Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Microseries #5

This fifth entry in IDW's TMNT Micro-Series turns the spotlight squarely on Splinter, and the cover by David Petersen captures the sensei in a quietly commanding moment — the aged rat master seated in meditative stillness, surrounded by a forest of dripping candles, clutching a teapot and an "I ♥ NY" mug while prayer beads hang from his grasp. Behind him, shelves filled with books, trinkets, and a lucky cat figurine hint at a life rich with memory and meaning. Writer Erik Burnham and artist Charles Paul Wilson III bring their considerable talents to this character-focused issue, making it a compelling standalone portrait of the Turtles' wise and weathered father figure.