Reviews

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: New Animated Adventures, Volume 1 by Kenny Byerly, Scott Tipton

geekwayne's review against another edition

3.0

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: New Animated Adventures, Volume 1 is right out of the new animated series on Nickelodeon. I'm not familiar with the new series, but it's the same wise-cracking turtles looking for ways to fight evil. The difference in this series that was new to me is that April O'Neil is quite a bit younger. Again, it's not a big deal and they have fun making in jokes about her future career.

This graphic novel pulls together four issues from the series. The boys fight some new villains and some familiar ones. Mikey goes crazy after watching a zombie marathon and then spotting what he thinks is one in the streets. Splinter, Krang, Dogpound and Snakeweek show up. Master Splinter seems to be training April in the arts of the ninja as well.

These are 4 standalone issues. Each one tells a complete story with no lead in or continuation in other issues, much like an animated series would be. Obviously, you would need to be a fan since there is no explanation given as to why there are large turtles wielding weapons and eating pizza running around, but we should all be familiar by now, right?

Good writing and art keep it lively and moving along and perfect for young turtle fans.

I was given a review copy of this graphic novel by Diamond Book Distributors and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.

bsmcd's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

old_tim's review against another edition

4.0

Very fun stuff. Great all ages fare.

http://fedpeaches.blogspot.com/2014/01/comics-can-be-fun.html

bloodravenlib's review against another edition

5.0

I posted my review of this on my blog, The Itinerant Librarian.

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Review link: http://itinerantlibrarian.blogspot.com/2014/01/booknote-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles.html

scostner's review against another edition

3.0

I'm an Eastman and Laird fan, but the new stories are fun. With a young April training alongside them, the turtles fight Shredder, Dogpound, the Foot clan, Snakeweed, and the Kraang. There are the usual puns and jokes - and lots of pizza. Whether they are fighting off what looks like a zombie horde or trying to prevent Snakeweed from making more killer plants, there is no bad language. It's not always easy to find comics/manga that are free of swearing, even if they are rated for all ages. This is a series that is safe for younger fans and older readers can still enjoy it. The extra pages of artwork are a nice bonus.

I would recommend this to TMNT fans of all ages.

I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.

shiregreen's review against another edition

5.0

These issues are short and fun to read.

shiregreen's review against another edition

5.0

I like the randomness of these issues being in a volume together.

shiregreen's review against another edition

5.0

entertaining