Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The World of TMNT Box Set

Want to start reading TMNT comics but don’t know where to begin? This box set is perfect for you! Five volumes that let you dig into stories from throughout the history of the Turtles!

This five-volume set includes integral stories, from the early Mirage days in the 1980s to the current ongoing series by IDW, providing a great starting point for fans ready to dive into the comics.

See where it all started in the 1980s in this collection of Mirage comics that includes the first three issues of the original series, plus the Raphael one-shot, by co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. These gritty black-and-white comics were part of an independent boom that launched the Heroes-in-a-Half-Shell to superstardom.

In 2011, IDW started what would become the longest running TMNT comic series in history. Read the first four issues from Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz, and Dan Duncan that would kick-start one of the most extensive universes in comics from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Vol. 1: Change is Constant! In 2024, IDW relaunched its Turtles comics line after 150 issues with a new series by comics legends Jason Aaron, Jöelle Jones, Rafael Albuquerque, Cliff Chiang, Darick Robertson, Chris Burnham, and Juan Ferreyra. This volume collects the first six issues of the series that brings the Turtles into the modern era from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Return to New York!

For fans of the animated series from the 1980s and ‘90s, the series Saturday Morning Adventures is perfect for you! This volume collects the first four issues of the series, full of fun one-off stories that feature the lighter side of the Turtles.

Also included is the smash-hit New York Times Bestseller, The Last Ronin, from Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, Tom Waltz, Esau & Isaac Escorza, and Ben Bishop. In a future, battle-ravaged New York City, a lone surviving Turtle embarks on a seemingly hopeless mission seeking justice for the family he lost. Collects the complete five-issue miniseries, an adventure as fulfilling for longtime Turtles fans as it is accessible for readers just discovering the Heroes-in-a-Half-Shell.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs