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Jason Aaron Confirms Our TMNT Scoop… But Don't Call It A Reboot

Yesterday, Bleeding Cool scooped the news that Jason Aaron is writing and launching a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1.

Published Tue, 16 Jan 2024 13:57:09 -0600

by Rich Johnston

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Yesterday, Bleeding Cool scooped the news that Jason Aaron is writing and launching a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1. And today, Comic Book ran the exclusive news, arranged with IDW PR that… Jason Aaron is writing and launching a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1. Funny how that goes.

But they do say that this will begin "with a 10-page prelude story in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Alpha #1 one-shot on sale in June." And that "IDW's ongoing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series will return with a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 in July, written by Aaron with creative collaborators to be named in the coming weeks." And they specify that it's not a reboot, "the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series is notably a relaunch and not a reboot, existing in the same universe as IDW's previously published Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic books."

They don't mention it, but I would also keep an eye on the Free Comic Book Day Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2024 comic out in May, which promises "there will be an exclusive preview of what's next for TMNT!" Could this be an even earlier look at the new Turtles? Just don't call it a reboot.

They quote Jason Aaron, "Launching a new TMNT comic series in the midst of the characters' 40th anniversary is clearly one of those dream jobs of all comic book dream jobs. Especially for me, a kid who first fell in love with the Turtles all those years ago because of that original Mirage Studios series, buying those groundbreaking issues fresh off the rack, comics that kicked you in the face with their action-packed grit and gloriously raw attitude. I couldn't be more honored and thrilled to get to add to that esteemed legacy of comic book face-kicking, especially as part of an amazing IDW run that has expanded the world and timeline of the Turtles in such daring and exciting ways. In terms of what's to come, the kid in me wants you to know that you can expect some good old-fashioned grit, a sprinkle of dark, new attitude and all the bone-cracking action that four mutated ninja brothers can possibly handle." With Jason Aaron adding on his newsletter, "and you can expect a lot more info coming very soon. So begins the Year of the Turtle."

IDW Publishing Co-Publisher Mark Doyle is quoted as saying, "Jason is one of the best storytellers in comics and he just gets the Turtles. Add to that the amazing artists he's working with and you have the recipe for some great TMNT comics that we cannot wait to bring to fans!"

Jamie S. Rich, IDW's Editor-in-Chief, is quoted as saying, "Working with Jason Aaron has been something I have wanted to do for a long time, so that in itself is a treat. Even better, though, is getting to go on an expedition with him to explore a fictional world that he hasn't worked in before. And of course, he has not disappointed. From the very first conversations, it was clear that he brought a real passion to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the sort of excitement you can only get from a true fan. He's a master of his craft, and each new script has only gotten me more excited for the rest of the world to see what he's coming up with."

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