Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Biggest Threat Takes Over Earth For A New Era

Published Sep 26, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT John Dodge is an MTV Writer for CBR who specializes in movies, television, comics, and pop culture. He has a deep knowledge of franchises like Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Marvel, and DC Comics, along with a passion for indie and horror titles. An expert on obscure productions from the ’80s and ’90s, John is known for his encyclopedic recall of cult classics like Beetleborgs. The Shredder officially has a new role, and it comes with a whole army to command, however he sees fit. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder #12 (by Dan Watters, Giona Zefiro, Marco Lesko, and Darran Robinson) marks the end of the eponymous villain's ongoing plot to take control of the Earth Protection Force for himself. Surprisingly, this isn't because of any epic confrontation or explosive battle, but simply because the Shredder has already turned Director Braunze into just another part of his ever-expanding arsenal, which itself is enough to secure him the kind of power that not even the Foot Clan could afford him. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder #12 Marks a New Beginning for the Entire World Written by DAN WATTERS Art by GIONA ZEFI...