Most Popular Books by Tom Waltz

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!

The next big TMNT event is here! As the Rat King sets the game in motion, the Turtles are forced to respond and Mutant Town is put at risk. Under the leadership of the Shredder, the TMNT begin a dangerous quest to seek out allies against Rat King's trio of terror: LeatherKrang, Baxter Stockman, and Madame Null. It's a mission that will see the Turtles spread out across New York City...and across multiple dimensions! But time is short because their enemies are already on the march, and things are not looking good for Mutant Town while most of our heroes are away. Desperate measures, false flag attacks, mysterious new villains, and unexpected alliances are all part of this dangerous game! Written by longtime TMNT scribe Tom Waltz (The Last Ronin) and illustrated by artist Vincenzo Federici (Jennifer Blood, Red Sonja), the time has come at last to find out who is playing...and who is being played! Collects all eight issues of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Armageddon Game.

Baxter Stockman. General Krang. These Turtle villains have largely kept to the shadows... until now. Baxter is determined to capture the Turtles before Krang comes to New York... and he just might have the perfect invention to complete his task. And if that wasn't enough, don't forget Old Hob is still in the picture! Trouble for the Turtles abounds!

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles return to comics in their first IDW adventure! The very core of the Turtles family is at stake as the new origin of TMNT is revealed! It's a different world for the Turtles... The group is broken as Raphael wanders the streets of NYC in search of food and shelter. His brothers and Master Splinter are on the search, but so far all they can find is trouble_in the form of mutant alley cat Old Hob and his gang of criminals! Join Tom Waltz, Dan Duncan, and TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman for the start of a wild ride! Collects TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES Issues #1-4.

They're BACK! 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!

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles begin their journey as a true team of brothers, although distance still remains between them. Meanwhile, Baxter Stockman and General Krang have largely kept to the shadows... until now! General Krang wants results and Baxter has a new invention to capture the Turtles before Krang comes to New York. Collects TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES Issues #5-8.

The Turtles transport to the bizarre and dangerous Dimension X to put an end to the terror of Krang once and for all! TMNT has always been science fiction, but this time they're taking it to a whole new level! Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael face off against deadly new foes in a crazy space opera mash-up of classic martial arts and funky sci-fi action! But first, you are cordially invited to the centennial reunion of the Pantheon, the immortal family that influences the course of history. The main talking point: the fate of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Collects issues #71-75 and the 2017 Free Comic Book Day issue.

In the past: A wake of death and destruction stretches behind Michelangelo, trailing across years and continents, but at long last, fate has brought him face-to-face with the one who stands between him and vengeance: the one called DEATH WORM. Meanwhile, in the present (a.k.a. our future!): Chaos has taken hold of New York City, forcing Casey Marie Jones and her young Turtle pupils to make a choice: stand and fight or watch the world burn…Writers Kevin Eastman and Tom Waltz, alongside artists Ben Bishop (TMNT: The Last Ronin) and SL Gallant (G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero), conclude this tantalizing tale of the beginnings of the Last Ronin. But this is just the beginning of an all-new adventure. Don’t miss it!

'City Fall: Part Six'' In this breathtaking penultimate issue to City Fall, Shredder asserts his dominance over the criminal underworld of NYC through a show of force. But what happens when the Turtles crash the party? With allegiances shifting no one is safe from all-out war!

Recovering from the events of City Fall, the Turtles seek sanctuary in the countryside. They bring with them new questions, tension within the family - and a stowaway! Don't miss this first issue of the newest TMNT arc, ''Northampton''!

Enter... THE SHREDDER! (What else need be said?!)

The Turtles return from Burnow Island to find unimaginable tragedy. As the family struggles to cope, an enraged Foot Clan prepares its revenge. It's all been building to this...the start of the final storyline leading to #50!

The Turtles take the fight to Baxter Stockman as both Karai and Shredder plan their final moves!

The Turtles return to New York to find a city in Shredder's grip. The Turtles will have to use all of their skills and stealth to survive. But is Casey ready for a homecoming welcome from Hun?

RETURN TO THE RONIN-VERSE! In TMNT: The Last Ronin, readers were taken on a pulse-pounding trek through time—past, present, future—to witness the final gut-wrenching days of the Heroes in a Half-Shell. In Last Ronin–Lost Years, new secrets of the Turtles’ past are revealed as we learn more about the devastating series of events leading up to the Last Ronin’s final battle, as well as its aftermath. For Michelangelo in particular, the march to his heartbreaking last battle was long and dangerous, taking him from New York City, to Japan, across Asia and Europe, and then back home again to administer final justice against those guilty of killing his family. But what happened during those fateful years when he had only the need for vengeance and Master Splinter’s journal to guide him? What battles did he fight? What hard lessons did he learn? The time has come to find out as original miniseries writers Kevin Eastman and Tom Waltz join artist Ben Bishop (TMNT: The Last Ronin) and SL Gallant (G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero) to finally reveal what adventures the Last Ronin experienced during his vengeful journey. While in the present, a new master, Casey Marie Jones, prepares her young terrapin students to be the next generation of…Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Collects the five-issue series and the TMNT: Lost Day Special.

''Attack on Technodrome'' Part 4! Minutes remain before the Technodrome fully activates and Shredder, Krang and the Turtles all vie for control. No side will be left unscathed in this epic climax as one character makes an ultimate sacrifice!

''Attack on Technodrome'' begins! Time is short as Krang accelerates his plan to terraform the Earthƒ which will kill all who live on it! A surprise alliance results in a daring plan-- and the stakes have never been higher!

In this special issue drawn by TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman, the Turtles have struggled to survive against unstoppable enemies and impossible odds. The time has come for the next stage of their training to begin. The lesson turns deadly, though, when a mysterious new opponent arrives and teaches the Turtles they have MUCH left to learn!

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!

You'd think that General Krang's arrival in New York City would be bad enough news, right? Oh no, there's still plenty more misery to go around! The Turtle's home in the sewers is destroyed thanks to a sinister team-up between Baxter Stockman and Old Hob. Now that the Turtles are homeless, with one of their own captured, things have never looked bleaker for our heroes. The key to their salvation may lie with... April O'Neil??

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.

Everything has been leading to this issue‹ the nail-biting conclusion to the Turtles' first fight with the Foot! Overwhelmed, outnumbered, injured, and running on fumes, the TMNT family is in for the battle of their lives. Will everyone survive? The end to the first year of IDW Turtles finishes big! Don't miss it!

The epic conclusion to over four-years worth of storylines! The Turtles stand against Shredder for one final battle that will determine the fate of NYC, and the world, for years to come!

Time is running out for the Neutrino people at the mercy of General Krang. Up against incredible odds, Turtles and NRF forces devise a sneak attack against Krang and his army. Meanwhile, April desperately continues to search for info on the Turtles' location at Stockgen, and Karai gets deeper into her own undercover mission!

''Attack on Technodrome'' Part 3! A major battle on Burnow Island unfolds! Will the Turtles be able to help Fugitoid to deactivate the Technodrome before it's too late? Meanwhile, Splinter and the Mutanimals go up against Karai and the Foot!

Casey prepares for a final showdown with Hun as the Purple Dragons run amok. Meanwhile the TMNT struggle to reunite as a family while a greater threat loomsíŠ what is THE STOCKMAN SWARM?

The forces of good and evil marshal on multiple fronts as the ''Sins of the Fathers'' arc begins! Casey Jones' worsening home life tempts Raph to dangerous action‹ and Splinter decides to set a new course for his son's way of life. Plus, what dark secret is the Shredder hiding ‹ even from his own Clan?! Change is afoot!

Michelangelo vs. Hun! Startling revelations will have lasting effects on the Mutanimals and Mikey's path. What side will Hob take in coming conflict?

While Leonardo and the Foot bring the fight to the Savate ninjas, the other Turtles call upon all of their allies to prepare for War. City Fall continues to escalate when Splinter crosses a line by helping Old Hob get his revenge!

The epic conclusion to City Fall is here! With the heads of the New York underworld gathered, Shredder stakes his claim to rule the underworld of NYC! But the Turtles, along with their allies, aren't going down without a fight! What role will Leonardo play? It's all been leading up to this major battle -- don't miss it!

"CITY FALL'' part 1: A normal night on the town for Raphael and Casey turns deadly when the Foot Clan appears in full force. The resulting chaos is only the first step in Shredder's master plan! The stakes have never been higher, and lives are on the line. Don't miss the start of the biggest story arc to hit the TMNT yet!

From the start, two villains have dominated the Turtles' lives: Shredder and Krang. Now, for the first time, they come face-to-face with each other in the present day! Will they be able to overcome their differences and join forces? It's a very special stand-alone issue that guarantees some major surprises!

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.

Something has escaped Stockgen labs and is hunting the Turtles. Its unrelenting and deadly force compel the Turtles to question how far they'll go to defend themselves... and stretch the brothers' bonds to the limit!

What’s the world like without the TMNT? Since their time-spanning victory over Armaggon, the Turtles have started to pursue other interests, leaving a void in New York among humans and mutants alike. This special issue explores the effects this change has on those connected to the brothers, from Old Hob to Jennika, across the five boroughs and all the way through Mutant Island. It’s hard to tell how important someone is until they are gone. And who better to write such a story than Tom Waltz, the man who scripted the first 100 issues of IDW’s series and the co-writer of The Last Ronin, and resign TMNT artist Gavin Smith! Also, get your first glimpse of what is coming in a special prequel to the new TMNT #1, written by superstar scribe Jason Aaron (Scalped, Batman: Off-World) and drawn by white-hot artist Chris Burnham (Batman, Inc.; Die!Die!Die!). Donatello has had a hard time since he came back from the future, and he’s found himself in an unexpected place.

Part 2 of ''Attack on Technodrome!'' An unusual alliance makes its first moves as Fugitoid, Baxter, and Krang aim to outwit each other. The twists and turns are just beginning as the Technodrome is mere moments away from activation!

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!

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.

Unexpected allies from the past reveal a possible path to salvation! As the Foot Clan sweeps NYC for the rogue Ronin, a final desperate plan in the name of vengeance is made! Spanning decades, this issue's action and intrigue will set up the astounding final issues!