Tales Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Jumps From Animation To Comics

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The TMNT have been in animation almost as long as they’ve been in comics. The latest TMNT cartoon is Tales Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, using the versions of the Halfshell Heroes from the feature film Mutant Mayhem. Pretty much every other TMNT cartoon has had the circular transformation of being turned into a comic book, so why not this one? IDW has just announced Tales Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Comic, currently planned for a six-issue run. Mikey Levitt, who works for the TV show’s production team, will write the comic’s first story, spanning issues 1-3. Andrew Joustra (who was on the production team for the Mutant Mayhem movie) will come up with the second story, to run in issues 5-6. Louie Joyce (GODZILLA: SKATE OR DIE) is crafting the art for both tales. “TMNT comics are so iconic, so to have this opportunity to create a new iteration is a dream come true,” says 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 […]
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Tales Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Jumps From Animation To Comics

The TMNT have been in animation almost as long as they've been in comics. The latest TMNT cartoon is Tales Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, using the...

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[Feels so real]

I’ve been following TMNT comics since the black-and-white Mirage days. So it’s always interesting to see how each new generation reimagines them. I liked Mutant Mayhem, and the cartoon spin-off was a nice surprise, but the comic medium gives the creators more room to dive deeper into the characters’ minds. I’m particularly curious about the return of past villains. That’s a classic TMNT move—nobody ever stays gone for long, and there’s always more to their stories. Also, hearing Fugitoid mentioned got me excited. He was such a big deal in the older comics, especially during the Triceraton arc. If Joustra is doing something personal with him, I expect something more emotional than action-heavy. TMNT always had room for heart and tragedy, and maybe that’s what we’ll get here. I just hope they don’t rush the pacing over six issues. With two writers and different arcs, it might feel a bit short. But who knows? If the fan response is strong, we might get more volumes. I’ll be picking up issue #1 for sure.

 

[GothamKnightX]

I only got into the Turtles through the Mutant Mayhem movie, so I’m not very familiar with the old comics. But I liked the movie a lot, and the cartoon was funny too. If this comic is connected to that version, then I’m interested. The art in the movie looked cool, so I hope the comic has a similar style. Six issues doesn’t sound like a lot, but it’s probably a good way to test if people want more. I like that the same people who worked on the show and movie are making the comic too. That means it won’t feel different. The Fugitoid thing—I don’t know who that is, but maybe I’ll learn. I’m still new to all this. But I think comics are a good idea. You can tell stories without needing a big budget or actors. I’ll probably check it out and see if I like the first issue.

 

[Sexy Dexy]

Of course they’re turning it into a comic. TMNT couldn’t go five years without a new comic series. But sure, fine, I’ll buy it—because I always do. I have shelves full of short-run IDW series that start strong and end on a cliffhanger. I hope this one isn’t another cash grab. Still, bringing back old villains? Sounds like a setup for some surprise returns, probably Baxter or someone robotic again. I don’t trust any quote that says “I don’t want to reveal too much”—that usually means it’s not that surprising. But whatever, I’ll give it a shot. Just please don’t make Mikey too goofy. He used to be funny, now he’s just... loud.

 

[Luca]

I think this is really cool! I started watching Tales of the TMNT recently, and it’s probably one of the best versions of the Turtles I’ve seen. Making a comic out of it makes sense because some stories are better when they’re not rushed. I hope they show more of the Turtles just being brothers, not always fighting bad guys. And if they bring back robots and old villains, maybe we’ll get more sci-fi stuff too? That part of TMNT always gets ignored, but I like when the stories go into space or deal with future tech. I’m excited to read what they do with the Fugitoid since I heard he's kind of like a tragic hero in the older comics. I’ll be there day one!

 

[sonicthehedghog]

To be honest, I miss when TMNT comics were darker and more serious. These newer takes feel too clean and light-hearted for me. I understand they’re trying to get a younger audience, but I wish they would do a separate comic line that’s closer to the Mirage tone. I’ll check this out, but I’m not expecting much depth. The mention of robot villains sounds like fan service. Also, if this is only six issues, it might not have enough time to develop any big ideas. I’ll still read it—I always do—but I miss the days when TMNT made me feel like I was reading something unique, not just another tie-in product.

 

[Chance]

Louie Joyce’s involvement caught my eye right away. His work on GODZILLA: SKATE OR DIE had such a playful and energetic style. I think he’ll be a good fit for the Turtles. Art is half the comic, sometimes more, and if Joyce is handling both arcs, then the book should have visual consistency even with two writers. I wonder how he’ll handle the action scenes, especially with robotic characters. I also hope they use some experimental layouts. TMNT can get very creative when the artist is allowed to push panel design. This might be a hidden gem for visual storytelling.

 

[Sailor Krypton]

I still read the Mirage books. I like my TMNT black and white, quiet, and serious. But I’m not against this. It’s not for me, but maybe it will bring more young readers into comics. Not every version has to be made for people like me.

 

[Wanda]

I grew up with the 2003 TMNT series, and I always felt that was the best balance of action and emotion. It had strong writing and wasn’t afraid to challenge younger viewers. I don’t mind the lighter tone of Mutant Mayhem, but I hope this comic adds some more depth. Six issues can go fast, but if they use the space wisely, it could be really strong. I like that the people working on it aren’t just random freelancers—they’re from the production teams. That helps make the world feel connected. I’m in my 30s now, but I still care about these four turtle brothers. If this comic respects the characters, I’ll be happy.