A new era of TMNT begins! Acclaimed Eisner-winning writer Gene Luen Yang (American Born Chinese, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Superman Smashes the Klan) takes on writing duties for TMNT! Following the stunning events of TMNT #12, the Turtles face a different New York…one where they are viewed as heroes! The celebration will be short-lived as new threats vie for control. The mutant yak Papa Beng is determined to widen the power base for his gang. Yet little does he know that he and other TMNT villains are being stalked by a powerful new assassin…Ujigami!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #13 is a fresh start in all the right ways, introducing a new creative team and launching a new story that honors what came before while forging its own path. Read Full Review
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #13 really kicks off the new creative era with a bang. The creative team really hit a homerun with this initial issue. Continuing the amazing story that we have been following, while at the same time adding some awesome elements that will surely drive the story forward. The TMNT Universe is in amazing hands and if this first issue is any indication we are in for one heck of a ride. This book is my Pick of the Week, and this is a must have issue for every comic fan and collector. Read Full Review
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #13 sees the boys back in action, but now things are better than ever. Theyre no longer torn apart and hunted. Instead, the brothers are back together and now, the city views them as heroes helping to save the day. Its a little bittersweet, however, since theyre missing their dad, but theyre plenty busy thanks to the murder of the Ghost Boys Triad leader. Of course, its never quite that straightforward. They soon have to deal with the new gang leader, a mutant yak named Papa Beng but, perhaps more terrifying, the mysterious assassin Ujigami who claims to be an ally. Read Full Review
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #13 ushers us into a new era for the beloved brothers, but not without adding mystery and shock to the fold. This issue should have fans talking big time, and everyone needs to get their hands on it! Read Full Review
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #13 is a blast from start to finish, kicking off a new story arc with a new creative team that acts a perfect jumping on point for new or lapsed fans. Read Full Review
TMNT #13 fires on all cylinders, blending sharp character work, explosive action, and a game-changing new addition to the mythos in Ujigami. Yang and Williams II capture everything that makes the Turtles exceptionalthe warmth, the humor, the scrappy energywhile delivering an issue that feels both welcoming to newcomers and thrilling for longtime fans. With stellar artwork, smart lettering choices, and a cliffhanger that practically demands the next issue, this chapter proves the future of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is not just brightit's downright electrifying. Read Full Review
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #13 is fantastic start to Gene Luen Yang and Freddie E. Williams II's creative run. They do a great job tapping into the potential in the foundation left to them by their predecessors. Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo being public heroes does a lot for what their dynamic is with each other and the world around them. The added big developments that they are not aware of adds another level of intrigue in what will happen in this series moving forward. Everything that happens in TMNT #13 drives home why this continues to be a must-read series. Read Full Review
Whether you're returning after Aaron's run or jumping in fresh, TMNT #13 makes it easy. Yang builds on emotional foundations while Williams brings iconic visuals that feel instantly right. New readers and longtime fans alike will find plenty to love here. Read Full Review
By the time you turn the final page, one thought hits you: the future of the Ninja Turtles ain't just promising it's crackling with electricity. TMNT #13 feels like the start of a whole new era, and Ujigami? Yeah that ninja is about to change everything. Grab a slice and get ready, because this run is about to go wild. Read Full Review
This issue kicks off with a fresh new fun flavor while still having some intriguing elements at play, especially the reveal at the end. This is a great change of direction after Aaron's attempt at something different that ultimately didn't do it for me. I just hope Yang doesn't lean too much into the cartoony personalities of the turtles and delivers on the depth and emotional beats that the IDW series has excelled at.
Jason Aaron may have left, but Gene Luen Yang offers us a good jumping-on point with the Turtles working together at last and a worthwhile adversary. I'm definitely in, can't wait for the next issue !
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