While the inclusion of the middle issue drags this collection (and my final rating) down considerably, it is bookended by two really high quality offerings that serve to showcase the growth of the Rat King character over the last 30-odd years, as well as his innate appeal as we head into Armageddon Game. These offerings alone already make this one of the most essential of IDW's TMNT "best of releases, and the first issue in particular almost justifies the cover price on its own. Read Full Review