TMNT #300 Smashes Pre-Order Records with 200,000 Copies Sold

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #300 just scored a colossal 200,000 pre-orders, a staggering figure that makes industry watchers take notice. Renumbered from #20 to honor its decades-long legacy, this IDW Publishing milestone is more than just a comic — it’s an event. It solidifies TMNT's position as an evergreen powerhouse, showing a massive vote of confidence from fans and retailers alike.
This isn't just a sales win; it’s a celebration of 300 mainline issues, tracing its roots all the way back to 1984. Now, the four brothers face their greatest challenge in "The City That Never Dies," a saga promising a threat to both the living and the dead. Co-creator Kevin Eastman rejoins the fray, collaborating with acclaimed writer Tom Waltz and artists like Ben Bates and the always-impressive Sophie Campbell. Expect a journey through TMNT history, complete with classic artists contributing pinups. Get ready: this epic hits shelves on July 22, 2026, just in time for SDCC week.
“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #300 just scored a colossal 200,000 pre-orders, a staggering figure that makes industry watchers take notice.”
Catzye Take
This kind of sales number is huge outside of major Marvel/DC events. It shows TMNT is a true evergreen franchise, constantly reinventing itself and drawing new fans. What's interesting here is how IDW leverages the legacy numbering to create an event around a milestone.
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