Lastly, I assume that John Allison was never a woman, but he really does capture these female voices extremely well. Each character is not only distinct, but I have genuine feelings for them. I experience their highs and lows, their successes and their failures. In fact, I was talking to my colleague Paul about this the other day, and he said, “You know, I just want to be all their friends.” I think that's so perfect. That's what I want, too.

As the issue came to a close, I felt completely on board with these characters and their friendship circle, which, like all high school friendships, comes with a healthy dose of drama. I'm invested in their goal to contact Astra and investigate what the hell is going on, and I know their adventures are going to be treacherous.If you're a fan of Gotham Academy, Giant Days, or The Runaways, I strongly recommend checking out this book. It was a pleasure to read, and I eagerly await the second issue.

I thoroughly recommend TMNT Amazing Adventures if you're after some exciting escapism. It hits the nail on head and I don't think I'm even the target audience. Did I mention I am a 29 year-old female?