…a collection

TMNT Color Classics #1 from IDW.  Reprints TMNT Vol. I (Mirage) #1 in full color.  Available in May, 2012.

1. Regular (Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird) - regular cover

TMNT Ultimate Collection HC Volume 3 from IDW.  Collects TMNT Vol. I (Mirage) #12, 14, 15, 17, 19-21.  Available in May, 2012.

1. Regular (Kevin Eastman) - regular cover

TMNT Ultimate Collection HC Volume 2 from IDW.  Collects TMNT Vol. I (Mirage) #8-11 + Donatello, Leonardo, and Michaelangelo micro-series one shots (Mirage).  Available in April, 2012.  …note how these are continuations of the Volume 1 covers.

1. Regular (Kevin Eastman) - regular cover
2. Limited Edition (Kevin Eastman) - Limited Edition B&W sketch cover

Here’s the info. on the variants for TMNT #10 from IDW.  Available in May, 2012.

1. Cover A (Dan Duncan) - regular cover shipped in a 4:1 ratio (A:B)
2. Cover B (Kevin Eastman) - regular cover shipped in a 4:1 ratio (A:B)
3. Cover RI (Tyler Walpole) - 10 copy Retailer Incentive

We’re starting to hear a lot of great information from IDW about their plans to collect and re-issue all the legacy TMNT comics from Mirage, Archie, and Image.   This news broke over at the IDW Publishing Forums late last week but if you want a nice breakdown of the information, Roseangelo (of NinjaPizza fame) wrote up a nice little article that summarizes things.  For me, the best part about this news is that Bobby Curnow stated, “Essentially we’re looking to release everything…”  So cool.  A whole new generation of TMNT fans is in for a wild ride.

I’ve added these planned TPBs to a new section appropriately titled “PLANNED” in my “Upcoming TMNT Comics” list to the right.  There are no new TMNT releases for the new few weeks but stay tuned…I’m sure there will be some new covers or breaking TMNT news to share.

Hey TMNT fans!!  I just received word that the TMNT Micro-Series #2 Michelangelo will be getting a Global Conquest Edition just like TMNT #1-5 + Raphael.  Although the Mikey micro was not initially planned to receive a Global Conquest Edition, it’s being created now primarily due to international demand for it.  Since the original Dec. 28 release date was right on the cusp of IDW’s ability to distribute internationally, many international shops never received it.   So, in effect, this is basically a 2nd printing (just like the other TMNT Global Conquest Editions) that ensures the international TMNT audience gets to catch up with the IDW TMNT story line(s).

As for a release date, Mar. 7 seems to be a good bet but that’s not yet official.  As always, I’ll keep you updated if anything changes.

Here’s the cover for the TMNT Archie 100 Page Spectacular from IDW.  Collects the three issue mini-series from the TMNT Archie series.  This is the same content as the 25th Anniversary Edition of the same book published by Mirage a while back (although I think the cover will not contain the “25th Anniversary” stamp).  Available on April 25, 2012.

1. Cover (Michael Dooney)

Here’s the info. on the variants for the TMNT Micro Series #4 Leonardo from IDW.  Available on April 25, 2012.  Features the first fight between a Ninja Turtle and the Foot Clan and leads into the new story arc for the TMNT ongoing series.

1. Cover A (David Petersen) - regular cover shipped in a 4:1 ratio (A:B) in a single order (i.e., if shops order only 1 copy they get Cover A; if they order 4 copies of Cover A they can then purchase one copy of Cover B)
2. Cover B (Ross Campbell) - regular cover shipped in a 4:1 ratio (A:B) in a single order (i.e., shops must order 4 copies of Cover A in order to purchase one copy of Cover B)
3. Cover RI A (David Petersen B&W variant) - 10 copy Retailer Incentive (i.e., shops that order 8 copies of Cover A and 2 copies of Cover B get this one free)
4. Cover RI B (Peter Laird remastered Retro variant) - 25 copy Retailer Incentive (i.e., shops that order 20 copies of Cover A and 5 copies of Cover B get this one free)

Here’s the info. on the variants for TMNT #9 from IDW.  Available on April 25, 2012.  New story arc featuring the Foot Clan.

1. Cover A (Dan Duncan) - regular cover shipped in a 4:1 ratio (A:B) in a single order (i.e., if shops order only 1 copy they get Cover A; if they order 4 copies of Cover A they can then purchase one copy of Cover B)
2. Cover B (Kevin Eastman) - regular cover shipped in a 4:1 ratio (A:B) in a single order (i.e., shops must order 4 copies of Cover A in order to purchase one copy of Cover B)
3. Cover RI (Ethan Nicolle, of “Axe Cop” fame) - 10 copy Retailer Incentive (i.e., shops that order 8 copies of Cover A and 2 copies of Cover B get this one free)

Hey all you international TMNT fans!!  Today’s the day you get up to speed with the rest of us on the TMNT series (if you haven’t already).  The IDW international license for TMNT will now provide you international fans all the same TMNT (IDW) issues that the U.S. fans get.  However, to kick off the international launch, IDW has issued special “Global Conquest” editions of the previously released TMNT (IDW) #1-5 + Raphael #1.  These long-awaited Global Conquest editions go on sale today (Jan. 18) so check your local comic shop for them.  Truly an awesome release day!!