IDW has been the house of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for fairly a while now. The TMNT acquired their begin within the comics, in spite of everything, 40 years in the past as a humble black and white indie launch. Now a brand new deal between IDW and Paramount assures their present gig will proceed for fairly a while to come back.
The 2 firms have signed a full renewal of the TMNT comedian e book contract that extends IDW’s use of the license for a few years. The press launch doesn’t specify HOW a few years, but it surely does trace the brand new settlement will convey with it a variety of new Turtle titles, and we may very well be seeing them quickly.
”We’re delighted to proceed our relationship with IDW Publishing for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics and graphic novels,” stated Lourdes Arocho, SVP, Licensing & Publishing, Shopper Merchandise, Paramount. “After 40 years, there are nonetheless so many extra tales to be advised, and we are able to’t wait for everybody to see what’s subsequent.”
“The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are iconic. They’re a part of the tapestry of comedian e book historical past and I’m honored to be publishing their persevering with adventures throughout this milestone yr,” acknowledged IDW Co-Writer Mark Doyle. “Our Editor-in-Chief Jamie S. Wealthy and the Editorial crew have put collectively an unbelievable publishing plan that may thrill long-time followers, excite new readers and present why the Turtles stand shoulder to shoulder with the most important heroes in comedian retailers all around the world. It’s a good time to be a fan of TMNT!”
On condition that a few of IDW’s greatest sellers as of late have been TMNT titles — we’re considering of The Final Ronin, after all — they’d have needed to be nuts to not prolong the deal. A sequel to that story, subtitled Re-Evolution, will start publication in March.