TMNT: Saturday Morning Adventures II #41 — Erik Burnham and Sarah Myer Close the Book on a Cereal-Fueled Legend
The Saturday Morning Adventures II series concludes with a special extra-sized issue. Writer Erik Burnham and artist Sarah Myer deliver a final battle against dimensional geese, a heroic duck guest spot, and a glimpse into Old Man Mikey’s future. A perfect send-off for fans who grew up with the turtles.
There is a specific kind of warmth that comes from a comic that remembers how to be fun. For years, the TMNT: Saturday Morning Adventures series has been that warm hug in print form, capturing the chaotic joy of watching cartoons on a Saturday morning while keeping the heart of the turtles intact. Now, the final issue of the second volume is landing on the shelf, and it feels like the perfect place to stop a watch.
Writer Erik Burnham knows exactly how to balance the silly with the sentimental. This extra-sized finale pits our heroes against a threat that sounds like it crawled straight out of a dream: evil geese from another dimension. It’s the kind of premise that could easily tip into pure nonsense, but Burnham grounds it in the brotherhood that makes the turtles work. You’ll also spot a heroic duck who seems to have wandered in from a different show entirely, adding to the surreal fun.
Artist Sarah Myer brings a crisp, expressive style that matches the tone perfectly. Her work here captures the kinetic energy of battle without losing the character moments that make these stories stick. If you’ve been following the series, you’ll recognize the visual language she’s built, making this final issue feel like a natural, satisfying conclusion to the journey.
The real treat, however, is the tease at the end. We get a peek at the future of Old Man Mikey, the version of Michelangelo we last saw in the Battle Nexus crossover. It’s a quiet moment that adds a layer of depth to the character, reminding us that even in the most lighthearted stories, there’s a timeline where these turtles have lived a full life. It’s a poignant touch that elevates the finale beyond just a fight scene.
If you haven’t jumped on this series yet, this is the issue to grab. It stands on its own but rewards those who know the history. It’s a love letter to the golden age of Saturday morning cartoons, packaged in a format that feels both nostalgic and fresh. The stack is moving, so if you want to experience the end of this era before it’s gone, the product page is the place to go.