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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?
TMNT: CASEY JONES #5 (IDW Publishing)
As this arc nears its end, it isn’t quite done giving the reader even more revelations. Casey finds out what Nostrum is made from, and it instantly disgusts him. As he fights his urges as well as his past, Ludovic is finding out that he is just another animal and not an equal.
TMNT x GODZILLA #4 (IDW Publishing)
Kaiju fever is running wild and all of our favorite TMNT characters have joined in. As Bebop and Rocksteady get a Kaiju makeover, the Turtles can’t be far behind if they want to win the day. Meanwhile, Godzilla does battle with a Kaiju version of Krang!
SHREDDER #5 (IDW Publishing)
Shredder and Agent Avon are making their way back to NYC to prepare to take on the Mourner. However, the Mourner may have already got the drop on them and is ready to pounce. How will Shredder adjust to the trap he is walking into?
TMNT: BATTLE NEXUS #5 (IDW PUBLISHING)
The tournament is coming to a close, but first Michaelangelo will have to fight his friend Slash. How will the Turtles make their final stand against Savanti? Will any of our Heroes in a Half Shell be the same at the end of the day?
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #15 (IDW Publishing)
The true mission and identity of the Ujigami is revealed to the Turtles. How will this revelation sit with our heroes? More importantly, what will the Turtles decide to do when they realize that doing the right thing costs them their father? This issue brings a crossroad for our Heroes in a Half Shell for sure.
TMNT: BATTLE NEXUS #4 (IDW PUBLISHING)
Next up in the Tournament is Donatello vs Metalhead, but will Donnie fight his friend and creation? As the plot thickens and Savanti’s plans come to fruition, will there be any of our heroes that can stop him?
TMNT x GODZILLA #3 (IDW Publishing)
The Turtles make their way to Japan to try and convince Godzilla that he doesn’t need to do the bidding of the Shredder. At the same time something is calling April to a mysterious island, and she can’t shake the feeling. Can our heroes find a way to stop Krang and Shredder, or will the reveal of their true plans be too much for them?
TMNT: CASEY JONES #4 (IDW Publishing)
Casey Jones has a new lease on life as the Nostrum he ingested has given him more power and energy than he’s ever had. But are the side effects worth it? The changes that this made to his personality could strain more than one relationship.
TMNT: BATTLE NEXUS #3 (IDW PUBLISHING)
The Tournament rolls on and Raphael’s time to fight is now. His opponent knows him well and has a bit of an axe to grind with him. His opponent is none other than his ex-girlfriend Alopex and she is really ticked off. Who will leave the arena as the victor and who will be zapped away to the Prison Dimension?
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #14 (IDW Publishing)
As the Turtles try to close in on the Ujigami, they most resort to some desperate measures, protecting their enemies. That even includes Karai and the Foot Clan. But will these efforts be enough to stop the Ujigami?
TMNT: BATTLE NEXUS #2 (IDW Publishing)
The Tournament has officially begun! First to enter the Battle Arena will be Leonardo and his opponent will be a very familiar, yet completely different foe…SHREDDER! Will Leo be able to take out this other dimensions Shredder foiling the BattleMaster’s plans or will we be one turtle down from the jump?
TMNT x GODZILLA #2 (IDW Publishing)
Shredder and Krang appear to have taken control of the Kaiju, of course except Godzilla, using the techniques of the historic Foot Clan. Now, Splinter and the Turtles will have to implement these same techniques to try and save the world.
SHREDDER #4 (IDW Publishing)
Shredder continues his journey to find and put an end to the Mourner. His journey takes him to a temple at the top of a snow-covered mountain, where the Mystics of the Foot Clan protect a valuable relic. Will the Shredder reclaim his relic or is he too late?
TMNT: BATTLE NEXUS #1 (IDW Publishing)
A massive tournament is upon us in the TMNT Universe and who will be left standing. TMNT: Battle Nexus is a huge bi-weekly event from IDW Publishing that kicks off with Issue #1 this week. What is this tournament and who will show up? Those questions get answered in Issue #1, plus more!
TMNT: CASEY JONES #3 (IDW Publishing)
The fight between Casey Jones & Ludovic intensifies and even help from Raphael doesn’t make this fight easier. As the action gets more violent, will either party walk away from this one? The answer is definitely not in the same shape they came in.
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #13 (IDW Publishing)
The NEW era of TMNT is upon us and it is glorious! As great as the Jason Aaron run was, Gene Luen Yang kicks off this new era in a huge way. The Turtles are still processing the events of the last year, when a new and mysterious problem arrives in the city.