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geekwayne's review against another edition
4.0
'Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II' by James Tynion contimues one of my favorite crossovers in fine fashion.
The Turtles and Batman live in different universes, but Donatello remembers how helpful Batman was to the team last time, so he forces open a dimensional rift to get Batman to help. Unfortunately, Batman is not the only one to enter this time. Bane shows up in the Turtleverse, he gets Baxter Stockman to come up with more venom for his new army. When Master Splinter gets hurt, Donatello takes drastic steps, and Batman turns to an unlikely ally to defeat Bane.
I think I liked the first volume just a bit better, but this was still a really clever crossover that really seems to work well. Damian shows up this time, and isn't given a whole lot to do, which was disappointing to me. The art by Freddie E. Williams II works just as well this time around. Here's hoping for a volume 3.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from DC Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
The Turtles and Batman live in different universes, but Donatello remembers how helpful Batman was to the team last time, so he forces open a dimensional rift to get Batman to help. Unfortunately, Batman is not the only one to enter this time. Bane shows up in the Turtleverse, he gets Baxter Stockman to come up with more venom for his new army. When Master Splinter gets hurt, Donatello takes drastic steps, and Batman turns to an unlikely ally to defeat Bane.
I think I liked the first volume just a bit better, but this was still a really clever crossover that really seems to work well. Damian shows up this time, and isn't given a whole lot to do, which was disappointing to me. The art by Freddie E. Williams II works just as well this time around. Here's hoping for a volume 3.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from DC Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
unladylike's review against another edition
3.0
After being so satisfied with the first Batman/TMNT team-up, I was super eager to dive into this second miniseries. In my opinion, the writer is the main factor that makes or breaks any comic book. James Tynion IV is the main creator credited for this work on the Goodreads listing, but unfortunately he only wrote the dialog for the first third of it. I realized this by accident while reading towards the end of this 6-issue series, because I was becoming increasingly annoyed with the speeches the characters kept making. So I went back to the first page of the past few issues and, sure enough, Tynion had only devised the *plot* for most of it. The writer who picked up dialog duties for issues 3-6, Ryan Ferrier, really drops the ball when it comes to Bane's voice in particular. Bane's mannerisms and level of intelligence has varied quite a bit over the years, but he has always commanded respect and fear through his long-game schemes and actions. Here, he just does a lot of *commanding,* even repeating the exact same odd phrasing in multiple scenes within a single issue, which is a red mark against both the writer and whoever edited this.
The art is still top notch, and I actually liked much of the plot of this book more than the previous crossover. In the first volume, the heroes in a half shell show up in a Gotham that seems to be in continuity with the main DCU. So, of course, this one demands that Batman (as well as certain other allies) travel to the Turtles' dimension, where the world lacks nearly as many metahuman vigilantes who might stand up to a new, powerful threat. (I considered hiding the "spoiler" that the main villainous character is Bane, but they put his face right on the cover of the book.)
I would have really liked to see a couple more references to the previous Bat-Turtle alliance. It's clearly a sequel, but in the first story, it was Krang who forcibly sent the Turtles, Splinter, and Shredder to Batman's part of the multiverse, in order to take out his main opposition for world domination. But we never get to see or hear about what the effects were from that time. Also, Raphael eventually gave Batman his own red mask as a parting gift. I want to see that displayed proudly somewhere in the Bat Cave! Give us the Easter eggs!
I would still recommend this book to fans of either/both of these unique intellectual properties. And this volume demonstrates that travel from one of their worlds to the other is shockingly easy, and teases a future collab, which I'm excited for. Hopefully they'll have more consistently quality writing on that next project!
Lastly, while studying the many variant covers included at the end of this collection, I was surprised to find that the worst artistic depictions came from TMNT creator Mike Eastman! Am I just forgetting how strange and childish his drawing style is? I read a lot of the original comics he did, some years back when they were being remastered and collected in omnibuses.
The art is still top notch, and I actually liked much of the plot of this book more than the previous crossover. In the first volume, the heroes in a half shell show up in a Gotham that seems to be in continuity with the main DCU. So, of course, this one demands that Batman (as well as certain other allies) travel to the Turtles' dimension, where the world lacks nearly as many metahuman vigilantes who might stand up to a new, powerful threat. (I considered hiding the "spoiler" that the main villainous character is Bane, but they put his face right on the cover of the book.)
I would have really liked to see a couple more references to the previous Bat-Turtle alliance. It's clearly a sequel, but in the first story, it was Krang who forcibly sent the Turtles, Splinter, and Shredder to Batman's part of the multiverse, in order to take out his main opposition for world domination. But we never get to see or hear about what the effects were from that time. Also, Raphael eventually gave Batman his own red mask as a parting gift. I want to see that displayed proudly somewhere in the Bat Cave! Give us the Easter eggs!
I would still recommend this book to fans of either/both of these unique intellectual properties. And this volume demonstrates that travel from one of their worlds to the other is shockingly easy, and teases a future collab, which I'm excited for. Hopefully they'll have more consistently quality writing on that next project!
Lastly, while studying the many variant covers included at the end of this collection, I was surprised to find that the worst artistic depictions came from TMNT creator Mike Eastman! Am I just forgetting how strange and childish his drawing style is? I read a lot of the original comics he did, some years back when they were being remastered and collected in omnibuses.
xsleepyshadows's review against another edition
2.0
So, I really enjoyed the first one because I thought there was only going to be one? Since they continued it they jammed the first one with so much that there was no where to go!
Raph is the heart of the turtles, he's a hot head with a sensitive heart. In the first one they had a solid conflict of why trust batman with his family? They connect in crime alley when Batman talks with him about his family and his dedication to protect his. It's actually touching.
This one they over play Raph by having a similar thing happen with Robin, they fight, they bond over splinter's a dad and he has a dad too...ehhh. It was done and done better in the first volume.
The art is good, but the panels feel crowded. The plot already felt like it jumped the shark but might give you a moment here and there. I'm especially fond of Nightwing meeting Leo and complimenting his color scheme!
Raph is the heart of the turtles, he's a hot head with a sensitive heart. In the first one they had a solid conflict of why trust batman with his family? They connect in crime alley when Batman talks with him about his family and his dedication to protect his. It's actually touching.
This one they over play Raph by having a similar thing happen with Robin, they fight, they bond over splinter's a dad and he has a dad too...ehhh. It was done and done better in the first volume.
The art is good, but the panels feel crowded. The plot already felt like it jumped the shark but might give you a moment here and there. I'm especially fond of Nightwing meeting Leo and complimenting his color scheme!
shadowofadoubt89's review against another edition
5.0
I love the Turtles and whenever they cross over with another really cool property, like DC, I'm really excited. This story didn't disappoint and I love the artwork. I can't wait to read the third one.
Also, the hardcover copies of these stories are really awesome. Nice, hefty and feel great to hold.
Also, the hardcover copies of these stories are really awesome. Nice, hefty and feel great to hold.
altlovesbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Another delightful mashup between the bat family and the turtle family, this time in New York City. Donatello makes several bad decisions in a row, resulting in Bane escaping Gotham and taking over the big apple. He then makes even more bad decisions trying to fix things, but don't worry because everyone else has got his back.
This was still great fun to read, however it just didn't hit the same right notes as the first. I felt Donatello was shoehorned into the plot, and everything he did short of fixing everything was out of character. Maybe the crossover shtick has lost its magic here? Unsure.
Still a four star read though, and I'm still going to round out the series with volume three.
nesellanum's review against another edition
5.0
Another fantastic mash-up of my two favourite IPs in comics.
colbysearcy's review against another edition
5.0
Undeniable Charm? Check! Heart-wrenching Emotion? Check! Action-packed fun? You better believe it! This book has all of this and then some. While Volume 1 of the Batman/TMNT team-up was great in it's own way, there were definitely some faults that were corrected upon here. The personalities of the individual turtles came through much more significantly here, while also giving a good balance of "screen-time" between Batman and the Turtle Bros. This volume had a much more cinematic feel(in a good way) but also made the characters more grounded and relatable. The writing and dialogue are strong here throughout and enough can't be said about the gorgeous art. I hope that this team-up is something that will occur frequently for many years to come. Keep them coming!
Disclosure: Thanks goes out to DC, IDW and NetGalley for gifting me an ARC copy of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review.
Disclosure: Thanks goes out to DC, IDW and NetGalley for gifting me an ARC copy of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review.
rashthedoctor's review against another edition
4.0
Following the success of the first Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles , James Tynion IV & Freddie E are back for more of the same , this time however Bane and the Batfamily travel dimensions to TMNT New York and as the first book , lots of fun ensues
The art is the best part of the book , just like the first book , but in this book we focus mainly on Donatello and it's a good tale woven , as Donatello is reminded that he may not be the best fighter in the team , but his importance in the team is 2nd to none .
There's also a bit of Raph and Damian banter/attempt-to-kill-eachother side story and that I fun as well .
However the book did have a dull period and I can't explain why it is so , there's still enough action and fun to keep everyone happy and Bane remains a super threat , but I guess the dull period arises because there were some tropes that may feel repetitive from countless similar books , or even the first book .
But honestly the dull phase isn't long and it's all fun
The art is the best part of the book , just like the first book , but in this book we focus mainly on Donatello and it's a good tale woven , as Donatello is reminded that he may not be the best fighter in the team , but his importance in the team is 2nd to none .
There's also a bit of Raph and Damian banter/attempt-to-kill-eachother side story and that I fun as well .
However the book did have a dull period and I can't explain why it is so , there's still enough action and fun to keep everyone happy and Bane remains a super threat , but I guess the dull period arises because there were some tropes that may feel repetitive from countless similar books , or even the first book .
But honestly the dull phase isn't long and it's all fun
strawberryteeth's review
adventurous
dark
funny
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
2.25