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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Secret of the Ooze – 35th Anniversary

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Secret of the Ooze – 35th Anniversary

Dean Clarrain
October 6, 2026

After the smash-hit success of the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie in 1990, the sequel, Secret of the Ooze, was released in 1991. As with the first movie, an adaptation was published by Archie Comics. Now, 35 years later, this new edition allows fans of the series to revisit a long-unavailable part of TMNT history that presents the work in its original art and colors!

The Shredder returns and is seeking revenge. He’s looking for the same ooze that originally mutated the Turtles when they were young, but what are his plans if he obtains it? Trying to stop him, the Turtles find themselves in the battle of their lives when two new mutants, Tokka and Rahzar making their TMNT debut, are unleashed!

Cover of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic titled 'Secret of the Ooze,' celebrating the 35th anniversary, depicting the turtles in action against various villains.
A comic strip set in New York, featuring two characters discussing pizza deliveries, a pink scooter, and a red car parked nearby. One character is on a scooter while another holds a pizza box.
Comic panel depicting a confrontation outside a shopping mall, featuring characters engaged in dialogue about an arrest and a martial arts fight inside the mall, with vibrant action scenes showing characters in various poses while emphasizing sound effects like 'BANG,' 'SMACK,' and 'THUNK'.
A comic strip featuring four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles engaged in humorous action, interacting with various characters and showcasing their martial arts skills in a playful setting.
Comic book page featuring characters in action scenes, including anthropomorphic turtles and a man in a blue jacket, with dialogue balloons and various settings.
Comic panel featuring Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles interacting over pizza, with characters expressing humor and concern.
A comic book page with two panels. The left panel shows a wasteland with a rundown building, trash, and figures in dark clothing. The right panel depicts a conversation among characters in a construction setting, involving plans for revenge and rebuilding.

Preview: TMNT: Journeys #14

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TMNT: Journeys #14

(W) Peter Laird (A) Jim Lawson

Growing frustrated and hitting dead ends in uncovering the truth of her origins, April O’Neil makes a call that goes through space and time to summon Renet for assistance. Donatello and the Utroms continue their scientific pact. Raphael’s mutation grows out of control. Michelangelo continues being Earth’s ambassador to the Utroms. And Leo stakes out a new enemy who has him yearning for battle…

Cover of TMNT Journeys issue 14 featuring a muscular green turtle character surrounded by futuristic machinery.
Cover page of TMNT: Journeys #14 featuring an illustration of a coin with the word 'Liberty' and a depiction of President Gore. The design includes credits for writers, artists, and production details at the top and bottom.
A black and white illustration of a building at Skinner State Park in South Hadley, Massachusetts, featuring a wooden deck and rocky terrain in the foreground.
A black and white illustration showing a woman standing on a balcony overlooking a scenic landscape, with a sign nearby. Below, two individuals, a woman and a man, are walking towards the viewer while another person stands further back on the balcony.
A black and white comic panel showing a young person with short hair standing on a balcony, looking contemplative. The first panel features them from the waist up with clouds in the background. The second panel shows their hand holding a circular object, possibly a watch or device. The third panel reveals them placing the object down on the railing with a 'tik' sound effect.
A comic-style illustration showing a concerned character examining a circular object while looking out over a mountainous landscape. Another character is seen in the background explaining the significance of a nearby tower.
A black and white comic panel depicting a conversation between a mother and her daughter about a bald woman in the distance. The mother is trying to calm her daughter, who finds the woman funny-looking, while the bald woman appears friendly and engaged in the conversation. The scene includes a scenic view of mountains in the background.

Preview: TMNT: Journeys #13

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TMNT: Journeys #13

(W) Peter Laird (A) Jim Lawson

Splinter’s death looms large over the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and their allies as they all try to find new purpose in their lives. Donatello is working with the Utroms and runs afoul of a new alien that leads to combat. Raphael is struggling and about to endure the next great change of his life. Casey tries to help April explain the truth behind her identity, who she is, and who her family is. And Michelangelo, acting as an ambassador to Earth for aliens, must help a group of Protoceratons.

TMNT: Journeys #13

Preview: TMNT: Journeys #12

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TMNT: Journeys #12

(W) Peter Laird (A) Jim Lawson

With Master Splinter gone, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Donatello will go their separate ways to pursue new missions and new beginnings in their lives. Raphael will stay behind…and a new vampiric danger will come find him! Meanwhile, as April recovers, she dives deep into her past and makes shocking discoveries!

TMNT: Journeys #12

Preview: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #20

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #20

(W) Gene Luen Yang, Tom Waltz, Kevin Eastman (A) Freddie E. Williams II, Chris Allan, Eric Talbot, Frank Fosco, Ben Bates, Jim Lawson, Dan Duncan, Sophie Campbell

Mutating the comics industry since their first issue debut in 1984, we are proud to shellebrate 300 issues of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles mainline series.

It all began with four brothers and their master, alone against the world. A lot has changed, but the bond of Clan Hamato is, if anything, stronger than ever. They will need that strength to fight what is coming. A threat unlike anything they have ever faced before threatens to destroy the worlds of the living and the dead alike.

Forty-one years and 300 issues have led to this, one of the biggest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles stories yet. The City That Never Dies begins here.

Also in this issue: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles creator Kevin Eastman and superstar scribe Tom Waltz take timestress Renet through a tour of TMNT past with classic Turtles artists Ben Bates, Eric Talbot, Chris Allan, Frank Fosco, Jim Lawon, and Dan Duncan! Plus, stunning pinups from IDW Turtles icon Sophie Campbell!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #20

Preview: TMNT: Journeys, Vol. 1

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TMNT: Journeys, Vol. 1

Written by Peter Laird
Illustrated by Jim Lawson, Eric Talbot

A lost piece of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles history, uncovered. The last TMNT series printed by Mirage is finally reprinted by IDW in this outstanding series of collected editions for the first time!

The Ninja Turtles are growing up and facing off against frightening new dangers that could tear the four brothers apart and change New York City forever. Meanwhile, April and Casey prepare for the next step in their relationship as they’re expecting a baby. And Master Splinter trains with Shadow Jones for the dark forces threatening the family ahead.

TMNT: Journeys, Vol. 1

Preview: TMNT: Journeys #11

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TMNT: Journeys #11

(W) Peter Laird (A) Peter Laird, Jim Lawson

Master Splinter was a righteous warrior with a mighty heart who raised four brave sons. Those sons, the Ninja Turtles, now gather to do what all children dread…see their father into the afterlife. They are surrounded by allies from across space, time, and reality to give a service fit for a guiding light to so many. But as they mourn, the world rages on…in New York City, vampires are hitting the streets and a new threat takes on the Foot.

TMNT: Journeys #11

IDW reveals Juan Ferreyra and Ito’s Blind Bag Covers for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #300

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The biggest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic of the year arrives this July in the special milestone 300th issue, kicking off the blockbuster storyline ‘The City That Never Dies’ and featuring a fan-focused Blind Bag cover program with all-star artists.

With pre-orders closing this Monday (June 1, 2026), IDW Publishing is proud to offer a look at truly stunning Blind Bag exclusive covers by the best-selling artists Juan Ferreyra and Ito, plus a first look at interior artwork from Freddie E. Williams II, Andrew Dalhouse.

The shellebration includes several cool versions of a never-before-seen cover by co-creators Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman, Ninja Turtle cover debuts by industry icons Frank Miller and J. Scott Campbell, plus Stan Sakai,​ Michael Dooney, Mateus Santolouco, Giuseppe Camuncoli, and Freddie E. Williams II. Here’s the full cover program.

  • Cover A Freddie E. Williams, Jeremy Colwell
  • Cover B Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird, Fahriza Kamaputra
  • Cover C Frank Miller, Alex Sinclair
  • Cover D J. Scott Campbell, Nei Ruffino
  • Cover E Michael Dooney
  • RI 1:25 Eastman & Laird (black & white, full art variant)
  • RI 1:50 Stan Sakai
  • RI 1:100 Giuseppe Camuncoli
  • RI 1:200 J. Scott Campbell (full art variant)
  • RI 1:300 Miller (black & white, full art variant)
  • RI 1:000 Eastman & Laird (inks, red masks), featuring Eastman’s signature and CGC
  • Blind bag exclusives: Ito, Mateus Santolouco, Juan Ferreyra, Miller (color, full art), Campbell (black & white, full art), open order covers (full art)
  • Also available: Foil blank sketch

With the Ninja Turtles’ mother and Splinter now resurrected and reunited with their family for the first time ever in the modern era, Clan Hamato is stronger than ever… And they’ll need that strength to fight what’s coming. A danger unlike anything they have ever faced before threatens to destroy the worlds of the living and the dead alike.

One of the biggest Ninja Turtles stories yet begins here in the explosive opening salvo of ‘The City That Never Dies’ from Eisner Award-winning writer Gene Luen Yang and celebrated artists Freddie E. Williams II and Fero Pe. Plus: Experience a wild trip through TMNT’s history with co-writers Kevin Eastman and Tom Waltz and classic TMNT artists Ben Bates, Eric Talbot, Chris Allan, Frank Fosco, Jim Lawson, and Dan Duncan.

The deadline to pre-order Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #300 and your favorite covers is June 1st.

Preview: TMNT: Journeys #9

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TMNT: Journeys #9

(W) Peter Laird (A) Peter Laird, Jim Lawson

Donatello seeks out his old foe Baxter Stockman in a desperate attempt to help April find out the hidden truth of her past to solve her serious illness. Meanwhile, the Earthside Utroms reveal their own technological revolution to the world which could change everything for the Ninja Turtles! Enter: Nanobots!

TMNT: Journeys #9

Preview: TMNT: Journeys #8

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TMNT: Journeys #8

(w) Peter Laird (a) Peter Laird, Jim Lawson

While Donatello helps Robyn explore her and April O’Neil’s true heritage, a training session between Leonardo and the vicious Cha Ocho of the Foot Clan gets intense as old rivalries and intense anger come back to the present! How does this shake Karai’s clan leadership as tensions grow between the Foot Clan and the Ninja Turtles?

TMNT: Journeys #8
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