Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #13
In "The Battle," the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles face a desperate clash as Triceraton forces launch a full-scale assault, only to be met with a shocking betrayal. Written and illustrated by Jim Lawson, with colors by Eric Vincent and Altered Earth Arts, this pivotal 1995 issue sees the Turtles caught in a nightmare of war and deception—where loyalty is questioned, allies vanish, and reality itself begins to unravel. The cover by Peter Laird captures the chaos, as the Turtles flee from a cataclysmic explosion that may not have been real after all.
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The soldiers attack, but the Triceratons counterstrike. Despite their efforts, they face defeat. Their commander decides on a suicidal crash to Earth. Braunze reveals their ally's betrayal as the Turtles prepare to escape. Braunze is fatally wounded but reveals the commander's plan. Unexpectedly, an engine kills the Triceraton traitor. An alien ally and Braunze (faking his death) plan to neutralize the Triceraton threat. As the Turtles flee, a massive explosion engulfs them. Leonardo awakens, realizing it was a dream. Yet, a cryptic encounter with Braunze leaves him questioning reality.
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