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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2011) #4
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Volume 4: Sins of the Fathers
The forces of good and evil marshal on multiple fronts in "Sins of the Fathers." The Turtles have a new mission, but Shredder's ambitions could put an end to it before they begin. Plus, Krang unveils his master plan! How far will the Turtles go to defend themselves?
Collects: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #13-16.
Collects: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #13-16.
104 pages, Paperback
First published February 6, 2013
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Kevin Eastman
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September 22, 2024
(A-) 81% | Very Good
Notes: Delves in dark directions, fatal fallout fuels the plot, dissecting deeds and sowing seeds: it cooks up food for thought.
Notes: Delves in dark directions, fatal fallout fuels the plot, dissecting deeds and sowing seeds: it cooks up food for thought.
January 20, 2021
A couple of smaller stories that play off the second half of the micro-series comics. First Raph must learn to deal with his anger when Casey is beaten up by his dad. Then Slash from Secret of the Ooze comes after the Turtles. Slash is a cool addition to the rogues.
I never thought I'd miss Dan Duncan's art, but Andy Kuhn has proved me wrong. His art is terrible. Everyone looks old and angry with scrunched up faces.
I never thought I'd miss Dan Duncan's art, but Andy Kuhn has proved me wrong. His art is terrible. Everyone looks old and angry with scrunched up faces.
July 5, 2019
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is just so damn fun.
So this volume really focuses on Ralph, Splinter, and a new villain. The side stories are basically Shredder trying to find someone to be his second in command after telling his daughter she ain't shit. Then the main focus is Ralph learning to tackle his anger. Next up is a new villain, which I remember the most from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 the movie. Remember the goofy evil turtle? Yeah, he's back, and he's kind of scary as shit here.
What I love about this series are the brother's interactions. It goofy as hell sometimes but you can feel the family vibe shine through. The turtles really fight together, kicking butt, and it looks great. I enjoy the character development of all of them but also April and Casey. The growth is nice and Shredder's growth is interesting. The Krang or whatever that bastards name is, is just okay. Probably the only weak part.
This is a easy 4 out of 5 because it has everything I really enjoy with turtles. Give me more!
So this volume really focuses on Ralph, Splinter, and a new villain. The side stories are basically Shredder trying to find someone to be his second in command after telling his daughter she ain't shit. Then the main focus is Ralph learning to tackle his anger. Next up is a new villain, which I remember the most from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 the movie. Remember the goofy evil turtle? Yeah, he's back, and he's kind of scary as shit here.
What I love about this series are the brother's interactions. It goofy as hell sometimes but you can feel the family vibe shine through. The turtles really fight together, kicking butt, and it looks great. I enjoy the character development of all of them but also April and Casey. The growth is nice and Shredder's growth is interesting. The Krang or whatever that bastards name is, is just okay. Probably the only weak part.
This is a easy 4 out of 5 because it has everything I really enjoy with turtles. Give me more!
August 5, 2018
I found the art a little iffy in this volume, which is a shame as the script was pretty strong in my view, with a head-on examination of the ethics of using violence to resolve conflict that resonated with me.
Oh yeah, and who'd have guessed Splinter is a daytime soaps fan?
Oh yeah, and who'd have guessed Splinter is a daytime soaps fan?
April 17, 2020
After the big confrontation with Shredder, the TMNT take a well-needed break. At least, until Raph goes rogue, and an escapee from StockGen attacks them!
This volume's a tale of two halves, two two-part stories that feed directly off of the Micro Series one-shots. We start with a two-parter that finally resolves Casey Jones' awful home life situation, complete with an excellent monologue from Splinter about the nature of rage that I really enjoyed. Then the Turtles head underground to scope out a new hideout, only to run afoul of Slash (who I'm not familiar with, but I understand is an old Turtles character). This is a little less impressive, mostly just fight scenes until the final few pages which give Leo a moral quandary to deal with that I think will affect him for a while.
The thing that's really been dragging Turtles away from those 4 star ratings and higher has been the art, and that remains the problem in this volume. Andy Kuhn takes over from Dan Duncan and manages to be even less impressive. There are certain points where I had to take a step back and go 'that giant mutated monster shouldn't look like that' which is ridiculous in principle. Splinter looks like an ant-eater. It's just bad, guys.
Good stories, poor art. A bit of a breather between bigger arcs overall.
This volume's a tale of two halves, two two-part stories that feed directly off of the Micro Series one-shots. We start with a two-parter that finally resolves Casey Jones' awful home life situation, complete with an excellent monologue from Splinter about the nature of rage that I really enjoyed. Then the Turtles head underground to scope out a new hideout, only to run afoul of Slash (who I'm not familiar with, but I understand is an old Turtles character). This is a little less impressive, mostly just fight scenes until the final few pages which give Leo a moral quandary to deal with that I think will affect him for a while.
The thing that's really been dragging Turtles away from those 4 star ratings and higher has been the art, and that remains the problem in this volume. Andy Kuhn takes over from Dan Duncan and manages to be even less impressive. There are certain points where I had to take a step back and go 'that giant mutated monster shouldn't look like that' which is ridiculous in principle. Splinter looks like an ant-eater. It's just bad, guys.
Good stories, poor art. A bit of a breather between bigger arcs overall.
November 3, 2020
This volume was so good, we pick up with Casey coming to TMNT after his father beats him up and Raph is seeing red and Splinter is after him. They confront each other and Splinter is ready to kill Casey's father but in that moment he teaches Raph about being calm and not let anger take over, its also there we see him decide Casey will live with TMNT. Meanwhile an enemy named Slash (5th turtle but evil) has escaped from Stockgen and he is killing people left and right and we have TMNT facing off against him and its kinda good and also we establish a new base for the team. I liked how they went about it but that ending with Leo was emotional and soon team up of Hob and Slash and they gonna rise to new level of villainy. Also something in the background is going on with General krang and his supposed plan to wipe out Neutrinos. The art was decent and sometimes colors were off but the writing is just too brilliant.
December 16, 2013
Gets four, but because the story was good. Unfortunately the art was... Well pretty terrible. It was hard to get to it st first, but once you kinda focus more on the words and less on the art of wasn't too bad. Maybe a 3.5 but we'll for with 4
May 5, 2014
I honestly don't know why everyone is giving this 4 and 5 stars. Yes, there were some great moments and yes, it's still a fantastic title, but it's also terribly flawed. The dialogue continues to be a bit repetitive and things tend to work out a bit too predictably for my taste. I was really pleased with how deeply the title actually penetrated into the themes and stories in the volume. Even some of the more obscure ones like what's happening with Krang had involvement from his father. The second story line was definitely more interesting to me than the first. Slash is a great character and I loved his design and story and everything about it. Just a little...contrived in some ways.
The other main misstep here was the art. Duncan was replaced for the volume and this new artist is terrible. You eventually manage to get past it, but I still was very distracted. Plus the art gallery at the end just shows how much potential it has to look amazing that is lost.
One thing I really liked was the moment with Leonardo after the Slash story. It had some great foreshadowing and was a really solid character moment. Though I'm not sure how it actually leads to some of the stuff I know is coming... I can't wait to find out!
The other main misstep here was the art. Duncan was replaced for the volume and this new artist is terrible. You eventually manage to get past it, but I still was very distracted. Plus the art gallery at the end just shows how much potential it has to look amazing that is lost.
One thing I really liked was the moment with Leonardo after the Slash story. It had some great foreshadowing and was a really solid character moment. Though I'm not sure how it actually leads to some of the stuff I know is coming... I can't wait to find out!
October 9, 2014
WOW! The contrast between 1) A new enemy, 2) Setting up some more long term future storylines (Technodrome!!!) and 3) The deep reflective "our actions, based on our emotions, have ramifications that last forever" all combine here to make the best Volume so far.
Each of these Volumes feel like watching a 2 part episode of the show from my childhood, but delivered with a tone and seriousness that you would never think could come from the mouths of mutants and aliens.
If you ever liked TMNT, you should be reading this.
Each of these Volumes feel like watching a 2 part episode of the show from my childhood, but delivered with a tone and seriousness that you would never think could come from the mouths of mutants and aliens.
If you ever liked TMNT, you should be reading this.
January 15, 2022
Soooo much backstory to unbox...
We're introduced to the Terrordrome. We get another mutagen turtle. Turtles settling down in their familiar sewer lair...and more ninja history. Always with the ninja history.
We're introduced to the Terrordrome. We get another mutagen turtle. Turtles settling down in their familiar sewer lair...and more ninja history. Always with the ninja history.
January 26, 2024
Perhaps I was too harsh on the previous volumes art, cuz this one is....not bad, but also jagged on the eyes.
Lot of monologuing this volume about platitudes. Splinter is the only one saying anything of substance here. The plot about Casey's drunk father is mature for a book like this, and the big mutant turtle fight has moments, but this was largely skimmable.
Lot of monologuing this volume about platitudes. Splinter is the only one saying anything of substance here. The plot about Casey's drunk father is mature for a book like this, and the big mutant turtle fight has moments, but this was largely skimmable.
February 26, 2019
The story arc on these continues to compel and I'm loving it.
February 15, 2021
First of all, I hated the artwork in this. It was really ugly and took awhile to cease being distracted by it. Second, this was so deep I forgot I was reading about humanoid turtles.
These series continues to cut deep in the best kind of way. There are just so many layers and Splinter brought the right kind of punches. This plot line with Raph, the plotline with Mikey...ugh...amazing. Casey and April remain kind of meh, I mean they're there but don't add too much at this point. But the new mutated snapping turtle seems like a fun twist. I'm still along for this ride!
These series continues to cut deep in the best kind of way. There are just so many layers and Splinter brought the right kind of punches. This plot line with Raph, the plotline with Mikey...ugh...amazing. Casey and April remain kind of meh, I mean they're there but don't add too much at this point. But the new mutated snapping turtle seems like a fun twist. I'm still along for this ride!
February 28, 2014
It gets a little annoying after a while, My praise for the IDW turtles books.
I won't go into again, all I will say is if you are around my age (31) and Ninja Turtles were a part of your childhood, these books can make you relieve the fun you had with these characters, without feeling like some old weirdo reading a book about cartoon characters.
Enjoy!
I won't go into again, all I will say is if you are around my age (31) and Ninja Turtles were a part of your childhood, these books can make you relieve the fun you had with these characters, without feeling like some old weirdo reading a book about cartoon characters.
Enjoy!
May 15, 2021
I ding this hard for the art. I get it that sometimes publishing comics is a relentless grind, and that sometimes other writers or artists have to come in and pinch hit to meet deadlines. But, wow……this is sixth grade scribbles bad. When the art is this awful, it pulls me out of the story. I hope the next volume is a return to normal.
September 30, 2018
Their first open battle against the Foot Clan behind them and their father rescued, it is time for the turtles to take stock of where they are, what they have done, and what may have to be done in the future. The plot slows down considerably to deliver some great character-driven chapters. A great book held back by some baffling artistic choices.
After three volumes of pretty much non-stop action, Waltz and Eastman wisely decided to give the characters and reader a bit of a breather. A time to reflect and plan ahead. A time to dive deep into the four brothers' emotional state (though don't mistake this for a claim that the volume is without any fights, not at all). In a franchise built around teenagers resolving conflict through glorious violence, one that depicts its central characters as heroic, honorable, and peaceful, it never occurred to me how none of the iterations I have enjoyed over the years stopped to consider the actions portrayed. Where is the line, and why do we draw it? Is there a time when even it must be crossed? I'm not saying this topic has never been explored in the turtles' history, just that I have never seen it, and it's great. Some of my favorite writing in the series yet. Raphael gets a bonding moment with Splinter due to his quickness to anger. Casey Jones calls the foursome out on their bickering. All four are seen dealing with a heavy emotional load after a particularly harrowing battle. It's great stuff.
What isn't great stuff, however, is the book's art. Now, I would never presume to claim that illustrator Andy Kuhn does not know how to draw, I think looking at the book makes it quite clear that he does. All of the poses and expressions are very evocative of mood and intent, which is important. But while I praised the somewhat messy strokes of the previous volumes, I felt this book took that way too far. A lot of it just *looks* unfinished and the turtles are, frankly, kind of ugly to look at. Especially with the teeth. The art really didn't work for me a lot of the time, which is a real shame, because in terms of writing, this is probably my favorite volume so far.
Sins of the Fathers is a great book in crinkled, beige wrapping. It gives some much-needed insight into characters' mental states, Splinter in particular benefiting from being shown in a new light. It raises the stakes, it builds tension for several lingering plot threads, and it delivers some of the series' finest quiet moments. It pains me to say this, but I hope the art changes soon. Because I really like where the series seems to be going. Reservations aside, you should read this book.
After three volumes of pretty much non-stop action, Waltz and Eastman wisely decided to give the characters and reader a bit of a breather. A time to reflect and plan ahead. A time to dive deep into the four brothers' emotional state (though don't mistake this for a claim that the volume is without any fights, not at all). In a franchise built around teenagers resolving conflict through glorious violence, one that depicts its central characters as heroic, honorable, and peaceful, it never occurred to me how none of the iterations I have enjoyed over the years stopped to consider the actions portrayed. Where is the line, and why do we draw it? Is there a time when even it must be crossed? I'm not saying this topic has never been explored in the turtles' history, just that I have never seen it, and it's great. Some of my favorite writing in the series yet. Raphael gets a bonding moment with Splinter due to his quickness to anger. Casey Jones calls the foursome out on their bickering. All four are seen dealing with a heavy emotional load after a particularly harrowing battle. It's great stuff.
What isn't great stuff, however, is the book's art. Now, I would never presume to claim that illustrator Andy Kuhn does not know how to draw, I think looking at the book makes it quite clear that he does. All of the poses and expressions are very evocative of mood and intent, which is important. But while I praised the somewhat messy strokes of the previous volumes, I felt this book took that way too far. A lot of it just *looks* unfinished and the turtles are, frankly, kind of ugly to look at. Especially with the teeth. The art really didn't work for me a lot of the time, which is a real shame, because in terms of writing, this is probably my favorite volume so far.
Sins of the Fathers is a great book in crinkled, beige wrapping. It gives some much-needed insight into characters' mental states, Splinter in particular benefiting from being shown in a new light. It raises the stakes, it builds tension for several lingering plot threads, and it delivers some of the series' finest quiet moments. It pains me to say this, but I hope the art changes soon. Because I really like where the series seems to be going. Reservations aside, you should read this book.
July 18, 2020
A lot happens in this volume and all of it is good. We get some family bonding. Krang's background in Dimension X is fleshed out, complete with an appearance by the Neutrinos (I have only a vague awareness of them from the original cartoon; somehow they never made an impression on me as a kid). Slash enters the picture, fights our boys, and it's oddly moving? And the first elements of Shredder's evil plan, which I know from reading ahead will be a major focus of Volumes 6 and 7, are introduced. (I am kind of glad I've read ahead, because even though I'm spoiled on some things, it's allowed me to appreciate the planning that went into this series.)
There's something I want more of, though, and that's April. She's had a number of good character moments in the series so far but overall we haven't learned much about her, especially in comparison to Casey Jones who is more developed.
Andy Kuhn takes over the art for this volume. Although his style is maybe even sketchier than Dan Duncan's (I really do just prefer a clean line), I find his poses and action more dynamic, and I spent more time admiring individual panels. Nuances with the poses make characters seem to interact with their environment in lifelike ways: watch the four Turtles climbing a ladder and you really feel the solidity of the metal, as well as gravity pulling on them.
All of this just feels so right.
There's something I want more of, though, and that's April. She's had a number of good character moments in the series so far but overall we haven't learned much about her, especially in comparison to Casey Jones who is more developed.
Andy Kuhn takes over the art for this volume. Although his style is maybe even sketchier than Dan Duncan's (I really do just prefer a clean line), I find his poses and action more dynamic, and I spent more time admiring individual panels. Nuances with the poses make characters seem to interact with their environment in lifelike ways: watch the four Turtles climbing a ladder and you really feel the solidity of the metal, as well as gravity pulling on them.
All of this just feels so right.
May 29, 2017
Metele que en la primera lectura le promedié para abajo porque el cambio de dibujante de Duncan a Kuhn me pareció para mal. Y si bien me sigue gustando más Duncan, narrativamente es muy interesante lo que hace Kuhn, así que una vez que me acostumbré a su estilo más "feísta", no tuve problema en disfrutar de sus poco agraciadas pero carismáticas Tortugas.
En cuanto al guion, tenemos dos partes bien diferenciadas: La primera mitad está dedicada al dilema moral que enfrenta Rapha cuando decide matar a alguien (y las ambiguas lecciones de Splinter para que se lo replantee) y me pareció muy interesante pero medio que para el final se lava las manos. Y en la segunda casi que tenemos una Slash movie cuando el tortugo homónimo queda suelto por la ciudad y los quelonios oootra vez tiene que rever sus códigos morales a la hora de enfrentarlo.
Puntos extra por la genial y prometedora aparición de cierto gato sobre el final y por la tapa elegida para la edición argentina, que es la ilustración más bonita de los issues incluidos y da buena muestra de lo que van a ser los preciosos dibujos de Campbell en tomos posteriores.
En cuanto al guion, tenemos dos partes bien diferenciadas: La primera mitad está dedicada al dilema moral que enfrenta Rapha cuando decide matar a alguien (y las ambiguas lecciones de Splinter para que se lo replantee) y me pareció muy interesante pero medio que para el final se lava las manos. Y en la segunda casi que tenemos una Slash movie cuando el tortugo homónimo queda suelto por la ciudad y los quelonios oootra vez tiene que rever sus códigos morales a la hora de enfrentarlo.
Puntos extra por la genial y prometedora aparición de cierto gato sobre el final y por la tapa elegida para la edición argentina, que es la ilustración más bonita de los issues incluidos y da buena muestra de lo que van a ser los preciosos dibujos de Campbell en tomos posteriores.
January 16, 2019
Big thing is the art and I'm not a fan of it. Good thing the story telling more than makes up for it. Two stories are told one with Rapheal and Splinter arguing and the other one with the turtles finding a new home with some unwelcomed company. The first story is just character development and exposition for future events. You could honestly skip it and be ok, but still some really some great dialouge between characters. Rapheal learns to control his temper and not see the world not so black and white. He has a tough time, unlike his brothers, due his seperation for the first year of being mutated. The second story has the turtles finding a new home at a abandoned church and also a giant mutated killing machine snapping turtle. Leonardo and Michelago really shined out in these two issues. Mikey is a tender soul and naturally kind hearted so when his friend stops talking to him it really brings him down. Leo learns what it really means to lead his brothers through tough times while struggling with killing another living creature. Still their spirits are strong because in the end they are ninja.
March 25, 2023
Volume 4.
Splinter and the Turtles face moral dilemmas as they seek ways of ending the threats posed by the likes of Shredder and Casey Jones' abusive father. Meanwhile, another Stockgen mutant has escaped into the city and begins causing chaos.
Although there is the story of the rogue mutant, the gigantic snapping turtle Slash, most of this book is bridging material dealing with the aftermath of the confrontation with Shredder in the previous volume and setting up events to come (such as General Krang's plans). As a result, this doesn't feel hugely satisfying to read in and of itself and is definitely a step down from 'Shadows of the Past'.
Whilst the narrative in this book might be less than satisfying to read, it deserves credit for the moral conundrums it poses. We see how each of the Turtles react to Splinter's assertion that they'll have to kill Shredder but we also get a great scene where Splinter and Raphael confront Casey's violent father and debate the line between righteous justice and rage-fuelled vengeance.
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Splinter and the Turtles face moral dilemmas as they seek ways of ending the threats posed by the likes of Shredder and Casey Jones' abusive father. Meanwhile, another Stockgen mutant has escaped into the city and begins causing chaos.
Although there is the story of the rogue mutant, the gigantic snapping turtle Slash, most of this book is bridging material dealing with the aftermath of the confrontation with Shredder in the previous volume and setting up events to come (such as General Krang's plans). As a result, this doesn't feel hugely satisfying to read in and of itself and is definitely a step down from 'Shadows of the Past'.
Whilst the narrative in this book might be less than satisfying to read, it deserves credit for the moral conundrums it poses. We see how each of the Turtles react to Splinter's assertion that they'll have to kill Shredder but we also get a great scene where Splinter and Raphael confront Casey's violent father and debate the line between righteous justice and rage-fuelled vengeance.
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October 9, 2025
New artist Andy Kuhn required a slight adjustment to his style after I had become accustomed to the previous artist, but by the end of this trade, I was fully on board with Andy's portrayal of the TMNT universe. I am cautiously optimistic with the overall arc so far by the end of this trade. My dumb childhood memory recalls vividly checking out of the TMNT Saturday Morning cartoon when they started to go all in with more alternate dimension travel to Dimension-X, and that is introduced here in this second trade.
We also get to meet Krang as well and his legion of stone warriors in this universe as well in this trade. I am hopeful their arc in the comics will be done better than my rusty and definitely not reliable childhood memories of the show. I did get into the arc with Slash and how he pursued the turtles until their showdown, and I enjoyed the tease they set up with him by the end of this volume. Hopefully, good things are still ahead, make sure to check out this volume as well!
We also get to meet Krang as well and his legion of stone warriors in this universe as well in this trade. I am hopeful their arc in the comics will be done better than my rusty and definitely not reliable childhood memories of the show. I did get into the arc with Slash and how he pursued the turtles until their showdown, and I enjoyed the tease they set up with him by the end of this volume. Hopefully, good things are still ahead, make sure to check out this volume as well!
November 9, 2020
A new beginning.
First of, I have to mention that this volume was much easier to read on a kindle basic 6inch, number 3 had me zooming in all the time to be able to read, so vol 4 was more enjoyable (still tiny text but barely readable)
in this volume we begin a new arc for the tmnt, with their layer destroyed in the previous volumes now the turtles are looking around where their next hideout will be, Casey and April are now part of the gang and I really like (albeit short) Casey's, the turtles and splinters interactions, Casey has been a man in need just wading through the "life" that he has right now with no real aim or reason to look forward to something, but is now being driven to a better path in life and it shows, this has probably my favorite part of the book. I try my best not to spoil when I review ok, so sorry in advance if I do spoil something, either way, We now have more revelations of the different plots that were happening behind the scenes in the previous books, like whats up with Krang and more. you know what Im reading vol 5 right now so now that I think about it I might have confused a few points with vol 5, Ill come back and rewrite if I did make that mistake,
First of, I have to mention that this volume was much easier to read on a kindle basic 6inch, number 3 had me zooming in all the time to be able to read, so vol 4 was more enjoyable (still tiny text but barely readable)
in this volume we begin a new arc for the tmnt, with their layer destroyed in the previous volumes now the turtles are looking around where their next hideout will be, Casey and April are now part of the gang and I really like (albeit short) Casey's, the turtles and splinters interactions, Casey has been a man in need just wading through the "life" that he has right now with no real aim or reason to look forward to something, but is now being driven to a better path in life and it shows, this has probably my favorite part of the book. I try my best not to spoil when I review ok, so sorry in advance if I do spoil something, either way, We now have more revelations of the different plots that were happening behind the scenes in the previous books, like whats up with Krang and more. you know what Im reading vol 5 right now so now that I think about it I might have confused a few points with vol 5, Ill come back and rewrite if I did make that mistake,
May 14, 2023
This volume was a bit of a lull for me. As it happens with any series! Dips and heights can happen over time.
I did love the last third of this volume a lot. Leonardo’s fight to end things peacefully was so painful with the outcome he was forced into. Seeing grief and upset in both Leo and Mikey is helping hone in that they are all more than just ninjas who fight. They are impacted by everything they endure.
Shredder is so?? Hm. His thought processes leave me a bit confused as to how he reaches his conclusions, but it seems he is motivated by what would hurt Hamato Yoshi (aka Splinter) the most. And that seems to be trying to get his eldest son to betray him.
I did love the last third of this volume a lot. Leonardo’s fight to end things peacefully was so painful with the outcome he was forced into. Seeing grief and upset in both Leo and Mikey is helping hone in that they are all more than just ninjas who fight. They are impacted by everything they endure.
Shredder is so?? Hm. His thought processes leave me a bit confused as to how he reaches his conclusions, but it seems he is motivated by what would hurt Hamato Yoshi (aka Splinter) the most. And that seems to be trying to get his eldest son to betray him.
January 4, 2018
Sins of the Father's main showcase topic is abuse and if you're uncomfortable with these topics or situations then you better prepare yourself before you read this. From familial to the classic good vs. evil scenario, this volume takes a even darker turn of events as the aftershock of facing the Shredder again are still fresh in the minds of our heroes. Though the art was not my personal favorite, I still felt the emotion through the moments between the characters.
Overall this volume provides a lot of backstory, feels, and overall progression to the series.
Overall this volume provides a lot of backstory, feels, and overall progression to the series.
July 29, 2022
I felt like this was the first collection where the Turtles and their story was fully established. We have gotten all the world establishing, team dynamics, and main villain introductions out of the way. What we are left with a story, that I am here for.
It’s fun to see the ebb and flow of the Turtles and who is doing well and who is having trouble.
Not a huge fan of Krang but maybe after the Turtles get more aware of him it will change.
The ending with Leo and Mikey was legitimately sad. Well worth the read.
Pretty consistent four stars throughout.
It’s fun to see the ebb and flow of the Turtles and who is doing well and who is having trouble.
Not a huge fan of Krang but maybe after the Turtles get more aware of him it will change.
The ending with Leo and Mikey was legitimately sad. Well worth the read.
Pretty consistent four stars throughout.
July 27, 2023
Prvá polovica priniesla opäť retrospektívu a rozoberanie toho, prečo niektoré postavy konajú tak ako konajú. Nie je to síce zlé, ale hrabania sa v minulosti už bolo asi dosť. Celkový dojem zachránil druhý príbeh, ktorý pred TMNT postavil konečne kvalitného protivníka. Nie úplne mi sadla kresba Andyho Kuhna. Pocitovo je séria na úrovni rozkladania figúrok a ja sa teším, kedy sa začne poriadna partia.
April 7, 2025
MY SHALYASSSS
i love seeing how splinter teaches his sons valuable lessons, how he taught raph to deal with his anger, use heart and logic to resolve issues rather than violence.
it BROKE MY HEARTTTT seeing woody keep his distance with mikey to keep himself safe when all mikey wanted was connection and friendship oh lawrddddd so sad.
leonardo trying to reach out to slasher for him to believe he k worded him 3 !!!! poor guy he was trying his best and ended up traumatized
it’s such a fun read !!
i love seeing how splinter teaches his sons valuable lessons, how he taught raph to deal with his anger, use heart and logic to resolve issues rather than violence.
it BROKE MY HEARTTTT seeing woody keep his distance with mikey to keep himself safe when all mikey wanted was connection and friendship oh lawrddddd so sad.
leonardo trying to reach out to slasher for him to believe he k worded him 3 !!!! poor guy he was trying his best and ended up traumatized
it’s such a fun read !!
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October 20, 2019
The best volume of the run so far includes both a great scene with Raphael and Splinter about managing anger, and also a scene of the turtles playing Twister. Nicely balanced, well written, and the art has grown on me.
April 30, 2020
C'est vraiment une bonne série qui permet de redécouvrir des héros d'enfance. De nombreux sujets sont traités bien plus sérieusement que ne le laisse envisager la série comme la violence parentale ou l'apport que peux ou ne peux pas avoir l'idée de vengeance. Bref que du bon !
October 6, 2021
Tras los acontecimientos del volumen anterior, las tramas de las tortugas y Krang por fin se cruzan a través del Fugitoide y la resistencia del planeta Neutrino. Son tres números de acción bien llevada, aunque la resolución de esta primera confrontación es bastante anodina. Resulta interesante cómo se añade también al Clan del Pie a la misma ecuación, para que de alguna forma los tres arcos argumentales principales estén hilados. Por lo demás, el tomo incluye un par de números sobre Krang y Stockman que están realmente bien y sirven para dar un poco de aire a la narrativa visual. La miniserie sobre los orígenes del Clan del Pie resulta bastante menos fluida, probablemente debido a una fallida intercalación de tiempos pasado y presente.
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