[Matches Malone]

I actually thought Volume 3 was just okay when it first came out, but after a second read through, it has become my 2nd favorite run of turtles, outside of Volume 1. This is likely because the tone fits closest to Volume 1 than any other run, in my opinion. It's got plenty of gritty action, but also throws in some nice humor to balance things out. It's not exactly the same kind of humor as Vol. 1, but like I said, the similarity is in tone. Some of the story lines or major changes I didn't care for too much, but I definitely appreciated what they were going for most of the time. Another one of the major draws for me is Frank Fosco's artwork, which is very much reminiscent of A.C. Farley. It comes off a little too sketchy at first, but he quickly adapts to the black & white style, and it features now some of my favorite artwork. It really is a shame it ended at #23! Or #25, depending on who you ask! I would have loved to see this series go on much longer. IDW has that reputation of bringing the fans what they want, and there's nothing I'd like more than an official continuation of Vol. 3 with the original team! Aside from Eastman & Laird, naturally.