The first issue of the TMNT Macroseries is essential to any Turtles fan. Read Full Review

The first issue of the Current IDW run of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles that I picked up was issue #44. It was hyped up and really turned me on to this world. It was a horrific intro but I was hooked on the writing world and character development ever since. In this One-Shot, we get a deep dive into two of the most fascinating characters in the series. Donatello and Metal Head. 

Both characters experienced extreme trauma in that issue and in the aftermath Donatello's consciousness spent time in the Metalhead frame. Donatello has been trying to harness the tech and become better ever since they became separated. Metalhead seems to have been imprinted by Donatello and at this point, they are essentially the same character except that Metalhead lacks human empathy and emotions. Metalhead tells at one point tells Donatello that emotions damage everything. 

Donatello later proves Metalheads point by letting his fears get the best of him, betraying the robot and destroying a potentially beneficial relationship with the one individual that understands him better than anyone. 

This issue was fantastic. I'm not a huge fan of the circle headed TMNT's but the art is very fluid and really works in the action sequences and the quiet moments in which Metalhead is obviously thinking about the situation he's in. The Pencil combination combined with excellent colors by _ make this issue vibrant with a dynamic palette even when the scenes are slower and somewhat scary. 


Overall this is a book that perfectly encapsulates the IDW TMNT experience. This is a credit to the writers and editorial direction. The issue works on its own but adds flavor to the main series. We get further insights into Donatello's character and the struggles that he deals with. and potential groundwork for stories down the line. Our heroes are a lot more complex than they appear at first glance this series is a lot weightier than you'd think at first glance. The comic is great and deserves a spot in your collection whether you are a huge TMNT fan, casual or simply a fan of the comic book medium.

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