Although I have not followed everything TMNT over the years, I have been a fan since I discovered them. The new IDW series (well, not so new now) is absolutely one of the best comics I've ever read. Right now I can honestly say that the main TMNT comic waits at the bottom of my reading pile every month....well, second to the bottom being only bested by Amazing Spider-Man. Some people prefer to read the good stuff right away. I wait until the bottom of the pile to dig in to my two favorite titles. Anyhow, I am loving the comic. I hope this series has a long life ahead of it because I am now hooked completely on TMNT for all-time!