What better month to have a special dedicated to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' favorite journalist in a jumpsuit? Shredder's been stranded after his plan to acquire a new Technodrome backfired on him, but April still finds herself in a serious situation with the heroes in a half-shell nowhere in sight! Luckily, April doesn't have to adventure alone, as Ace Duck makes his debut, seeking hidden treasure in the Lost Temple of Avila! This adventure will be newsworthy and that's no April fooling! Also, because you demanded it, this 40-page issue features the return of another very special mutant: Mona Lisa!
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I really enjoyed this special. Ace only briefly appeared on the original show so it's nice to finally see him in an adventure. I enjoyed his Indiana Jones adventurer portrayal here more than the Dimension X wrestler in the Archie series, which was his biggest role until now. I only wish at least one of the Turtles accompanied April. Now I only hope for Ace to return more so he can finally meet them as well.
The backup story was pretty good too and was also tied in tied the regular story. The return of Mona Lisa was a welcome addition to this special. I usually find these overpriced specials rather disappointing, but this one truly captured the essence of the Turtles as I remember. I've never been able to follow the regular series, so I more
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