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It’s one of two new comic book days! What are you all getting? What are you excited for? Sound off in the comments. While you think about that, here’s some comic related news and a review from around the web in our morning roundup.

The Beat – A Year of Free Comics: Is it cosplay or the real deal in DUNGEONS & DENTISTS? – Free comics!

The Mary Sue – Stephen King Is Right, Stop Gloating Over ‘The Marvels’ Underwhelming Box Office – Amen.

The Mary Sue – Rina Sawayama, Others to Design Custom Spidey Suits for ‘Spider-Man 2’ – That’s pretty cool.

Review

CBR – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin – The Lost Years

Preview: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin – Lost Years #5

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin – Lost Years #5

(W) Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz (A) Ben Bishop (A/CA) SL Gallant
In Shops: Aug 02, 2023
SRP: $4.99

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… The tantalizing tale of the beginnings of the Last Ronin concludes, but this is just the beginning of an all-new adventure. Don’t miss it!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin – Lost Years #5

Preview: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin – Lost Years #4

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin – Lost Years #4

(W) Tom Waltz, Kevin Eastman (A) Ben Bishop (A/CA) SL Gallant
In Shops: Jun 28, 2023
SRP: $4.99

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.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin – Lost Years #4

Preview: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin – Lost Years Director’s Cut #1

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin – Lost Years Director’s Cut #1

(W) Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz (A) Ben Bishop, SL Gallant (CA) SL Galant
In Shops: Apr 26, 2023
SRP: $5.99

Revisit the first chapter of the Last Ronin’s storied journey in this epic, in-depth director’s cut edition of TMNT: The Last Ronin’s Lost Years #1. Enjoy all the original content newly paired with never-before-seen artifacts from the desks of Kevin Eastman, SL Gallant, and Ben Bishop. This title will be standard trim size, not the oversized format of The Last Ronin series.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin – Lost Years Director's Cut #1

Preview: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin – Lost Years #3

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin – Lost Years #3

(W) Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz (A) Ben Bishop, SL Gallant (CA) SL Galant
In Shops: Apr 26, 2023
SRP: $4.99

THE TALE OF THE LAST RONIN’S FIRST MISSION CONTINUES! In the past: Michelangelo’s quest for vengeance takes him further westward and the fighting forms he’s mastered thus far will prove invaluable as he faces yet another adversary. Nothing will stand in the way of his quest to return to New York City and avenge his family for the fates suffered at the hands of the Foot Clan except maybe the chiding voices of his dead brothers. Meanwhile, in the present (a.k.a. our future!), Casey Marie Jones does her best to rear the next generation of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as both their master and surrogate mother and she’s finding she’s not sure which undertaking is more difficult! Writers Kevin Eastman and Tom Waltz, alongside artists Ben Bishop (TMNT: The Last Ronin) and S.L. Gallant (G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero), continue this tantalizing tale of the beginnings of the Last Ronin.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin – Lost Years #3

Preview: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin – Lost Years #2

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin – Lost Years #2

(W) Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz (A) Ben Bishop (A/CA) S. L. Gallant
In Shops: Mar 15, 2023
SRP: $4.99

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!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin – Lost Years #2

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Darkwing Duck #1

It was new comic book day yesterday! What did you all get? What’d you like? Sound off in the comments below! While you think about that, here’s some comic news and reviews from around the web to start that day.

Comicbook – DC’s Doom Patrol and Titans Ending After Four Seasons on HBO Max – That’s a shame.

Reviews

Comic Crusaders – Amazing Spider-Man #18
CBR – Darkwing Duck #1
Comicbook – Darkwing Duck #1
CBR – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin – Lost Years #1
Collected Editions – Wonder Woman Vol. 2: Through a Glass Darkly

Preview: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin – Lost Years #1

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin – Lost Years #1

(W) Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz (A) Ben Bishop (A/CA) SL Gallant
In Shops: Jan 25, 2023
SRP: $4.99

In the smash-hit miniseries TMNT: The Last Ronin, readers witnessed 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 to 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!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin - Lost Years #1

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

Darkwing Duck #1

Wednesdays (and Tuesdays) are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!

Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this week.

Action Comics #1051 (DC Comics) – The comic kicks off the new direction for the series focused on the entire Superman family and we’re excited what it brings and where it goes.

Archie vs. the World (Archie Comics) – A new spin on Archie is a bit Mad Max and a little Fist of the North Star. We’re all intrigued.

Bulls of Beacon Hill #1 (AfterShock) – A gay son wants to run for city council but must deal with his mobster father.

Darkwing Duck #1 (Dynamite Entertainment) – The classic character is back and we’re beyond excited. Let’s get dangerous!

Gargoyles #2 (Dynamite Entertainment) – The first issue was amazing showing depth beyond a comic based on a cartoon for kids. We’re hoping the series keeps it going.

Once Upon a Time at the End of the World #3 (BOOM! Studios) – One of many post apocalyptic tales but it’s focus on its two characters and the art delivering so much depth and detail to the world keeps the story focused and stands out.

Plush #3 (Image Comics) – The series has been utterly bizarre and beyond funny with its twisted cannibal furries. No idea where it’s going but if it can keep up the laughs, we’re good with it.

Sins of Sinister #1 (Marvel) – The event kicks off as we see Sinister’s plans play out and maybe get a bit out of hand.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin – Lost Years #1 (IDW Publishing) – The Last Ronin was entertaining and we’re interested in seeing where it goes with some new releases set in that storyline.

Zombicide: Day One #1 (Source Point Press) – The popular board game comes to comics and we want to see if it can stand out from all of the zombie comics and how it incorporates the game experience into the story.

SDCC 2022: Discover the Lost Years of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Last Ronin

With over 840,000 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin issues in print and the newly released hardcover collection currently flying off shelves, IDW Publishing in partnership with Paramount Consumer Products have announced a follow-up to the popular comic book miniseries and graphic novel collection, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin–The Lost Years, debuting in November 2022. Written by TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman and series veteran Tom Waltz and illustrated by SL Gallant and returning artist Ben BishopLost Years digs deeper into the world of the Ronin-verse, adding breadth and scope to one of TMNT’s most ravenously devoured, widely beloved, and critically acclaimed entries of all time.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin—The Lost Years #1 will be available in stores with three cover variants for fans and retailers to enjoy, including Cover A by Kevin Eastman and Ben Bishop, Cover B by SL Gallant, and a retailer incentive edition by Mike Deodato.