The perfect way to catch up on the new ongoing series, this volume collects the first 12 issues. Raphael wanders the streets of NYC in search of food, shelter, and answers. His brothers and Master Splinter vow to find him but a mutant alley cat named Old Hob and his gang of criminals keep getting in the way. The very core of the Turtles family is at stake as a new origin of the TMNT is revealed!

Author Biography

Tom Waltzis a former active duty U.S. Marine, Desert Storm vet, and former California National Guard Military Policeman. He is an editor for premiere comic book publisher IDW Publishing (www.IDWpublishing.com), as well as the writer of critically-acclaimed graphic novels, including TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, THE LAST FALL, CHILDREN OF THE GRAVE, FINDING PEACE (with Nathan St John), AFTER THE FIRE, SILENT HILL- SINNER'S REWARD, SILENT HILL- PAST LIFE, SILENT HILL DOWNPOUR- ANNE'S STORY and others. He has also written for video games, including as co-writer for SILENT HILL- DOWNPOUR (Konami), and writer for GHOSTBUSTERS- SANCTUM OF SLIME (Atari), TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES- BROTHERS UNITE (Paramount), and TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES- MUTANTS IN MANHATTAN (Activision). He grew up in Clinton, Michigan and currently makes his home in San Diego, California with his wife and two children. Kevin Eastman- Born in 1962 in Portland, Maine, Kevin began drawing as soon as he was able to hold a crayon. His discovery of comic books gave meaning to his crazed doodling. When Kevin discovered and studied the work of Jack Kirby, Russ Heath, Richard Corben, Vaughn Bode and John Severin, he began to hone his craft. His first published work appeared in 1980, a year or so before he met Peter Laird. In May 1984, he and Laird published Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1, creating the hit heroes in a half-shell. Eastman co-writes Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for IDW and can sometimes be found at the San Diego Comic Art Gallery.