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A review by njdarkish
Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II by James Tynion IV
5.0
I loved this book so freaking much. Even more than I loved the first Batman/TMNT arc, which I raved about to people who most certainly didn't care about anything I was talking about.
Crossovers like this, especially ones that feature different universes and extensive histories and diverse casts, can be tricky to say the least. They're almost always the result of some editorial mandate instead of anything organic. This crossover, even more than the first book, had none of the problems I typically fear with this kind of event and instead was just jam-packed full of fun, interesting, and genuinely excellent ideas. And the fact that a relationship between Batman and the Turtles had already been established allowed the story to get into the good stuff very quickly.
I thought that Bane in the TMNT New York was perfect. His villainy worked perfectly with their universe and his interactions with the Turtles, and Bebop and Rocksteady, and The Foot, all was genius.
I want to rave more, but I don't want to spoil anything more. Just know that if you love both Batman and TMNT, then you need to read both of the crossover books (but especially this one). You definitely won't be disappointed.
Crossovers like this, especially ones that feature different universes and extensive histories and diverse casts, can be tricky to say the least. They're almost always the result of some editorial mandate instead of anything organic. This crossover, even more than the first book, had none of the problems I typically fear with this kind of event and instead was just jam-packed full of fun, interesting, and genuinely excellent ideas. And the fact that a relationship between Batman and the Turtles had already been established allowed the story to get into the good stuff very quickly.
I thought that Bane in the TMNT New York was perfect. His villainy worked perfectly with their universe and his interactions with the Turtles, and Bebop and Rocksteady, and The Foot, all was genius.
I want to rave more, but I don't want to spoil anything more. Just know that if you love both Batman and TMNT, then you need to read both of the crossover books (but especially this one). You definitely won't be disappointed.