Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Bebop & Rocksteady Destroy Everything #1
Genre
Science Fiction, Action-Comedy, Superhero, Time Travel, Anthology
Main Characters
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Bebop – A punk-rock warthog mutant, formerly a human street thug, known for his brutish strength and lack of intelligence.
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Rocksteady – Bebop's loyal partner, a mutant rhino who shares his destructive tendencies and limited intellect.
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The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael appear briefly in this issue as secondary characters.
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Renet – A time-traveling apprentice from the future who becomes entangled in the duo’s antics.
Writer
Dustin Weaver and Ben Bates
Artist
Ben Bates and Dustin Weaver share art duties, combining dynamic action with expressive character work.
Editor Details
Edited by Bobby Curnow, a key figure in IDW’s TMNT comic development, ensuring continuity and tone align with the core series.
Publisher and Brand
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Brand: TMNT Universe (IDW Continuity)
Release Year
2016
Brief Plot Summary
Following their humiliating loss in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #50, Bebop and Rocksteady are down on their luck and directionless. Everything changes when they unexpectedly come across a mystical time-travel scepter—an artifact capable of ripping through time and space. What begins as a mindless joyride quickly escalates into a catastrophic, multiverse-threatening journey. As the duo bumbles through timelines and alternate realities, they encounter future versions of themselves, historical paradoxes, and chaos on an unprecedented scale. With time unraveling around them, it’s unclear if even the turtles—or the timeline itself—can withstand the carnage.
Notable Arcs or Storylines
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Temporal Destruction Arc – The core storyline that sees Bebop and Rocksteady tearing through multiple timelines and realities, affecting events past and future.
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Multiversal Madness – Introduces various alternate versions of characters, allowing for wild “what if” moments and showcasing the limitless absurdity of the TMNT universe when time travel is involved.
Fan Theories or Interpretations
Some fans speculate that the events of this miniseries create lasting ripple effects in the broader TMNT continuity, especially relating to time anomalies seen in later arcs. Others interpret Bebop and Rocksteady’s unintentional destruction as a satire of comic book retcons and reboots, playfully poking fun at how frequently timelines get rewritten in superhero stories.
Review Summary
Bebop & Rocksteady Destroy Everything #1 delivers exactly what the title promises—chaotic fun. The art is vibrant, with exaggerated action sequences and slapstick moments that complement the characters’ absurd personalities. The story, while not deeply philosophical, thrives on its unhinged energy and unpredictable pace. Weaver and Bates manage to capture the lovable idiocy of the protagonists while keeping the stakes high and the humor sharp. For fans of the TMNT universe, especially those who enjoy its stranger corners, this comic offers a wild ride with unexpected depth and creativity lurking beneath its ridiculous surface.
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