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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #79 Cover (2011) ft. Agent John Bishop, Commander Zom, Donatello, The Earth Protection Force, The Foot Clan, Leonardo, Michaelangelo, Raphael & Splinter

Artist: Damian Couceiro (All)

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #79 Cover (2011) ft. Agent John Bishop, Commander Zom, Donatello, The Earth Protection Force, The Foot Clan, Leonardo, Michaelangelo, Raphael & Splinter Comic Art

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Title:	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #79 Cover (2011) ft. Agent John Bishop, Commander Zom, Donatello, The Earth Protection Force, The Foot Clan, Leonardo, Michaelangelo, Raphael & Splinter
Artist:	Damian Couceiro (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	320
Likes on CAF:	6 7
Comments:	6
Added to Site:	3/27/2023
Comic Art Archive:	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Issue: 79 Page: cover View

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Alright, let us try this again...

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is an important discovery in my childhood that clearly continues to stand as pivotal storytelling. Currently, it is one of just two comics I still collect and adore. My introduction to them was a VHS copy of "The Case of the Killer Pizzas" which entertained me but the live movie truly showcased how heavily layered and multidimensional the heroes in a half shell truly are. Dark undertones with a splash of humor would be a high bar I'd judge all stories after.

When I found out the turtles were getting a new book, I foolishly assumed it would be a cartoon version and ignored it. Then, months later, an internet headline about Donnie's near death shook my world and told me this wasn't the safe take I assumed (I hadn't known the original comics weren't so child friendly either at this time) and proceeded to recollect them even as the book was into the 80s...which I NEVER do.

Worth it!

The stories I would devour issue after issue truly expanded my view of these reptilian Ninjas in so many ways...City Fall, The Trial of General Krang, Vengeance (My reigning favorite story) and here...Invasion of the Triceratons!

I can't recall when I first saw the Triceratons but loved their concept, backstory and significance to the planet Earth! Add in this issue's cliffhanger of Splinter (now leader of the Foot) having captured Commander Zom for execution followed by his own sons interrupting in pledge to stop him by all means and you've got a true earth shaking story!

Big thanks to Damian Couceiro for the imagery, Kevin Eastman for the storytelling, and Mark Hay for the sale!

"Cowabunga!"

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E DLS
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 3/27/2023

There's a reason why these guys are the only ones to survive the "funny animal" craze of the 80's (that they themselves spawned). There's only one original. And that's the one that most often stands the test of time. And of course the one that's most often immitated, replicated, simulated, and just flat out ripped off. The Turltes are to their genre what the FF are to super-hero comics. Oh, and great cover by the way!

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 3/28/2023

The IDW series gained a lot more momentum as it went on. People thought it wouldn't last, but the serious tone was something more akin to the original series and ran differently than the nicktoons. Killer cover as everything tells you which version of TMNT we are looking at.

Andy Wurst
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 4/8/2023

Cowabunga!

Bill J
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 6/28/2023

Powerful cover for a series that treated the story of TMNT seriously. Strong design and memorable characters! Great pick-up!

Ian Saint
Member Since 2021

1 - Posted on 9/16/2023

This is seriously awesome. Love it.

J Ledger
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 9/22/2023

Beautiful TMNT cover love the layout!

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