Readers find through the next six pages of epic storytelling, that Yoshi’s wife was assassinated by a group of ninjas. I’m not entirely sure I appreciate Duncan’s style of the samurai/ninja aspect, however. We learn about Hamato Yoshi and Oroku Saki (great familiarity for turtle fans everywhere!). In reading a flash, we do just that flashback to futile Japan. Page five brings us to a sense of where and more importantly why Splinter is out within the Shadows. Now returned to his brothers, the turtles comment on how even with the time apart, they all feel a sense of shared training experience from Splinter (Father). Remember in the previous story arc, Raphael was missing. The dialogue is short for each turtle with Raphael taking the lead, smacking down Donatello and asking for Leonardo. Page three spills into a familiar setting for Turtle fans: the brothers are training. For, in both, the story being told is one of a father… (Splinter 2).”
“ In many ways so very different… yet so very much the same. Eastman and Duncan leave every panel with a sense of symmetry. Page two sums up a confirmation that I sort of spoiled in a previous mention (Change is Constant). He mentions that he seems to be reliving the current tale. Issue five starts with a dramatic scene of hoodlums being taken down by Splinter. Unveiled, this collection leaves us wanting and anticipating a wide variety of possibilities (remember: backtracking is always an adventure!)! Eastman and Waltz bring us a creative story continuing from issues one through four.
I couldn’t help but be excited to re-read this collection. “The Turtles learn the amazing story of their previous lives, and begin their journey as a true team of brothers! Meanwhile, Baxter Stockman unveils a deadly new strategy for capturing them…just as General Krang arrives in New York demanding results!” Eastman, Waltz and Duncan return to guide readers through issues five through eight. The General is back! This time, I’m taking a look at the TPB (Trade Paperback) volume two of IDW’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
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