The iconic mutant sharks band, Street Sharks, returns to the scene with a new series of comics and the desire to bite Strong

In the 90s, when Ninja turtles They dominated the television, the shelves of the toys and even the schools, nobody expected that a quartet of muscular sharks would come to plant the heroes of the shell. But Los Street sharks They did so, and now, almost three decades after their last sprinkle, they are ready to swim in turbulent waters … and perhaps to dethrone their old rivals again. Just because, After 28 years immersed in memoryMattel has just announced the official return of street sharks with a series of comics in collaboration with IDW and promises a cocktail of Nostalgia for action, humor and mutant.

A surprise return in 2025

Who would dare to forget Ripster, Jab, Stleex and Big Schmmmu? Four brothers have turned into humanoid sharks that fought against evil from urban depths, facing the notorious Dr. Piranoid. Their muscular aesthetic, their macarra attitude and their uncontrollable hamburger hunger have made them a fleeting but unforgettable phenomenon. Although they were born in response to the boom of the Ninja turtles, they reached something that others could not: Leave the footprint.

And if for something they distinguished themselves, it was for theirs Unleashed styleA series that mixed science fiction, absurd humor and tons of teeth. They were pure novelty of DNA: exaggerated, mutants and ready to eat the world … or at least the merchandising market.

Vin Diesel was in charge of presenting them in societyAnd although many forgotten, there was selling articulated characters with an enthusiasm that would have been a meme today. The original series lasted from 1994 to 1997 and even tried to expand with a spin-off called Extreme dinosaursUnfortunately he was unable to stay afloat.

But street sharks have never completely disappeared.

They were drowned, as good predators, waiting for the right moment. In recent years they have returned to the form of collection figures, cameo in lines such as muscles and even reprints with discarded designs. But so far there was nothing new … so far.

Mattel, smelling fresh blood in the ocean of nostalgic entertainment, has allied with IDW to create a New Street Sharks Comics SeriesWith original stories that pay homage to the spirit of the field of the series of the 90s, but updated for new readers. This movement is not an accident: The fashion of reliving old glories is more alive than ever.

Rivalry with Ninja turtles

The return of the sharks coincides with a peculiar moment for their ancient enemies, the Ninja turtles. With Mutant Mayhem 2 delayed e The last Ronin still in development, The TMNT universe lives a little impassejust when more competition can be fine. Because we are sincere: the rivalry between turtles and sharks was the most juicy of his time. Each with their own style, but both with a common goal: to sell toys as if there was no tomorrow.

And although turtles have an advantage – with multiple films, animated series and video games such as Shredder’s revenge-, street sharks may surprise us if they know how to navigate this wave well.

What if we jumped on television?

The comic return is only the first bite. Many fans already dream of a new animated series of street sharks, perhaps on a platform as the first video or Netflix. Nostalgia sells, yes, but what makes the difference is to have a fun, bold and identity proposal. And this is where these sharks could bring their teeth to the current panorama.

While other attempts to awaken such as Motorcyclists from Mars or Toxic crusaders They return to a video game or in merchandising formatStreet sharks could be the first to conquer the small screen again. The original animated series was as ridiculous as captivating and that tone of the field can work perfectly in the era of streamingwhere I like the series She-Ra, He-Man or even Tmnt They found new lives.

Will sharks return to the kingdom?

The big question is: Are we ready for other street sharks? If the comic works, there is no doubt that Mattel bets. Not only for nostalgia, but because these characters have charisma, aesthetic and potential for new stories. In a world where traditional superheroes saturate the screen, perhaps what we need is something else … “Jewsome”.

Because at the end of the day, Ripaster and the company are more than a mutant copy of the Ninja turtles. They are a symbol of an era in which the drawings were random, the toys were gigantic and the sharks patrolled the city with leather jackets.

And if this does not deserve a second possibility, nothing deserves it.