Is there a new TMNT video game in the works? There very well might be. This week, new images surfaced, which appear to reveal an IDW-inspired Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles video game:
I really enjoyed this issue. Since the buildup to Issue #50, it seems like the TMNT gang has been trying to get back into the swing of things. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #53 was definitely a fun issue that brought a lot of fun twists back into the series. This also marked the first issue featuring Michael Dialynas on artwork. Here is our review of issue #53:
Goongala! A bit later than usual, but I wanted to take the time to spotlight Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #52. Before we dive in, I want to mention that this issue had some really stellar variant covers, which can be seen here. There were a variety of Blindbox/Retailer Exclusive action figure covers, as well as a beautiful Retailer Incentive cover by Ibrahim Moustafa (click here if you are unfamiliar with the different types of covers). Here is our review of Issue #52:
For those who watched the “Half-Shell Heroes: Blast to the Past” special back in November, and enjoyed the new adventure that broke from the style of the current animated series, then some good news has hit the Internet. Starting March 15th, 2016, fans will be able to pick up their own copy of the 2D adventure on DVD.
Dealing with a malfunctioning experiment that sent the turtles back in time on a prehistoric adventure with ninja dino friends, “Half-Shell Heroes” was meant to introduce more fans to the brand new toy line being developed for a little bit younger demographic. However, using the same voice cast and the same personalities for all the characters in the special made the hour-long adventure feel like just another episode in the current series (and one that was arguably more fun and enjoyable than 85% of season three). The full review can be found here.
The special will be released on a single disc, and will retail for around $15. Overall, “Half-Shell Heroes” was a fun ride for the turtles to take, and hopefully will not be the last time this particular art style and presentation of the heroes is on the small screen. With so much energy behind the franchise, and specials, movies, and TV episodes still expected to breathe life into the TMNT universe for at least a few more years, fans can only hope that this isn’t the last time the smaller versions of the heroes have their adventures.
Continuing on with the release of the latest TMNT incarnation on DVD, the series adds Revenge to its list – and to collectors’ shelves. The set keeps the story going with the final 12 episodes of season three, and presents both final moments of Karai’s story, as well as some fun standalone adventures and the amazing, impactful finale that saw Earth blown to bits and sucked through a black hole.
The back half of season three saw many fan-favorite characters, like the Mighty Mutaniamals, as well as some familiar individuals return to the TMNT universe. Nowhere was this more prominent than in “Meet Mondo Gecko,” where the lovable lizard joined the newest incarnation while being voiced by TMNT alum (and perhaps the greatest Michelangelo of all time) Robbie Rist. Even if the third season wasn’t received with all the fanfare of the first two, the later episodes in season three were fun, and tried to get things back to the same level of cohesion that was seen early on in the show.
Like all the DVD sets released for the newest series, Revenge includes a high production value and plenty of episodes on its two discs. However, it still suffers from the same problems that have plagued the show as a whole since its inception: The releases are very limited, and the sets are so disjointed that buying every one to complete the collection almost doesn’t seem worth the cost. As mentioned prior, some DVD season sets do exist, but in order to get season two, fans have to buy season one all over again. Likewise, with a show that looks as beautiful on the small screen as this version of the turtles, it’s a little surprising that there has been no Blu-Ray release of any episodes.
While it’s nothing new that season three wasn’t met with the happiest of attitudes here, this DVD set is certainly worth picking up for any collector. It provides the fun of the series while still trying to put together a cohesive plot (even if the writers did essentially say, “You know what, forget it, let’s destroy everything” at the end of the season). However, it is still a shame that there is no season set, because fans that don’t appreciate buying two discs at a time are still waiting to get their hands on this show. Hopefully, someday that will happen, but in the meantime enjoy Revenge.