Michelangelo is living in Tokyo, where he's become a big TV star. It's a pretty cool life, full of fame and fortune, but if he's being honest, Mikey misses his brothers and the sense of purpose they had together. Well, in a classic case of "be careful what you wish for," that old life looks like it's coming to find him when ninjas show up in his apartment armed to the teeth! Continuing the all-new ongoing series from writer Jason Aaron (Action Comics, Thor), this time joined by Detective Comics and American Vampire artist Rafael Albuquerque, this spotlight story on everyone's favorite jokester puts thmore
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #2 continues to chart a new path for the Heroes in Half-Shell. Jason Aaron writes Michelangelo with a maturity not often seen outside of The Last Ronin. The mystery surrounding the turtles current status as a family continues to entice whilst artist Rafael Albuquerque brings a blockbuster visual action to the action-packed story. Read Full Review
All in all, TMNT #2 is everything a Turtles fan in general and a Michelangelo fan in particular might hope for in a comic. Those who missed out on the first issue of the new TMNT would do well to grab this second issue. It is easily accessible to those who missed Part 1, while still continuing the story so far. Read Full Review
By the end of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #2, you'll be very aware of Michelangelo's state of mind and how sometimes we can get what we want and still not be happy. Aaron clearly understands this character and how he fits in the larger team while never forgetting Mikey's endearing qualities and desire to be loved by those he cares about. Michelangelo is as complex as ever in this great second issue that highlights a hero who needs his team back. Mikey's charisma almost smashes through the page. Read Full Review
In the second installment of IDW’s new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle series, Michelangelo gets the focus after his broth Raph took center stage in the debut issue. It’s not a spoiler (IDW revealed it in the issue’s solicitation) to say that Mikey’s new normal includes him having become a mega TV action star in Japan. On the surface it seems like the perfect fit for Michelangelo, the most outgoing and personable of the former Hamato clan. But what we actually see is that this life couldn’t be further from the ideal life Mikey would have chosen to lead. Aaron packs emotional punches throughout the issue with Mikey’s internal dialogue revealing how he’s really feeling.
I’m really enjoying the turtle-of-the-week approac more