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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Relaunch - Michelangelo's New Life as a TV Star


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According to reports from screenrant.com, the upcoming relaunch of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic book series will feature Michelangelo in an unexpected new role - as a famous TV star in Tokyo who has left behind his life as a ninja and his brothers.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Relaunch - Michelangelo's New Life as a TV Star

The preview information indicates that issue 2 of the relaunch, set to be released in September, will spotlight Michelangelo's new glamorous existence full of fame and fortune However, his old ninja life seems poised to catch up with him when armed ninjas unexpectedly show up at his apartment.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Relaunch - Michelangelo's New Life as a TV Star

While the reason for the ninja attack and who is behind it remains a mystery, the synopsis hints that Michelangelo is missing his brothers and the sense of purpose they once shared as a superhero team.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Relaunch - Michelangelo's New Life as a TV Star

The relaunch appears to be structured by initially reintroducing each of the four Turtles individually over the first four issues, catching up on where they have ended up after going their separate ways from New York. The plan is to then bring them back together as a reunited heroic team facing new forces that compel them to join forces once again.



Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Relaunch - Michelangelo's New Life as a TV Star

What does Michelangelo's new direction as a television celebrity mean for his character? How will his brothers' individual storylines be framed?


Find out July 24th, when issue 1 of the relaunch releases in comic book shops!


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