Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Micro-Series #8 Review


Is Fugitoid a relevant focus point for in this increasingly compelling Micro-Series?  Read on to find out.

The official description from IDW:

Professor Honeycutt was instrumental in developing General Krang’s technology. But when he realized just how insanely tyrannical his boss was, he decided to defect. One doesn’t betray Krang without consequences, though, and Honeycutt’s only chance for survival was to transport his mind into a fugitive robot body! The resulting adventure leads the new ‘Fugitoid’ to Earth, and stands to affect the Turtles’ future in an unexpected and crucial way!

Dr. Honeycutt‘s tale is a sobering one that’s full of loss regret and ultimately questionable decisions that have lead this character to some rather bleak circumstances.  But despite it all, in this rather short narrative stint he has proven himself to be an integral part in the new mythos surrounding this current rendition of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Paul Allor pens a fantastic script that’s focused squarely on the question of what constitutes the existential notion of a “good man.”  Is it the actions of a person who’s wiling to do what it takes to protect his family?  Or is it the fact that a citizen stands up and prevents atrocities no matter what the personal cost?  It’s a tough question full of many potential answers, and despite an overabundance of text this author was more than competent enough to attempt to tackle the conundrum.

Paul McCaffrey does a splendid job continuing the style and world established by the main ongoing series.  His pencil work consists of thick sure lines that form some consistently detailed characters.  There are moments where the quality dips a bit, but when fans get a glimpse of his rendition of many of the staple stars, they’re sure to be pleased.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Micro-Series #8 is an exceptional comic book that suffers a bit from some narrative and artistic missteps.  Nevertheless the thought-provoking story this comic book seeks to tell easily earns a recommendation.

4/5

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