The press release follows:
Media Release -- The coolest ninja team-up fans could have ever imagined debuted to a tremendous response, receiving more than 100k orders and glowing reviews from both fans and critics.
Now, IDW Publishing and VIZ Media are immensely proud to announce that TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES x NARUTO #1 is receiving a second printing! Written by Caleb Goellner, drawn by Hendry Prasetya, and featuring a new cover by jaw-dropping artist Jorge Corona, the second printing of the acclaimed first chapter will arrive in comic shops on March 12.
"It doesn't just take a village to hit a milestone like this, in the case of issue #1 going back for a second printing, it took two," joked Goellner. "In 2024, I met hundreds of fans at signings across America who love the residents of Hidden Leaf Village just as much as Big Apple Village, and I've still got a smile on my face for it. I gotta say a resounding 'Thank you!' to everyone who has supported this dream book so far. See you soon in 2025 for more friendship, struggles, and Hendry Prasetya art victories!"
"This crossover is a true testament to the power of fandoms uniting — TMNT and Naruto coming together has not only captivated hearts but also shattered expectations," added Aub Driver, VP of Marketing at IDW Publishing. "We're thrilled to see such incredible support, and the second printing is a perfect chance for even more fans to join the adventure."
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES x NARUTO #2 is on sale now and readers can use comicshoplocator.com to find a comic shop near them. Fans have until February 3 to pre-order the second printing of TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES x NARUTO #1. The second printing will also feature a special black and white variant by Jorge Corona as a retailer incentive cover (1:10).
"...a clever approach and merges the worlds together really well" - Brian Cronin, CBR
About IDW Publishing
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About VIZ Media
Wherever manga and anime fans are, we are! VIZ Media is No. 1 in Japanese pop culture, introducing fans to what's now, new, and next. Home to the world's most influential and groundbreaking storytellers and artists, who today drive multiple industries from publishing and animation to film and gaming. If it's big in Japan, you can find it at VIZ.
Expert leaders in developing innovative and premium consumer wares, coupled with an iconic Consumer Products portfolio: Naruto, Hunter x Hunter, Bleach, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, and Inuyasha amongst others, VIZ Media is known for shaping licensing programs that create culture and make brands industry pacesetters.
VIZ Media is proudly certified as a Most Loved Workplace® in America and Inc. Magazine's 2023 Best Places to Work. For more information on VIZ Media visit: https://www.viz.com/
