In the comic world, phrases like “first printing” and “variant cover” are referenced all the time, especially with popular series. However, many readers are unaware which covers they have, which printings, and how to go about finding that information. Keep reading for an easy explanation on how to decipher IDW’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic book covers.
Ian Gaudreau

Ian Gaudreau
Goongala! My name is Ian Gaudreau and for the past few years, TMNT has become a serious hobby of mine. I have been a fan of the Turtles since I was a kid, but I became attached to their fascinating comic book history. I am a huge comic book fan, and the Turtles are my all-time favorite story. My primary focus is the current IDW publishing run, but I am familiar with most TMNT iterations. My job here is to share all that I have learned and give you my insight and opinion to the monthly comic books! If you would like me to review something, I would love to know what it is! You can read me @iangaudreau
Wow, this will surely be one for the history books. Today, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #50 released, an oversized, stiff-covered issue, that fully encapsulates everything great about being a TMNT fan. Keep reading for a full summary and review:
The long-awaited Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #50 is releasing on October 7th. Within these 50 issues, there has been a variety of talented artists showcasing a range of artistic styles and techniques. I wanted to take this opportunity to recognize some of the top covers that have helped make the IDW run so exciting:
Today marks the fourth and final issue of the most recent IDW miniseries, Casey & April. This miniseries was a wonderful journey of character development for the two iconic Turtles characters, which is something we have not been able to truly focus on. Keep reading for a full summary and review of the miniseries: