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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) is a multi-media franchise that began with Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird’s comics in the 1980s. Throughout the years, their comic books expanded to movies, TV shows, video games, and toys. Most notably, the animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ran for nearly a decade and has become a nostalgic staple of the ‘80s and ‘90s. Several other movies have featured the four anthropomorphic turtle brothers (Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael), including the trilogy of live-action films in the ‘90s and the more recent movies Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and its sequel Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.

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Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 2
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
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Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) is a multi-media franchise that began with Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird’s comics in the 1980s. Throughout the years, their comic books expanded to movies, TV shows, video games, and toys. Most notably, the animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ran for nearly a decade and has become a nostalgic staple of the ‘80s and ‘90s. Several other movies have featured the four anthropomorphic turtle brothers (Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael), including the trilogy of live-action films in the ‘90s and the more recent movies Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and its sequel Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.

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Old April O'Neil (foreground) and the new NInja Turtles from TMNT Last Ronin
April O'Neil's Final Words Are the Perfect Sendoff for Iconic TMNT Character

TMNT's dark "Last Ronin" timeline just killed off OG franchise character April O'Neil, and she exits in triumphant fashion, with perfect last words.

Comic book art: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles leaping into action.
After 40 Years, TMNT Just Killed One of Its OG Heroes, And the Series Says "It Was Time"

The future timeline of the TMNT franchise just took a shocking turn, as the "Last Ronin" sequel series concluded with a devastating character death.

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TMNT Get Marvel Makeovers To Honor Their Secret Crossover Origin

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have a bold new look, transforming them into Marvel heroes in a celebration of their forgotten origin story.

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TMNT's The Last Ronin with a red moon behind him.
TMNT Crosses the Line as Last Ronin Just Killed Off an Iconic Character Old-School Fans Will Miss

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle's Last Ronin universe was always dark, but it reaches its bleakest moment yet by killing off this iconic character.

TMNT's Shredder standing with flames behind him.
At Last, Shredder Is Getting Their Own Solo Series, And It Will Upend the TMNT Universe

Shredder finally gets his own solo series in IDW Publishing's latest adventure, and promises to showcase everything that makes the villain so iconic.

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Face It, Daredevil Deserves a Team-Up With TMNT, So What's Holding the Crossover Back?

Daredevil and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles haven't crossed paths, but if one industry artist has his way, an official meet-up could be possible.

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80s-era TMNT from Mirage Studios with the red masks.
In the '80s, These Stories Turned the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Stories Into Pop Culture Icons

It took time for TMNT to grow from an '80s indie comic to a worldwide phenomenon. Here are the best comics from the '80s that made it all possible!

TMNT: Mutant Mayhem's Raphael with the comic book TMNT behind him.
10 Epic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Fights We Deserve to See On the Big Screen

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics are filled with awesome fight scenes that NEED to be brought to the big screen. Here are the 10 all-time best!

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One of Frank Miller's Best Comics Was a Huge Influence on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

One Frank Miller comic was a huge influence on the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles creators, inspiring the now-iconic TMNT #1 cover.

Michelangelo looks seriously off into the distance while in the background he fights his brothers
It's True: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Were Created By a Happy Accident

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles exist thanks to a happy accident, as co-creator Kevin Eastman reveals how he and Peter Laird came up with the idea.

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Leonardo's New Look Is the Perfect Matrix Tribute I Never Knew I Needed

Leonardo's got a new look in the latest issue of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and The Matrix-inspired design is begging for an action figure.

Comic book : Splinter's dead body surrounded by the TMNT and their allies
Splinter's Shocking New Form - TMNT's Mentor Returns to Official Lore 6 Years After His Death

Splinter's death rocked the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and changed the franchise forever; now, his unexpected return could do the same.

TMNT's Casey Jones from IDW Publishing with the '90s cartoon version behind him.
What Does Casey Jones Look Like Under the Mask? TMNT Has a Surprising Answer

The classic '90s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon never showed Casey Jones' real face, but now, that version of Casey has finally been unmasked.

A composite image of Raphael holding up his knife in front of the TMNT crouching on a rooftop in TMNT Mutant Mayhem
TMNT Mutant Mayhem 2: Release Date, Cast, Story & Everything We Know

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem looks like a return to form for the franchise, and here's everything we know about TMNT Mutant Mayhem 2.

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Are the X-Men Ready For a TMNT Crossover? One Creator Has the Perfect Pitch

Artist Andy Khouri has the perfect pitch for a potential Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/X-Men crossover. Are you listening, Marvel?

Raphael smiling with his fists up and Leonardo looking serious while wearing armor in Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Everyone Loves Leonardo, But I Think TMNT Needs to Give Raphael Way More Credit

Leonardo is often praised for leading the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, but fans know his "hothead" brother Raphael brings his own value to the team.

TMNT's Leonardo, Raphael, and Jennika.
Forget Heroes in a Half Shell, TMNT Just Gave Its Stars a Shockingly Dark New Name

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have received a new nickname that redefines how they're viewed by the people of New York in their darkest era yet.

Batman and TMNT The Last Ronin
TMNT Is Better Than Ever and It's True - We Have The Dark Knight Returns to Thank For the Comeback

"The Last Ronin" redefined the Ninja Turtles franchise for a new era, just as its primary inspiration, "The Dark Knight Returns" did for Batman.

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Naruto vs Shredder: TMNT Is Preparing to Usher In Its Wildest Battle in History

Shredder has been the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' nemesis for decades, but now, he's gearing up for a battle against none other than Naruto.

Comic book art: Casey Jones with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles behind him.
TMNT Is Ready to Bring Casey Jones Back to His Roots and It's For the Best

After working with the Foot Clan, Casey Jones is ready to leave them behind and reclaim his iconic role in TMNT lore as a solo vigilante.

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