August 9, 2026

V4I21-24: April’s Secret Gets WEIRD

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol. 4 issues #21-24, originally released in 2005! We’re breaking down the increasingly bizarre stories of the Mirage-era TMNT comics, including Mikey’s space prison, Donnie getting shrunk, Raph’s giant mutant transformation, and April’s shocking revelation about her origins.We’ll also take a look at what was happening in the world of entertainment when these issues hit comic shops, from Revenge of the Sith and Batman Begins to the launch of the Xbox 360, the PlayStation 3 reveal, and Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Plus, we discuss the strange pacing of these issues, the ongoing vampire storyline, Donnie’s increasingly ridiculous robot solutions, and why Issue #24 gets a 4.5/5 from us.The Ninja Turtle Nerds are working our way through TMNT comics four issues at a time, revisiting the stories, characters, weirdness, and nostalgia along the way. If you love the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, TMNT comics, Mirage Studios, and comic book deep dives, make sure to like, subscribe, and leave a review!Follow the Ninja Turtle Nerds:Email: Tmntnerds@gmail.com#TMNT #TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles #NinjaTurtles #TMNTComics #MirageTMNT #MirageStudios #TMNTVol4 #TMNTPodcast #NinjaTurtleNerds #TeenageMutantNinjaTurtlesComics #TMNT2005 #ComicBooks #ComicBookPodcast #TurtlePower #TMNTNerds

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