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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2024 Single Issues) #2
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #2: Return to New York Part Two: Super Mutant Turtle Power Go!
Michelangelo is living in Tokyo, where he's become a big TV star. It's a pretty cool life, full of fame and fortune, but if he's being honest, Mikey misses his brothers and the sense of purpose they had together. Well, in a classic case of "be careful what you wish for", that old life looks like it's coming to find him when ninjas show up in his apartment armed to the teeth! Continuing the all-new ongoing series from writer Jason Aaron (Action Comics, Thor), this time joined by Detective Comics and American Vampire artist Rafael Albuquerque, this spotlight story on everyone's favorite jokester puts the second piece of the puzzle together for the future of TMNT.
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Published September 11, 2024
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Jason Aaron
2,351 books1,680 followersJason Aaron grew up in a small town in Alabama. His cousin, Gustav Hasford, who wrote the semi-autobiographical novel The Short-Timers, on which the feature film Full Metal Jacket was based, was a large influence on Aaron. Aaron decided he wanted to write comics as a child, and though his father was skeptical when Aaron informed him of this aspiration, his mother took Aaron to drug stores, where he would purchase books from spinner racks, some of which he still owns today.
Aaron's career in comics began in 2001 when he won a Marvel Comics talent search contest with an eight-page Wolverine back-up story script. The story, which was published in Wolverine #175 (June 2002), gave him the opportunity to pitch subsequent ideas to editors.
In 2006, Aaron made a blind submission to DC/Vertigo, who published his first major work, the Vietnam War story The Other Side which was nominated for an Eisner Award for Best Miniseries, and which Aaron regards as the "second time" he broke into the industry.
Following this, Vertigo asked him to pitch other ideas, which led to the series Scalped, a creator-owned series set on the fictional Prairie Rose Indian Reservation and published by DC/Vertigo.
In 2007, Aaron wrote Ripclaw: Pilot Season for Top Cow Productions. Later that year, Marvel editor Axel Alonso, who was impressed by The Other Side and Scalped, hired Aaron to write issues of Wolverine, Black Panther and eventually, an extended run on Ghost Rider that began in April 2008. His continued work on Black Panther also included a tie-in to the company-wide crossover storyline along with a "Secret Invasion" with David Lapham in 2009.
In January 2008, he signed an exclusive contract with Marvel, though it would not affect his work on Scalped. Later that July, he wrote the Penguin issue of The Joker's Asylum.
After a 4-issue stint on Wolverine in 2007, Aaron returned to the character with the ongoing series Wolverine: Weapon X, launched to coincide with the feature film X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Aaron commented, "With Wolverine: Weapon X we'll be trying to mix things up like that from arc to arc, so the first arc is a typical sort of black ops story but the second arc will jump right into the middle of a completely different genre," In 2010, the series was relaunched once again as simply Wolverine. He followed this with his current run on Thor: God of Thunder.
Aaron's career in comics began in 2001 when he won a Marvel Comics talent search contest with an eight-page Wolverine back-up story script. The story, which was published in Wolverine #175 (June 2002), gave him the opportunity to pitch subsequent ideas to editors.
In 2006, Aaron made a blind submission to DC/Vertigo, who published his first major work, the Vietnam War story The Other Side which was nominated for an Eisner Award for Best Miniseries, and which Aaron regards as the "second time" he broke into the industry.
Following this, Vertigo asked him to pitch other ideas, which led to the series Scalped, a creator-owned series set on the fictional Prairie Rose Indian Reservation and published by DC/Vertigo.
In 2007, Aaron wrote Ripclaw: Pilot Season for Top Cow Productions. Later that year, Marvel editor Axel Alonso, who was impressed by The Other Side and Scalped, hired Aaron to write issues of Wolverine, Black Panther and eventually, an extended run on Ghost Rider that began in April 2008. His continued work on Black Panther also included a tie-in to the company-wide crossover storyline along with a "Secret Invasion" with David Lapham in 2009.
In January 2008, he signed an exclusive contract with Marvel, though it would not affect his work on Scalped. Later that July, he wrote the Penguin issue of The Joker's Asylum.
After a 4-issue stint on Wolverine in 2007, Aaron returned to the character with the ongoing series Wolverine: Weapon X, launched to coincide with the feature film X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Aaron commented, "With Wolverine: Weapon X we'll be trying to mix things up like that from arc to arc, so the first arc is a typical sort of black ops story but the second arc will jump right into the middle of a completely different genre," In 2010, the series was relaunched once again as simply Wolverine. He followed this with his current run on Thor: God of Thunder.
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September 17, 2024
Issue No.2 of the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Run by Jason Aaron aka Vol. 6. The Brothes are seperated and after Raphael in Issue 1 we visit Michelangelo in Tokyo. He became a big celebrity TV-Star, TV-Ninja at Day and Restaurant critique at night but although everyone believes to know him he is also alone. What about his brothers and the Foot Clan?
Still incredibly well drawn and still not sure where this will it lead to.
Heft 2 des Turtles Neustarts der Turtles unter Jason Aaron. In Heft 2 sind wir mit Michelangelo in Tokio. Er ist eine Berühmheit, TV-Star und Essenkritiker. Aber trotz all seiner Bekanntheit ist vor allem eines, allein. Was ist mit den Brüdern geschehen und was ist mit dem Frieden mit den Foot?
Weiterhin toll gezeichnet und es ist mir noch nicht klar wohin es geht, auch wenn der Story-Arc: Return to NY heißt ;)
Still incredibly well drawn and still not sure where this will it lead to.
Heft 2 des Turtles Neustarts der Turtles unter Jason Aaron. In Heft 2 sind wir mit Michelangelo in Tokio. Er ist eine Berühmheit, TV-Star und Essenkritiker. Aber trotz all seiner Bekanntheit ist vor allem eines, allein. Was ist mit den Brüdern geschehen und was ist mit dem Frieden mit den Foot?
Weiterhin toll gezeichnet und es ist mir noch nicht klar wohin es geht, auch wenn der Story-Arc: Return to NY heißt ;)
September 16, 2024
Not as strong as issue 1 but still great. Seeing Mikey become a TV star makes a ton of sense. Art is great. Can't wait for more.
September 14, 2024
In the second installment of IDW’s new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle series, Michelangelo gets the focus after his broth Raph took center stage in the debut issue. It’s not a spoiler (IDW revealed it in the issue’s solicitation) to say that Mikey’s new normal includes him having become a mega TV action star in Japan. On the surface it seems like the perfect fit for Michelangelo, the most outgoing and personable of the former Hamato clan. But what we actually see is that this life couldn’t be further from the ideal life Mikey would have chosen to lead. Aaron packs emotional punches throughout the issue with Mikey’s internal dialogue revealing how he’s really feeling.
I’m really enjoying the turtle-of-the-week approach to these first four issues. Jason Aaron has been able to give unique introductory tales after the Turtles’ world was turned upside down when the previous series ended. Nobody was the left the same and one of the standout aspects of these first two issues has been Aaron’s focus on how trauma has impacted the mental health of each turtle.
For a foursome with such different personalities as the Turtles, they share a common element of experiencing their own forms of physical and social trauma that wasn’t always explored beyond the plots where they were incurred. It will be interesting to see each character deals with their own issues and hopefully they can finally reunite because even though they don’t always want to admit it, they’re mentally, and physically, stronger as a unit than they are on their own.
Rafael Albuquerque and Marcelo Maiolo step in on art and color duties after Joelle Jones and Ronda Pattison nailed the first issue. Albuquerque & Maiolo provide visuals that play of Mikey’s gilded life well, with bright lights and flashes being used to provide a juxtaposition against the darkness of night when the issue takes place. The action is fluid and the character designs look great, but it all felt a tad hollow compared to the gritty tone of the first issue. Perhaps this was a specific decision for this issue to underscore how empty Mikey currently feels, but I suppose we will see how Albuquerque approaches future issues once he takes on full-time art duties starting in issue 5.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #2 closes with its last few pages tying it into the debut issue & sets the stage for what’s to come. Leonardo will get the spotlight in the next issue and I’m keen to see if Aaron will continue this trend of tying the stories together or if we’ll need to wait until these first four issues are complete for our first look at the series main plot thread. Even without that immediate common thread, these first two issues are still can’t miss issues that will serve as the foundation for all that is to come.
I’m really enjoying the turtle-of-the-week approach to these first four issues. Jason Aaron has been able to give unique introductory tales after the Turtles’ world was turned upside down when the previous series ended. Nobody was the left the same and one of the standout aspects of these first two issues has been Aaron’s focus on how trauma has impacted the mental health of each turtle.
For a foursome with such different personalities as the Turtles, they share a common element of experiencing their own forms of physical and social trauma that wasn’t always explored beyond the plots where they were incurred. It will be interesting to see each character deals with their own issues and hopefully they can finally reunite because even though they don’t always want to admit it, they’re mentally, and physically, stronger as a unit than they are on their own.
Rafael Albuquerque and Marcelo Maiolo step in on art and color duties after Joelle Jones and Ronda Pattison nailed the first issue. Albuquerque & Maiolo provide visuals that play of Mikey’s gilded life well, with bright lights and flashes being used to provide a juxtaposition against the darkness of night when the issue takes place. The action is fluid and the character designs look great, but it all felt a tad hollow compared to the gritty tone of the first issue. Perhaps this was a specific decision for this issue to underscore how empty Mikey currently feels, but I suppose we will see how Albuquerque approaches future issues once he takes on full-time art duties starting in issue 5.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #2 closes with its last few pages tying it into the debut issue & sets the stage for what’s to come. Leonardo will get the spotlight in the next issue and I’m keen to see if Aaron will continue this trend of tying the stories together or if we’ll need to wait until these first four issues are complete for our first look at the series main plot thread. Even without that immediate common thread, these first two issues are still can’t miss issues that will serve as the foundation for all that is to come.
January 20, 2025
¿Qué va a hacer Michelangelo sin sus hermanos?... Cabría esperar que poca cosa... Pero si algo nos ha descubierto The Last Ronin, es que el jocoso "Mickey" puede que sea el más capaz de los herederos del clan Hamato. Y en esta etapa a cargo de Jason Aaron, el autor logra hacer un sentido guiño a la importancia capital de las adaptaciones televisivas de estos personajes, integrando la idea a la narrativa con ese estupendo amargor usualmente alejado de las concepciones más populares de estos personajes. La reciente fama de Michelangelo como un actor de éxito en un show japonés, enmascara un dolor y rencor a este distanciamiento de sus hermanos. Aunque al ser asediado por los asesinos del Clan del Pie y ayudado por Raphael, quizás los mayores golpes no los reciban sus enemigos.
"Regreso a Nueva York" se está descubriendo como una excelente historia para retomar o acercarse a los comics de estos personajes.
"Regreso a Nueva York" se está descubriendo como una excelente historia para retomar o acercarse a los comics de estos personajes.
October 9, 2024
I love the art here. The writing and characterization is clearly influenced by The Last Ronin which is interesting to see in less dire circumstances. It worried me at first because I don't want writers to start making gritty Michelangelo the default, but that's not really what's happening here. Instead, what we're seeing is a sharp contrast between how Mikey sees himself and how he presents himself to the world; between his thoughts and his actions. I'm curious to see how this will play out when all four brothers are reunited.
October 25, 2024
Another 4.5 stars on this one, easily. That's two terrific issues to start this run, and I hope the third continues the trend, as Leonardo was my favorite of the four growing up.
Mikey is the least serious of all four from what I remember, but this was a more mature story for sure, not quite as dark as the first one, but close.
The art, the colors, the pacing, the action, the story, it all works in this one. Cowabunga!
Mikey is the least serious of all four from what I remember, but this was a more mature story for sure, not quite as dark as the first one, but close.
The art, the colors, the pacing, the action, the story, it all works in this one. Cowabunga!
March 3, 2025
First Ralph now Mikey, I’m loving how gritty this rendition of the turtles is. Mikey is a worldwide super star now, but what’s fame if you can’t enjoy it with the family and friends you love?
I got flashbacks to Johnny Cage during the fight scene here and it was pretty damn awesome, it was also nice to get a peek into Mikey’s mindset too as he is perhaps the turtle I’ve always felt the most distant from.
I got flashbacks to Johnny Cage during the fight scene here and it was pretty damn awesome, it was also nice to get a peek into Mikey’s mindset too as he is perhaps the turtle I’ve always felt the most distant from.
November 6, 2024
A really well executed book, a loved every panel, every word bubble. Jason Aaron clearly knows what he’s doing here. This book was beautifully done. I cannot sing the praises of this book enough, it felt fresh, new, different but familiar. Get this book.
September 12, 2024
Excellent series so far
Jason Aaron does it again! I'm absolutely in love with this series. Amazing storytelling, action, drama, character building. Best since Ronin!!
Jason Aaron does it again! I'm absolutely in love with this series. Amazing storytelling, action, drama, character building. Best since Ronin!!
September 16, 2024
How dare it end there wtf
September 19, 2024
Still loving the art, gritty individual stories, and mystery about how it started (and where it’s going!)! A slow build I can’t wait to see pay off.
September 20, 2024
Michael Angelo!
Well worth the read and cash. To see Mikey kick butt w those chucks was that last Ronin vibe , That sets him apart.
Well worth the read and cash. To see Mikey kick butt w those chucks was that last Ronin vibe , That sets him apart.
December 3, 2024
Okay cool, I couldn't find this the other night but YAY IT'S HERE!
Anyway, this was a lot of fun and I adore Mikey with my whole heart.
Anyway, this was a lot of fun and I adore Mikey with my whole heart.
December 28, 2024
Gotta love good ol' self loathing Mikey. He just like me fr
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January 15, 2025
Amazing art work like always! This book is about Mikey and what he’s been doing. But it takes a crazy turn at the end that will continue in book 3, about Leo.
May 7, 2025
Very cool to see where each turtle is now, I havnt kept up much with tmnt, so it's nice that the first 4 issues is each turtle and where they are now. Stoked to see how they come together again
February 2, 2025
Return to New York, Part Two
Super Mutant Turtle Power Go!
"You spend your whole life fighting ninjas who wanna kill you, it's hard to suddenly pull your punches, you know?" - Michelangelo of Clan Hamato
The story is still interesting with a bit of turtle action but it more so acts as introspection for Mikey and a degree of history for he and his brother's split. I'm not saying it won't work but I always enjoyed the playful, humorous side of the turtles, with slapstick violence, but the drama angle has been the main focus for quite some time now. Rafael Albuquerque's art is fair but celebrity Mikey and dinner jacket Mikey and leather jacket Mikey is kind of weird to see. Mutants in the sewer will always hold a fonder position in my heart. So far, each issue's artist does a cover version that has a cool theme between the two (Covers H and E, respectively) but they don't run consistently for someone who uses a subscription pull at the comic shop.
As the star of
#1, Raphael in Teenage Mutant Ninja Inmate
#2, Michelangelo in Super Mutant Turtle Power Go!
#3, Leonardo in The Way of the Ganges Mud Turtle
#4, Donatello in Grit & A Stick
#5, Heironymous Hale in The Law of the Foot
#6, Brothers Hamato in Four Busted Knuckles
Super Mutant Turtle Power Go!
"You spend your whole life fighting ninjas who wanna kill you, it's hard to suddenly pull your punches, you know?" - Michelangelo of Clan Hamato
The story is still interesting with a bit of turtle action but it more so acts as introspection for Mikey and a degree of history for he and his brother's split. I'm not saying it won't work but I always enjoyed the playful, humorous side of the turtles, with slapstick violence, but the drama angle has been the main focus for quite some time now. Rafael Albuquerque's art is fair but celebrity Mikey and dinner jacket Mikey and leather jacket Mikey is kind of weird to see. Mutants in the sewer will always hold a fonder position in my heart. So far, each issue's artist does a cover version that has a cool theme between the two (Covers H and E, respectively) but they don't run consistently for someone who uses a subscription pull at the comic shop.
As the star of
#1, Raphael in Teenage Mutant Ninja Inmate
#2, Michelangelo in Super Mutant Turtle Power Go!
#3, Leonardo in The Way of the Ganges Mud Turtle
#4, Donatello in Grit & A Stick
#5, Heironymous Hale in The Law of the Foot
#6, Brothers Hamato in Four Busted Knuckles
February 2, 2025
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2024-) #2, Return to New York, Part Two: "Super Mutant Turtle Power Go!"
A solid follow up issue to the new TMNT run by Jason Aaron. Just as the first issue was Raph focused, this issue is centered on Mikey who now lives in Tokyo as a TV star given the relative fame the Turtles have gained in recent years. Now soft and content on his fame, Mikey lives the life of a celebrity and has hung up the nunchucks for good. But when a gang of ninja raid his penthouse suite, will Mikey still have it in him to win the fight all by himself?
It's an interesting counterbalance to the more recent stuff in The Last Ronin which spotlights a very different side of Michelangelo. There's a lot of small character stuff peppered in this issue that just works really well. And Raphael Albuquerque's contribution as the guest artist is very nice as well.
A solid follow up issue to the new TMNT run by Jason Aaron. Just as the first issue was Raph focused, this issue is centered on Mikey who now lives in Tokyo as a TV star given the relative fame the Turtles have gained in recent years. Now soft and content on his fame, Mikey lives the life of a celebrity and has hung up the nunchucks for good. But when a gang of ninja raid his penthouse suite, will Mikey still have it in him to win the fight all by himself?
It's an interesting counterbalance to the more recent stuff in The Last Ronin which spotlights a very different side of Michelangelo. There's a lot of small character stuff peppered in this issue that just works really well. And Raphael Albuquerque's contribution as the guest artist is very nice as well.
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