A Major Era of TMNT Comes to an End Next Week

The are about to reach the end of one of their greatest modern sagas, and it is only days away.

Okay, so I’m super hyped for *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles* #12, which comes out on October 22nd! But it’s a bit bittersweet, because after this issue, Jason Aaron and Juan Ferreyra – the team behind the current run – are moving on. Don’t worry though, because Gene Luen Yang is taking over as the writer, and he’s bringing Kevin Williams II with him as the artist, starting with issue #13. I’m really excited to see what they do with the story!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles#12

  • Written by JASON AARON
  • Art by JUAN FERREYRA
  • Main cover art by JORGE FORNÉS
  • Variant covers by KEVIN EASTMAN; JUAN FERREYRA; JONBOY MEYERS; DAVID LAFUENTE; JACOB EDGAR; IVAN TALAVERA; and CEDRIC POULAT

In the latest issue of IDW Publishing’s *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles*, the Turtles are determined to prove their innocence and rebuild their relationships after being wrongly accused of a crime and torn apart. They’ll face a new and dangerous enemy in their fight for freedom.

With Aaron and Ferreyra finishing their run on the comic, Yang and Williams are starting a new, challenging storyline for the *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles* beginning with issue #13. The comic is already a success, having sold over 100,000 copies. And to add to the excitement, fans have been introduced to Ujigami, the next villain who promises to be a serious threat to the Turtles and Splinter’s clan.

In September, writer Gene Luen Yang expressed his excitement about working on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, calling it a dream opportunity. He shared fond memories of enjoying the original 1980s cartoon with his brother and reading the comics as a kid. Yang also highlighted the importance of the Turtles in his early career, noting he received a grant from a foundation created by one of the series’ co-creators, Peter Laird, and felt honored to contribute to the franchise.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #12 goes on sale October 22 from IDW Publishing.

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2025-10-20 19:10