Shadows of the Past

The third storcy arc in IDW's TMNT series. It comprises issues 9 through 12



and also ties into the fifth issue in the mini-series focusing on Splinter.

Story: Kevin Eastman & Tom Waltz

Script: Tom Waltz

Art: Dan Duncan

Colors: Ronda Pattison

Letters: Chris Mowry

Editor: Bobby Curnow

Part One
The Turtles' home in the sewers has been destroyed, and Splinter has been kidnapped by Old Hob (using robots supplied by Baxter Stockman). Casey Jones has just arrived to introduce April to the Turtles and is shocked by the destruction. April is stunned by the whole situation. She informs the Turtles that she is the one that named them (after Italian Renaissance painters, no less). After being introduced, April, Casey and the Turtles quickly formulate a plan to break into Stockgen and rescue their father.

In the Stockgen laboratories, Old Hob taunts Splinter. The phone rings and Chet Allen hands it to Hob. Hob tells Chet not to start extracting mutagen samples from Splinter's blood until Stockman returns, per his orders.

The Turtles have decided to infiltrate Stockgen and rescue Splinter. They tell April she can back out if she's afraid, but she declines, saying she wants to help. Donatello decides to bring along one of the disabled M.O.U.S.E.R.s.

Stockman is en route to Stockgen with General Krang. Stockman reassures Krang that progress will be back on track now that the rat has been retrieved, but Krang is doubtful.

Outside Stockgen, April, Casey and the Turtles iron out the final details of their plan. Donatello uses the repurposed M.O.U.S.E.R. to attack the radio transmitter in the security guard's office. With their communication system disabled, the security personnel leaves their posts to investigate, allowing the Turtles to slip in unnoticed. Casey and the Turtles knock out a few guards and find out where Splinter is being held. The door to the room is guarded by a much bigger and deadlier M.O.U.S.E.R., but Raphael and Casey manage to take it out. They step into the room only to find Hob unconscious and Chet sitting on the ground. Leonardo asks Chet where their father is, and Chet tells him: ninja.

In a large warehouse Splinter has his blindfold removed. Karai tells him to bow down before the leader of the Foot Clan: the Shredder.

Part Three
The Turtles bring in a surprising new ally to storm the Foot Clan lair! Meanwhile, will Splinter escape the Foot? He'll have to get through the Shredder first! It's a rematch centuries in the making, don't miss it!

Part Four
Everything has been leading up to this issue - the nail-biting conclusion to the Turtles' first fight with the Foot! Overwhelmed, outnumbered, injured, and running on fumes, the TMNT family is in for the battle of their lives. Will everyone survive? The end to the first year of IDW Turtles finishes big! Don't miss it!