Latest Comic Book Releases & News:
Marvel, DC, and Top Independent Publishers

Explore the Creators, Series, and Comic Universes You Need to Follow

Fanlight Zone is breaking down the biggest releases and news across the world of comics—from Marvel and DC’s flagship titles to standout stories from today’s leading independent publishers.

Dive into the creators, series, and universes shaping the future of comic storytelling. Whether you're tracking major crossover events or discovering fresh indie voices, this is your guide to the content you need to know about.

Comic Reviews

comic reviews, idw publishing, TMNT, shredder Richard Coryell comic reviews, idw publishing, TMNT, shredder Richard Coryell

SHREDDER #11 (IDW Publishing)

The Shredder has returned to the Big Apple and the E.P.F was waiting for him. But they weren’t there to throw him a homecoming party, instead they want to find out how they can exploit this over 300-year-old man. Unfortunately for them he is still the Shredder after all, so if you don’t get him, he’s definitely going to get you.

Read More
comic reviews, comicbooks, TMNT, idw publishing Richard Coryell comic reviews, comicbooks, TMNT, idw publishing Richard Coryell

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #21 (IDW Publishing)

After the milestone 300th issue it’s time to get back to business as usual. This issue kicks off the new story arc The City That Never Dies. As the Hamato family try to fix the mistake they made when they tore the veil between our world and Yomi-No-Kuni. But things have gotten far worse since Raphael gave a piece of the knocker to Karai and Baxter Stockman. Can the Hamato’s return order to our world and the dead back to theirs?

Read More
comic reviews, comicbooks, TMNT, idw publishing Richard Coryell comic reviews, comicbooks, TMNT, idw publishing Richard Coryell

FIRST LOOK: TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: COASTAL CHAOS #1 (IDW Publishing)

Surfs Up! As IDW Publishing returns to the world of Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with this new installment in the series Coastal Chaos! The Turtles are at the Jersey Shore on vacation, so you know that means sun, surfing, and shark? But this is not a normal shark encounter as it seems like this shark may be a mutant. Now the heroes in a half shell must get to the bottom of this even if it takes up their whole summer vacation. Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Coastal Chaos #1 hits the LCS shelves on September 9th, 2026. However, ahead of the Final Order Cutoff date of August 3rd, IDW Publishing gave us a copy for a SPOILER FREE First Look!

Read More
comic reviews, comicbooks, TMNT, idw publishing Richard Coryell comic reviews, comicbooks, TMNT, idw publishing Richard Coryell

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #300 (IDW Publishing)

The milestone 300th issue for the main line Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic book is here! This issue celebrates this milestone by continuing the story that has captivated audiences for the last 20 issues and also paying homage to the past and present with a bonus tale Timeline Cleanse at the end of the issue by TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman with Tom Waltz. But that’s enough of the pleasantries lets dive into this 300th issue, Cowabunga!

Read More
comic reviews, idw publishing, TMNT, the last ronin Richard Coryell comic reviews, idw publishing, TMNT, the last ronin Richard Coryell

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: THE LAST RONIN – TRAINING DAY #1 (IDW Publishing)

We return to the world of The Last Ronin with this brand new One-Shot from the super popular universe. Casey Marie is training a new batch of Ninja Turtles, and this makes her mother Dr. April O’Neil-Jones reminisce of when Casey was trained by Michaelangelo, The Last Ronin.

Read More
comic reviews, idw publishing, TMNT, shredder Richard Coryell comic reviews, idw publishing, TMNT, shredder Richard Coryell

SHREDDER #9 (IDW Publishing)

The best spinoff in comics today is back with another action-packed issue! Shredder is making his move on Kenji, after killing his father and a good portion of the Yakuza leadership. However, Kenji is ready and waiting for Shredder, as he plans on making him the new host of his alien pets. If this isn’t enough, the E.P.F is closing in on Oroku Saki as well, making his next move that much harder.

Read More
comic reviews, comicbooks, TMNT, idw publishing Richard Coryell comic reviews, comicbooks, TMNT, idw publishing Richard Coryell

TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #6 (IDW Publishing)

We have hit the final issue of this mini-series by writer Andrew Joustra. Fugitoid must make his final stand and save his newly found friends and the people of New York. Unfortunately, standing in his way is the E.P.F and their nearly completed Menta-Wave antennae. Can Fugitoid & the Turtles save the day?

Read More
comic reviews, idw publishing, TMNT, shredder Richard Coryell comic reviews, idw publishing, TMNT, shredder Richard Coryell

SHREDDER #7 (IDW Publishing)

Coming off of a great opening story arc, Shredder is back with the next arc in this on-going series from IDW Publishing. Agent Avon seems to have turned on the Shredder after the events of the initial arc. However, Shredder is too busy trying to put together a new clan to regain his power in the criminal underworld to even care.

Read More
comic reviews, comicbooks, TMNT, idw publishing Richard Coryell comic reviews, comicbooks, TMNT, idw publishing Richard Coryell

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #17 (IDW Publishing)

The Ujigami Saga is coming to a close, and with only one issue left you know the story is ready to explode. Splinter has been captured and the Turtles need to try and save him well also stopping the Shinigami from creating a bridge between the afterlife and our world. Can the Turtles save the day, or will evil prevail?

Read More

TMNT: CASEY JONES #6 (IDW Publishing)

The final issue of this mini-series is here, and the fate of Casey Jones hangs in the balance. As he is being hunted by Jack Marlin and his rich friends, that’s not the only threat he faces as he can’t trust what Ludovic will do. Can Casey save Solly and himself from the hunters and the psychotic mutant?

Read More

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III #5 (boom! Studios/idw publishing)

The end has come the latest crossover between two pop culture squads that know a thing or two about bringing the action.

Super Zedd and his mutant rangers are on the cusp of total victory. The combined forces of the Power Rangers and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have struggled in this fight.

Read More
comic reviews, comicbooks, TMNT, idw publishing Richard Coryell comic reviews, comicbooks, TMNT, idw publishing Richard Coryell

TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #4 (IDW Publishing)

Issue 4 of Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles starts a 3-issue arc written by first time comic book writer Andrew Joustra. Joustra was the Script Supervisor for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, which this series is a direct tie in for. What kind of adventures can this lifelong Turtles fan bring to this exciting comic series?

Read More
comic reviews, comicbooks, TMNT, idw publishing Richard Coryell comic reviews, comicbooks, TMNT, idw publishing Richard Coryell

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #16 (IDW Publishing)

The Ujigami has his eyes set on taking out Casey Jones as he believes that he will eventually kill Raphael. Raph and the rest of the Turtles are stuck between wanting to support their Father and defending their longtime friend and ally. Will the Turtles talk some sense into Splinter or will the Ujigami’s vendetta continue?

Read More