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bushido
07-27-2018, 03:10 AM
Preview here (http://www.adventuresinpoortaste.com/2018/07/27/exclusive-idw-preview-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-universe-25/).
ChosenOne
07-27-2018, 07:17 AM
Oh, nice! With so much focus put on Kitsune, I've been wondering recently if we'd ever see a Tanuki in the IDW series... This answers that question!

Seems like there's no back-up story either.
Powder
07-27-2018, 07:25 AM
Wow, this art style!!!
Sabacooza
07-27-2018, 08:37 AM
The art looks pretty trippy for obvious reasons but just by looking at the style of Leo I can already tell I'd love to see this artist do some more work on the series, main ongoing or otherwise.
CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy
07-27-2018, 08:54 AM
Niiiiiiiiice. I like it so far.
Utrommaniac
07-27-2018, 09:07 AM
Ha, that tanuki statue. It'll be interesting to see what that was all about
CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy
07-27-2018, 09:09 AM
Ha, that tanuki statue. It'll be interesting to see what that was all about

TMNT/SMB3 crossover confirmed.
Raptor86
07-27-2018, 01:08 PM
I really like this preview!

Art style is fantastic, and it seems to be based on Japanese folklore, which I love!
CyberCubed
08-01-2018, 01:50 PM
This was a really great issue, probably my favorite of Universe overall. Fantastic art too that fit the story, and it was very Mirage-centric storytelling that would fit right at home with the old Tales of the TMNT issues.

Loved what they did with Leo, the new character, and Kitsune. Makes me excited for the overall Pantheon showdown coming up. This was a great issue for Universe to end on.
neatoman
08-01-2018, 01:55 PM
This is a good issue, good artwork, good writing, etc.

But this is the final issue, which makes me wish it felt a little more special in some way. I know the series is just side-stories and that it was cancelled, rather than properly concluded. I just hoped there would be a little something extra, you know?
CyberCubed
08-01-2018, 02:14 PM
It actually made me believe the Turtles will go full mystic powers to defeat the Pantheon, similar to the Ninja Tribunal arc. That's the vibe we've gotten from Leo at least in this issue and #84. Best way to fight mystical Gods is with mystic powers themselves.
martinitolove
08-01-2018, 02:17 PM
Amazing issue!!! Thank you IDW team for bringing the Ancient One from TMNT2003 back as Dan! One of my most favourite characters in my favourite TMNT-universe! I LOVE YOU for that!!!
martinitolove
08-01-2018, 02:19 PM
It actually made me believe the Turtles will go full mystic powers to defeat the Pantheon, similar to the Ninja Tribunal arc. That's the vibe we've gotten from Leo at least in this issue and #84. Best way to fight mystical Gods is with mystic powers themselves.

Yes, I've thaught that as well. Looking at the swords of Leo. And very nice nod to the new Rise show.
CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy
08-01-2018, 07:08 PM
Really liked Ancient One Tanooki, and Kitsune was great. This was a solid issue, and a great finale. 5/5 stars!
ChosenOne
08-01-2018, 07:12 PM
We've had Utrom Shredder, Lady Shredder, Turtle Shredder, Demon Shredder, more Shredders than you can shake a stick at... But Splinter Shredder is something I never thought I'd see! Brilliant issue with plenty of Japanese aesthetics and mythology to chew on, as well as an appropriately climactic feel. A great way to say goodbye (for now?) to Universe. Not gonna lie, that final caption was definitely... What's the word? Bittersweet.
neatoman
08-02-2018, 02:11 AM
We've had Utrom Shredder, Lady Shredder, Turtle Shredder, Demon Shredder, more Shredders than you can shake a stick at... But Splinter Shredder is something I never thought I'd see!

I mean, we did kind of get that before...
https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/villains/images/7/70/Sliver.png/revision/latest?cb=20120620214918
ChosenOne
08-02-2018, 05:21 AM
I mean, we did kind of get that before...
https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/villains/images/7/70/Sliver.png/revision/latest?cb=20120620214918

Little ol' ignorant me... Where's that from?
shredder orokusaki
08-02-2018, 12:26 PM
Also you noticed how Splinter looked like me in the 2003 series? That because i will return soon as UTROM!
neatoman
08-02-2018, 01:14 PM
Little ol' ignorant me... Where's that from?

Reality Check.
ChosenOne
08-02-2018, 01:17 PM
Reality Check.

Oh... I always skipped those superhero-themed episodes but I'll probably watch it now. Thanks!
wpugh2424
08-02-2018, 10:04 PM
We've had Utrom Shredder, Lady Shredder, Turtle Shredder, Demon Shredder, more Shredders than you can shake a stick at... But Splinter Shredder is something I never thought I'd see! Brilliant issue with plenty of Japanese aesthetics and mythology to chew on, as well as an appropriately climactic feel. A great way to say goodbye (for now?) to Universe. Not gonna lie, that final caption was definitely... What's the word? Bittersweet.

I agree
Picked it up today and finished it. Was a pleasing end, def bittersweet.
I feel they could put this on hold for a bit and push the reg comic a bit further and revisit universe