Review: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #19
From IDW Publishing
A new beginning in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #19 from IDW Publishing with some interesting aspects and some action too.
After the stunning conclusion to the Ujigami saga, the Hamato Clan is truly, completely whole for the first time in centuries. With much having changed since their parents were in the land of the living, the Turtles take them out on the town, but underneath this happy reunion are dark tidings. Though the Turtles' parents have returned from the dead… something has come with them.
Author: Gene Luen Yang
Artist: Fero Pe
This starts off as a soft beginning, but rapidly become deeper as the story progresses. The clan is together and there is a lot of catching up to do with some excellent commentary on the state of the modern world and some catching up to be done.
But an attack on the pier makes things start to look more fascinating - this isn’t just a random attack either and there is something darker to look out for in this story - with Stockman behind it all.
The addition of Stockman was well played and there is an intriguing tease that will lead to something in the future, with some plan bing played out.
Moreover, there is the fact that the dead should stay dead, with a role being undertaken and now there is something darker that may cause some problems. This looks to be resetting the immediate status quo of the series with some threats being revealed. On top of that, there is the Foot Clan looking into what is going on.
This was a packed issue. Acting as a reset, and a nice family affair. I liked the action sequences and how it played out, the lack of weapons for the TMNT added a new dimension too.
The artwork does a perfect job in giving us some packed action, as well as the warmth of the family aspect.
There is a lot to unpick in this and being teased going forward - some storylines that look to be interesting and adding a new dimension to the mythos.
