Story: Kevin Eastman & Tom Waltz
Script: Tom Waltz
Layouts: Kevin Eastman
Art: Dan Duncan
The Comic
Hello, Turtles #4!
Sorry for the delay. My comic shop ran out of this comic before I could grab it from the shelves. You would think that its good or something. Heh.
I was surprised by this comic. It might be because I'm used to an industry that builds a story for a trade, but I honestly didn't see this comic concluding the first storyline in 4 issues. But I am entirely thankful for it. We have a resolution to a major storyline that was introduced in the first issue and now we are moving on to the bigger picture for the series.
One of the questions that are still up in the air is the whereabouts of April. So far she has only been shown in flashbacks and it makes me wonder what she is doing present day. Investigating the urban myth of the turtles maybe? I don't know, but I am excited to find out next issue.
What this issue establishes is that Raphael is truly different from his brothers. He has this rage that can be justified and you can tell will lead to future conflicts and issues. He's been the one turtles that has been separated from the pact, and that is sure to cause anxiety issues and more as he tries to integrate himself into the lifestyle the turtles have.
I liked how they flashed to the past and showed that Splinter had all the answers. The turtles didn't seem to talk much and when they did, it was left very short. That's a smart move considering the fact that they just mutated and Splinter was the only one who showed some sense of self awareness before being mutated.
Fundamentally, this comic has kept the consistency in storytelling and artwork that makes me glad to be purchasing this book. It was surprising to see the storyline conclude so fast, but it all makes sense. And it is very entertaining.
Grades
Words: 10/10 - thanks for no Cowabungas. There was a moment that it could have worked, but it wouldn't have felt genuine after the setup in previous issues.
Pictures: 10/10
Recommend: Get it, got it, good.
Buy Next Issue: This would make a good jumping off issue since the one of the main stories is resolved. However, it has me hooked for more. That includes the micro issues (or at least when my shop has them in stock).
Previous Issues
Three Issue Trial
Turtles #3
Turtles #2
Turtles #1
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