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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #8

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tmnt-8-coverAs the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fight off Old Hob‘s army of Mousers, General Krang meets with his scientist and we learn what Krang and Hob are really after. They aren’t trying to destroy the turtles, they just want to get their hands on Splinter.

It turns out Splinter is the only pure mutant specimen that Krang can use to develop his own mutant army. Unlike the turtles and Hob who were accidentally exposed to the mutigen, Splinter was given carefully controlled injections making him the perfect prototype. With the turtles distracted by the Mousers, Hob is able to make off with their master.

As the turtles fight for their lives Casey and April have a heart-to-heart after training and April’s story of ninjas and a rat named Splinter leads to an introduction that the young woman will never forget.

Tons of action, a little more insight into Krang’s plans, and April finally meeting the turtles. What more could you want? Best of the week.

[IDW, 3.99]

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Morning Glories #17

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morning-glories-17-coverThis issue returns us to the mysterious cave, this time from the perspective of Jade and Ike who wait and fight over the state of things while waiting for Casey and Ms. Hodge to miraculously disappear.

In terms of action Morning Glories #17 is decidedly lacking. However, in terms of actually allowing two characters to sit down and honestly discuss their views and question the odd occurrences at Morning Glories Academy this is the best issue yet.

We learn a little more about Jade’s past, the death of her mother, and how she views her ability to peer into the future. Despite Ike’s bravado and cynical taunts, he does manage to raise a couple of important points about Jade’s view of herself and the school. We’re also, quite unexpectedly, given a rather large hint at the identity of the mysterious ghost.

A strong issue, and a darn good read, that actually answers some questions as well as continues the mystery. Worth a look.

[Image, $2.99]

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Daredevil #10

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Daredevil #10I wasn’t thrilled with writer Mark Waid’s choice of the Mole Man for this two-issue arc, but the second half pays off as Daredevil is able to survive being eaten some sort of giant underground monster and discover why the villain is robbing the graves of a local cemetery, including that of Matt Murdock’s father.

Daredevil is able to take down the villain, whose purpose is far more pathetic than dangerous, but with the loss of his father’s remains now scattered among the bones of many Daredevil has to admit no one wins here.

Although the Black Cat doesn’t appear in this issue we also get a wrap-up to her (far too) short romantic tryst with Daredevil as she chooses not steal the data drive the lawyer has been keeping in a secret safe in his office. Although I understand why the character is moving on, I’m sad to see her go so soon, just as things were getting interesting. Worth a look.

[Marvel, $2.99]

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Flash #7

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flash-new-52-7-coverThe Flash is able to stop Captain Cold and save Patty but not without a cost. In order to save as many passengers from the boat as possible the Flash must break his promise to Dr. Elias to control his speed use. And although Barry is able to save his girlfriend, Iris and several other passengers are lost in a wormhole the Flash unintentionally created.

The main story is well told and terrifically laid out by writer/artist Francis Manapul and co-writer Brian Buccellato. There are also several interesting nuggets scattered throughout including the Flash’s first run on the cosmic treadmill (or at least the New 52 equivalent), our first look at the reimaganed natives of Gorilla City (who…are religous zealots? Hrm.), as well as a tease at the new Pied Piper.

Seeing how the next issue is going to be firmly centered around the speed force this issue did a good job of ending the Captain Cold story and starting a new problem for Barry with Patsy‘s now firmly anti-Flash stance. Worth a look.

[DC, $2.99]

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Moon Knight #11

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moon-knight-11-coverStill reeling from the death of Echo, Moon Knight contacts Maria Hill for helping tracking down Madame Masque who has stolen the head of Ultron for her father Count Nefaria. Despite her concerns, Hill agrees to help locate Masque and allow Moon Knight to take her down.

The majority of the comic features the battle between Moon Knight and Madame Masque who appear to be equally matched. And it appears that Echo may not be gone completely as she emerges as another aspect of Marc Spector’s increasingly crowded personality.

I’m going to be sad to see this series go away. Writer Brian Michael Bendis turns in another strong issue that still finds a way to incorporate the comic’s trademark quirky nature even with the dark turn the title has undertaken the past couple of months.

This issue gets most of the storylines wrapped up with what’s sure to be a can’t miss final issue next month as Moon Knight goes out Nefaria one more time. Worth a look.

[Marvel, $3.99]

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