As Raph tries to clear his name for a murder he didn’t commit, the Turtles are divided by their new roles as the face of Mutant Town. In the midst of division, Dr Barlowis secretly planning something and is closer to achieving his desired goal. Can the Turtles adjust and work together to clear Raphael’s name?
Sopie Campbell puts the turtles through new challenges as they wrestle with their obligations as protectors of the public and recognition as newfound representatives of Mutant Town. From Dr. Barlow, warring factions, and the law, the Turtles have their hands full, creating more conflicts that push the Turtles in a space that’s worth exploring. The Story is nicely paced as the A plot focuses on Raphel’s investigation of the mutant murders while the B plot focuses on the rest of the Turtles adjusting. It’s interesting to see how the Turtles feel about their new status and the burdens that come with such responsibilities, having been accustomed to working in the shadows for so long. Seeing Raphel struggle with the legal implications of vigilantism, Mikey trying to adjust to the new status quo of fame, Donatello trying to sort the future implications of previous events, Jenneka navigating her life and Leo trying to find purpose, its unmarked territory that makes this series worth a read.
Gavin Smith continues to do a great job illustrating this book, providing a citified grit to the book. Mutant Town and the rest of New York feels like New York, and the narrative storytelling through the art is clear and well-choreographed. Ronda Pattison provides excellent colors that reinforce the grit of Smith’s art and Rus Wooton’s well-placed lettering. This is another solid issue that continues to ramp up the mystery and complications that the Turtles face as they get their bearings, and If you’re a Turtles fan of the IDW/Eastman stuff, this is worth adding to your pull list for new comic book day.
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