Dive into the origins of your favorite teenage turtles with this collection of stories from the original Mirage comics! Cowabunga dudes! It’s time to travel back to the '80s with the Turtles and discover where it all started. This collection of Mirage Studios’ issues #1–7 and 9–14; the Raphael, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Leonardo Micro-Series one-shots; Fugitoid #1; and Tales of TMNT #1–5 is perfect for new readers trying to learn more about the Turtles or longtime fans returning to the classics. Witness for yourself iconic moments in TMNT history. Watch as Splinter unveils the mystery of the Turtles' past, and then cheer along as the brothers do battle with the villainous Shredder for the very first time. Joining co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird are contributors Michael Dooney, Ryan Brown, Jim Lawson, Steve Bissette, and Eric Talbot.

Continue your journey following the early exploits of the TMNT in this collection of stories from the original Mirage comics! As the 1980s transitioned into the ’90s, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles began to establish themselves as pop culture mainstays. This compendium collects Mirage Studios’ issues #15–23, #27–29, and #31–37 of the ongoing series plus Tales of the TMNT #6 and 7, and the short story "The Ring." Experience important storylines in TMNT history like “Return to New York” as well as one off issues from a host of creative talent. Joining co-creators Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman are contributors Ryan Brown, Jim Lawson, Mark Martin, Eric Talbot, Mark Bodé, Michael Dooney, Steve Murphy, A.C. Farley, Jan Strnad, Richard Corben, Michael Zulli, Rich Hedden, Tom McWeeney, Rick McCollum, and Bill Anderson.