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Stephen Murphy is an American comic book writer and editor known for his work on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series. With Michael Zulli, he was co-creator of the critically acclaimed 1980s independent comic The Puma Blues . Alongside fellow Mirage staffer Ryan Brown, the two men revamped the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures title for Archie Comics, beginning in 1989 with issue #5. In their hands the comic immediately diverged from the cartoon series into unique new story arcs, often incorporating social, environmentalist, and animal rights themes. It also introduced several new characters of various races and backgrounds, including humans, mutants, aliens, and other anthropomorphic creatures. The stories were often seen as "deeper" and more "serious" than the cartoon. During that period, Murphy co-created the characters Jagwar, Nova Posse, Snake-Eyes, and Sarnath; he united several of the series' recurring characters as a separate team, the Mighty Mutanimals . Murphy wrote the majority of his work on TMNT Adventures under the name "Dean Clarrain."

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Classics Volume 3

1st January 2013

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Classics Volume 3

The original stories of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles continue in all-new, full color with the line of Teenage Mutant... MoreTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Classics Volume 3

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Classics Volume 1

28th August 2012

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Classics Volume 1

The original stories of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles come roaring back to shelves - in all-new, full color - with th... MoreTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Classics Volume 1

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures Volume 3

22nd January 2013

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures Volume 3

The all-ages TMNT action continues in this collection of TMNT Adventures ! Enjoy classic Turtles tales like "... MoreTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures Volume 3

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Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Volume 2

23rd April 2013

Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Volume 2

Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Volume 2 contains issues #5-7 including the stories "Complete Carnage ... MoreTales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Volume 2

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Works Volume 3

9th September 2014

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Works Volume 3

The original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles issues #12, #14-15, #17, and #19-21 are collected and reproduced in ne... MoreTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Works Volume 3

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Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Volume 6

25th November 2014

Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Volume 6

Volume 6 collects issues #13-16 of Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Volume Two, including the stories "... MoreTales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Volume 6

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Volume 9: Monsters, Misfits, and Madmen

14th October 2014

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Volume 9: Monsters, Misfits, and Madmen

The Turtles return to New York to find a city in Shredder's grip. Donatello seeks help from his cranky friend Harold... MoreTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Volume 9: Monsters, Misfits, and Madmen

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