
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin is a New York Times Bestselling graphic novel that presents a darker, more mature take on the beloved franchise. Set in a post-apocalyptic New York City, it follows the last surviving Ninja Turtle on a deeply personal and seemingly hopeless mission to avenge his fallen brothers and master. The story explores themes of grief, resilience, justice, and the enduring legacy of family, even when that family is lost. Co-created by TMNT legends Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, this 224-page adventure is suitable for late elementary to middle school readers (ages 10-14) and offers a compelling, emotional narrative that will resonate with both new fans and those who grew up with the Turtles. Parents should be aware of the prominent themes of loss and violence, typical of a darker superhero narrative.
A New York Times Bestseller!Who is the Last Ronin? In a future, battle-ravaged New York City, a lone surviving Turtle embarks on a seemingly hopeless mission seeking justice for the family he lost. From legendary TMNT co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, get ready for the final story of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles three decades in the making! What terrible events destroyed his family and left New York a crumbling, post-apocalyptic nightmare? All will be revealed in this climactic Turtle tale that sees longtime friends becoming enemies and new allies emerging in the most unexpected places. Can the surviving Turtle triumph? Eastman and Laird are joined by writer Tom Waltz, who penned the first 100 issues of IDW's ongoing TMNT series, and artists Esau & Isaac Escorza (Heavy Metal) and Ben Bishop (The Far Side of the Moon) with an Introduction by filmmaker Robert Rodriguez! Collects the complete five-issue miniseries in a new graphic novel, an adventure as fulfilling for longtime Turtles fans as it is accessible for readers just discovering the heroes in a half shell.