STAFF PICKS :: TMNT VILLAINS MICRO-SERIES #7 :: OCTOBER 30, 2013
JUSTIN’S PICK :: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES VILLAINS MICRO-SERIES #7: IDW’s Turtles ongoing has been a commendable mix of old and new, blending elements of the Mirage books with the 80s animated series, all while adding its own twists and flavors. Now, this supplemental series does something no Turtles book has dared to do before: introducing Bebop and Rocksteady to mainstream continuity. Despite being fan favorites for those of us who grew up with the show, B & R remain a sharp reminder of the commodification of a beloved indie success story. Regardless, such politics are moot in the presence of quality entertainment, and I, for one, am super-excited to see these mutant marauders brought into the stapled fold.
They’ve done a great job on this series. The CityFall storyline has been moving at a great pace. Being I grew up on the Mirage series I was never a fan of Bebop and Rocksteady but they’ve actually made me like these characters, which surprises me.