Few publishers are better poised to capitalize on nostalgia culture than Disney’s Marvel Comics.

But it could be that the Turtles are the real future of comics.

This beloved franchise is set tomake IDW a major player in 2025.

Illustrated version of author Jason Aaron (left, background) with Ninja Turtle Raphael (right, foreground.)

Despite some behind-the-scenes turbulence, IDW had some major hits in 2024, and not justTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Critics have hailed it as a game-changer, praising its innovative blend of nostalgic elements and fresh perspectives.

The series' genius lies in seamlessly merging old and new to craft a captivating narrative.

Calvin and Hobbes hugging with a blurred-out comic strip behind them.

IDW did not hesitate to pull out all the stopsto ensure the end product was nothing short of spectacular.

IDW first secured the services of two-timeEisner and Harvey Award-winning writer Jason Aaron.

Studios, and 12-Gauge Comics.

Snoopy and Woodstock hugging over Earth in space suits.

IDW swung for the fences.

These artists have infused the series with their unique, groundbreaking, and immensely popular visual styles.

Each artist was given the opportunity to pencil a single Turtle’s sub-story across the first four issues.

Comic book art: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles stare out of Casey Jones' facemask

The five-issue opening arc concludes withThe Boys' Darrick Robertsoninking the fifth issue, where the brothers finally reunite.

A new ongoing artist, Juan Ferreyra, is joining the team with issue #6.

The Turtles are undeniably popular.

Comic book art: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Return in IDW’s reboot

Custom image by Marcel Green

They’re now part of the Nostalgia Movement who appreciate the reboots direction.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles#6is available January 29th, 2025 from IDW Publishing.

Throughout the years, their comic books expanded to movies, TV shows, video games, and toys.

Comic book art: the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles stand in a row, looking somber.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987) TV Show Poster

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