Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Bebop & Rocksteady Destroy Everything #2
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Bebop & Rocksteady Destroy Everything #2
Genre
đŠž♂️ Action | ⏳ Sci-Fi | đą Superhero | đ Comedy | đ„ Time-Travel
Main Characters
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Bebop – A warthog mutant with a punk-rock attitude and brute strength.
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Rocksteady – A rhinoceros mutant who’s equally dim-witted and dangerous.
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The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo.
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Renet – An apprentice time traveler who plays a key role in the time chaos.
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Past versions of Bebop & Rocksteady – Even more reckless and confused.
Writer
✍️ Dustin Weaver – Known for blending absurd humor with deep TMNT lore, Weaver expertly balances chaos and character-driven storytelling.
Artist
đš Sophie Campbell (with contributions by Giannis Milonogiannis) – Campbell brings expressive character art and wild energy, while Milonogiannis adds raw, kinetic visuals perfect for time-travel battles.
Editor Details
đ Bobby Curnow – As editor, Curnow ensures the fast-paced, multi-era storyline remains accessible and exciting for new and veteran readers alike.
Publisher and Brand
đą IDW Publishing – This series continues IDW’s acclaimed run of TMNT comics, known for bold reinterpretations and deeper character exploration.
Release Year
đ 2016
Brief Plot Summary
In this chaotic second issue of Bebop & Rocksteady Destroy Everything, the destructive duo finds themselves face-to-face with their younger selves after meddling with time-travel tech. What follows is a ridiculous, dinosaur-packed spiral into temporal bedlam. As multiple timelines collide, Renet desperately tries to fix the unraveling continuum, while the Ninja Turtles attempt damage control. Expect paradoxes, prehistoric predators, and pure mutant madness. đđŠ
Notable Arcs or Storylines
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"Destroy Everything" Miniseries – This arc is central to the IDW TMNT continuity and explores the consequences of time travel in the most chaotic way possible.
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Bebop & Rocksteady’s Origin Revisited – Meeting their past selves offers a humorous but also tragic glimpse into their history and lack of growth.
Fan Theories or Interpretations
đ Some fans speculate that Bebop & Rocksteady's reckless meddling with time may have subtly caused ripple effects felt in other TMNT timelines, possibly explaining continuity quirks in later arcs. Others suggest their actions foreshadow a greater dimensional collapse in future IDW storylines involving the Time Masters or Krang’s tech.
Review Summary
đ„ Bebop & Rocksteady Destroy Everything #2 is a bombastic, laugh-out-loud entry that lives up to its title. The writing blends absurd humor with genuine emotional undertones, particularly when the characters confront their past mistakes—literally. The artwork is dynamic and chaotic in the best way, with vibrant colors and expressive layouts that enhance the comic's frenetic pace. While the duo remains hilariously dim-witted, their character depth subtly grows, adding unexpected heart to the havoc. A must-read for fans who love wild TMNT side stories. đŁđđđŠ
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