A thorough look back at the TMNT's comic book origins with their first stories plus insightful annotations from co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Rediscover the underground roots of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, with this special collection of Mirage Studios' issues #48-55 including the start of a major Turtles storyline. Beginning with the two-part "Shades of Gray," get ready as the multi-part "City at War" explodes onto the comics page! With over 250 pages of mutated-martial arts action along with annotations following each issue, this volume is perfect for fans to relive the glorious days of the Turtles' origins as well as an excellent place for new readers to see where the TMNT phenomenon began.