Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #146

A lone turtle stands solitary and battle-worn in a vast desert landscape — draped in tattered red wrappings, a glowing blue-energy sword held at his side, towering rock formations looming behind him under a hazy sky. The cover carries real weight, conveying quiet determination rather than flash, and the banner proclaiming "The Road to #150 Begins Here" makes this 2023 IDW issue feel like a meaningful turning point in the long-running series. With Kevin Eastman and Sophie Campbell writing and Vincenzo Federici's artwork carrying the story inside and out, "First, Last, Always, Part 2" is a compelling entry in this celebrated run.