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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Volume 1: Change is Constant Deluxe Edition Hardcover – July 24, 2012

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 498 ratings

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  • The exciting re-launch of TMNT comics was a break-out success, and now the four issues of the "Change is Constant" trade paperback are re-presented here, along with the full set of fully-rendered layouts by Kevin Eastman! Also includes additional sketches and preliminaries from the art team.

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Tom Waltz is a former active duty U.S. Marine, Desert Storm vet, and former California National Guard Military Policeman. He is an editor for premiere comic book publisher IDW Publishing (www.IDWpublishing.com), as well as the writer of critically-acclaimed graphic novels, including TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, THE LAST FALL, CHILDREN OF THE GRAVE, FINDING PEACE (with Nathan St John), AFTER THE FIRE, SILENT HILL: SINNER'S REWARD, SILENT HILL: PAST LIFE, SILENT HILL DOWNPOUR: ANNE'S STORY and others. He has also written for video games, including as co-writer for SILENT HILL: DOWNPOUR (Konami), and writer for GHOSTBUSTERS: SANCTUM OF SLIME (Atari), TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: BROTHERS UNITE (Paramount), and TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANTS IN MANHATTAN (Activision). He grew up in Clinton, Michigan and currently makes his home in San Diego, California with his wife and two children. 

Kevin Eastman - Born in 1962 in Portland, Maine, Kevin began drawing as soon as he was able to hold a crayon. His discovery of comic books gave meaning to his crazed doodling. When Kevin discovered and studied the work of Jack Kirby, Russ Heath, Richard Corben, Vaughn Bode and John Severin, he began to hone his craft. His first published work appeared in 1980, a year or so before he met Peter Laird. In May 1984, he and Laird published Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1, creating the hit heroes in a half-shell. Eastman co-writes Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for IDW and can sometimes be found at the San Diego Comic Art Gallery.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ IDW Publishing; Deluxe edition (July 24, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1613772335
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1613772331
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 16 years
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.56 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.4 x 0.8 x 12.6 inches
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Customers enjoy the new TMNT comic series. They find the story engaging and the art style appealing. Readers appreciate the fresh take on the turtles and their origins. The book is a good start for the rebooted series that brings back nostalgic memories for old school fans. It's suitable for readers aged 13 and up.

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37 customers mention "Readability"37 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find it an engaging read and welcome new readers of the comics. The writing is fast-paced and fun, and they are pleased with the reboot of the TMNT comics that starts in this TPB.

"...This title is extremely welcoming to newbies of the comic whose only experiences are the animated shows and movies, as it features a new origin and..." Read more

"...It was a blast to read and the only negative thing I can say about this is the fact that it had to end. I had to get to the last page...." Read more

"...I loved every page of this book. It brought back so many good memories that I had to dig around in my closet for old issues from when I was a kid...." Read more

"My first ever TMNT comic that I read and it's an amazing read...." Read more

21 customers mention "Story quality"19 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality. They find the storyline and plots excellent, and the art is phenomenal. The reboot of the comic with one of the original creators is interesting, and they describe it as a fresh start for our heroes in a half shell. Overall, customers consider it a good start but not perfect.

"...characters personalities and drives, while at the same time keeping the plot interesting and providing background...." Read more

"...who wants to start a read on the turtle family, this is the perfect way to start." Read more

"...The story line and plots are Grade A! The art and ink is Phenominal!..." Read more

"...They're exciting tales." Read more

15 customers mention "Art quality"15 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the artwork. They find the style familiar, with well-drawn facial expressions and dark surroundings. The book maintains the original vibe, with nice fight scenes and gory moments. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality of the artwork.

"...Pros: Fresh yet familiar take, solid pacing and nice artwork Cons: May be too dark for those use to the campy feel of original TV series" Read more

"...I think old school fans will love this. The art style feels familiar as well as parts of the story, but I was enthralled and couldn't help turning..." Read more

"...The story line and plots are Grade A! The art and ink is Phenominal!..." Read more

"...(line, color, and style) is good...." Read more

10 customers mention "Turtles"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the new take on the turtles. They find it a good start to the new series, with an awesome origin story and a good mix of the 03 turtles and the old black and white. The book is a must-buy for turtle lovers, with a brilliant and fresh take on their origin.

"...Volume one contains Issues 1-4 and it's basically a rehash of the Turtles' origin story, the only difference is that this "reboot" is done..." Read more

"...been a turtles fan for a long time now, and this reboot is a good mix of the 03 turtles and the old black and white...." Read more

"This is a great start to the new turtles series. This is how turtles reboot should be done. Every Turtles fan should love it." Read more

"Sweet production quality, awesome story, and same old turtles , as always Splinter is a powerhouse to be reckoned with...." Read more

6 customers mention "Relaunch"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the relaunch of the series. They find it a good read and say it's a great new series.

"...IDW has done a splendid job rebooting classic series like these, that either made it to animated TV or got their start there...." Read more

"Great reboot..." Read more

"Good Read for the rebooted series..." Read more

"Great relaunch..." Read more

5 customers mention "Nostalgia"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the nostalgic feel of the book. They find it a fresh yet familiar take on a classic, with solid pacing and nice artwork. The book brings back good memories for old school fans like them.

"...Pros: Fresh yet familiar take, solid pacing and nice artwork Cons: May be too dark for those use to the campy feel of original TV series" Read more

"...I loved every page of this book. It brought back so many good memories that I had to dig around in my closet for old issues from when I was a kid...." Read more

"...Like the old school feel to the series." Read more

"Made for old school tmnt fans. Really a great comic, I read the originals as a kid and these really take me back." Read more

4 customers mention "Age range"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's age range. They say it's appropriate for ages 13 and older, but also great for kids. The new mythology is enjoyable for both kids and adults.

"...This book seems to be geared towards teenagers, and a whole new fan base. I think it's appropriate for ages 13 and older...." Read more

"...--and created a new series with a new mythology that kids and adults alike can enjoy...." Read more

"...first vol of the series it was great to see how it all started great for kids also" Read more

"I love this book. Age appropriate for 6 grade and beyond" Read more

4 customers mention "Character development"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the character development. They find the writing captures the essence of each character and their origins. The dialogue is enjoyable, and the four turtles are presented well in the story.

"...The writing is very good at developing the characters personalities and drives, while at the same time keeping the plot interesting and providing..." Read more

"...The wisdom imparted by Splinter makes him an interesting character. I enjoyed his dialogue. The four turtles are also presented well in the story...." Read more

"...It's a good balance of being faithful and different. The story and characters are great." Read more

"...It captures the essence of every character and their own origins and how characters meet is new and good." Read more

Hardbound Deluxe Edition = Must Have for Die Hard Fans
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Hardbound Deluxe Edition = Must Have for Die Hard Fans
If you haven't bought your copy of IDW's TMNT Volume 1 yet and are still deciding between the paperback copy of the hardbound, the hardbound copy won't let you down. I don't own the paperback copy, so I can't do an accurate comparison, but I can tell you what exactly is in the hardbound copy: pure awesomeness.The hardbound version is slightly taller than the IDW TMNT Ultimate Collection Series, although not as wide (about 3mm less) and definitely not as thick (it's only 4 issues, plus bonus, so understandable). Included is the first four issues of the new IDW series, 9 pages front and back of art (18 pages total, some are duplicate pieces shown in pencil sketch/B&W then in full color), then the first four issues of the new series again, but in blue pencil/black ink sketched in Kevin Eastman style complete with notes on the side (see photos above). Unlike the TMNT Ultimate Collection Series, it is not done full commentary style, which is not bad, but I kinda expected more. However, it was really neat to see the whole comic process and then compare it to the completed result. One thing I would definitely like to see more is of the artwork gallery. I follow a good number of the comic artists on deviantart.com, but it's a whole different thing to see the actual artwork on paper...in a book. It's amazing.All in all, it's a nice reboot of the original Eastman and Laird series. I'm hoping to see more hardbound copies of the TMNT series by IDW in the future! Highly recommended for all my fellow turtle fans.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2015
    On a deserted block a street fight between two sets are taking place. One is led by an adult sized cat by the name of Old Hob, and the other is led by the talking rat Splinter whom is supported by his three Ninja Turtles. The battle is quick and although Splinter's side is victorious. They still leave as failures. -summary

    I'm not going to debate whether the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were in dire need of a full reboot as far as the comic series was concerned. However, I will point out that I knew the comic franchise was in good hands when IDW mentioned they were going to debut the series again. IDW has done a splendid job rebooting classic series like these, that either made it to animated TV or got their start there. This newer take on TMNT definitely feels quite fresh yet familiar at the same time, as it retains the gritty and edgy personality of the Mirage Studio's series. This volume contains issues 1-4.

    The plot follows the three Turtles Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Donatello, as they search for Raphael whom has gone missing. Their searches leads them into battles with Old Hob whom harbors a serious grudge against Splinter.

    For starters, even if one hates the Ninja Turtles this is still a great series to sink some teeth in. This title is extremely welcoming to newbies of the comic whose only experiences are the animated shows and movies, as it features a new origin and still uses everything that came before as its pool source. Purists will definitely find their interest piqued as it goes on paying homage to the original series in different ways. The series moves at a real good pace keeping a steady dark tone.

    The writing is very good at developing the characters personalities and drives, while at the same time keeping the plot interesting and providing background. The issues also works at quite a bit of world building setting things in motion with plenty of potential for great stories.

    Visually, this book is shooting for a rugged and gritty feel to capture the dangers of the night time gang life in New York City. It seems as if this is a world meant only for the toughest. The action panels are not as brutal as the original series very first issue, but it does get the job done. There are some nice fisticuffs and maybe one gory moment. The grounded character designs fits properly for the style of the narrative; the use of backgrounds is something that stood out for me also. When it was time for action the static backgrounds helped focus on that, but when it was time to enhance the dark atmosphere, there was just enough detail to get the narrative's themes across.

    Overall, I can't recommend this series enough to TMNT fans because since I'm up to date on this title, I can tell people that it does remain interesting and the ride feels worth it. To comic fans, definitely give this a shot because it can stand right beside some of Marvel's and DC's best. TMNT haters, well most of you guys hated the original TV show and some of the movies since they focused a lot more on comedy and not on action. This series blends them both quite well with more of a focus on hard hitting action. This is a comic series that many won't go wrong with trying out.

    Pros: Fresh yet familiar take, solid pacing and nice artwork

    Cons: May be too dark for those use to the campy feel of original TV series
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2015
    Growing up as a huge turtle fan I'm surprised it took me this long to check out the comic. Volume one contains Issues 1-4 and it's basically a rehash of the Turtles' origin story, the only difference is that this "reboot" is done from at least one of the original creators so there is enough in this story that feels like a new twist, and definitely real world problems that suck you into caring about these characters.

    The most surprising character for me was what happened with Casey Jones. They introduce his and Raph's buddy relationship really well and natural, to the point that I can't wait to see how April finds the turtles. For fans of the turtles, this is definitely a must own. The origin is still pretty much the same, but there is enough set up, and new spins on this well known origin that it felt like I was reading a new story that I once lost. It was a blast to read and the only negative thing I can say about this is the fact that it had to end. I had to get to the last page. And now I have to order volume 2!
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2021
    Tons of nostalgia for old school fans like me and plenty of new material for a new generation of TMNT fans. I loved every page of this book. It brought back so many good memories that I had to dig around in my closet for old issues from when I was a kid. I definitely want to read more. I think old school fans will love this. The art style feels familiar as well as parts of the story, but I was enthralled and couldn't help turning the pages until I was done with the book.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2019
    My first ever TMNT comic that I read and it's an amazing read. This goes to anyone who wants to start a read on the turtle family, this is the perfect way to start.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2012
    First and foremost, I was born in '82 so I Grew Up on TMNT from a young age! I had almost every TMNT action figure ever made as well as a vhs cartoon collction and all the TMNT movies. That being said, my favorite TMNT realm was the comics! I had a collection of Eastman & Laird turtles as well as 90% of the Archie Comics TMNT Adventures comics from the start of the series to the end.
    I remember hearing about a new series of TMNT by some publisher id never heard of, IDW comics, and didn't give it a second thought as most comics series of the 2ks just didn't have the excitement, art or good read I remembered from the 80s and 90s. So I went on about my way restocking my collections of older comics without giving it a chance.
    When I saw this TPB on amazon.com and say the price (12$ and some change) I figured "why not", I had recently filled my collection with several Halo TPBs and was extremely inpressed, so I gave TMNT a shot and all I can say is "WOW"!! I order volume 1, 2, 3 and my mind was blown! The new reboot, and I'm extremely critical of reboots of orgins and characters I know and love from my childhood, was amazing! The story line and plots are Grade A! The art and ink is Phenominal! So impressed, and the Only thing I'm dissapointed in is that Volume 4 doesn't come out until Jan, and Volume 5 not until May!
    So to ANYONE wanting to re-explore TMNT as well as new fans alike, you Will Not be dissapointed! Please check out this series! 5 star recommended from a true and tried TMNT fan for over 27 yrs+!
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  • Phil
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great restart
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 17, 2021
    This is a great reboot. Reverts to some of the original style while telling an origin story that has the benefit of knowing some components that will become key later on. The original beginning was still finding its feet and working out what the turtles would grow into; here the seeds are already there and there’s a greater feeling of a larger story. If you haven’t tried TMNT before here is a great place to start. Art style is reminiscent of the original whilst being a bit sharper and the story has some of the grit of the originals whilst having more defined characters. I look forward to reading the rest.
  • Miguel Angel Centeno Anaya
    1.0 out of 5 stars La paquetería de Amazon de nuevo entregando basura
    Reviewed in Mexico on July 22, 2020
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    1.0 out of 5 stars
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    Reviewed in Mexico on July 22, 2020
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  • bootlegg_bart
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read.
    Reviewed in Canada on March 31, 2019
    Arrived in perfect condition and was a great read for anyone wanting to dive into a TMNT story - ordered the second volume immediately after.
  • Cliente Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars muy buen comic
    Reviewed in Spain on April 27, 2017
    me gusto mucho este comic, la historia que nos dan de las tortugas ninja es muy buena creo que idw a hecho un grandioso trabajo con estos personajes.
  • おざゆめ
    5.0 out of 5 stars なかなか面白い。
    Reviewed in Japan on July 9, 2014
    現在新シリーズとして放送しているニコロデオンのタートルズとは違い、IDWから漫画として出版されている全く違う話です。
    ニコロデオンとは違い結構重い話となっています。描写も結構グロく、血なども普通に出てきます。
    原作、新亀、CG映画のようなシリアスな話が好きな人におすすめです。
    逆にタートルズはギャグじゃないと嫌という人にはおすすめできないです。
    もちろん中身は英語ですが、絵があるため文字が読めなくても大体はわかると思います。
    ただ新規の方がこれを読むのは少々難しいと思います。新亀を何話か見てハマったら読んでみるといいと思います。
    ファンの方にはぜひ読んでもらいたいです。設定が色々違って面白いですよ。