1. Wow, Donnie didn't get a weapon? Make me think of that College Humor cartoon, the one where Splinter just gave him a stick because he couldn't be bothered to remember preparing one for him.

1. Alright, so Raph basically confirmed that the use of these weapons will be limited, explaining why he was wielding Sais in a few clips.
2. Wow, Donnie didn't get a weapon? Make me think of that College Humor cartoon, the one where Splinter just gave him a stick because he couldn't be bothered to remember preparing one for him.
3. If the weapons were found in Manhattan, why do they resemble Japanese weapons? Wouldn't it make more sense if they resembled Native American weapons?

As you may have heard by now, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is debuting this fall on Nickelodeon. In anticipation of this brand new animated series, Nick and IDW have teamed up to offer a teaser issue of our upcoming ongoing Rise of the TMNT comic book series. I'm happy to report that I'll be the regular writer on this new title.


Featuring the always impressive art of Chad Thomas, one of my favorite collaborators from several of the other TMNT animated books, this series stars an inexperienced batch of Ninja Turtles boasting new, mystical weapons. Out July 18th is our special preview issue, including a brand new TMNT story, one meant to introduce these weapons, and debut a mutant threat from the Rise of the TMNT show.


Chad and I have some really fun things planned for this title, and editor Bobby Curnow - as well as the helpful people at Nickelodeon - have been sending us plenty of TV clips, scripts, and tips to make sure we match the show as much a possible. So be sure to grab the teaser issue, and let us know what you think. It only gets crazier from here...