Explore the bold and dynamic world of the celebrated animated series with this comprehensive art book that showcases the unique artistic vision behind the show.
IDW Publishing has revealed plans to release an art book for Rise of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Nickelodeon's 2018 iteration of the iconic Heroes in a Half Shell!
"From preproduction sketches to final episode designs, this book offers fans an inside look at the creative process that brought Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to life," the official synopsis for The Art of Rise of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reads. "Discover concept art, character development, and background designs that capture the series’ distinct style. Featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes commentary from the cast and crew, and the evolution of iconic characters like Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, Michelangelo, and April, this collection celebrates the innovation that made the show a standout in the franchise."
The title will feature forewords by series co-creators Andy Suriano and Ant Ward.
The book is by author Colin Stein, an Emmy Award–winning VFX artist based in Oklahoma City with over a decade of experience in marketing and design. Stein is a longtime fan of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and his deep appreciation and knowledge of the franchise led him to create The Art of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. His background in visual effects has fueled his passion for design and animation.
The Art of Rise of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is slated to be released in hardcover format on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Tuesday, April 14, 2026, and is available to preorder now, including on Amazon.com.
About Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a 2D-animated series which follows the band of brothers as they discover new powers and encounter a mystical world they never knew existed beneath the streets of New York City. The series premiered on Monday 17th September 2018, running for 39 episodes across seasons on Nickelodeon and Nicktoons, culminating with a feature length movie on Netflix.
Created by Andy Suriano and Ant Ward, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reimagines the characters in a fresh new way, featuring jagged-shelled Raphael as a snapping turtle, wielding twin tonfas as his weapons; Leonardo as a red-eared slider, using an ōdachi sword; Donatello as a soft-shell turtle, sporting a tech-bo staff; and Michelangelo as a box turtle, arming himself with a kusari-fundo. Along for the adventure is the Turtles’ most trusted ally, April O’Neil, a street savvy native New Yorker and Splinter, father figure and sensei to the Turtles.
The series stars the voice talent of Omar Miller (Ballers) as Raphael, Ben Schwartz (Sonic the Hedgehog movie universe, Parks and Recreation) as Leonardo, Josh Brener (Silicon Valley) as Donatello, Brandon Mychal Smith (You’re The Worst) as Michelangelo, Kat Graham (The Vampire Diaries) as April O’Neil and Eric Bauza (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) as Splinter. WWE Superstar John Cena lends his voice as villain, Baron Draxum, an alchemist warrior mutant who seeks to turn all of humanity into mutants.
The Art of Rise of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Product details and Cover Art
ASIN: B0DRC2F1PY
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Publication date: January 20, 2026
Language: English
Print length: 256 pages
ISBN-13: 979-8887243641
Item Weight: 1.25 pounds
Dimensions: 0.04 x 0.04 x 0.04 inches
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Originally published: July 30, 2025.
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