Last week saw the release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #13, the first issue from the new creative team of writers Gene Luen Yang and Freddie E. Williams II. It’s safe to say that IDW Publishing was promoting this book. There’s a good reason for that. After teasing the arrival of an all-new enemy named Ujigami, the final page of TMNT #13 reveals the most shocking development regarding Ujigami’s true identity.
Yes, the deadly new villain Ujigami is actually Master Splinter, the recently resurrected father of the TMNT! Via IGN, writer Gene Luen Yang and editor Jake Thomas discussed this new development in detail.
“Splinter’s return to the TMNT universe in IDW is huge. What a great way for Jason Aaron and Juan Ferreira to end their run! Freddy and I wanted to make sure it was meaningful,” Yan commented. “I’ve thought a lot about my own experience as a father. My wife and I have four children, and I’ve been tempted many times to do whatever I can to make their lives as easy and safe as possible. But that’s not always what’s best for them, right? Especially for him. After they become teenagers. The Great Turtles story is always about family, so Freddy and I can’t wait to read what else the fans have in store! And there’s another character coming soon. This is the first character in the IDW incarnation of .
“There’s something undeniably powerful about the loss of a parent. When the Turtles lost their master, teacher, and father Splinter in TMNT (2011) #100, it changed the brothers and their world forever,” added Group Editor Jake Thomas. “When we talked about bringing Splinter back, we knew our family couldn’t just go back to business as usual. The far-reaching story Gene and Freddy are embarking on here isn’t about resetting the status quo, but questioning and examining the nature of family, fear, loss, love, and sacrifice through the incredible action, twists, heart, and humor that powers the Turtles. Buckle up, this is going to be a wild ride.”
Christmas is next week, but IDW is giving fans a preview page of TMNT #14, on sale January 14th, in addition to the cover of the upcoming issue.
I was lucky enough to have early access to TMNT #14 without spoiling anything, and I can guarantee you that this is a new issue that will have hardcore TMNT fans talking. In a behind-the-scenes interview for TMNT #13, Yang teased fans that they can expect some familiar supporting characters to appear in the book. We wouldn’t be surprised if TMNT #14 is in high demand, so readers should definitely pre-order the series at their local comic shop.
TMNT #14 Cover A by Freddie E. Williams II, Andrew Dalhouse TMNT #14 Cover B by Kevin Eastman, Ben Bishop (Full-art variant also available as RI 1:25) TMNT #14 Cover C Holiday Theme Variant by Jared Cullum TMNT #14 Cover D by Stephen Byrne TMNT #14 Cover D by David Baldeon TMNT #14 Variant RI 1:50 TMNT #14 Variant RI 1:75 by Declan Shalvey TMNT #14 by Gene Luen Yang, Freddie E. Williams II, Andrew Dalhouse, Shawn Lee TMNT #14 by Gene Luen Yang, Freddie E. Williams II, Andrew Dalhouse, Shawn Lee TMNT #14 by Gene Luen Yang, Freddie E. Williams II, Andrew Dalhouse, Shawn Lee TMNT #14 by Gene Luen Yang, Freddie E. Williams II, Andrew Dalhouse, Sean Lee TMNT #15 Cover A by Freddie E. Williams II, Andrew Dalhouse (Available for pre-order) TMNT #15 Cover C by Creees Lee (Available for pre-order) TMNT #15 Cover D by Victor Faro (Available for pre-order) TMNT #15 Variant RI 1:50 by Emma Kubert (Available for pre-order) TMNT #15 Variant RI 1:75 by Bernard Chang (available for pre-order) TMNT #16 Cover A by Freddie E. Williams II, Andrew Dalhouse (available for pre-order) TMNT #16 Cover C by Luca Pizzari (available for pre-order) TMNT #16 Cover D by Derek Kirk Kim (available for pre-order) TMNT #16 Variant RI 1:50, written by Inhyuk Lee (available for pre-order) TMNT #16 Variant RI 1:75, by Greg Smallwood (available for pre-order)
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