This coming Wednesday, IDW Publishing will continue its rebooted Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics series when it releases eighth issue. Spanning 24-pages, the forthcoming issue proves just as engaging and entertaining as Issue #7, which was released in late February. That is due in part to its featured story, which picks up where Issue #7 left off. The general writing and artwork incorporated into this issue are just as important as they are to those same elements in Issue #7, which launched the franchise’s latest story arc. Each item noted is important in its own way to the whole of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #8. All things considered they make this book another presentation that new and established TMNT fans alike will appreciate.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #8, the second issue in the series’ current story arc, is another fully engaging and entertaining offering from IDW Publishing’s flagship series. The issue’s success comes in no small part to its featured story, which as noted, picks up where Issue #7 left off. It opens with what audiences are left to believe is Leonardo narrating. The story opens with Leonardo attempting to meditate, unsuccessfully, though. This as he and his brothers are battling once again, a group of foot clan soldiers, this time on a subway train beneath the streets of Newark. Yes, Newark. See Issue #7 for explanation. While Leonardo, Raphael and Michaelangelo are dealing with District Attorney Hale, they also still have the issue of Donatello’s growing mental decline. Donatello’s situation gets so bad that it serves as the climax of Issue #8, leaving audiences to wonder if what they read at the issue’s end is an act on Donatello’s part or if he really is that far gone.
On another side of things, it would seem that maybe not all of the soldiers working for the foot clan are entirely happy with Karai’s leadership and the situation. One cannot help but wonder if more cracks will start to show in Issue #9, considering the discontent exhibited by the soldiers in this issue. Between this secondary story and the primary take within this issue, the overall story featured here keeps audiences engaged and entertained.
Building on the foundation formed by the story is the general writing used to tell the story. As noted, just as with Issue #7, much of this issue’s story is told through first person narration. This time the narration comes from Leonardo, where in the previous issue, it was from Donatello. That personalization once again makes the story more encompassing for readers and in turn engaging. When the Turtles and other characters do talk, it is mainly for story (and character) development, adding just enough to the story to enhance the presentation.
Putting the final touch to Issue #8 is the artwork featured throughout. Once again the artwork featured here was crafted by Juan Ferreyra, the artwork is a dark, gritty presentation. That unique edge, which instead of using cells, uses a more unique fluid approach and look, makes it incomparable to most graphic novel series’ art styles. Perhaps the closes comparison that can be made is to that of Mad Cave Studios’ Dick Tracy series. It is the same look that made Issue #7 so impressive. When the positive aesthetic ensured through Ferreyra’s work is considered along with the easy to follow story and its writing, which does its own share to make the story so fluid, the whole therein makes Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles issue #7 a solid continuation of this rebooted series from IDW Publishing that will continue to impress established and new fans alike.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #8, the latest entry in the rebooted IDW Publishing series, is another solid entry in the ongoing franchise. Its success comes in part through its story which continues to build the tension that is sure to eventually boil over in this series. Obviously there is not a lot of major action here, save for Leonardo and Donatello actually fighting each other (yes, each other). It is more story building than anything but still works. The writing that went into the story adds to its interest as it balances expertly, the narration and actual dialogue. That balance ensures there is just enough for audiences to take in on both sides to keep things interesting. The artwork rounds out the issue’s most important elements. Once more handled by Juan Ferreyra, it continues to give the book a nice, dark edgy look that reflects the mood set through the story. Each element examined is important in its own way to the whole of this issue of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. All things considered they make this issue another engaging, entertaining entry in IDW’s leading series.
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