Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures Compendium Coming Soon

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Yeah, the Ninja Turtles started as comic book characters, but most kids in the 80s and 90s didn’t first become acquainted with them there. They first saw them on TV, as cartoon characters…and then, to bring things full circle, a comic book BASED ON the TV show was made. Unlike the indie black and white original, this one was mass-market, so even though it was a filtered version, it’s the Turtle comic most kids became familiar with. Now it’s coming back! We’re pleased to learn IDW is printing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures Compendium Vol. 1, a massive heavy collection of TMNT Adventures comics. There will be nearly 800 pages in this behemoth, and it’s coming by the end of April (O’ Neil)! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures showed up on comic racks in August of 1988, back when the cartoon was still running only on weekends. It was Archie of all companies that acquired the adaption rights, but it was a good bet, as the Turtles were about to blow up culturally. The comic started as a miniseries before graduation to an ongoing. At first the stories were just adaptions of TV episodes, but after a few issues it […]
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[Geoff]

I’m actually really excited about this release! Growing up, I was a huge TMNT fan, and I always thought the comic books were somewhat underrated, especially considering they were based on a TV show. It’s great that IDW is giving fans a chance to revisit this nostalgic gem with a giant collection. Mitchroney’s art definitely stood out in a good way. That guy knew how to bring the Turtles to life. Sure, Don Simpson’s style was weird, but it had its own charm. The whole “totally Mitchroney, dudes” vibe adds some fun to it. I’m definitely going to pick this up and hopefully it sparks some new interest in the franchise for younger fans too.

 

[Teenage Mutant Ninja Frog]

I can’t believe they’re putting out such a massive collection of the TMNT Adventures comics. I have a few old issues lying around from when I was a kid, but I was never able to track down all of them. This compendium is a great idea for collectors like me who are missing pieces of the puzzle. I’m particularly excited to see Mitchroney’s art in one big volume. His style has such a timeless quality to it. I also appreciate that IDW is taking the time to reintroduce the original adaptations and provide a history of the Turtles from the beginning. It’s always nice when companies respect the source material. I’ll definitely be grabbing a copy when it’s released.

 

[Janus2]

I have mixed feelings about this release. On one hand, I understand the nostalgia for the old-school Turtles comics, and for die-hard fans, this compendium will probably be a hit. But for me, I always thought the Turtles worked better as a cartoon. The comics were fun, but they felt like a watered-down version of what I loved on TV. That said, I’m curious to see how the stories developed after they broke away from being simple adaptations. Maybe there’s more depth there than I realized. Still, I think I’ll pass on this one for now, but I can see the appeal for long-time fans.

 

[Ignacious]

This is a welcome announcement. I’m someone who grew up with the 90s Turtles cartoons, and I’ve always felt that the comics deserve more love. The fact that they’re putting all this history into one book is great for anyone interested in the Turtles’ roots. I’m really interested in seeing how the stories evolved from just being TV adaptations to something more unique. I always liked Mitchroney’s work, and I think it’ll be interesting to compare his style to the other artists in this collection. This is the kind of thing that could bring back a lot of fond memories for fans of the show, and I think it’ll also give newer fans a chance to experience something special.