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Comic Review: Shredder in Hell #5 (FINAL)

by Chris M. P.
written by Chris M. P.

Shredder in Hell #5

Art and Story by Mateus Santolouco

Released December 4th, 2019

The epic conclusion to Oroku Saki’s journey into hell! Caught between the push and pull of eldritch deities, the Shredder fights for his soul—will he ever be able to return to the one he loves? Or will the universe stand in his way?

Have we awoken from this hellish nightmare? What did the depths of hell hold for our dear Oroku Saki? We’ve finally come to the final chapter of Mateus Santolouco’s Shredder in Hell with issue 5. The gorgeous artwork and tight meaningful writing continues as we conclude with a beautiful and cleansing book. It’s not everyday you get to see The Shredder fight a giant demon dragon Megazord style, but if you’re going to see it you might as well save the best for last. 

I didn’t know how this series would end, a part of me thought we might be getting a redeeming conclusion to the character. But, this is the comic medium afterall, and nobody truly stays dead for long do they? I also was foolish for overlooking the fact that the end of this series nearly lines up with the historic TMNT #100. That alone is a hint for what is about to come not only for The Shredder as we thought but also for our favorite mutant foursome as well. What was thought to be a hellish additive to the mythos of The Shredder instead became a build for an even larger story. And all in all, now that the series has ended…the journey of The Shredder has not. Shredder in Hell is simply a taste of what’s to come. And it tastes good. 

There were many directions this series could have taken when it was originally announced. Personally speaking, I thought we would get a very “metal” action heavy epic of one of my favorite villains slashing his way through hellish creatures with one liner’s galore. But that’s not really who the Shredder is, is it? Instead we were given a cathartic and emotional tale of redemption, resurrection, and retribution. Yes, there was plenty of action, fire, and beasties, but all serve a purpose. Shredder in Hell turned out to be my favorite comic series of the year with its beautiful artwork, thoughtful story, and epic conclusion. I’d strongly advise reading this series by picking up the individual issues or waiting for the trade paperback to be released next year. 

So, have we seen the last of The Shredder? Is Oroku Saki lost to the fire? Slight spoiler? Nope. Hell itself couldn’t even contain The Shredder….as it seems he’ll be marching with a bigger purpose than ever straight into TMNT #100 next week. 

Pray for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, kids. 

  

Shredder in Hell Issue 5 is available wherever comics are sold!

 

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SDCC 2018: “SHREDDER IN HELL” Miniseries Announced

by Dan Gehen
written by Dan Gehen

With Comic Con International (commonly referred to as San Diego Comic Con) in full swing, there was bound to be some TMNT-releated announcements. And while fans got a new look at Rise of the TMNT, there was also news on the comic-front.

Fan favorite artist Mateus Santolouco (Secret History of the Foot Clan) was announced as the creative force behind a new TMNT miniseries – SHREDDER IN HELL! The Shredder has been off the table since the epic events of TMNT #50, and one can infer that this series will kick-off the return of the Turtles’ most feared foe. For the complete press release from IDW Publishing, check out below.

Mateus Santolouco Writes and Draws an Epic Comic Book Miniseries Featuring TMNT’s Greatest Villain

SAN DIEGO, CA (July 19, 2018) – IDW is proud to announce that acclaimed TMNT artist Mateus Santolouco will both write and draw Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder in Hell, a five-issue miniseries slated to debut in early 2019 that serves as a sequel to the fan-favorite Secret History of the Foot Clan storyline.

Shredder in Hell, the latest chapter in IDW’s groundbreaking TMNT saga, sinks into the nightmarish pits of the afterlife, where the infamous leader of the Foot Clan struggles to survive. In the process, Shredder discovers his true purpose… as well as the origins of the great beings responsible for both destruction and creation in his world.

“I’m very humble and thankful to help expand the rich universe of TMNT, adding new layers to the Turtles‘ main villain,” says Santolouco. “We’re not only revealing Shredder’s role in a conspiracy of divine proportions, but we’ll have a better understanding of his fears and ambitions. Oroku Saki is more human than ever… and this will only make him an even stronger force for the TMNT to face.”

Group Editor Bobby Curnow says, “Shredder in Hell is in many ways a spiritual sequel to the beloved Secret History of the Foot Clan. There’s one crucial difference: whereas before Mateus was just coming into his own as a creator, he is now, five years later, working at a master class level. The art he is producing is unreal, and the story is surprisingly deep and reaches to the core of IDW’s TMNT universe.”

For information on how to secure copies of the Shredder in Hell comic book miniseries, contact your local comic shop or visit www.comicshoplocator.com to find a store near you.

Creator Bio:

Mateus Santolouco was born in 1979 in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Launching his creative career in advertising, he shifted his attention to comic books in 2006. In addition to his extensive contributions to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise at IDW Publishing, he has worked on such comic book projects as Rampaging Wolverine, Dial H, Wonderlost, 24Seven, Dark Reign: Lethal Legion, Two Guns, and Fall of Cthulhu.

 

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