Book Review: Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II

James Tynion IV, et.al., Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II. Burbank, CA: DC Comics, 2018. ISBN: 9781401280314.

Genre: comics and graphic novels

Subgenre: superheroes

Format: e-book galley

Source: NetGalley 

 

Batman and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles come together once more. When Donatello, the smart one, feels he is not as strong a fighter as his brothers, he tries to contact Batman, who he sees as a smart guy who can also fight. Donatello is looking for advice. However, the portal travel accidentally brings Bane into the turtles' New York City. Now Batman and Robin have to team up with the Turtles to stop Bane, and Donatello learns a valuable lesson in the end. 

The premise here was a bit silly, but if you don't think about it too  much the comics work overall. The story is entertaining and fast paced. It just keeps you reading. The story blends action with a bit of humor. The comics are in full color with a bit of a gritty style. I really liked it as it drew me in and had good elements from both Batman and TMNT comics. 

If you are a fan of either franchise, you'll likely enjoy this. If you read the previous volume (link to my review), you should pick this up as well. The volume can stand on its own. I do recommend this one. A good selection for libraries, especially if you already have Batman and/or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles titles. 

4 out of 5 stars. 

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