Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #7

In "You Had To Be There," the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles face off against the mysterious Utroms, uncovering the shocking truth that these alien beings were behind the mutagen that transformed them—and Splinter—years earlier. Written by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, with art and inks by the duo themselves, this pivotal 1986 issue deepens the series' origins as the Turtles reunite with Splinter and confront the remnants of their past. The cover, penciled and inked by Kevin Eastman, captures the moment with raw, signature style.