IGN had the scoop that IDW is adding some of the comics’ biggest artists to the relaunch of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. We already know the writer will be Jason Aaron, but joining him are artists Rafael Albuquerque, Joëlle Jones, Cliff Chiang, and Chris Burnham! Each artist will illustrate one of the first four issues of the TMNT series. Following those issues, Albuquerque will then draw the second story arc.
The first issue will be drawn by Jones and come out in July 2024.
We also learned the first four issues of the new series will each spotlight a different Turtle, beginning with Raphael in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1. That would explain the cover art revealed so far, which highlights a different turtle. It was also revealed each artists each picked their favorite Turtle making this a real labor of love.
“I almost couldn’t believe it when these folks started saying yes,” says IDW Editor-in-Chief Jamie S. Rich. “It’s such a dream team of modern artists, folks responsible for some of my favorite comics of this century. All four of them were so enthusiastic to draw characters they love for the first time. It was cool to hear why they loved each of the individual turtles. Like Chris talked about the Donnie issue with the Jack Kirby homage, and Joëlle mentioned how she has always liked hotheads and fighters. It’s comic book kismet!”
IDW’s Co-Publisher Mark Doyle adds, “These are some of the best artists and storytellers in modern comics bringing their style and action to characters they love. As a fan, I’m over the moon!”
Check out the artist reveals and some promos below.
Raphael by Joëlle Jones
Michelangelo by Rafael Albuquerque
Leonardo by Cliff Chiang
Donatello by Chris Burnham
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