There’s plenty to get your claws stuck into this month with TMNT. It’s full of drama, but it has something more important than that…a well written Bebop and Rocksteady! Sure, they’re huge and strong, but they’re actually using their noggins in this incarnation! They’re a real and present threat to everyone around them. Santolouco perfectly captures that ‘oh shit’ feeling when they turn up.
You might recall that Donatello went off on his own in issue #38. Well his short answers and choices regarding the situation his brothers find themselves in says plenty about his feelings in just a few panels. If you’d rather be with Harold then with Mikey then you must be peeved!
The most impressive thing about this month’s book is just how much content it gets through whilst not short-changing the reader. Everything from Casey and his new family, to Donatello’s disagreement, to Alopex making her reappearance. There is also action, and though sparing it gets across exactly what it needs to in an exciting manner. We’ve got gun fire, ninjas and massive chainsaw; it’s far from boring.
By this point the entire IDW team are in a groove, always giving us enough whilst building to more. Alongside the fantastic designs, realistic relationships and spot on pacing It’s what keeps me interested each month.
Are we now seeing Donnie face his troubles? Raph and Leo have both been through it in previous arcs. What’s exciting is I have no idea how it will pan out! Guess I’ll have to come back next month.
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