TMNT Prelude To Vengeance: FCBD 2015 Edition

Back from over a year’s hiatus, this is the latest in a series of comparison pieces following IDW’s new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles timeline and how it differs from the original Mirage timeline. These reviews will reference IDW’s TPBs as well as original Mirage issues that are being re-released by IDW in TPB format. These reviews will also contain spoilers to the plot lines so ***SPOILER ALERT*** to everyone who wanted to read these issues first.

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the past four years, you’ve probably heard that after Nickelodeon acquired the TMNT franchise, IDW Publishing launched a new comic book ongoing series (unofficially labeled Volume 5). This came along with several 4 issue miniseries (à la Tales of the TMNT except more focused and tying into the ongoing run). The creative team behind this incarnation of the TMNT (Editor Bobby Curnow, Head Writer Tom Waltz, and Co-Creator Kevin Eastman) have managed to accomplish what most ongoing series attempt but rarely succeed at; they’ve planned out the stories months, and even years in advance. This allows them to connect some incredible dots and lay the groundwork for some amazing storytelling, unheard of in any TMNT comic book series of the last 30 years. And if, for the past four years, you have not been able to keep up-to-date with this series, or have never read an issue, then this Saturday‘s Free Comic Book Day issue is for you.

IDW’s TMNT FCBD 2015 issue, entitled Prelude to Vengeance, does a masterful job of summing up all of the relevant plot points of the last four years without spoiling it. Meaning, you can pick up this issue, add the title to your pull list, be up-to-date with the series, and be able to go back to get caught up and still manage to be surprised. Everything you need to know is mentioned in this issue and after having read it, you’ll be able to jump into this final story arc leading up to a monumental issue #50.

The last story arc, Attack on the Technodrome, ended with one of the biggest twists in the past 4 years, and arguably, the entire 30+ year TMNT run. Donatello being beaten to within an inch of his life by Bebop and Rocksteady was a significant event. Less than a month after being released, issue #44 is already at its 3rd printing. Second only to the book’s launch, the events of last month have caused a resurgence in interest in the TMNT comic, which is great because if you ask me, every TMNT fan should be reading this. You owe it to yourself to at least pick up this free issue and see what you’re missing. And with that, I’ll leave you with this image of Cyborg Donatello from the Image Comics (Volume 3) series that inspired the events going forward.

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TMNT Roundtable Interview: City Fall Aftermath

After close to 8 months, the biggest arc in IDW TMNT history has come to an end. There were ups and downs but the overall consensus is that City Fall was a smash hit. Before jumping into the next story arc, Northampton, where the Turtles will be resting and regrouping, let's take a moment to digest what we have just experienced and break down this monumental event.

TMNT Villains Micro-Series Vol 1, by Joshua Williamson et al

This is the latest in a series of comparison pieces following IDW’s new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles timeline and how it differs from the original Mirage timeline. These reviews will reference IDW’s TPBs as well as original issues that are being re-released by IDW in TPB format. IDW’s Villains Micro-Series Volume 1 was released in November 2013 and collects the Krang, Baxter Stockman, Old Hob, and Alopex issues of this new series. IDW also released TMNT Classics Vol 7 in November 2013 which contains issues 45, 46, 47 from the original series. These reviews will also contain spoilers to the plot lines so ***SPOILER ALERT*** to everyone who wanted to read these issues first.

A Father's Guide to Comics: Halloween ComicFest 2013 Edition

Halloween ComicFest starts today and if you have the chance to drop by the store to pick up a few goodies, here are some of our thoughts on the mini-comics being offered this year. My daughter has developed a love for comic books and I thought it would be great to continue to share the experiences my daughter and I enjoy while she grows and develops her love of reading; from board books to comics.

TMNT City Fall Part 1 by Waltz, Eastman & Santolouco

This is the latest in a series of comparison pieces following IDW’s new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles timeline and how it differs from the original Mirage timeline. These reviews will reference IDW’s TPBs as well as original issues that are being re-released by IDW in TPB format. IDW’s City Fall Part 1 was released in October 2013 and collects issues 21 to 24 of this new series. IDW also released TMNT Classics Vol 6 in September 2013 which contains issues 41, 42, 43 from the original series. These reviews will also contain spoilers to the plot lines so ***SPOILER ALERT*** to everyone who wanted to read these issues first.

Owly Vol 1 The Way Home & The Bittersweet Summer, by Andy Runton

Three months ago, my son was born. In order to help ease the transition from a three person family to a four person family, we prepared little gifts that we would give my 2 year old daughter for when he first arrived so that she did not feel left out. The gift that I got her was Owly Vol 1 by Andy Runton, it was going to be a book that we could share and read together whenever she felt like she was not getting enough attention. It turned out to be one of her favorite books and she reads it constantly. I thought it would be great to continue to share the experiences my daughter and I enjoy while she grows and develops her love of reading; from board books to comics.

Hoax Hunters #10, by Moreci, Seeley & Jones

Jack Lawson, Ken Cadaver, and Regan Tate are three reality television show hosts who go out into the world disproving various myths, hoaxes, and legends. We assume that things like Bigfoot, UFOs, and other unexplainable anomalies are all fake, but that is only because Jack, Ken, and Regan work diligently to keep them covered up.

TMNT Secret History of the Foot Clan Mini-Series Vol 1, by Mateus Santolouco & Erik Burnham

This is the latest in a series of comparison pieces following IDW’s new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles timeline and how it differs from the original Mirage timeline. These reviews will reference IDW’s TPBs as well as original issues that are being re-released by IDW in TPB format. IDW’s Secret History of the Foot Clan was released in June 2013 and collects the 4 issue mini-series. IDW also released TMNT Classics Vol 5 in June 2013 which contains issues 34, 38, 39, 40 from the original series. These reviews will also contain spoilers to the plot lines so ***SPOILER ALERT*** to everyone who wanted to read these issues first.

A Father's Guide to Comics: Print vs. Digital

After picking up 7 comic books with my 22 month old daughter last month on Free Comic Book Day, I decided to see what she thought about digital comics and picked up Sesame Street #1 by Ape Entertainment. I thought it would be great to continue to share the experiences my daughter and I enjoy while she grows and develops her love of reading; from board books to comics.

TMNT City Fall Teasers (JUMPING ON POINT)

If you have not been following IDW’s TMNT, now is the best time to start.