Kevin Eastman announces TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: THE LAST RONIN 2

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator and The Last Ronin co-author Kevin Eastmann confirmed that there is an actual sequel in development for the comic book series, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin.

Speaking to Rolling Stone, Eastman said the sequel to The Last Ronin will arrive after wrapping up the spin-off series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Lost Years. He said:

“The Lost Years [will] releases five issues, with a one-shot called Lost Day, which is part of that five-issue thing, leading up to The Last Ronin 2, which we have some really great ideas for. The evolution of the new characters – the new turtles – has been the same heart and soul. It would be easy to say, “Oh, here’s more turtles and they’re named after four scientists”.… The story and how they’re presented to you and how you see them grow, and what they’re going to become in The Lost Years, you’re seeing the tip of the iceberg , the nail if you want, of what we will do with them”.

This is pretty exciting news for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fans! I love what they’ve done with the recent comic stories and while we knew The Last Ronin 2 was eventually going to happen, it’s nice to have Eastman confirming that and teasing when it does arrive.

The four new ninja turtles that have been introduced in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin – Lost Years include: Odyn, a burly boy who looks a little silly but in a charming way and looks like a snapping turtle. One, a smart athletic pant who is very observant and always eager to show off his siblings. Moja, short and stocky with a pointed beak, are protective but also eager to please. And Yi, the sensitive one with an interest in technology.

What do you think of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic series that Eastman is working on?