TMNT New Era Gets Off To An Incredibly Fast Start

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Cover to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 13

The latest issue of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has just reached a massive milestone for IDW Publishing.

Per a press release from IDW Publishing, the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #13 by writer Gene Luen Yang and artist Freddie E. Williams II has officially broken past the 100,000 mark in terms of units already ordered ahead of its release. Set to arrive in stores on December 10, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #13 will mark the beginning of a new era both for the Heroes in a Half Shell and the series itself, as Yang takes the helm of the series for writer Jason Aaron to lead the charge towards another harrowing adventure and the emergence of the Turtles' next terrifying foe — Ujigami.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #13

Written by GENE LUEN YANG
Art by FREDDIE E. WILLIAMS II
Main cover art by FREDDIE E. WILLIAMS II
Variant covers by KEVIN EASTMAN & BEN BISHOP; JARED CULLUM; CLAYTON CRAIN; DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON; DUSTIN NGUYEN; DAVID NAKAYAMA; NATHAN SZERDY; and RAHZZAH

"Like everyone else who grew up in the '80s, I've been a fan of the Turtles since I was a kid. The Turtles even gave me my start in comics through the Xeric Grant, so I'm beyond thrilled to dive into their universe," said writer Gene Luen Yang of the upcoming series. "Freddie and I are so grateful for the support TMNT #13 has gotten from retailers and fans. We can't wait for the world to see what we've got planned!"

Artist Freddie E. Williams II added, "Drawing as the regular artist for the TMNT is the culmination of 30 years: playing the TMNT Roleplaying game, zig zagging through comic book crossovers for a decade, and having the honor of collaborating with my hero Kevin Eastman. I'm so excited to be here, I'm having a great time teaming up with Gene Yang, and I hope everyone will love what we are cooking up together!"

The official solicit synopsis for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #13 reads, "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 goes on sale December 10 from IDW Publishing.