Ghostbusters crossover.

The Rat King is scheming behind the scenes, and it will be up to the Shredder to find a way to stop the trickster god and his new trio of terror—Madame Null, Baxter Stockman, and LeatherKrang! Will the former master of the Foot Clan be able to locate the necessary counter-pieces to foil the Rat King’s latest deadly gambit…or will chaos rule the day in NYC and Mutant Town? One thing’s for certain: the answers won’t be found in only one dimension. Enemies become allies and exciting new characters are debuted when longtime TMNT scribe Tom Waltz returns to the pages of IDW’s ongoing canon in this official prequel to the massive TMNT event of 2022…the Armageddon Game!

The jaw-dropping finale to the biggest TMNT story ever is here! One final showdown between mutant and Foot Clan will determine the fate of NYC. Will the Ronin be able to find some measure of peace or is he fated to meet the same end as his brothers? Don''t miss one of the most epic battles in TMNT history and the conclusion to the comic book event of the year!

With a few key allies, the Ronin takes on the greatest risk yet to infiltrate Baxter Stockman''s tech island! What happened many years ago to set the Ronin on this quest for vengeance? Find out in this action-packed penultimate issue!

Presenting the complete TMNT stories in recommended reading order. Donatello understands that more is at stake than his brothers realize. In order to prepare for the coming conflict, Don will aim to repair his relationship with his mentor, Harold... and his malicious robotic counterpart, Metalhead! Then, Michelangelo''s deteriorating relationship with his father, Splinter, reaches a point of no return! Will Mikey fight those he loves to save those who need him the most? Plus, multiple sources of conflict collide as the maniacal Agent Bishop goes to war with the alien forces on Earth, driving the Turtles to embrace unsavory alliances and race to stop a massacre. And, everyone''s favorite mutant warthog and rhino are on a road trip back to NYC, but can they make it before they become completely human again? Collects Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Macro-Series: Michelangelo and Macro-Series: Leonardo, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universe #23–25, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #85–89, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Bebop and Rocksteady Hit the Road.

It''s the TMNT event of 2020! Springing from the minds of TMNT co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird comes an epic like you''ve never seen before! In a future NYC far different than the one we know today, a lone surviving Turtle goes on a seemingly hopeless mission to obtain justice for his fallen family and friends. Kinetic layouts from Eastman, and a thrilling script full of surprises from longtime TMNT scribe Tom Waltz all combine to make this one of the most memorable TMNT stories you will ever read! This is a perennial TMNT tale that can''t be missed!

Presenting the complete TMNT stories in recommended reading order, including one-shots, crossovers, and event series. Everything a beginner could need, everything a diehard could want. Collects TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES UNIVERSE issues #16–22 and issues #76–84 of the ongoing TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES series.

It''s all-out war on the streets of NYC! The road to 100 ends here! It''s the shocking culmination of nearly a decade of storytelling as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Splinter face their darkest hour against a multitude of enemies bent on their total destruction. Karai, Agent Bishop, Old Hob and the Mutanimals, Metalhead, Leatherhead, the Pantheon, Hun--they''re all here, as well as twists, turns, tragedy, and heart-stopping surprises at every turn. Find out how a City at War will change the world forever! Collects issues #96-100 of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series.

The Turtles are separated, each trying to find their own way forward. With their absence, Old Hob fills the power vacuum with the help of some very unusual new mutants!

Turtles... in space! Krang is set to go on trial in Dimension X, but he has hired the cybernetic assassin Hakk-R to eliminate the witnesses set to testify against him. Meanwhile, the Turtles race to different planets in Dimension X to escort the witnesses to safety before Hakk-R gets to them first! Then, an enemy from Master Splinter''s past is back and hungry for revenge. To get it, he''ll summon the most dangerous foe that the Turtles have ever encountered—the Collectors, shape-shifting demons that can pass through dimensions at will and cannot be stopped once they have been summoned to harvest a soul. To save themselves, the Turtles team up with the Ghostbusters, the only people who have ever faced the Collectors and lived to tell the tale. Collects Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universe issues #19–20, issues #73–75 of the ongoing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series, the Dimension X miniseries, and the TMNT/Ghostbusters 2 crossover miniseries.

Welcome to the new world of TMNT! After the cataclysmic events of TMNT #100, the Turtles find New York City drastically changed—new factions and enemies are on the rise, and allies are in short supply. The Turtles discover that in order to survive they will need to work together like never before!

Things have never been worse for the TMNT and their allies, but there’s still one desperate gambit to try if the family can come together in time. Will it be worth the cost? Over eight years of TMNT storytelling have led to this game-changing moment! Don’t miss it!

"City at War," Part 6. As power in New York City''s underworld is consolidated, the populace goes to the polls to potentially elect Baxter Stockman as Mayor. A devastating act will change the city forever, and Raphael must choose which side he''s on!

"City at War, Part 4." As the war for New York reaches a fever pitch, Splinter makes his final gambit for complete victory. Meanwhile, the Turtles are on the run and may not be able to count on each other for survival!

First, Donatello understands that more is at stake than his brothers realize and in order to prepare for the coming conflict, Don will aim to repair his relationship with his mentor, Harold… and his malicious robotic counterpart, Metalhead! Then, Michelangelo’s deteriorating relationship with his father, Splinter, reaches a point of no return! Will Mikey fight those he loves to save those who need him the most? Next, Leonardo seeks refuge in Northampton, but danger follows—in the form of Koya and Karai! An epic throwdown will result in Leo making a drastic decision that will quickly alter the course of TMNT history! And finally, Raphael is pushed to his breaking point as he is separated from his brothers and forced to endure an onslaught from the nefarious Bishop unlike anything he has experienced in the past!

"City at War, Part 2." As battle lines are drawn in the criminal underworld of New York City, Old Hob takes his mission to the next level, and he''ll have unexpected help from one of the TMNT!

The longest running TMNT series continues as new dangers and enemies force the Turles to make tough choices! Multiple sources of conflict collide as the maniacal Agent Bishop goes to war with the alien forces on Earth, driving the Turtles to embrace unsavory alliances and race to stop a massacre. But this complex web of enemies and allies—as well as new divisions between the Turtles themselves—may thwart any chance they have for success! Collects issues #86-89.

Bah humbug! When Splinter forgets the true meaning of the holidays, it takes a visit from the Turtles of Christmas Past, Present, and Future to remind him that nothing is as important as family.

Bebop and Rocksteady stumble across a time-travel scepter, kickstarting the craziest, most destructive adventure yet! Then, when a mysterious new mutant targets Baxter Stockman, it will be up to the TMNT to reluctantly save him, but little does anyone know that a larger trap is being laid by a new arch-foe. Plus, Donatello reboots a new and improved Metalhead only to find that the robot no longer functions entirely as designed. Collects the Bebop & Rocksteady Destroy Everything mini-series, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universe issues #1-8, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles issues #65-66.

In the wake of total destruction, the exhausted Turtles must prevent catastrophe, as disparate forces converge on New York and a sinister power-play takes shape. Following the Triceratop Invasion, New York is in ruins. Various groups jockey for control in the power vacuum, each with their own agendas and goals. But there is one who doesn''t care about power or victory, only chaos... the Rat King! Will the TMNT be able to stop him from doing the unspeakable? Collects issues #81-85 of the ongoing series.

Leatherhead returns to New York, and this time, he''s got one goal in mind--the destruction of the Turtles!

A new age begins for the Turtles as the epic events of the past have created new opportunities for the future--but new dangers as well. While the Turtles adjust to a world leading the Foot Clan post-Shredder, they return to the Technodrome to monitor the revival of the Utroms on Burnow Island and are surprised to meet a new mutant: Leatherhead! Plus, Kitsune still poses a threat, and a new group, the Street Phantoms, enters the fray! Collects issues #51-64 of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ongoing series.