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*DrSpengler* · 12-17-2017, 11:03 AM

Here's my full summary and review of Batman/TMNT II #1 at TMNT Entity.

Late to the party, but I've got a lot of issues to catch up on. IDW was really churning these Turtle books out November/December!

I like the sandbox approach to continuity that these Batman/TMNT minis are taking, allowing Tynion to pluck the ideas he likes from wherever and roll with it. Adhering to a hardline continuity would make these crossovers a little less fun, especially if they stifle the writer's imagination. And for something as crazy as Batman and TMNT, I want the writer to be able to do whatever they feel like.

Donnie being portrayed as too useless to live was maybe a little over the top in this issue; they REALLY stress how much he sucks to set up his story arc for the miniseries. I don't think they needed to trash the character quite as much as they did, but I guess they had a point to make. And if it leads to a fun storyline, then whatever.

The Williams/Colwell art and colors are as spectacular as ever, btw.

12-17-2017, 11:03 AM	#39
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,830	Here's my full summary and review of Batman/TMNT II #1 at TMNT Entity. Late to the party, but I've got a lot of issues to catch up on. IDW was really churning these Turtle books out November/December! I like the sandbox approach to continuity that these Batman/TMNT minis are taking, allowing Tynion to pluck the ideas he likes from wherever and roll with it. Adhering to a hardline continuity would make these crossovers a little less fun, especially if they stifle the writer's imagination. And for something as crazy as Batman and TMNT, I want the writer to be able to do whatever they feel like. Donnie being portrayed as too useless to live was maybe a little over the top in this issue; they REALLY stress how much he sucks to set up his story arc for the miniseries. I don't think they needed to trash the character quite as much as they did, but I guess they had a point to make. And if it leads to a fun storyline, then whatever. The Williams/Colwell art and colors are as spectacular as ever, btw.