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It’s a super entertaining blend of ‘90s standard bodies and the turtles own distinctive style, while also taking strong influence from the work of Frank Miller and Bill Sienkiewicz in the late ‘80s work. The art by Frank Fosco definitely fares far better here. It never feels natural and now I’m left wondering if these Ninja Turtles are going to go Naruto with their NINJA, although I guess that’ll still be fun to find out… There is also this strange focus on the word NINJA (always capitalised) as some all-encompassing power, not unlike how Star Wars’ talks about the FORCE.
The brother’s quips are strong and feel authentic to their characters, but other dialogue is far too expository and shallow in this issue, with the villains lacking any hint of depth. But by itself, it doesn’t blow me away, and makes me wonder if these reprints could have perhaps been packaged with two or three issues in one instead.
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This isn’t a comment on the series as a whole just yet of course, and I’ll be here to see if the next issues evolve into a stronger narrative. The Turtles fight, lose, have to deal with the consequences and then we await the next issue. the Turtles is a fun read, and the action and stakes are pumped up to 11 to keep you on your toes and going to the next page, there’s no denying that this is a fairly bare bones issue story-wise.Īt least for this first issue, outside of some touching family moments and looks into new status quo and power dynamics, this instalment doesn’t bring much to the table narratively outside of a darker set of the Turtles beating brains in and carving up limbs. Unfortunately, this approach also proves to be something of a double-edged sword, turning this book into a time capsule of an era long-past instead of a timeless classic. Even in this new, darker continuity that not every fan connects with, and even while they’re all sporting the classic reds, Carlson brings all the personality and quirks you expect from the Turtles immediately, making it easy to identify with them again regardless of which continuity you’re familiar with. It also doesn’t hurt that these wild ideas obviously come from a place of love, as Carlson has a deep appreciation for the Turtles that’s easy to see. Donny’s a cyborg! Raph has a mask! Plus, when reading this first issue, knowing somewhat how future events unfold, Urban Legends is like a whole bunch of AUs and fanfics smooshed into one whole new continuity. If there’s something that’s likely to tempt you into checking out this book, it’s the “bizarre” tagline IDW puts on the back of the issue – something that shows so plainly one the cover. However, by the time this fight’s over, nothing will be the same for the Turtles… They want the brothers and Splinter for something though, they’re just not sure exactly what yet. In this first outing, it’s the Turtles’ whatever-and-something birthday! And while Splinter has cake and presents ready, a task force of Cyborgs led by a Ninja Assassin decide it’s the last birthday these Turtles should get.
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This is a roundabout way of saying that this week, IDW are bringing us Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Urban Legends #1 the first issue in a full reprint of Volume 3, with new colouring and the final issues finally released in official capacity. However, even though it’s still considered to be something of the black sheep of the Turtles’ line, and unknown to younger TMNT fans like me, Turtle-loving IDW are never ones to leave something unappreciated.
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Fans were too in love with the TV version of our four turtle brothers to want them to have that ‘90s injection they were enjoying elsewhere, and the series was cancelled at issue #23, never officially released. Sadly however, it didn’t quite deliver in the way people expected. To this end, writer Gary Carlson and artist Frank Fosco gave the Turtles the ‘90s treatment in what would be called “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Volume 3”, featuring everything everybody loved about Image Comics at the time – blood, guts, cyborgs, ninjas and scantily clad women. Given their dominance, it made sense that Mirage Studios would give their blessing for Image to incorporate the flourishing Turtles brand directly into the heart of their comic universe, ripe with their own creative talent and crossover opportunity.
The late ‘90s were known for a few things – blood, muscles, brutality and the fact that the newly founded Image Comics were the best at all of them.
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