IDW Launches ‘Tales Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ #1 Spinning Out Of The Paramount + Animated Series

by Olly MacNamee

IDW Publishing has annonced new series Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles based on the Paramount+ hit animated show. This new series will be written by TMNT production team member Mikey Levitt for the first story and then Andrew Joustra (TMNT: Mutant Mayhem production team) for the second story, with art by Louie Joyce.

Speaking of this new series, Levitt states:

“TMNT comics are so iconic, so to have this opportunity to create a new iteration is a dream come true,” commented Levitt. “Now having written for the show and comics, there are so many exciting paths within this world we can send the characters, and I think the fans will love where we go this time! I don’t want to reveal too much, but if you’re a fan of the robot characters throughout Turtles’ history, you may want to buy yourself a copy when these come out! One more thing I’ll tease: Not every villain we’ve said goodbye to is truly gone…”

Joustra added:

“I’m beyond thrilled and honored to be going on a new adventure with the Turtles,” remarked Joustra. “We’ve been given the unique opportunity to further explore this iteration of the TMNT and introduce them to a new spin on some familiar faces. It has particularly been a dream come true for me to reimagine my favorite TMNT character, the Fugitoid, for these issues and to tell a surprisingly personal story with him. I don’t want to give too much away, but let’s just ZAY I’ve had a TON of fun working on this project and leave it at that. Cowabunga!”

And we’ll give artist Joyce the final word:

“The style and aesthetic of this latest generation of Turtles is so unique and fun! I’m having a blast exploring and expanding on it through my own art and storytelling. Humour, heart, action! It’s all happening on these pages, in that perfect TMNT way.”