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Preview: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Untold Destiny of the Foot Clan #2

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Untold Destiny of the Foot Clan #2

(W) Erik Burnham (A/CA) Mateus Santolouco
In Shops: Apr 17, 2024
SRP: $3.99

Oroku Karai has found herself caught in a power struggle with the mysterious Dog Star Clan, a struggle she intends to win…But a surprise encounter with the leader of these would-be rivals yields a shocking revelation that could spell disaster for Karai’s claims to her rank among the Foot. Will Karai fold under pressure or rise up to claim her birthright?

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Untold Destiny of the Foot Clan #2

The Epic Series Finale of Duke from Joshua Williamson and Tom Reilly arrives in April!

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Skybound, Image Comics, and Hasbro have revealed new variant covers for Duke #5 from writer Joshua Williamson, artist Tom Reilly, and colorist Jordie Bellaire. The series finale of the Energon Universe’s acclaimed limited series arrives in comic book shops on April 24, 2024.  

Duke has been betrayed by his allies and hunted by new enemies. The time has come for Duke to start fighting for something bigger than his country. Bigger than he ever could have imagined. Get ready for the last page shocker than no one will see coming! 

Duke #5 will feature a main cover by Reilly, along with a stacked lineup of variant covers by Mateus Santolouco, Tyler Boss and Jason Wordie, Brian Level, and Dustin Nguyen. 

The full list of variant covers is below: 

  • Duke #5 Cover A by Tom Reilly (Lunar Code 0224IM262) 
  • Duke #5 Cover B by Mateus Santolouco (Lunar Code 0224IM263) 
  • Duke #5 Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive) (Connecting) by Tyler Boss & Jason Wordie (Lunar Code 0224IM264) 
  • Duke #5 Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive) by Brian Level (Lunar Code 0224IM265) 
  • Duke #5 Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive) by Dustin Nguyen (Lunar Code 0224IM266) 

Preview: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Untold Destiny of the Foot Clan #1

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Untold Destiny of the Foot Clan #1

(W) Erik Burnham (A/CA) Mateus Santolouco
In Shops: Mar 20, 2024
SRP: $3.99

Oroku Karai has spent her life in the shadow of lesser men: first her father, then her grandfather, Oruku Saki, the so-called “Shredder.” But no more. Now the Foot Clan is hers to command, and she has grand designs on seeing her clan reach its full potential. Karai has learned that Saki shared mystical secrets with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-secrets meant only for those loyal to The Foot. As she and those loyal to her set out to master the ancient way of the ninja, she’ll discover that she’s not the only one who lays claim to the Foot Clan’s destiny…

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Untold Destiny of the Foot Clan #1

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Untold Destiny of the Foot Clan #1 delivers a brutal start

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Untold Destiny of the Foot Clan #1

My history with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles goes back decades but is absolutely spotty. I enjoy the property as a whole but wouldn’t consider myself a diehard fan. I’ve read long runs and hop in when something new kicks off to see what’s going on. Every time it feels like revisiting an old friend. The Turtles, their rogues gallery is one of the best out there with a great mix of characters and history. And, when it comes to faceless hordes, there’ few better than the Foot Clan. With my love of the Foot, I was excited to get a look at Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Untold Destiny of the Foot Clan #1 which sets them off on a new mission with a mysterious villain waiting in the wings.

Oroku Karai has spent her life in the shadow of lesser men: first her father, then her grandfather, Oroku Saki, the so-called “Shredder.” But no more. Now the Foot Clan is hers to command, and she has grand designs on seeing her clan reach its full potential. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Untold Destiny of the Foot Clan #1 kicks off with solid action that delivers some entertaining laughs and a solid introduction for old and new fans.

Written by Erik Burnham, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Untold Destiny of the Foot Clan #1 puts Oroku Karai front and center and she and her Foot Clan are hired to steal some technology. But, to do that, they’ll need to battle through security and a mutant. The Clan is an interesting one featuring Karai, Casey Jones, Rocksteady and Bebop, and a few characters I’m less familiar with. But, Burnham does a great job of making that lack of knowledge not important. The focus is on the mission and the action and really focusing in on Karai, her group, and its dynamic. Particularly, between Natsu and Jones who… don’t exactly get along. It creates a fun back and forth and pacing overall that flows from the action through the aftermath.

Part of the entertainment is Mateus Santolouco‘s art. With color by Marco Lesko and lettering by Shawn Lee, the comic looks fantastic. The action is swift, brutal, and packed. The team does an excellent job of making the action scenes look packed with hordes of security but not making it overwhelming. Then panels perfectly put the spotlight on characters as they deliver brutal beatdowns… or their attempt to. It has no problem not holding back punches and making them as epic and hard hitting as we’d expect. And there’s solid punch lines that mix the dialogue and action to deliver great entertainment. The comic is a fun brawl with a solid dose of humor.

While the formula for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Untold Destiny of the Foot Clan #1 is familiar, the team delivers it with such entertaining fun. It takes a mix of personalities as this type of “Dirty Dozen” mission entails, and throws them together into brawling action. To some extent it feels like it embraces Turtle side-scrollers hitting the nostalgia even further. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Untold Destiny of the Foot Clan #1 is a solid, fun, start that’s perfect for long time fans wanting to see what’s next for the Foot Clan and new and returning readers that want to discover that as well.

Story: Erik Burnham Art: Mateus Santolouco
Color: Marco Lesko Letterer: Shawn Lee
Story: 8.4 Art: 8.75 Overall: 8.6 Recommendation: Buy

IDW Publishing provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Purchase: TFAW – Kindle

Exclusive Early Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Untold Destiny of the Foot Clan #1 delivers a brutal start

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Untold Destiny of the Foot Clan #1

My history with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles goes back decades but is absolutely spotty. I enjoy the property as a whole but wouldn’t consider myself a diehard fan. I’ve read long runs and hop in when something new kicks off to see what’s going on. Every time it feels like revisiting an old friend. The Turtles, their rogues gallery is one of the best out there with a great mix of characters and history. And, when it comes to faceless hordes, there’ few better than the Foot Clan. With my love of the Foot, I was excited to get an early look at Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Untold Destiny of the Foot Clan #1 which sets them off on a new mission with a mysterious villain waiting in the wings.

Oroku Karai has spent her life in the shadow of lesser men: first her father, then her grandfather, Oroku Saki, the so-called “Shredder.” But no more. Now the Foot Clan is hers to command, and she has grand designs on seeing her clan reach its full potential. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Untold Destiny of the Foot Clan #1 kicks off with solid action that delivers some entertaining laughs and a solid introduction for old and new fans.

Written by Erik Burnham, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Untold Destiny of the Foot Clan #1 puts Oroku Karai front and center and she and her Foot Clan are hired to steal some technology. But, to do that, they’ll need to battle through security and a mutant. The Clan is an interesting one featuring Karai, Casey Jones, Rocksteady and Bebop, and a few characters I’m less familiar with. But, Burnham does a great job of making that lack of knowledge not important. The focus is on the mission and the action and really focusing in on Karai, her group, and its dynamic. Particularly, between Natsu and Jones who… don’t exactly get along. It creates a fun back and forth and pacing overall that flows from the action through the aftermath.

Part of the entertainment is Mateus Santolouco‘s art. With color by Marco Lesko and lettering by Shawn Lee, the comic looks fantastic. The action is swift, brutal, and packed. The team does an excellent job of making the action scenes look packed with hordes of security but not making it overwhelming. Then panels perfectly put the spotlight on characters as they deliver brutal beatdowns… or their attempt to. It has no problem not holding back punches and making them as epic and hard hitting as we’d expect. And there’s solid punch lines that mix the dialogue and action to deliver great entertainment. The comic is a fun brawl with a solid dose of humor.

While the formula for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Untold Destiny of the Foot Clan #1 is familiar, the team delivers it with such entertaining fun. It takes a mix of personalities as this type of “Dirty Dozen” mission entails, and throws them together into brawling action. To some extent it feels like it embraces Turtle side-scrollers hitting the nostalgia even further. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Untold Destiny of the Foot Clan #1 is a solid, fun, start that’s perfect for long time fans wanting to see what’s next for the Foot Clan and new and returning readers that want to discover that as well.

In store March 20, 2024.

Story: Erik Burnham Art: Mateus Santolouco
Color: Marco Lesko Letterer: Shawn Lee
Story: 8.4 Art: 8.75 Overall: 8.6 Recommendation: Buy

IDW Publishing provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Pre-Order: TFAW – Kindle

Mateus Santolouco debuts a new Set of Connecting Covers For Skybound’s The Walking Dead Deluxe

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Skybound has revealed a new set of The Walking Dead Deluxe connecting variant covers from Mateus Santolouco and colorist Marcelo Maiolo. Covering the “No Way Out” arc of the landmark comic series, Santolouco’s covers showcase fan-favorite characters fighting a gruesome battle against walkers. 

These all-new covers will appear as variants to The Walking Dead Deluxe #79-84, with each issue presenting the series in full color format for the first time from writer/creator Robert Kirkman, with art by Charlie Adlard, and colors by Dave McCaig. Fans will also receive a new look at the worldwide pop culture phenomenon with pinups and exclusive “Cutting Room Floor” commentary by Kirkman, celebrating the secret history of the series. 

The Walking Dead Deluxe #79 (Lunar codes listed below | $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, comiXology, and Google Play on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.  

A full list of the connecting covers is below: 

  • The Walking Dead Deluxe #79 CVR C Santolouco (Lunar Code 1023IM399) 
  • The Walking Dead Deluxe #80 CVR C Santolouco (Lunar Code 1123IM353) 
  • The Walking Dead Deluxe #81 CVR C Santolouco (Lunar Code 1123IM356) 
  • The Walking Dead Deluxe #82 CVR C Santolouco (Lunar Code Coming Soon) 
  • The Walking Dead Deluxe #83 CVR C Santolouco (Lunar Code Coming Soon) 
  • The Walking Dead Deluxe #84 CVR C Santolouco (Lunar Code Coming Soon)

SDCC 2023: The Loyal Subjects reveal exclusives

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The Loyal Subjects SDCC 2023

Mark your calendars – from July 19 till July 23 -San Diego Comic Con is on!  Immerse yourself into the world of TMNT with the one and only – The Loyal Subjects! 

Since 2009, The Loyal Subjects (TLS) has become a leading global toy and collectibles brand, and licensor of world-class brands and leading global franchises, including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. TLS has sold SEVERAL million toys in more than 20 countries!  The Founder and CEO, Jonathan Cathey has disrupted the traditional toy company standard model with an extraordinarily talented assembly of professionals and creatives who quickly respond, on a dime to changes and trends. It has become the fastest-growing independent action figure company.

The Loyal Subjects are coming in hot this year with their NEW SDCC Exclusives with the one and Mateus Santolouco. Products listed below.

  • TMNT BST AXN SDCC 2023 Donatello “Battle Ready” 5″ Figure – MSRP: $30
  • TMNT BST AXN SDCC 2023 Leonardo “Battle Ready” 5″ Figure – MSRP: $30
  • TMNT BST AXN SDCC 2023 Raphael “Battle Ready” 5″ Figure – MSRP: $30
  • TMNT BST AXN SDCC 2023 Michelangelo “Battle Ready” 5″ Figure – MSRP: $30
  • TMNT Cheebees SDCC 2023 Turtles 4-pack – MSRP: $30
  • TMNT BST AXN 4PK SDCC 2023 Turtles Comic B&W 4-pack 5″ Figures – MSRP: $100
  • TMNT BST AXN + VEHICLE SDCC 2023 Raphael Comic with Gold Motorcycle – MSRP: $50
  • TMNT BST AXN XL SDCC 2023 Super Shredder Glow-in-the-Dark Comic 8″ Figure – MSRP: $40
  • TMNT BST AXN SDCC 2023 Rahzar Video Game Colors 6″ Figure – MSRP: $30
  • TMNT BST AXN SDCC 2023 Tokka Video Game Colors 6″ Figure – MSRP: $30

Come visit us at booth #2544 for giveaways, exclusive product offerings and an official Mateus Santolouco signing! Above, you’ll find the signing schedule – limited quantities available, first come first serve!

Preview: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin – The Covers

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin – The Covers

(A) Kevin Eastman, Esau Escorza, Issac Escorza
In Shops: Jun 14, 2023
SRP: $34.99

Relive one of the greatest TMNT stories of all time through the iconic covers that helped make it an instant classic! Who is the Last Ronin? 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. Kevin Eastman joins Last Ronin artists Esau and Isaac Escorza and an all-star lineup of top tier talent in a comprehensive showcase of the series’ cover art. Featuring action-packed pieces by Ben Bishop, Mateus Santolouco, Sophie Campbell, Freddie E. Williams II, Peach Momoko, Tyler Kirkham, John Giang, Amanda Conner, Rob Liefeld, Simon Bisley, Stan Sakai, and many more!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin - The Covers

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin—The Covers Hardcover Announced for June

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Relive the gritty realism and explosive action of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin—one of the greatest TMNT stories of all time—through the iconic covers that helped make it an instant classic! IDW Publishing has announced the June 2023 release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin—The Covers, a 200-page, full-color hardcover serving as a comprehensive showcase of each and every cover variant over the span of the series.

Featuring an all-new cover by Last Ronin series co-artist Ben Bishop, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin—The Covers features artwork from an all-star lineup of top-tier talent, including TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman, Last Ronin co-artists Esau & Isaac Escorza and the aforementioned Ben Bishop, and comic industry superstars including Mateus Santolouco, Sophie Campbell, Freddie E. Williams II, Rick and Morty’s Justin Roiland, Peach Momoko, Tyler Kirkham, John Giang, Amanda Conner, Rob Liefeld, Simon Bisley, Stan Sakai, and many more!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin—The Covers
by Kevin Eastman, Ben Bishop, Esau & Isaac Escorza, and more
ISBN: 978-1-68405-997-3
$34.99 US / $45.99 CAN
200-Page, Full-Color Hardcover, 7″ x 10.875
On Sale: June 13, 2023

Springing from a lost 1987 storyline by TMNT co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, The Last Ronin tells the story of a sole, shrouded Turtle in a dark possible future, undertaking a seemingly hopeless mission to obtain justice for his fallen family and friends. The kinetic layouts from Eastman, atmospheric illustrations from Esau & Isaac Escorza and Ben Bishop, thrilling script from longtime TMNT scribe Tom Waltz, and bold hues from colorist Luis Antonio Delgado instantly resonated with fans and critics alike.

Debuting in October 2020 as a quarterly periodical in a prestigious oversize format, The Last Ronin took the comic world by storm, eventually leading to over 840,000 units of the individual comic books in print, coveted New York Times best seller status with over 125,000 collections sold, and adaptations to action figures and statues. The story of The Last Ronin expands in 2023 with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin—Lost Years, a miniseries straddling Michelangelo’s past as a lone wanderer and the future where four new turtles will grow up in his shadow.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin—The Covers

Preview: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The IDW Collection Vol. 1

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The IDW Collection Vol. 1

(W) Tom Waltz, Kevin Eastman, Brian Lynch, Erik Burnham (A) Mateus Santolouco, Franco Urru, Andy Kuhn, Valerio Schiti, Sophie Campbell, Charles Paul Wilson (A/CA) Dan Duncan
In Shops: Feb 02, 2022
SRP: $39.99

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.

Now in paperback for the first time!

TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman and writer Tom Waltz guide readers through a ground-breaking new origin and into epic tales of courage, loyalty, and family as the Turtles and their allies battle for survival against enemies old and new in the dangerous streets and sewers of New York City.

Collects the first 12 issues of IDW’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ongoing series, plus the Raphael, Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, and Splinter Micro-Series one-shots.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The IDW Collection Vol. 1
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