All change this month!
Without meaning any disrespect, it’s fantastic to have Mateus Santolouco back in the artist’s chair. There’s a real vibrancy and sharpness to his work this month. I felt myself falling in love with his designs all over again. Do I detect more difference in the sizes and shapes of the turtles? Perhaps I’m just excited. Either way the the art is fantastic (that includes Pattison’s colours and Lee’s lettering), and each page is a joy to pour over. If you hadn’t guessed already, Mateus’s designs are right up there for me personally.
This is further bolstered by the gang all being back together. Raph comments on how it’s good to have Mikey back in the fold but despite my reservations about his ‘solo story’ I have to agree. Mikey’s empathetic nature and kindness really shine through in the way he’s drawn.
Considering the cover, I don’t think it’s a spoiler to mention that Leatherhead is in the issue. His size and presence immediately lead to me comparing him to Slash; I wonder if they’ll ever interact as that would be very interesting. He has appeared previously but this is his unveiling. The breathing apparatus placed over his nose is sort of cute, but there is nothing else about him giving off that vibe.
We get some backstory too, which will tie in nicely for those who have read Turtles In Time. Tom Waltz has given him a refined manner, but I do wonder what his goal is. I’ve not been so keen to see next month’s issue in a while.
If next month could hurry up though that be great.
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