Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles X Stranger Things #1 2 3 4 full set

by Cameron Chittock

COMPLETE SERIES (COVER A VARIANTS) Eleven, Max, Dustin, Mike, Will, and Lucas are looking forward to a nonthreatening, fun-filled trip to New York City. With the gang hundreds of miles from Hawkins, theyre sure to catch a break this time! That is, until they encounter a threat both bizarre and familiar…and some allies that are just bizarre! This summer, the kids from Hawkins meet the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!

Genres: Graphic Novels, Comics

80 pages, Comic

About the author

Cameron Chittock is a writer of comics and graphic novels including the Mapmakers trilogy and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Stranger Things. When he’s not scribbling down ideas, he enjoys coaching basketball, reading comics of all kinds, and exploring New England with his family.

Reviews

[Andrew Young · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you are desperate to see the turtles fighting demogorgons or the Hawkins gang tussling with Baxter Stockman, then this may be worth checking out. However, because there are so many characters and it's just a 4-part comic, no one really feels like themselves. The turtles are awkwardly balanced betweeen their grim original versions and their goofier modern selves, and the Hawkins kids outside of Hawkins lose some of their charm and seem shallower. It isn't a bad story, but it also doesn't live up to its full potential.

[booksbyjeffrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles began life as a comic book in 1984. That just so happens to be around the same time as the Stranger Things timeline, so what would happen if they met?

That’s the idea behind this four-part miniseries, written by Cameron Chittock and illustrated by Fero Pe. Set between Seasons 2 and 3 of the show, the story follows the Hawkins gang on a school trip to the Big Apple: New York City.

Unfortunately, a gateway to the Upside Down has opened in the subway system, unleashing demo-creatures across the city. They’ve made their way into the sewers, where they’re beginning to cause havoc.

Baxter Stockman has also gotten involved, fusing the Demodogs with Mousers to create… Demomousers! Now, the kids from Hawkins and the Turtles must combine forces to stop them.

What a fun idea—and beautifully executed! The artwork is gorgeous, the story feels natural, and seeing these two nostalgic franchises mashed together is simply a great time and spreading over 4 issues means all the Turtles and Hawkins kids get their time to shine. I like how the Turtles are all wearing their original red bandanas like they did in the original comics before they got their individual colours.

The colouring and art is by Fero Pe is perfect, with a dot-pixel texture that adds to the retro, old-school atmosphere.

I loved it!

[Jessica Malanowski · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun crossover; I enjoyed this a lot. It was refreshing to have a Turtles crossover that doesn't rely on Shredder. I understand why he's used so often, but it's nice to switch things up from time to time.

It was great seeing the Stranger Things kids interact with the TMNT crew. I liked the artistic choice of giving the Turtles their ’80s designs. That said, it can sometimes be difficult to tell them apart at times when they’re not holding their weapons.

I also like seeing Stockman as the main villain. The ending did feel a bit anticlimactic, especially after issue three’s final image of the Mind Flayer on the Empire State Building. Still, overall, it was a cute and enjoyable mini-series.🙂

[Julio Bonilla · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Mind Flayer.

The children from Stranger Things are on a field trip in New York City. Soon, they'll bump into the vigilante quartet... And the adventure begins!

[Sarah Jean · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this was a delightful crossover. Are the characters as rich and 3-dimensional as they are in the television shows? No, but the essence of each character is there. It doesn’t take itself too seriously and anyone expecting a deep dive needs to chill out and just enjoy life a little. The turtles feel pretty genuine to the stories I grew up watching as a third grader and the ST kids are recognizable! Enjoy this lovely crossover!

[Joshua Stinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a quick, fun read; however, I agree with some other comments that the characters can feel a bit shallow due to the short nature of the graphic novel. It was worth the read and interesting to see a crossover I didn’t expect. Love Stranger Things and know a bit about TMNT so it was cool to learn a bit more. Makes me want to explore TMNT a bit more.

[Olivia · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is such a random and ridiculous concept for a book. Stranger Things is scary. TMNT is sentient turtles. If it was just Dustin, it’d be fine. Silly fun times. This threw Michelangelo into the Upside Down and disguised Baxter Stockman as Hopper and pretended it was fine. That said, Will, Mike, and Lucas with giant swords made me laugh pretty hard. 2.5 stars, because why would you do this?

[Zachariah · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is what it says. Turtles fighting demogorgpns. El wearing a turtle ninja mask. Takes place after the second season before the bad mall one. It's fine.

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

Entertaining, though I wish we'd gotten a little more goofiness between the Turtles and the kids.

[Matthew Vanderhevel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Surprisingly awesome

[Daffy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Terrible pacing, the meeting of the two groups just... happens. And everyone is fine with it. In NO WORLD would ANY of the TMNT give these UNTRAINED kids DEADLY WEAPONS. Trash. Just strait trash.

[Jacob Gilchrist · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn’t think this was a thing I needed to read… but was actually kind of sick at times and the most random crossover ever.

[iamjacsmusings · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just about exactly what you'd expect from the shorthand crossover.

I could have done with a couple more issues.

Ironic, considering the epic later runtimes of Stranger Things episodes...

[logankstewart · Rating 2 out of 5]

Low/No expectations. Unexpected crossover. Fun concept. Weak story. Shallow romp.

[izzy · Rating 3 out of 5]

so silly but i had a fun time!!!!! actually unbelievably funny how much this fucks up the canon of stranger things though lmfao

[spacedoll · Rating 3 out of 5]

Series felt more like fan-service than a solid concept but it was still really cool to see. A few well-timed jokes and lots of neat framing, especially in the last volume!

[Ahdom · Rating 3 out of 5]

The worlds of Hawkins and the sewers of New York collide in an unexpected adventure. Eleven, Max, Dustin, Mike, Will, and Lucas set out for a fun, danger-free trip to the Big Apple, hoping for a much-needed break from the supernatural chaos of their hometown. But their plans are quickly derailed when they stumble upon a new threat that feels eerily familiar. Thankfully, they aren't alone – they meet up with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, whose bizarre nature and unique skills add a whole new twist to their journey. This crossover brings together two beloved franchises for a thrilling, action-packed summer adventure that's sure to delight fans of both series.

[Nate Balcom · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book #18 of my #30BookSummer Challenge! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles X Stranger Things by Cameron Chittock. Perfect 80’s crossover! Best part was Eleven teaming up with Raphael!