TMNT: Mutant Nation #3. Preview and discussion

[hypered1]

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[CyberCubed]

The back-up Casey/Karai story is far more interesting than the main story of Mutant Nation. Especially since we know all the Mutanimals reunite with Hob after, and Metalhead is honestly dull now.

Karai being possessed by that dragon demon entity is very interesting, and the artwork is fantastic. Once again Casey is on the verge of almost dying and survives, same thing happens in #5 when he gets shot. There's only so many times Casey can be in mortal peril. But very interesting to see and I guess that's why the Foot were ordered to attack the Turtles in the main ongoing since it takes place after this.

But yeah, no idea what the endgame is for Metalhead but he's kinda meh as a whole now, just the generic robot/A.I. enemy you can find in any other series.

[Toxin45]

The back-up Casey/Karai story is far more interesting than the main story of Mutant Nation. Especially since we know all the Mutanimals reunite with Hob after, and Metalhead is honestly dull now.

Karai being possessed by that dragon demon entity is very interesting, and the artwork is fantastic. Once again Casey is on the verge of almost dying and survives, same thing happens in #5 when he gets shot. There's only so many times Casey can be in mortal peril. But very interesting to see and I guess that's why the Foot were ordered to attack the Turtles in the main ongoing since it takes place after this.

But yeah, no idea what the endgame is for Metalhead but he's kinda meh as a whole now, just the generic robot/A.I. enemy you can find in any other series.

Need robot enemies for comics is kinda a staple in the medium. Also looks like the first major villain in the series is Karai losses by the dragon.

[TheLabRat]

I'm worried they will use the "Karai is possessed by some evil being" excuse again to let her get away with it.

[lonewarrior20]

I wonder if Karai’s body is going to stretch?

[martinitolove]

I love how Dr Yuhasz is a wink to Baxter Stockman from 2k3 toon and the dragon-posessed Karai a wink to snake-Karai from 2k12 toon! Masterful creations, thank you Tom and Eric!!!
I wish that "Mutant Nation" would be an ongoing. So much enjoy Tom's writing in the correct universe. Not a fan of "Last Ronin" at alll.

[Boco]

I dunno why, but everytime I look at Robo Yahusz I think of the Knucklehead toy from the 87 toyline.


I wish that "Mutant Nation" would be an ongoing.

It is, as far as we know. They're taking their sweet time telling us what the second arc is though.

[hypered1]

I dunno why, but everytime I look at Robo Yahusz I think of the Knucklehead toy from the 87 toyline.



It is, as far as we know. They're taking their sweet time telling us what the second arc is though.

Issue 5 (listed for March 12th) seems to be a one-shot story focussed on Pepperoni:-

"Hold the Raphael, this is a Solo Pepperoni Adventure! Acclaimed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles scribe Paul Allor teams up with Jose Jaro to meet Raphael and Pepperoni on their road trip across America on their way to Las Vegas. Raph is nursing a broken heart, and in his aching state, he loses his satchel. Pepperoni wants to do everything she can to help Raph, so she goes out on her own to get the satchel back and ends up in more danger than she could have ever expected. Don't miss Pepperoni's night out!"

[CyberCubed]

I imagine Mutant Nation will go on to give Tom Waltz more work since he's not on the main series anymore, and The Last Ronin II only has a few issues left. Without this Waltz won't have any stories for IDW coming up.