Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Godzilla

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Godzilla #1-5

by Tim Seeley, Fero Pe (Artist), Luis Antonio Delgado (Colorist)

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, 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—and only four mutant teenage turtles stand between these new monsters and total chaos!

Watch as two of the biggest franchises of all time combine into one thrilling story…and as the characters combine into incredible new forms! To defeat Mechashredder, Leonardo, Raphael, Mikey, and Donny must combine forms with Godzilla, Rodan, King Ghidorah, and Jet Jaguar!

Genres: Comics

160 pages, Paperback

Expected publication September 1, 2026

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

[Alex Sarll]

Obviously this isn't up there with the Godzilla/Great Gatsby crossover, but it's a damned sight better than that kaiju/Justice League mess, everyone involved here clearly understanding the assignment (well, OK, except that Splinter never once looks like a rat). The mutants and the monsters scrap, then get mashed-up; there are a few good gags, a bit of an emotional arc (good old power of brotherhood), and some clever entwining of the two properties to give it all more in the way of stakes – turns out the Foot ninja clan used to be humanity's defence against the monsters, which handily means there are special techniques enabling the Turtles to be other than an irrelevance to creatures the size of skyscrapers. It's nobody's idea of high art, but it does the job. Although whenever Casey Jones acquired a skater gecko sidekick with a painfully high Poochie rating, I wish he hadn't.

(Netgalley ARC)

[Brian Shevory · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great, big kaiju thanks to IDW Publishing and NetGalley for making their latest Godzilla mashup available to preview. Sometimes unlikely pairings can have a great payoff. Whether it’s the Judgement Night soundtrack or Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg, the unexpected pairing of two seemingly disparate individuals or groups can show more alignment and result in fascinating and novel outcomes. Such is the case with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles X Godzilla, where it would seem like the 4 pizza loving, skateboard riding turtle brothers, named after Renaissance painters, who hail from NYC would have little in common with Japan’s biggest export and most feared giant monster, Godzilla, and his other kaiju kin. However, as this comic makes the point, both the Ninja Turtles and Godzilla are mutants whose mutations provided them with unique skills and powers. While the Ninja Turtles grew from mutagen in the NYC sewers, Godzilla’s mutation arose from radiation from the atomic bombs dropped on Japan. What was also interesting about this pairing is that there’s a shared backstory to the pair. Shredder and Master Splinter were both part of the Foot Clan, which was formed in Japan and was one of the organizations that attempted to protect people from the kaiju attacks in Japan’s past. This comic features flashbacks to the Foot Clan’s older days when Shredder and Splinter worked together. Although the Foot Clan struggled to contain the giant monsters, they were able to develop a kind of connection to the creatures through meditation, allowing the Foot Clan to better understand the monster’s motivations and drives. It’s a creative and fascinating way to seek ways to understand and potentially exploit the monsters’ anger, fury and pure power to wreak havoc on the world.
The story includes flashbacks and alternates between NYC and Shredder and Krang’s crew in the Technodrome as they make their way to Japan to take advantage of the kaiju. The action starts as Bebop and Rocksteady are attempting to take some proprietary hardware from a Japanese scientist who is in NYC. The Turtles come to her rescue, and eventually learn more about the attacks on Japan from Godzilla. They spot Shredder there, and Master Splinter then reveals his long connection with the Foot Clan and their role in keeping the kaiju in Edo Island. April O’Neil and Casey Jones are also featured, along with Mondo Gecko, a newer character who I wasn’t that familiar with but enjoyed his time on the pages. There’s much creativity that went into integrating these stories, bringing in various Godzilla nemeses like King Ghidorah, Mechagodzilla, Rodan, Jet Jaguar, Hedorah, and Mothra. Both Hedorah and Mothra have some prominent roles in the plot of this story as well, and I loved the way Tim Seeley incorporated these canonical Godzilla characters and their backstories into this graphic novel. In addition, Fero Pe’s artwork is incredible in this, along with the coloring by Luis Antonio Delgado and the lettering by Brian Kolek. There are also some great alternative covers by other artists, especially at the end of the graphic novel. It was fun to see these variations on the stories and the attempts to blend the Turtles with Kaiju. This is a great and fun pairing of two seemingly different cult classics that works really well due to the entertaining story and the excellent artwork. Highly recommended!

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you IDW Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC!

"We must share all that we are, so not even the vengeance of the earth can rend us."

I adore anything featuring Godzilla and I couldn't wait to see how the Turtles and Kaiju would come together in this collection. This was visually stunning and so entertaining, it included all my favourite elements—action, humour and brotherhood.

The Turtles hit a huge nostalgic spot for me, I loved how their story tied effortlessly into the world of the Kaiju. Their dialogue was fantastic and I felt like they were represented so well. The different Kaiju cameos were just as wonderful. What really brought this whole story together was the art, it was so vivid and some of the full pages were just beautiful. I really appreciated the collection of art included at the end!

This was such a fun comic and a must read for any fans of TMNT and Godzilla!

[DollarBin ComicWin · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s everything that the Saturday-Morning-Cartoon-watching version of yourself always wanted. Kaiju begin attacking around the globe, including NYC, which brings our favorite turtles into the picture. All of Clan Himato is along for the adventure, along with familiar allies and enemies, the expansive lore of Godzilla is tapped into somewhat, and the art is just as fun as always. There are liberties taken, such as the Foot Clan being the original defenders of Japan against Kaiju, but it does work as intended for this standalone story. Tim Seeley is somehow able to fit a gargantuan-amount of plot into a few issues and does so very well. This volume also includes over 30 pages of variant covers! This is for fans of either IP, but especially those reading IDW’s TMNT or Sonic the Hedgehog series, or OniPress’s NacelleVerse.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

*I received an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review*

When the heroes in a halfshell are around, there's always fun to be had! This five-volumes-in-one comic was such an absolute blast, especially as it featured one of my favourite cutie patooties ever, Godzilla. It's definitely a little silly (but, like, come on, we're all here for it) and was pretty chaotic, but was so entertaining and was the crossover I didn't know I needed. As usual, I loved seeing the brotherhood between the turtles and the friendship with April and Casey. The artwork is great, the dialogue is amusing, and the usual suspects are up to no good.

This was such a great read, made me crave some pizza though!

4/5 🌟

[Stephen Reyes-Lawson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think if it wasn't for nostalgia, I would give this a lower rating because there isn't a ton of story here, but it made me happy, so whatever hah. Plus, the art was really solid. I would have lost my GD mind if this came out when i was a kid. I was absolutely obsessed with Godzilla and Ninja Turtles in pretty much equal measures, so this felt like it was made specifically for me. It was like being 8 and smashing my toys together. It just brought up a bunch of nice memories, so 4 stars it is. Who cares if it's nostalgia bait, it worked hah. The Jet Jaguar appearance was especially appreciated.

[Charlotte · Rating 3 out of 5]

With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

It's been many years since I delved into the turtleverse but I'm happy to see they're still going strong. I haven't read the comics since April was a cockroach, Mikey knocked up his alien girlfriend, and Ralph mutated or something? It's been a while. Anyway, Godzilla is unfamiliar turf to me, but I think the fans will like it. Splinter gets to shine which is always nice, and there's a bit of brotherly spat which is my favourite part (even though the whole Donatello subplot fell a bit flat). There's a weird bit with islanders that I'm not sure is fitting to modern sensitivities. But the fights are good. So, overall I enjoyed this.

[Dominique Beltran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

My best friend said that this book was basically made for me and I mean yeah
I’ve been a big fan of the TMNT since I was a kid (‘03 series represent!) and with the Monsterverse movies that have been coming out (specifically starting with 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters) I’ve been a big fan of the big lizard too
So a book that is basically just 5 issues of action figures smashing together, what’s not to love? Sure there’s hardly a story, which could be a valid critique, but it’s GODZILLA X TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, like what do you want? Mikey as King Ghidorah is rad af, man

[Joel Jorden · Rating 3 out of 5]

(Early rating and review from reading the monthly single issues)

The first few issues had a lot of potential, but as soon as everyone started kaiju-mutating into the toys, well, it lost me. And sure that's a spoiler, I guess, but have you seen the Funko Pops or the Playmates action figures? Then you've been spoiled. If those concepts are your thing, you'll enjoy the comics. Me, I thought the art was gorgeous and the story was dumber than Bebop and Rocksteady collaborating on a YouTube philosophy channel.

[Andrew Bienka · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book collects the five individual issues of TNMT x Godzilla. It's an entertaining and fun crossover, but a bit chaotic with the story (as to be expected). The art of the Kaiju is the highlight of the book. I also wanted to shoutout the extra art that was included featuring the Turtles and Godzilla, most of which were brilliant.

Fun book, well worth your time if you're fan of either franchise.

Thank you to the publisher, NetGalley and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Taylor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Godzilla was an everything I wanted and more!

As a fan of both TMNT and Godzilla I knew I had to read this. The story was engaging, fast paced, and humorous. The art was really beautiful and each of the characters got their chance to shine in their own way.

Overall, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Godzilla will appeal to both fandoms as well as nostalgic and modern day fans.

Thank you to NetGalley and IDW Publishing for an ARC in exchange for an honesty review.

[Juniper L.H. · Rating 4 out of 5]

What an absolutely wild ride. This is some higher-level comic stuff right here, that clearly takes place farther into the series and everything is a little bit insane and there is a ton of stuff going on.

This read like mad-libs, or if a ten-year-old got creative control and put together a story using their favorite unrelated action figures. What I'm trying to say is that it was awesome. What fun. It delivers exactly what the cover promises, nothing more or less.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing a free ARC. This honest review was left voluntarily.

[Ben A · Rating 5 out of 5]

In recent years there have been quite a few crossovers for both the Ninja Turtles and for Godzilla with the quality varying from project to project but when the two come together for this crossover, it’s magic. This hit all the right notes for both franchises and my TMNT-loving, Godzilla-obsessed heart so full. I’d absolutely love to see another installment in the future.

Special Thanks to IDW Publishing and Edelweiss Plus for the digital ARC. This was given to me for an honest review.

[Jacob Williams · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you IDW Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC!

It captures a Saturday-Morning-Cartoon-watching experience. Kaiju attack places around the globe, including NYC, which brought the turtles in the mix. I found the story confusing. The art work for the most part worked for me. I found some of the plot developments...out there. I landed on a 3 and if you are a fan of the IP its presenting than why not. If not then I would say you can pass on this.

[Jeff · Rating 3 out of 5]

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Godzilla is a fun trip down nostalgia lane. The artwork is really good, however, I didn’t understand the greyish color of Godzilla. The story is good and fun to read.

Overall, if you grew up with Godzilla and TMNT, this is a great way to spend part of your day.

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for providing an ARC for an unbiased review.

[Chad · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Turtles crossover with Godzilla and it's exactly what you'd think. Shredder and Krang figure out a way to control kaiju. Everyone gets kaijufied so everyone can fight at big monsters. It's your standard IDW what do we have left to cross over with fest.