Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #51

All in all, a well-written episode; fans of the series will appreciate the depth of knowledge and understanding of the characters displayed by these three veteran writers. It is more than just the banter of the characters in combat and the occasional sniping between the brothers. There is a wonderful scene between Michaelangelo and Raphael. Normally, Raphael is the hothead of the family, but here, seeing his brother's pain, he is the voice of patience, acceptance, and love. The scene is understated, and the dialogue is brilliant. Read Full Review

Despite this being a new arc, it is not recommended that the casual reader try to jump on. Now, some may want to andit's certainly hard to be against newcomers trying to enjoy this brilliant series, but going back and reading the past trades will definitely provide the necessary context. This issue establishes the new status quo in strikingly good fashion. Its exciting to see where the next 50 issues will go now. Read Full Review

This is a solid and efficient setup to this new era of IDW's Turtle title and many new storylines to come. Time will tell on the quality yet with Eastman, Curnow and Waltz still at the helm I am quietly confident. Read Full Review

This comic is does feel like a new chapter for the Turtles and any one can easily get into it. It's a new start for the Turtles and it's very exciting. Read Full Review

Issue #51 picks up after the game changing events of last issue, Waltz introducing us quickly and efficiently to the new status quo. In doing so, he also opens up a number of avenues for which the story can go, as nearly every character has his or her own thread to be further unraveled. Read Full Review

Last issue was going to be almost impossible to top, but this one still felt exceptionally 'meh.' I get that Waltz needed to set things up for the series' new direction"and to his credit, he doesn't immediately revert back to the safety of how things were before. The dynamic of the series truly has changed and Waltz is charging forward. But all that exposition and set up didn't really do much to make this individual issue a fun read. Even the opening 'fight scene' consisted mostly of an Italian stereotype getting his ass kicked while a bunch of General Grievous' manga guards disappeared into thin air. Read Full Review

With characters spinning off in new directions, IDW have a golden opportunity to build on the quality of the last four years story telling. They've proven before they can live up to expectations so I expect nothing less than thrilling times ahead. Read Full Review

Hislight

Aug 03, 2020

Man I wish Garing could have drawn the next 50 issues. It mite be personal tastes but He is one of my favorite artists this series has seen. I love the Clowes like way he draws the Turtles. Mikey gets fleshed out in a way that was familiar but felt appropriate. Splinter is again taking a darker direction in this series and I love it. Overall a great issue even if it was a bit of a setup.

myconius

Oct 28, 2015

it's a brand new beginning for Splinter and the Turtles. Splinter has taken over as the head of The Foot Clan, ironically Leonardo is once again the Foot Clan Chunin, and he along with Donatello and Raphael are on a mission leading an group of Foot Soldiers. Michelangelo is on his own after leaving his family at the end of the last issue. there is a lot crammed into this issue. you get only a brief catch-up with each group of characters before the story moves onto the next. the art is serviceable, but nothing i'd have hanging on my wall.

Nomadic Avenger

Nov 08, 2015

This was a good issue, a return to a slower pace after the amazing finale of the last arc. The cover for this issue is one of my personal favorites, but the interior art (same artist) just doesn't quite cut it - the turtles look quite good but the humans are a little messy looking. This is just a great series, looking forward to next issue.

Gizmo

Nov 18, 2015

TMNT is ramping up a new age after the epic events of #50. There is a new threat and a new artist. I'm not totally sold on this artist, I've been spoiled with the interiors by Santolouco and Smith, Garing's doesn't quite measure up, but I will say that it feels like the Mirage comics, so that's a plus.