The Jason Aaron and Juan Ferreyra era of TMNT is coming to a close, but before that happens we get one more epic issue. TMNT #12 drops on October 22nd and IDW Publishing was gracious enough to share an advanced copy of the issue with Nerd Initiative. So, sit down and enjoy this SPOILER FREE First Look at this game changing final issue of an epic run.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #12
Written By Jason Aaron – Art By Juan Ferreyra
Letters By Shawn Lee – Edited By Andy Khouri
Published By IDW Publishing
One Last Adventure
The mutated D.A Hale is running amok, and only our Heroes in a Half Shell can save the day. To do this, however, the Turtles will need to come together and fight as one. As they put their differences aside, they remember the teachings of their departed master to help guide them against the massive threat they face. Will the Turtles be able to save the day, and New York?
The End of an Epic Era?
Issue 12 has a lot of weight on its shoulders, and not only does it bare that weight, but it carries it with ease. Jason Aaron puts an exclamation point on his run with an action packed, emotional rollercoaster final issue. The challenges the turtles go through not just physically, but also mentally, show how far our heroes have come during the Aaron Era. But Aaron doesn’t just stick the landing on his run, he also sets the table for what’s to come next, with one of the most shocking and awesome surprises on the issues final page! This final surprise really sets the table for Gene Luen Yang and Freddie E. Williams II upcoming TMNT run.
The art in this issue is just as awesome as it has been in the entire run. Juan Ferreyra really brings the world of TMNT to life and encapsulates what the story is saying perfectly. Each panel seems to get better throughout the issue and is a true testament to the work Ferreyra has put into this run. The colors make the art pop out of the panel and compliment the art perfectly. Ferreyra’s art has set the bar super high for everyone who will follow him in the franchise going forward.
Check Out My Review of TMNT #11
Final Thoughts
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #12 sticks the landing on this final issue, in an era of final issues, and shows finishing on less than great endings. The issue is jam packed with action and heart just like this entire run has been built on. At the same time this book was a fitting end to the Aaron/Ferreyra run, it also serves as a great leaping off point for the next era, with in my opinion the biggest surprise final page of the year. On October 22nd you need to hurry to your LCS and pick up multiple copies of this epic issue!
Overall Grade: 10/10
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