I had my doubts, but so far this off-world stuff is turning out to be a good introduction to the TMNT world outside of New York.
Check out that cover; the artwork is helping for sure. Bates knows how to capture energy in them and it helps in getting you pumped for the contents. Biggest positive? Krang. Like most bad guys in the 90’s cartoon he was a threat, and clearly intelligent, but had a touch of comedy about him. His ‘suit’ looked silly, and he whined a lot. Not anymore! New Krang is evil, but in a way that you can sort of understand if you squint. His snarling, tentacle covered face oozes viciousness, whilst his suit is loaded with weaponry and looks ready out a pasting. A story can only be as good as its villain, and this case we’re on solid ground.
We do get some moments with Karai as well as April, Casey and Splinter. But the focus is very much on Krang and The Turtles, who have built up a good relationship with the Neutrino Resistance. Some levity is provided by Mikey fawning over the Princess, which had both me and his Brothers rolling our eyes. He means well though.
This arc appears to nearing a crescendo, and puts the Turtles in the positions we would expect. Donatello is working with Chet, whilst the other three go to war. Raphael is at home here, and you can tell he is enjoying himself. Leonardo and Michelangelo do what Ninja’s do best, and have worked their way into Krang’s stronghold. Could #20 hurry up please?
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