The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) comic books first debuted in 1984, created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Published under Mirage Studios, the comics introduced readers to four mutant turtles—Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael—trained in ninjutsu by their rat sensei, Splinter. Originally intended as a gritty, dark parody of superhero tropes, the comics gained popularity for their unique blend of humor, action, and heartfelt storytelling. Over the years, TMNT evolved into a