IDW have proven they have a strong grasp on how to do a crossover. This story has given us some details which help flesh out the main storyline without being required reading. Nicely balanced for both the casual and regular reader. It gave me a nice warm feeling to see something like this.
With our group of ninjas, scientists and satirists working to a strict timeline, everything had to come to a head. It does so in great fashion, showcasing the abilities of both teams as they battle Chi-You and his soldiers. Character and dialogue shines through each panel, deftly sidestepping any concerns of character dilution. Burnham and Waltz manage to bring everyone in to play their part without dragging the story out.
I’ve really enjoyed Delgado’s work on this series, tempting me into looking at the Ghostbuster series. My only issue is the design of Casey Jones. Here he looks like he’d give Hun a good run for his money! His turtles however are brilliant, capturing everything from Mikey’s exuberance and enthusiasm to Raphael’s stubbornness.
There is plenty of fan service here for the avid Ghostbuster, but to dive into that could take away the pleasure of finding out for yourself. I’ll resist the urge.
Sharing the same home (basically) lead to a natural relationship between these characters which gave them a good basis to work from. I’m not sure how a jaunt with another team would work, but since this has been handled well I’ll set my default level to ‘hopeful’ if anymore are announced.
Kudos IDW. I didn’t think you’d be able to pull it off. But you’ve merged two of my favourite New York’s together and created a story that made great use of both worlds.
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