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Synopsis
This adaptation of The Last Ronin reimagines the bestselling Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles graphic novel in an action-packed noir novel, perfect for fans who grew up with the Turtles. Also includes original black-and-white illustrations from the Escorza Brothers! Who is the Last Ronin? After decades away, a lone surviving Turtle returns to New York City with one mission: To avenge his family by killing the leader of the Foot Clan, Oroku Hiroto. But nothing about the city―battle-ravaged and ruled over by Hiroto with an iron fist―feels like home, and nothing about Ronin’s mission goes to plan. With the help of old friends and new allies emerging in unexpected places, can Ronin finally get justice for those he lost? What terrible events destroyed his family in the first place? Featuring original black-and-white illustrations from the Escorza Brothers, this first-of-its-kind novel in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles universe is a must-read for every Ninja Turtles fan.
Is The Last Ronin: A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Novel appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This dark, violent reimagining of TMNT features a lone surviving Turtle on a vengeance quest in a dystopian NYC ruled by the Foot Clan, with strong martial arts combat and themes of loss and grief.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death of family, grief, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who grew up with Ninja Turtles will find an intense, mature noir story about survival and revenge in a battle-scarred future.