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Matthew Rosenberg talks his upcoming TMNT run

Episode Summary

One of the biggest comics announcements of San Diego Comic-Con was the reveal that Matthew Rosenberg will become the next ongoing writer of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and this week he's here for his first in-depth interview about the series. Rosenberg opens up about initially turning down the job before IDW came calling a second time, why his run is inspired by the raw energy of the original Mirage comics, and how he plans to put the turtles through a relentless fight across New York City. We also discuss his love of Eastman and Laird's work, collaborating with artist Juann Cabal, bringing forgotten characters back into the spotlight, and why this story will embrace every corner of TMNT history while carving out its own identity.

Episode Notes

One of the biggest comics announcements of San Diego Comic-Con was the reveal that Matthew Rosenberg will become the next ongoing writer of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and this week he's here for his first in-depth interview about the series. Rosenberg opens up about initially turning down the job before IDW came calling a second time, why his run is inspired by the raw energy of the original Mirage comics, and how he plans to put the turtles through a relentless fight across New York City. We also discuss his love of Eastman and Laird's work, collaborating with artist Juann Cabal, bringing forgotten characters back into the spotlight, and why this story will embrace every corner of TMNT history while carving out its own identity.

NEWS

  1. Marvel Comics solicitations October 2026
    1. José Andrés joins Earth's Mightiest Heroes in 'Meals to Astonish: Avengers' #1 this October
    2. Marvel's Trick-Or-Read program returns with 'Infernal Hulk' and 'Spidey and His Amazing Friends'
    3. Punisher battles Black Widow, Wolverine, and Winter Soldier in new Marvel one-shot series
    4. Marvel and Williams Racing team up for 'Iron Man: Racing Towards Doom' #1 this October
    5. Captain Britain gets 50th anniversary special
  2. Rob Liefeld relaunches 'Avengelyne' with artist Daniel Mainé at Image Comics this November
  3. Lance Briggs, Kyle Higgins, and Danilo Beyruth announce sci-fi sports graphic novel 'The Trap'
  4. Exclusive: Dan Watters and Brian Level launch sci-fi horror series 'Mad Science Division' at Ignition Press
  5. Red Sonja and Barbarella unite for first-ever crossover series this November
  6. Archie celebrates 85 years with oversized anniversary special featuring comics all-stars

Our Top Books of the Week:

Dave:

  1. Godzilla Conquers The Multiverse #1 (Gerry Duggan, Javier Garron)
  2. Terminal #1 (Robert Kirkman, Joe Casey, Andy Kubert)

Alex:​​

  1. Uncanny X-Men (Gail Simone, Jim Towe, Roge Antonio, Federica Mancin)
  2. Sicko #1 (Tini Howard, Amilcar Pinna) 

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Alex: x

Dave: Superman #40 (Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

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Interview: Matthew Rosenberg talks taking over TMNT

  1. You described your run as "The Warriors meets Daredevil: Born Again" with plenty of action and humor mixed in. Those are some massive touchstones. What qualities from those stories became your creative north star for this new era of TMNT?
  2. Your story begins immediately after Gene Luen Yang’s "The City That Never Dies" storyline, which sounds like it leaves the city fundamentally changed. How did Gene Luen Yang's finale create opportunities that wouldn't have existed otherwise?
  3. One of the biggest hooks is that the Turtles are being hunted over the course of a single night. What made that compressed timeline appealing, and how does it change the pacing compared to a more traditional TMNT story?
  4. You said the team hunting the Turtles is assembled specifically for this mission. Without spoiling who's involved, what makes this group uniquely equipped to challenge all four brothers at once?
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  6. Juann Cabal has shown he can handle kinetic action and expressive character work across Marvel and DC. What is it about his storytelling you’re excited to see in TMNT? 
  7. You've mentioned your love for Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird's Mirage Studios era. Were there specific themes or storytelling techniques from those early comics that you wanted to bring back for modern readers?
  8. Your comics often balance brutal action with sharp humor and strong character voices. How do you approach writing the Turtles so each brother feels distinct, especially when they're under constant pressure?
  9. You've written everything from street-level crime stories to huge superhero events. Where does TMNT fit creatively for you, and does it scratch a different storytelling itch than books like What's the Furthest Place From Here? or your Marvel work?
  10. You're taking over with issue #25, which already feels like a milestone. Looking ahead, what do you hope readers say about your TMNT run after they've finished that first story arc?

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