Over four decades since their creation, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles stand as an incredible indie success story. Just over three years after they appeared in a self-published comic in 1984, the characters became a global sensation via an animated series. That was followed by the first live-action movie another three years later, by which point toys and other merchandise were must haves.
Fast forward, and the TMNT are still going strong. The acclaimed comic book miniseries The Last Ronin sparked new interest, and the animated movie Mutant Mayhem 2 is set for release on August 13, 2027.
