A final battle looms as Karai decrees a "Gauntlet" battle between ancient foes Splinter and Shredder but first the Turtles must defeat the Foot mutants- Koya, Bludgeon, Bebop & Rocksteady! With Leo making an unimaginable battle gamble, a second Turtle's life may be on the line!

· The penultimate issue leading to the double-sized TMNT #50!

· Variant Cover by Jason Howard!