IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Finally Gets the Brothers Back Together – IGN Fan Fest 2025

IDW's ambitious Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) expansion continues in 2025, with a revitalized main series and exciting crossovers. This year sees the Turtles reunited, albeit on fractured terms, in a gritty new storyline penned by Jason Aaron. The series' relaunch, following a highly successful #1 issue (approximately 300,000 copies sold), aims to recapture the essence of the original Mirage Studios comics, emphasizing raw action and character development. Aaron's vision focuses on a mature portrayal of the Turtles, exploring their individual journeys and the challenges of reuniting as a team. The new arc introduces a formidable Foot Clan villain who has weaponized New York City against them.

The success of the relaunch, alongside other franchise reboots, suggests a strong market demand for fresh takes on established properties. Aaron attributes the positive reception to a focus on compelling storytelling that resonates with both longtime fans and newcomers. The series' artistic direction also shifts with issue #6, introducing Juan Ferreyra as the regular artist, whose style perfectly complements the story's tone and action sequences.

The reunion of the Turtles, while initially fraught with tension, promises compelling character dynamics. Aaron highlights the challenges the brothers face in re-establishing their bonds and overcoming their individual struggles.

Meanwhile, the TMNT x Naruto crossover, written by Caleb Goellner and illustrated by Hendry Prasetya, seamlessly blends the two universes. Prasetya's redesigns of the Turtles are lauded for their integration into the Naruto aesthetic. Goellner emphasizes the enjoyable character interactions, particularly highlighting Kakashi's role as a relatable figure and the dynamic between Raphael and Sakura. A significant plot point involves a major TMNT villain specifically chosen by Masashi Kishimoto, the creator of Naruto, promising a thrilling confrontation.

TMNT #7 is available now, with TMNT x Naruto #3 releasing on March 26th. Readers can also look forward to the conclusion of TMNT: The Last Ronin II - Re-Evolution, as well as other upcoming projects from IDW, including a new Godzilla shared universe and a Sonic the Hedgehog storyline.