Favorite TMNT Stories ever.

The Big Bad · 07-25-2004, 08:48 PM

Just post your favorite (not best) stories or individual issues episodes, be it from the original comics, Image, the New Cartoon, Archie, or any incarnation. Caveats: You have to describe the story (since chances are some of us won't recognize the choices) explain your choice, and you only get one pick and one runner up.

My pick: "The Angel of Times Square", CSMNTA #62-66. A NYC con man claims to be in contact with an Angel, and April investigates the claim. Oh, and it's set in January 31, 1999.

Explanation: I'm honestly not sure why I like this story so much. The plot is nothing special. The dialogue is middling, at times. The art not outstanding, even if it is appropiate. Which isn't to say there's nothing to like. I love Dean Clarrain's solo April stories, so big points there. I love Oyuki, so seeing her again was a plus. Also, I love "X number of years later" stories, so I liked the fact that it was set on the future, which leaves April's status quo up in the air and up for speculation. I also appreciated seeing Ninja April, after her training at the hands of Splinter.

Still, if I had to give a reason, I'd say it's the atmosphere, which I think has an unique kind of maturity to it. It's not particularly dark, or particularly serious, but it feels like it. It just feels real. And I loved the pseudo-philosophical ending, and how much it doesn't feel like one.

Runner up: "Once, Again, Always". Tight little story, especially the Raphs and Ninjara moments.

07-25-2004, 08:48 PM	#1
The Big Bad Stone Warrior Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 653	Favorite TMNT Stories ever. Just post your favorite (not best) stories or individual issues episodes, be it from the original comics, Image, the New Cartoon, Archie, or any incarnation. Caveats: You have to describe the story (since chances are some of us won't recognize the choices) explain your choice, and you only get one pick and one runner up. My pick: "The Angel of Times Square", CSMNTA #62-66. A NYC con man claims to be in contact with an Angel, and April investigates the claim. Oh, and it's set in January 31, 1999. Explanation: I'm honestly not sure why I like this story so much. The plot is nothing special. The dialogue is middling, at times. The art not outstanding, even if it is appropiate. Which isn't to say there's nothing to like. I love Dean Clarrain's solo April stories, so big points there. I love Oyuki, so seeing her again was a plus. Also, I love "X number of years later" stories, so I liked the fact that it was set on the future, which leaves April's status quo up in the air and up for speculation. I also appreciated seeing Ninja April, after her training at the hands of Splinter. Still, if I had to give a reason, I'd say it's the atmosphere, which I think has an unique kind of maturity to it. It's not particularly dark, or particularly serious, but it feels like it. It just feels real. And I loved the pseudo-philosophical ending, and how much it doesn't feel like one. Runner up: "Once, Again, Always". Tight little story, especially the Raphs and Ninjara moments.