A thorough look back at the TMNT comic book roots with the original stories plus insightful annotations from co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird.

Rediscover the underground roots of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, with this special collection of Mirage Studios' issues #1-7 along with the Raphael one-shot by creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird With over 300 pages of mutated-martial arts action along with annotations following each issue, this volume is perfect for fans to relive the glorious days of the Turtles' origins as well as an excellent...

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has been a powerhouse franchise ever since the debut of the indie comic book back in 1984. The TMNT have captivated kids and those young at heart for over thirty years now with several movies, multiple cartoon series, ongoing comics and one of the most extensive and playable toylines in history. The golden era of TMNT for many fans was from 1988 to 1995 and it's that vintage era that this book aims to focus on. When you're dealing with such an expansive franchise it's essential to nail down a focus and the original cartoon and movies are still regarded by many...

It's good to be green The original TMNT series from Mirage Studios, collected in order and in color for the first time

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are a mainstay of pop culture, and it all began with these comics by co-creators Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman. Go back to the very beginning with the Turtles' first encounter with the Foot Clan and their mysterious leader, the Shredder. With over 300 pages of mutated-martial arts action, this volume is perfect for fans to relive the glorious days of the Turtles' origins as well as an excellent place for new readers...

"Originally published as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"--T.p. verso.

v. 1. "Originally published by Mirage Studios as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles issues #1-7 and the One-issue Raphael micro-series"--Copyright page.