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Raphael and Michelangelo pay a visit to Old Hob. Turns out the cat''s been busy trying to create new mutants while the Turtles have been away! Will Raph and Mike try to stop him? The choice becomes more difficult when Slash reveals a surprise!

THE ARMAGEDDON GAME HAS BEGUN! 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 they better hurry, 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… It all starts here in the premiere issue of the biggest TMNT event of the year! 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!

"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!

"Invasion of the Triceratons," Part 3 of 5. As all sides of the conflict make plans for the final battle, a surprise character returns to make amends!

The Turtle brothers are separated! With one of their own lost, the Turtles struggle to train, fight, and find their own place in the world. A brand new villain seeks revenge and hints about the Turtles origin are revealed! A new mythology for Turtles in the 21st century is being builtu008band the story is just beginning to rev up!

Alopex is alone, her psyche reeling from Kitsune''s mind control. With Raphael and Nobody searching for her, will she be able to find her way back to the side of good? Plus, the government''s hunt for mutants begins in earnest and their unconventional tactics will see the TMNT hounded like never before! No mutant is safe! Collects issues #66-70.

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.

Splinter instructs Raphael in the true way of the ninja, and Casey''s life is irrevocably changed! The Turtles have a new mission, but Shredder''s ambitions could put an end to it before they begin. Plus, Krang unveils his master plan! This issue lays the groundwork for a thrilling new story arc that plunges the Turtles into two epic wars! Don''t miss it!

The Turtles struggle to recuperate in Northampton. Each Turtle deals with the new status quo in his own way, and each feels lost. But can they find their way to being a family again as the past haunts them?

''''Chasing Phantoms'''' Part 1! While the Turtles and Splinter are still reeling from the events of TMNT #60, they come under attack by the Street Phantoms! Will Splinter let this challenge to his rule stand?

It''s all been leading up to this! A massive showdown on the streets of NYC! Everything comes together in this explosive story that sees New York City torn apart by different factions, mutant and human alike! Karai returns to New York and the future of the TMNT, and all of NYC, comes down to a final negotiation between Splinter and Karai. Can they reach an agreement before Bishop''s new plan begins? Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo face a gauntlet of danger unlike anything they have experienced before! Collects issues #90-95 of the ongoing series.

The Foot Clan headquarters is under attack and no one is safe as brother turns against brother!

Shredder and Kraang finally meet up but will they be able to overcome their differences and join forces? Meanwhile, Old Hob has perfected the art of making mutants! With the ranks of his mutant gang swelling, the Turtles will have to determine if they can truly trust Hob against the Foot. Collects issues #37-40.

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. 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. 2018 Pubwest Design Awards - Gold Winner for Graphic Album, Previously Published Material

''''Leatherhead'''' Part 3! A violent skirmish between different factions breaks out in the Technodrome! The Turtles will have to make a difficult decision if they are to save the Utroms race.

The landmark 100th issue of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles gets the celebration it deserves in this special hardcover edition. Concluding the epic "City At War" storyline, issue #100 brings nearly eight years of action-packed continuity by TMNT co-creater Kevin Eastman and series co-writer Tom Waltz to its dramatic finale. Featuring art by Dan Duncan, Dave Wachter, Sophie Campbell, Mateus Santolouco, and more. But that''s not all. In addition to the landmark issue, join TMNT scholar Patrick Ehlers for a review of the road to 100 issues through an in-depth look at everything that came before. This authoritative study of IDW''s TMNT continuity is the perfect companion for such a notable comic book milestone, bringing the story into sharp focus for new fans or readers that have been there since the start.

Abducted from their planet millennia ago, the Triceratons are at last free to return home. They come in peace, but how will the world react to a Triceraton "invasion" in the heart of New York City? About how you would expect, especially when the Earth Protection Force gets involved. As the three-pronged attack begins in earnest, it''s up to the Turtles to stop the conflict before it escalates into all-out war! Collects issues #76-80.

"Chasing Phantoms," Part 2! One ally close to the Turtles faces grave danger while another makes a choice that will alter his life forever. Meanwhile the Turtles wonder if their path truly lies with the Foot Clan...

CHAOS REIGNS! Despite the best efforts of Oroku Saki and the tenacious Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, New York City teeters on the edge of anarchy. The Rat King and his trio of terror have outmaneuvered the heroes at every stage, and now his vision of a world in ruin is well within reach! Soon, his siblings, the Pantheon, will have no choice but to play his game! Can the TMNT find a way to stop the apocalypse, or will disorder rule the day? It all comes to a head in the penultimate issue of The Armageddon Game!

"Invasion of the Triceratons," Part 5 of 5. Lines have been crossed, and New York teeters on the brink of complete destruction! When the times comes, will the Turtles be able to defeat the enemy they dread to fight?

The future of the TMNT, and all of NYC, comes down to a final negotiation between Splinter and Karai. Can they reach an agreement before Bishop''s new plan begins?

The Turtles return to NYC thinking that the worst is finally behind them. Little do they know that the ultimate danger lurks within their very headquarters!

A relentless, demented foe is after the Turtles and he won''t rest until his deadly mission is fulfilled! A desperate fight for survival will take some unexpected turns before the night is over. Don''t miss it!

Step into the arena as Godzilla’s most dangerous allies and scariest nemeses square off in a series of sense-shattering showdowns! The world is pretty big. You’d think there’d be enough room for all the kaiju to claim their own stomping grounds, but even giant monsters aren’t above needing to protect their territory. Godzilla has friends and foes, and in turn, they vie against one another for dominance. In this quartet of standalone stories, different denizens of Monster Island go claw to claw for exciting, earth-shaking matchups. Marvel as the King of the Monsters throws down with Manda! Cheer on King Ghidorah tussling with SpaceGodzilla and then Mechagodzilla! Pick sides as Mothra battles Hedorah! The fourth volume of Godzilla: Rivals continues the kaiju brawl by creators Tom Waltz, Dave Baker, Jake Lawrence, Josh Trujillo, Casey Maloney, Kevin Anthony Catalan, and Joshua Cornillon.

When Angel takes her malfunctioning Nobody suit to Harold’s lab for a repair, she discovers it’s not as simple as taking her laptop to the local computer store. In fact, it’s ridiculous! Guest-starring Fugitoid!

“Chasing Phantoms” Part 4! The war between the Street Phantoms and the Foot Clan comes to a shocking conclusion, and only one will remain when the dust settles! The Turtles will test their limits in a shocking finale!

A new age begins for the TMNT. The epic events of the past have created new opportunities for the futureu0083 and new dangers. Will the family stay united in the face of a devastating new foe? Collects issues #51_55.

RETURN TO THE RONIN-VERSE! In the smash-hit miniseries 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. 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) 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!

"Battle Lines," Part 3 of 3. The TMNT, Bishop, and their respective allies come to a climactic battle that will have devastating consequences for many!

It’s all hands on deck for the E.P.F. as Metalhead infiltrates the central data center and sets his sights on a new target: Madame Null! Meanwhile, Raphael fights to free Mondo, Seymour, and Pigeon Pete. But how did they come to be captives in the first place? Area 51 holds infinite secrets…and when Director Braunze is briefed on the security breach, his command decision will introduce a new player who’s poised to deliver a striking blow to the invaders. Escape isn’t looking easy in Part III of Tom Waltz and Vincenzo Federici’s “Attack on Area 51”! Plus, in the third installment of Erik Burnham and Mateus Santolouco’s backup, Karai’s powers remain unchecked and an impossible order forces Casey Jones into a corner. The time has come for him to decide where his allegiance lies.

WILD CARDS! As the unexpected events in Dimension X and Dimension Z play out for Michelangelo, Leonardo, and the Shredder, the Armageddon Game on Earth continues to spiral out of control for Donatello, Jennika, and Raphael! For both heroes and villains alike, the rules continue to change as new players are introduced to the Rat King’s nefarious game for control of the world. And now the remainder of the Pantheon siblings are paying attention to the cataclysm their trickster brother has wrought. Will the immortal demigods remain on the sidelines, or will they be the next wild cards added to an already chaotic deck?! Writer Tom Waltz (TMNT: The Last Ronin) and artist Vincenzo Federici (Red Sonja) are your game masters as we kick off the second bombastic half of…TMNT: The Armageddon Game!

"Battle Lines," Part 2 of 4. It''s an all-out fracas as alliances form and break down while the TMNT take the fight to Bishop with the fate of alien life on Earth hanging in the balance!

As the Turtles continue to get used to a world leading the Foot Clan post-Shredder, they return to the Technodrome to monitor the revival of the Utroms on Burnow Island. They are surprised to meet a new mutant: Leatherhead! Will the mysterious mutant be friend or foe? Collects issues #56-60.

''''Leatherhead'''' Part 2! Mysterious intruders bring death and destruction to the new inhabitants of the Technodrome! Does Leatherhead know more than he''s letting on? Who can the Turtles trust?

Go behind the scenes of the New York Times best seller with never-before-seen concept art, scripts, and sketches from TMNT co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird! In a future, battle-ravaged New York City, a lone surviving Turtle embarks on a seemingly hopeless mission seeking justice for the family he lost. Now see how a simple story concept, set aside more than thirty years ago, took on new life to become the biggest TMNT event in decades. Original Turtles creators Eastman and Laird are joined by series writer Tom Waltz and artists Esau & Isaac Escorza and Ben Bishop to reveal the development process that led to the recovery of a beloved idea from the depths of a forgotten desk drawer to a fully-realized project available on store shelves for millions of international fans to enjoy. This special look contains character designs, pencils, inks, unlettered colors, and more.

Assist an old enemy in breaking into a highly restricted, heavily guarded, famously classified government facility? It’s not exactly the freewheeling road trip Raphael had in mind, but with Pepperoni’s life in the balance, he’s diving in headfirst. It’s the point of no return as Raph and Metalhead breach Area 51! Surrounded by the E.P.F.’s coveted technology, Metalhead’s motives come to light. He’ll stop at nothing to commandeer the secrets of this dimension! Time is running out for Raph to find Pepperoni and use his strength for good…but a clean plan is off the table when old friends call out for help. Last Ronin co-writer Tom Waltz and artist Vincenzo Federici continue Raphael’s desert detour in Part II of “Attack on Area 51”! Then, in Erik Burnham and Mateus Santolouco’s heart-pounding backup story, Casey Jones endures Karai’s grueling test of loyalty—and a run in with Bebop and Rocksteady gives him an idea…

The Turtles'' final battle with Shredder begins here! This book will take us inside the minds of key characters in the TMNT universe, revealing the epic moments that have led to the present, as well as setting the stage for the biggest storyline yet with all new material!