Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Godzilla #1

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Godzilla

by Tim Seeley, Fero Pe (Artist)

The Heroes in a Half-Shell are taking on the King of the Monsters! Long before the organization was corrupted by Shredder, the Foot Clan’s original purpose was to save Japan from kaiju! Now, in the present day, Godzilla and its fellow monsters have reappeared. Not only is the Foot not prepared to stop them…it would seem Shredder himself is behind the attacks! The villainous ninja is attempting to use the kaiju to create a new mutagen—one that would give his henchman a massive upgrade. Can the Turtles make it to Japan in time to stop this madness?! Join superstar writer Tim Seeley (Godzilla, Grayson, Revival) and incredible artist Fero Pe (Nightwatcher, TMNT x Stranger Things) in the biggest crossover of the year!

Genres: Comics

32 pages, ebook

Published November 12, 2025

About the author

Tim Seeley is a comic book artist and writer known for his work on books such as G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, The Dark Elf Trilogy, Batman Eternal and Grayson. He is also the co-creator of the Image Comics titles Hack/Slash[1] and Revival, as well as the Dark Horse titles, ExSanguine and Sundowners. He lives in Chicago.

Reviews

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well, who could say no if two of your childhood heroes say: LET'S FIGHT!
Nice start, The Foot Clan had the job of keeping the Kaiju off but now Shredder seems to have set loose Godzilla on Japan; TOKYO as always and suddenly Ghidorah shows up in NYC.
So Kaiju feat. Shredder and Krang vs. Turtles; Count me in
5 issues planned.

[Craig Schorling · Rating 4 out of 5]

This doesn't have much action but the setup is really good. Splinter explains things from the past that explain what is happening and Krang and the Clan have a neat trick that I can't wait to see play out. This is poised to be a ton of fun.

[Ali · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect for TMNT fans and Godzilla fans. Such fun. And great to see everyone in on the action!

Thank you NetGalley and IDW Publishing for giving me access to this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Hold on to your shells, TMNT fans, because a tubular new graphic novel is headed your way September 1st!
I am so excited because I love TMNT. Forever and always. Leonardo is my favorite turtle, and April is my favorite fictional journalist. It is nostalgic magic, and I love every version of the turtles I’ve watched or read. So I went into this book already expecting to love it. With the added mash-up of Kaijus, honestly this was written just for me. But for those new to the TNMT fandom, or returning after a hiatus, this is a beautiful, eye-catching addition to our favorite mutant reptiles’ lore.
This story follows the turtles as they combat a new - and huge - foe: Godzilla! Other kaijus are featured as well, while the turtles span the globe to find who their real enemy is. This is a really fun and exciting mash-up, showcasing amazing artwork. I love that all of our well-loved characters have returned to take on this colossal feat, and the TMNT must rely on their brotherly-bond to succeed together!

[Rob · Rating 5 out of 5]

Two of my favourite franchises collide. And what a ride! Cant wait for issue 2!

[tarungaleela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review of advance copy received from NetGalley

TMNT and Godzilla, what more could you ask for? Very fun comic with super cool art.

[Lanie Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

When a professor is attacked by Rocksteady and Bebop the turtles know that Shredder and the Krang are up to something truly devious, but what they have no idea. That is until they return to the sewers to discover that Godzilla is attacking Tokyo! Within minutes King Ghidorah appears in NYC as well. Outgunned by the Kaiju, Splinter reveals the Foot Clans true purpose; to battle the Kaiju!

This was so much fun! I read a lot of Godzilla crossovers and for the most part they've all been really good, but this one was just perfect! We've got the pretty standard the boys can't be fighting with each other if they want to win, but it's multiplied because now they have to be in sync if they want to stop the Kaiju's rampage. The fact that the technique they use and developed by the Foot, is completely nonviolent was also really awesome!

April's role in this was probably my favorite part though and I am not going to say why but if you read it, you'll know!

Highly recommend this one for both fans of Godzilla and TMNT!

Thanks to IDW and NetGalley for the eArc!

[Claire Smith-Simmons · Rating 5 out of 5]

My inner child was squealing with delight as I read this, the powerhouse that is Godzilla and the Turtles exactly as I remember them, I was in raptures and still am. I've just preordered my trophy copy as the artwork is stunning throughout and the homage artwork interludes are insanely good - the 70s Godzilla & Godzooky being my favourite.

The story is nostalgic, thrilling and has everything I could ask for in this fast paced ride. The mashup between the Turtles and the Kaiju was a perfect fit for the story and blended them so well together. Attacking various places across the globe gives it the world reach you expect from a Godzilla story and the Foot Clan being involved and the attack of NYC help to make perfect sense of why the TMNT become involved.

Thank you to IDW publishing and Netgalley for my advanced copy.

[Shilo · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you like the Ninja Turtles and/or you like Godzilla, this is a comic that is sure to entertain. The turtles were themselves, comical and fierce. Shredder and Krang were up to no good, as always. And Godzilla is mad! He and the other monsters are attacking, and it will take a great team to stop them. This book touches on great lessons of team work and trusting your gut, and I would highly recommend it to any fan of comics!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for a digital ARC. This did not impact my view of the comic. I have been a huge of the the turtles since I was a child and my six year old is obsessed with Godzilla. This is a definitely a comic worth reading!

[Katie K · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

My son absolutely loves both Godzilla and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, so this is right up his alley. I checked it out to see if it was something he'd enjoy, and it checked all the boxes for an 11-year-old fan. It's packed with favorite characters from both worlds, plenty of action, and fantastic illustrations. I'll definitely be purchasing a copy for him when it's released.

[Ron Baumer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another well-done story using the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The author sticks to the original turtles from the 1990's and the characters stay true to the era. The story is fast paced, and the graphics really complement the story. The book is a fast read and one that is very enjoyable. I look forward to more TMNT books from this author.

Thank you to #NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

[Amy Escobar · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series contained so many favorite Kaiju- Godzilla, King Ghidorah, Anguirus, Jet Jaguar. Rodman, Mothra. I feel like singing “these are a few of my favorite things!!
Such a fun comic concept and extremely well portrayed.

[Madeesonxoxo · Rating 5 out of 5]

donatello is so kawaii 😭

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing! It’s everything you want it to be. Story, art, and just everything were great. Well done!

[Mantas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing!

[Niel (Thelectorem) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one served my inner child who grew up watching and loving the TMNT show. If you're even slightly aware of them, then you know how big of a deal they are — no superpowers, just a group of four mutant turtle ninjas trained by Splinter. On the other hand, we have Godzilla, the King of the Monsters. Those who are into pop culture know what an unstoppable force of nature Godzilla is, and when you put our four misfit ninjas against the titan king, it's enough to pique anyone's curiosity about how it will turn out. The scale and size comparison is irrelevant because we all know the King of the Monsters never backs down.

It was a spectacular feature-film experience for me, with almost every page delivering intense action and goosebumps. I kid you not when I say the moves the creators pulled off to set up the story around the Kaijus and their impact on Earth deserve appreciation. For a graphic novel that is only 164 pages long, it packs in so much: we get the backstory of Yoshi and Saki, the Foot Clan, and other titans such as Ghidorah, Rodan, Anguirus, Mothra, and Mechagodzilla.

The personalities of Leo, Donnie, Raphael, and Michelangelo are as accurate as I remember them, and now that I think about it, if I watched the show again, the present me would probably be more inclined toward Donnie than Raph. I'm not revealing much about the story because it's absolutely worth experiencing for yourself, especially with its impactful artwork, but I will say that Shredder, as an antagonist, has been utilized to his full potential here.

It's releasing on 1st Sept '26 so make sure to give it a chance if you are a fan of TMNT or monster-verse. You will be glad to make the choice.