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New Prequel Comic: Michelangelo Returns to Life
17 Feb
Summary
- Live-action Last Ronin movie adaptation has been shelved by Paramount.
- Michelangelo returns from the dead in new prequel comic, Training Day.
- The Last Ronin franchise has sold over 2.5 million comics and graphic novels.
The highly anticipated live-action R-rated movie adaptation of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin has reportedly been put on hold by Paramount. While the film's future is uncertain, its creators remain hopeful for its eventual production. This news follows the announcement that Michelangelo, the sole surviving turtle from the original comic series, is making a comeback.
Michelangelo's return is marked by the upcoming one-shot comic, The Last Ronin -- Training Day. This story serves as an interim tale before the next major installment in the series, The Last Ronin III. The comic explores Michelangelo's training with Casey Marie Jones, delving into the mentor-student dynamic and his transformation into a protector.
The Last Ronin franchise, which began in 2020, has achieved significant commercial success, with publisher IDW selling over 2.5 million comics and graphic novels. The creators, Kevin Eastman and Tom Waltz, are also developing The Last Ronin III, aiming to conclude the trilogy and expand the beloved 'Roninverse'.
