Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #2 has broken the record for IDW’s highest comic book print run in the publisher’s history.
With over 130,000 copies printed, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #2 has broken the record for the largest print run for a single comic book in IDW Publishing’s 22-year history.
The Last Ronin #2 released in comic shops today, Feb. 17. In anticipation of a fast sell-through for the issue’s first printing, IDW has already committed to a second. The second printing of The Last Ronin #2 is scheduled for release on March 31, and will feature new cover art by the Escorza brothers, Esau and Isaac.
“The surprising sales numbers for issue one blew our minds… but then, issue two was like throwing gasoline on a fire,” said TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman. “I can’t thank all our fans and retailers enough for all the love and support! The whole team set out to create something extra special with this series, and the fan reaction has made us even more committed to ensuring that The Last Ronin is not only everything you were hoping for in a tough-as-nails TMNT story, but worth the wait! We are chest deep in the next issue and can’t wait for your thoughts when it hits the streets.”
“The interest in this series is a wonderful testament to all the hard work that the creative team is putting into the series,” added Group Editor Bobby Curnow. “Everyone is working at the peak of their abilities and have hit a great stride. Issue #2, which features several crucial flashbacks, is a perfect showcase of the creators’ work melding together in a truly memorable way.”
The Last Ronin is a limited series consisting of five oversized issues, released quarterly. Based on an unpublished 1987 story concept by TMNT creators Eastman and Peter Laird, The Last Ronin takes place in the future, where the last surviving Ninja Turtle seeks vengeance against the Foot Clan for his fallen family and friends. Issue #1 released back in October, followed by issue #2 today. A Director’s Cut edition, which includes the full story from issue #1 alongside bonus content, is set for release on March 17.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #2 by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, Tom Waltz, Esau Escorza, Isaac Escorza, Ben Bishop, Luis Antonio Delgado and Shawn Lee is on sale now from IDW Publishing. The second printing arrives March 31.
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