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The Future of The Last Ronin

by Kyle Tobey
written by Kyle Tobey

What is the future of The Last Ronin?

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Ronin
The Last Ronin – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

The comic series became a smash hit with the release of issue #1 in late 2020. The first issue had at least 5 reprints and (after a few delays between issues) the series concluded in a satisfying way for fans, and the creative team. It was the first collaboration of TMNT co-creators Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman in many years and returned several fans to franchise who were looking for a more “mature” story. So, what is the future of The Last Ronin?

With the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles being a multi-media franchise, the comic series has opened the door to a whole world of stories, collectibles, and other media. Let’s take a look at what we know is happening and how likely each might be.

Spoilers from here out!!!

The end of the first 5 issue run saw the death of the final brother, and the rebirth of a new group of mutant turtles. Casey and April’s daughter, Casey Marie Jones has her own batch future ninjas. Created by Ben Bishop, Moja, Odyn, Yi, and Uno, the new turtles have launched their own spinoff series. While half of The Lost Years takes place in the past, the other half shows the “present” as we see the new turtles going through their own training.

What does this mean? It means the Last Ronin franchise has already split itself 2 ways- classic black hood Ronin with the original brothers, and the new batch. We’ll explore the possibilities of each version in each category, as well as other possibilities in the Ronin-verse.

Comics

The original series was so successful, a sequel was inevitable. The Last Ronin: The Lost Years is on issue #3 at time of writing, and shows no signs of slowing down. After the 4 new turtles gain more of their origin story, I can see a new breed of familiar faces. Sons of Bebop and Rocksteady? Daughter of Slash? Tadpole of Punk Frogs?

There’s too much of an open world to explore and too many new character designs to leave on the table. I could see the comics becoming a regular staple on the shelves. Similar to Batman and Detective comics, I see these running for a long time, side by side.

Video Games

This one isn’t much of a prediction- because it’s already been announced!

It’s still incredibly early and we don’t have any details, including a developer, screenshots, literally anything. But it was announced. It’s being worked on. But the Video Game industry is notoriously fickle. For all we know it could have already been cancelled.

While I doubt we’d ever get a full game with Moja, Uno, Yi, and Odyn. The Black Bandana is definitely the more iconic figure from the series.

Toys & Collectibles

We’ve just begun seeing the merchandising potential for the Last Ronin. Playmates has released a special edition version, as well as a black and white chase.

NECA has an entire line in the works featuring the original brothers, based on artwork from Ben Bishop. 3 Figures have already been released, and so many more on the way. Even more news came out recently that April would be getting her own figure- and we did see a shot of Odyn behind Grammy April.

NECA Instagram Account

In addition to an entire line of Last Ronin figures based on the comics, they included an Easter Egg of sorts at last years SDCC. There was a Last Ronin figure in the style of their Cartoon series.

Via Pixel Dan on YouTube

The other major player in in the TMNT toy universe is Super 7. No word yet on any plans for a Last Ronin Ultimates figure, but hopefully we get one down the line.

As far as statues go, PCS Collectibles has already released a huge statue featuring the ghosts of the downed brothers. Another limited statue is on the way, this one even more limited than the last.

There are tons of other companies who release their own TMNT collectibles, and its yet to be seen what their plans might be. Loyal Subjects, Goodsmile, Iron Studios, and Funko all have yet to announce their own future Last Ronin plans.

TV/Streaming

This could be a bit more of a shot in the dark. Nothing has been announced. All we know for sure is that HBO Max and Paramount+ need content. Paramount+ is the more logical choice given the rights lie with Viacom. But if Warner Bros Animation Studios helps with facilitating the movie like they did with the direct to home video adaptation of “Batman vs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”, it could find find it’s home on HBO Max.

Whatever we get, it’s likely to stay with black bandana as well. Although, we’d see the next generation in the finale. It would make a great limited series!

Movies

Finally, the movies. There is obviously a desire for a more adult oriented TMNT movie. However, this Summer, we can already expect the next iteration of the original 4. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem hits theaters in August and we already know plenty about it. We got a trailer and cast list! While this is obviously at the forefront of everyone’s mind right now, there’s still a live action movie announced as well.

Back in 2018, Casey and Colin Jost (of SNL) were announced as writers of an upcoming live action reboot of the TMNT. Given how close in proximity the announcement was to Mutant Mayhem, I wonder if this could be the live action adaptation in the works. We probably won’t find out about the live action movie until the publicity cycle for Mutant Mayhem ends. But this makes the most sense to me.

What do you think will be the future of the Last Ronin? What are you most excited for? Let us know!

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Loot Crate Capsule TMNT Shirt Collection

by Kyle Tobey
written by Kyle Tobey

I have a ton of TMNT shirts. And I always get excited when there’s a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles design that has a bit more… edge to it.

Yes, I’m aware I sound like a complete jerk saying that. But, please, let me explain. There is a ton of TMNT merchandise out there. It’s a multi-million maybe billion dollar franchise. And 98% of it features the characters from the classic 80’s cartoon. Obviously there’s nothing wrong with that, like what you like, but it only makes me more excited to finally find a design that stands out from the traditional 4-turtle pose.

LootCrate announced a new capsule collection featuring TMNT designs inspired by metal bands. I love it. Each design has a completely different feel and character focus. It doesn’t sacrifice style for quality either, as each shirt feels super soft and has a silkscreen tag, in lieu of the itchy regular tag.

Shredder’s design is based from a Judas Priest album cover. Bebop and Rocksteady form a great parody of the Motörhead logo. The Turtles take from the Glam metal era. And (my favorite) Metalhead’s shirt design borrows from great 80’s thrash metal albums.

If you’re interested, please check out the collection through THIS LINK

Shirts are $30 each + Shipping. If you get all 4 you get a discount and bonus pair of socks! I really love all the designs from the collection. LootCrate is a known and trusted source for geek culture and has featured other TMNT exclusives through the years. Supporting this crate could mean much more TMNT stuff in the future.

Note, this is not a paid ad. However, we may receive a small commission with any purchases made through our affiliate link HERE.

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RANKING 35 VERSIONS OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (6-1)

by Kyle Tobey
written by Kyle Tobey

THIS YEAR THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ENTER THEIR 35TH ANNIVERSARY.

They’ve had some incredible highs, gaining accolade and admiration across multiple generations. They became pop culture icons, rocketing to become a household name. Producing comics, video games, tv shows, movies, and more, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are a billion dollar franchise.

The franchise has also suffered lows on par with The Partridge Family’s “VH1 Behind the Music.”

To celebrate everyone’s favorite Heroes in a Half Shell, I’m ranking the 35 most notable versions of the turtles to date! Keep checking back to see where your favorite ranks. We’re in the homestretch now! Not every version of the TMNT is listed, I kept it to the most notable 35. Did yours make the list? What’s your top 5? Let us know in the comments. And, in case you missed it, check out our other entries below!

35 – 28  27 – 21 20 – 14 13 – 7

6 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987 – 1996)

The original cartoon is the one most people are familiar with. This is the version that every other version is judged on. If you ask someone to draw a Ninja Turtle from memory, the 1987 cartoon is what most people will attempt.

The hit cartoon spawned Turtlemania. Mutated turtles were no longer an outlandish idea and “Cowabunga” became a household phrase. As with all cartoons, they were made to sell toys. We were introduced to waves of mutated villains that would remain in the TMNT canon even today. The characters were weird and gross and everything kids wanted.

The cartoon turned most viewers, including myself, in to life long fans. The theme song alone is an instantly recognizable glimpse in to the 90’s. It’s frantic, it’s colorful, and it’s weird. The song lets us know what to expect from each turtle’s personality, what we’re in for, and made up the word “Half-Shell.” This is without a doubt, the most recognized version of the Teenage Mutant ninja turtles, world wide. While time hasn’t been kind to the 80’s, much of the cartoon still holds up today.

The initial 5-episode arc laid the groundwork for multiple generations of villains and characters and stories that would carry on through decades. And the theme song (yes, created by Chuck Lorre) is still as recognizable as ever. It’s a classic.

5 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV – Turtles in Time (1991)

Turtles in Time is considered by some as one of the best video games of all time. Each game in the Konami series led this masterful sidescroller to the level it became. Featuring some fan favorite villains like Metalhead, Baxter in Fly form, Leatherhead, and Tokka and Rahzar from the Secret of the Ooze, this game was even my introduction to Slash, my favorite character. My Super Nintendo was basically a “Turtles in Time” machine for a long time.

This was my first introduction to some of the weirder aspects of the TMNT. Now, Foot Soldiers were pirates and sometimes they rode dinosaurs. The game-play itself was solid. You felt every hit, rode across the water, and were extremely satisfied when you threw a Foot Soldier in to the screen in front of you.

It took parts from the cartoons and movies, but largely existed as its own entity. This is the best version of the Konami run of TMNT games. It’s weird, and it’s fantastic.

4 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Mirage Comics (1984 – 2014)

Original Comic Art

The self published original Mirage comic book is the ultimate DIY success story. Two friends wrote, drew, published, and released their own comic book. The limited run of 3,250 issues sold out and a cultural phenomenon was born.

The first mirage comics are considerably dark. They weren’t afraid of blood and kill the Shredder in in the first issue. Even though the decision to make it black and white was probably due to limited funds, but it added to the strange and dark tone of the series. The Mirage series is a true love letter to comics in general. The turtles share an origin with Daredevil and Eastman and Laird’s admiration of Jack Kirby shows in the art, and character names.

This comic is the reason that no version of the turtles is right or wrong. The leap from the Mirage series to the 1987 cartoon is night and day. Most people know the original cartoon or the Playmates toys. but knowing that this is the original source material means that any change in style or tone should be welcomed. Yes, even if it’s not for you.

The original Mirage comic is version of the Ninja turtles that’s not like the others. This is clearly an adult comic. But the blueprint was there, and that was all the world needed. Soon the toys and cartoon followed, and a multiverse of mutated turtles was born.

3 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012 – 2017)

What if Nickelodeon gave IDW the helm of an entirely new TMNT series? Image Source: Nickelodeon.
Image Source: Nickelodeon.

I’m going to use a word to describe this show that I never use. The show is wonderful. When the show was announced, I dismissed it as a simple kids show that reused the characters I grew up with. I was wrong.

The show is an epic celebration of everything Ninja Turtles. Each episode works on its own, but the seasons tell a much bigger story. The show truly embraces the weird side of TMNT. They go to Dimension X, they fight the Triceraton, Usagi Yojimbo appears! The final season seems to consist of weird “What if” stories and alternate realities. The final shot in the series is a simple “Thank you” to Peter and Kevin.

The show is smart and fun. It takes elements from every TMNT before it and even creates it’s own lore. We get to see Bebop and Rocksteady in their human forms for a lot longer. This version does another crossover with the 1987 version while they also explore alternate dimensions. This also has my favorite version of April to date! The cast is one filled with a fantastic voice cast and explains a big change in Leo’s voice in the best way. The show is a celebration of every version leading up to it and remained completely new. It’s impressive. It’s so Impressive, I even got on board with “Booyakashaa!”

2 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – IDW (2011 – Current)

With issue #73, the IDW series became the longest running Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic series to date. Now with issue #100 in their sights the series has found new ground yet undiscovered in the series.

It’s much more “adult” in tone. Each arc has an old element of TMNT history with a fresh take, along with an onslaught of new characters. The artwork is consistently fantastic, bringing some of the best artists in comics to give their take on the turtles. The writing has brought turns never before thought of in a TMNT series and gives new life to classic characters.

I always felt that the most difficult part of creating a TMNT anything (movie, show, comic, etc) was having it feel grounded and small, while including Triceratons and Dimension X kinds of crazy. The IDW series does this so well, you never question the authenticity of 4 Ninja Turtles fighting an onslaught of mutants. It’s a tough sell, but they nail it. The comic gives explanations to things I never needed explaining. It lets us see how the turtles went from red masks to colors. And the story arch leading to Issue #50 was masterful. For anyone who might not be in to other TMNT options right now, I urge them to start reading this series. This is what you want.

1 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)

When I think of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in my head, this is the version I think of. The story is taken from the Mirage series, but seeing them become real was what puts this version above all else. It’s set in our world, in New York City. With suits, state of the art animatronics and masterful puppetry from Jim Henson Studios, this story about a family is the pinnacle of the franchise.

Fun story. I have a scar on my finger from what I was a kid. I threw my talking Mickey Mouse in to my framed movie poster. It was a tiny bloodbath. I might be looking at the movie through nostalgia colored glasses, but I’m not the only one. NECA figures based on the film sell out whenever released, soundtracks based on the film sell out in hours. There’s a hole in our hearts made from the limited amount of merchandise produced during the original films release.

The movie that no studio wanted to make became the highest grossing independent film of the time. It’s a theatrical film with a ridiculous premise that takes itself seriously. Of course it’s a kid’s movie. But not once does it talk down to kids. It remains an enjoyable, even great movie almost 30 years later. It talks about death and family and gives us subtle hints of life lessons like consequences. It’s not a kids movie, it’s a movie suitable for kids. And a great one at that.

That’s the list!

We did the math, this was all very scientific. If you disagree, and I’m sure you do, let us know in the comments!

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RANKING 35 VERSIONS OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (13-7)

by Kyle Tobey
written by Kyle Tobey

THIS YEAR THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ENTER THEIR 35TH ANNIVERSARY.

They’ve had some incredible highs, gaining accolade and admiration across multiple generations. They became pop culture icons, rocketing to become a household name. Producing comics, video games, tv shows, movies, and more, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are a billion dollar franchise.

The franchise has also suffered lows on par with The Partridge Family’s “VH1 Behind the Music.”

To celebrate everyone’s favorite Heroes in a Half Shell, I’m ranking the 35 most notable versions of the turtles to date! Keep checking back to see where your favorite ranks. We’re in the homestretch now! Not every version of the TMNT is listed, I kept it to the most notable 35. Did yours make the list? What’s your top 5? Let us know in the comments. And, in case you missed it, check out our other entries below!

 

35 – 28  27 – 21 20 – 14

13 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – NES (1989)

This game tested me at every turn. Known for it’s incredibly hard difficulty, this NES game still gets talked about today. Switching from top-down maps to side scroller, the game features plenty of enemies to drain your health and patience.

Perhaps the most notable is the infamous seaweed level. Playing as your turtle of choice, you dive in to the Hudson to navigate a maze of seaweed. During this, you need to deactivate a series of underwater bombs. And the entire thing is timed. It’s the trifecta of frustration.

I never beat it.

12 – Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2018 – Current)

I can already feel the hate coming my way. But the show was tasked with completely reinventing the turtles universe, and succeeded.

They returned to hand drawn animation with bright neon colored backgrounds and a new collection of villains. There’s enough familiarity to it to remember why you loved the turtles, but is a huge departure from anything that came before it.

Yes, it’s different. That’s the point. The franchise needs to grow and evolve, and like each TV version before it, knows its audience. I feel like “RotTMNT” did exactly what the 1987 series did. It took the material before it and altered it to create a new universe for the current generation. Many adults probably feel how our parents felt when we were kids, and that’s exactly how it should be. It’s a fun show with an interesting story and great animation. Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles isn’t going anywhere soon (it’s already renewed for a second season), and I’m excited to see where the series is headed.

11 – Turtles Forever (2009)

I saw “Turtles Forever” before watching the 2003 series. This movie acts as the series finale, but you don’t need to see any of the series to love this. It celebrates everything the turtles offered the 25 years before it.

In it, the 2003 turtles come face to face with their past selves. Putting up with the constant cheesy jokes and quips from the ’87 cartoon turtles and the gritty death metal Mirage version, this TV movie truly showcased that the turtles could be any version the viewer wants. They showed other versions

This might be one of the first instances of a franchise putting effort in to explaining the different versions. Rather than shy away from the original cartoon or comics, “Turtles Forever” leans in to the idea that there are different dimensions with different turtles. This concept still exists even today, showing up as an Easter Egg recently in “Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.” Some might even wonder if the film “In to the Spider-Verse” got a few ideas from the turtles, but we’ll never know.

10 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade Game (1989)

I spent all my quarters on this game at the arcade. This game was a huge improvement from the original NES game. Now played on the arcade with a joystick, the 8-way controls allowed a new level of movement to open up new depths of gameplay.

You could even play up to 4 characters! I was the oldest of 3, so this was a game we all not only agreed on, but loved playing. And we played together.

In the story, Shredder kidnaps April and the turtles need to battle through stages of Foot Soldiers and mutants to save her. It’s standard now, but at the time it was still exciting. It was so innovative at the time. The soundtrack was a masterpiece in gaming. It was frantic and energetic. It made you want to kick foot soldiers in the head with your friends and family.

The artwork on the arcade cabinet, however flawed, is still a masterpiece.

9 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles / Usagi Yojimbo (1986 – Current)

Usagi Yojimbo is one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles oldest allies. While Cerabus was the first cross-over character the turtles experienced in the comics, Usagi and the turtles have exchanged appearances continually for as long as the turtles have been around.

In 1986at the end of the Donatello Macro series, the guest artist in the pin up section was Usagi Yojimbo being surrounded by the Ninja Turtles.

At the end of the Donatello book

Since this crossover, Usagi has appeared in almost every very animated series (I’m giving Rise some time) as well as comics and action figures. The turtles have also appeared in Usagi’s series, with Stan Sakai providing the artwork for his version of the TMNT. And with the announcement that Usagi Yojimbo’s comic series will be moving to IDW, home of the turtles, we’re likely to see the ronin rabbit team up with the turtles many more times.

8 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Secret of the Ooze (1991)

“Secret of the Ooze” does what all TMNT franchises do best on their return; heighten.

The movie heightens everything. We had a Shredder, now he’s Super Shredder. We get more mutants, more Foot Clan, and more mutants. The creation of Tokka and Rahzar in place of Bebop and Rocksteady were questionable, but now have their own place in turtle history.

We learn more about the turtles origin, and the power of the ooze. We’re introduced to Keno, a new human friend. The story seems much bigger this time around. More action, less intimate.

While still a fun movie, it didn’t age as well as it’s predecessor. It remains a time capsule of the 90’s. The turtle animatronics took a bit of a hit. The mouths didn’t move as much. They seemed a bit more “cartoonish.” And, of course, Vanilla Ice. Much of the “Secret of the Ooze’s” downfall is that it shows the time period too much. That, and no Casey Jones.

7 – Playmates Toys

The toys are the reason the show was made. For real. The TV show was produced, but only because Playmates Toys insisted they release a cartoon first. If the show was successful, they would be the sole liscensee for TMNT figures for decades. There are a few exceptions now, but they remain the only producer of toys for the current version of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

The toys inspired collections and play time for kids all over. I had a ton. My friends had them. I was jealous of anyone with a Turtle Blimp and knew the Technodrome was, and is, the coolest playset on earth. These toys let us live as one of our favorite turtles, team up Casey Jones with Ace Duck, or neatly set up your figures in action poses. Whatever you decided to do with yours, a ton of new adventures started here.

KEEP CHECKING BACK BECAUSE WE HAVE JUST 1 MORE ROUND TO GO!

Do you agree with the list so far? I can’t wait to see the comments on this one! Let us know what you think and where your favorites stack up. 

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RANKING 35 VERSIONS OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (20-14)

by Kyle Tobey
written by Kyle Tobey

THIS YEAR THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ENTER THEIR 35TH ANNIVERSARY.

They’ve had some incredible highs, gaining accolade and admiration across multiple generations. They became pop culture icons, rocketing to become a household name. Producing comics, video games, tv shows, movies, and more, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are a billion dollar franchise.

The franchise has also suffered lows on par with The Partridge Family’s “VH1 Behind the Music.”

To celebrate everyone’s favorite Heroes in a Half Shell, I’m ranking the 35 most notable versions of the turtles to date! Keep checking back to see where your favorite ranks. Not every version of the TMNT is listed, I kept it to the most notable 35. Did yours make the list? What’s your top 5? Let us know in the comments. And, in case you missed it, check out our other entries below!

 

35 – 28  27 – 21

20 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters (1993/ 1994 – depending on console)

Some people call “Tournament Fighters” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: V,” as the final installment of the Konami Ninja Turtle series.

I do not.

The game is a rapid departure from the other Konami games. Where previous installments were side-scrolling beat-em-ups, this was a fighting game. Released on Nintendo, followed by SNES and Genesis, this brawler gave tons of character options and fun backdrops to take out your friends. There was a single player mode that worked like a traditional tournament brawl. Overall, it’s a really fun game.

But it’s not TMNT:5.

19 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project (1991)

“Manhattan Project” is the only game in the Konami Series to go straight to console without an arcade version first. Unfortunately, the game suffers because of it.

Limiting the playing options to 2 characters as opposed to 4, and usually encountering a bit of glitching, this version was a bit behind the other games in the series. Each turtles perks, like Donnie’s reach or Raph’s power seems to go away.

And the Triceratons are on the box but not in the game.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles / Ghostbusters (2014 – 2015)

With both properties hitting their respective 30th anniversaries, IDW released a crossover event I never knew I wanted.

The turtles get sucked in to another dimension (this really happens to them a lot) they find this universe is like their own, but over run by ghosts. They fight through the city to find their way back and save the multiverses! Also, Casey Jones gets possessed and it’s everything I want in the crossover.

The comic, in addition to the crossover toy series, makes this a long overdue team up.

17 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Image Comics (1996 – 1999)

Volume 3 of the ongoing TMNT series is, unfortunately, no longer considered canon. I think I know why.

The series was very heavy on action. It’s fast, it’s gritty, and it’s way 90’s. There’s lots of blood. Muscles are huge and veiny. And the turtles undergo a lot of physical transformations. Donatello becomes part cyborg. So, yeah, I get why it’s no longer canon.

But the series still released 23 issues before its premature cancellation. Recently, though, IDW released reissues and wrapped up some long unfinished story lines. The conclusions remain very 90’s.

16 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003 – 2010)

After the almost slapstick comedy of the 1987 series, the new animated series wanted to take a more serious approach. The jokes were traded for action in a very different relaunch.

The characters are even more menacing, with only whites for eyes. The series follows a bit more of the Mirage comic series, especially in tone. There was still plenty of comedy to keep younger viewers engaged, but this is definitely aimed more for teenagers.

The show was tasked with one of the first major relaunches of the series for a TV audience. Instead of continuing with something more kid friendly, they went back to their roots and evolved for the next generation. In some cases, the same, now older generation. The characters look almost like the original Playmates line of figures, and I don’t think it was an accident.

15 – TMNT (2007)

In their first foray in to computer animation and their return to the big screen, the turtles return with a high energy, and frankly under rated, film.

The turtles have grown apart after defeating the Shredder. Leo is in Central America to train, Raph is a night vigilante, Donnie works as tech support, and Mikey wears a Cowabunga Carl costume for kids birthdays. After returning, Leonardo needs to bring his family closer together, despite being partially responsible for them drifting apart.

I love the character designs here. This feels like the most “Ninja” the Ninja Turtles have ever been. The brothers all fight, like families do. But, they came together at the end. Because they’ll always be brothers. The new villains are scary, but I wish they had used an existing bad guy here. We got our first look at Karai on the big screen and I love the mystical element that gets added.

Some of the animation is a bit outdated by today’s standards (mostly in the human characters) but we get a pre-Captain America Chris Evans voicing Casey Jones.

14 – Batman/ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2015 – Current)

Kevin Eastman Variant art for the comic

Keep in mind, this is listed BEFORE the release of the upcoming animated movie. So that already shows the quality of this crossover comic.

I love Batman, and I love the Ninja Turtles. It’s a match that makes sense and I’m glad it’s become as popular as it has. Both heroes fight crime in the shadows, and first they have an uneasy alliance. But fighting through Batman’s rogues gallery in Gotham forces a partnership we’ve all wanted.

The entire project is worth it for the Kevin Eastman variant covers and artwork featuring some of Batman’s finest, but the story is fun and the story is engaging. A third installment of the comic is on the way for May of this year. And, the full length animated crossover movie is coming to digital and Blu Ray this spring!

KEEP CHECKING BACK BECAUSE WE HAVE A LOT MORE TO GO!

Do you agree with the list so far? I can’t wait to see the comments on this one! Let us know what you think and where your favorites stack up. And don’t forget to see what we picked for #35-28 here, and #27 – 21 here!

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