Episode Details

One of the biggest comics announcements of San Diego Comic-Con was the reveal that Matthew Rosenberg will become the next ongoing writer of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and this week he's here for his first in-depth interview about the series. Rosenberg opens up about initially turning down the job before IDW came calling a second time, why his run is inspired by the raw energy of the original Mirage comics, and how he plans to put the turtles through a relentless fight across New York City. We also discuss his love of Eastman and Laird's work, collaborating with artist Juann Cabal, bringing forgotten characters back into the spotlight, and why this story will embrace every corner of TMNT history while carving out its own identity.

NEWS

1. Marvel Comics solicitations October 2026
   1. José Andrés joins Earth's Mightiest Heroes in 'Meals to Astonish: Avengers' #1 this October
   2. Marvel's Trick-Or-Read program returns with 'Infernal Hulk' and 'Spidey and His Amazing Friends'
   3. Punisher battles Black Widow, Wolverine, and Winter Soldier in new Marvel one-shot series
   4. Marvel and Williams Racing team up for 'Iron Man: Racing Towards Doom' #1 this October
   5. Captain Britain gets 50th anniversary special
2. Rob Liefeld relaunches 'Avengelyne' with artist Daniel Mainé at Image Comics this November
3. Lance Briggs, Kyle Higgins, and Danilo Beyruth announce sci-fi sports graphic novel 'The Trap'
4. Exclusive: Dan Watters and Brian Level launch sci-fi horror series 'Mad Science Division' at Ignition Press
5. Red Sonja and Barbarella unite for first-ever crossover series this November
6. Archie celebrates 85 years with oversized anniversary special featuring comics all-stars

Our Top Books of the Week:

Dave:

1. Godzilla Conquers The Multiverse #1 (Gerry Duggan, Javier Garron)
2. Terminal #1 (Robert Kirkman, Joe Casey, Andy Kubert)

Alex:​​

1. Uncanny X-Men (Gail Simone, Jim Towe, Roge Antonio, Federica Mancin)
2. Sicko #1 (Tini Howard, Amilcar Pinna) 

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Alex: x

Dave: Superman #40 (Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora)

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK

• Alex: Is Ted Ok? #6 (Dave Chisholm)
• Dave: The Horror of Godzilla #1 (Tristan Jones,  Ethan S. Parker, Griffin Sherida)

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.

• Dave: Rocket Raccoon: Rocket Rewind #1 (Mike Mignola Cover)
• Alex: X-Men 34 Alexander Lozano '80s Colossus Variant

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