City at War story arc compared to the entire Mirage comics run

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Originally Posted by Powder

I realize I'm likely in the minority here, but I actually prefer the shorter more self-contained stories that go over an issue or two to the longer ones. One shots & the like, too. Books like Sons Of The Silent Age grab me more because of the emotional weight they carry. I'll take poignancy over action in the TMNT books any day, though an important balance between the two is what makes the series so damn good.

While I love what idw is doing with the ongoing material, I also love and to a point, prefer the shorter archs and oneshots that mirage did. Vietch's The river and the zulli's run were amazing 4 issue archs. Son's of the silent age was one of my most favorite single comic issues of all time. I also loved issue #37 twilight of the ring amongst other small runs within volume one. Each style (one long ongoing series and smaller clusters of individual stories) has its perks. Personally, I enjoy reading 2-4 smaller well written archs/self contained stories throughout the year instead of just one single story. both are great, but I would rather have 2-4 great stories to love instead of just one. Plus it's easier for anyone who misses a book or two to just hop back in without getting discombobulated.