TMNT: Shredder #13 preview/discussion

*ToTheNines* · 10-28-2026, 12:05 PM

https://comiclist.info/2026/10/28/te...-shredder.html

Out today. Pretty boring. Was this a new colorist? Didn't really jive with Kotian's style, unfortunately.

Dancefloran · 10-28-2026, 04:14 PM

This issue felt short.
So this arc is about Shredder winning the EPF's loyalty huh ?
It might be his hardest challenge lol.
That Noah Sheck dude got one hell of a glow up by the way

*CyberCubed* · 10-28-2026, 04:22 PM

Shredder's EPF armor looks like it was designed for a Playmates Toy figure.

I don't even remember who the John Constantine character is. When was the last time Ravenwood appeared before this? Nice to see her back and I guess issue 14 will be her proper reintroduction.

The issue as a whole was alright, they're still keeping Shredder separate from the main ongoing by not having him interact with the Turtles/Karai. I guess that will be saved for the next main ongoing arc after the chinese writer departs.

*neatoman* · 10-28-2026, 04:24 PM

It clicked with me that the captured Skyknige has the gold plating that all the Triceraton crafts in the 2003 show had. Not sure if there is an exact match to any crafts from that show but it is a similar aesthetic overall.

TheLabRat · 10-28-2026, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Shredder's EPF armor looks like it was designed for a Playmates Toy figure.

I don't even remember who the John Constantine character is. When was the last time Ravenwood appeared before this? Nice to see her back and I guess issue 14 will be her proper reintroduction.

The issue as a whole was alright, they're still keeping Shredder separate from the main ongoing by not having him interact with the Turtles/Karai. I guess that will be saved for the next main ongoing arc after the chinese writer departs.

He is Rise character. I guess they will continue to introduce some minor character as nostalgia bait.

Suddenly, EPF became BPRD because they are now have a mage as their agent, even though there was absolutely no hint in any previous story that the EPF also had a supernatural expert.

Dancefloran · 10-29-2026, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

The issue as a whole was alright, they're still keeping Shredder separate from the main ongoing by not having him interact with the Turtles/Karai. I guess that will be saved for the next main ongoing arc after the chinese writer departs.

Hmmm *koff koff*

TheLabRat · 10-29-2026, 06:31 AM

TMNT Tuesday #80: Exclusive preview and Dan Watters answers your Shredder questions

I feel that the writer is just beating around the bush when answer some questions.

Dancefloran · 10-29-2026, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by TheLabRat

TMNT Tuesday #80: Exclusive preview and Dan Watters answers your Shredder questions

I feel that the writer is just beating around the bush when answer some questions.

It is often the case, writers won't spoil their stories and won't answer questions that would make them look life fools if they contradict the editor's decisions

GameCobra · 10-29-2026, 10:29 AM

Seeing Shredder ruling over the EPF actually is cool. I'm curious what the direction is they are going with this.

If people didn't read the comics or were behind, the concept itself seems fun - Shredder becomes good and is using the Earth's defenses as a way to improve the turtles and possibly Karai. It's just that i find the time getting there took too long.

*ToTheNines* · 10-29-2026, 11:09 AM

When was his Senate confirmation hearing?

*shredder orokusaki* · 10-29-2026, 12:36 PM

You see how brutally i kill the turtles. Evrything goes according to my plan. Iwill save New York from the zombies and then i will conquer it with my foot ninjas army! Just like i did in 2003 where the mayor and evryone of the leaders and politiciansof new york was realy one of my foot nijnjas.

Dancefloran · 10-29-2026, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GameCobra

Seeing Shredder ruling over the EPF actually is cool. I'm curious what the direction is they are going with this.

If people didn't read the comics or were behind, the concept itself seems fun - Shredder becomes good and is using the Earth's defenses as a way to improve the turtles and possibly Karai. It's just that i find the time getting there took too long.

"Shredder becomes good"
OIP.jpg

TheLabRat · 10-29-2026, 04:42 PM

Clearly, Dan Watters and Matthew Rosenberg most want Shredder to turn back into the villain and kick the turtles' ass. It just depends on when IDW decides to hype up IDW Shredder being a villain again.

Fenryr · 10-29-2026, 05:23 PM

Still kinda dumb and every little thing takes two or three times longer than it should, but Saki as Nick Fury makes sense as a direction. Karai's been flailing since the mutagen bomb.

10-29-2026, 12:36 PM	#11
shredder orokusaki Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Japan Posts: 1,521	You see how brutally i kill the turtles. Evrything goes according to my plan. Iwill save New York from the zombies and then i will conquer it with my foot ninjas army! Just like i did in 2003 where the mayor and evryone of the leaders and politiciansof new york was realy one of my foot nijnjas. __________________ I AM THE SHREDDER!!!!!

10-28-2026, 12:05 PM	#1
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,329	TMNT: Shredder #13 preview/discussion https://comiclist.info/2026/10/28/te...-shredder.html Out today. Pretty boring. Was this a new colorist? Didn't really jive with Kotian's style, unfortunately.

10-28-2026, 04:14 PM	#2
Dancefloran Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2025 Location: France Posts: 209	This issue felt short. So this arc is about Shredder winning the EPF's loyalty huh ? It might be his hardest challenge lol. That Noah Sheck dude got one hell of a glow up by the way

10-28-2026, 04:22 PM	#3
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,864	Shredder's EPF armor looks like it was designed for a Playmates Toy figure. I don't even remember who the John Constantine character is. When was the last time Ravenwood appeared before this? Nice to see her back and I guess issue 14 will be her proper reintroduction. The issue as a whole was alright, they're still keeping Shredder separate from the main ongoing by not having him interact with the Turtles/Karai. I guess that will be saved for the next main ongoing arc after the chinese writer departs.

10-29-2026, 06:31 AM	#7
TheLabRat Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2023 Posts: 819	TMNT Tuesday #80: Exclusive preview and Dan Watters answers your Shredder questions I feel that the writer is just beating around the bush when answer some questions.

10-29-2026, 10:29 AM	#9
GameCobra Foot Soldier Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 119	Seeing Shredder ruling over the EPF actually is cool. I'm curious what the direction is they are going with this. If people didn't read the comics or were behind, the concept itself seems fun - Shredder becomes good and is using the Earth's defenses as a way to improve the turtles and possibly Karai. It's just that i find the time getting there took too long.

10-29-2026, 11:09 AM	#10
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,329	When was his Senate confirmation hearing?

10-29-2026, 04:42 PM	#13
TheLabRat Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2023 Posts: 819	Clearly, Dan Watters and Matthew Rosenberg most want Shredder to turn back into the villain and kick the turtles' ass. It just depends on when IDW decides to hype up IDW Shredder being a villain again.

10-29-2026, 05:23 PM	#14
Fenryr Random Punk Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 39	Still kinda dumb and every little thing takes two or three times longer than it should, but Saki as Nick Fury makes sense as a direction. Karai's been flailing since the mutagen bomb.