Batman and the Turtles face a crisis in Batman/TMNT III No. 1
By Alex Widen
Batman and the Ninja Turtles Have More in Common Than Ever!
Furthermore, the concept allows both Tynion IV and Williams II to flex their creative muscles here. The plot itself is less important than some of the creative ways the Bat and Turtle universes have been blended. One of the strengths of Tynion’s work for these series is in his depiction of the personalities of all of the characters, and how they react and interact. Despite how garish both franchises can seem, he knows what unites them. A universe where an orphaned Bruce was taken in by Splinter and the Turtles isn’t altogether out of character for any of them. At heart, they are all united by themes of justice and family.
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Yet if anyone is having a ball crafting this series, it’s Williams II. The premise has allowed him to go to town with combination designs, and he’s delivered. While Batman’s new costume is impressive, he arguably does a better job with the Turtles themselves, and especially with Laughing Man. Connecting each Turtle visually to someone in the “Bat-Family” is great, and the Laughing Man seems destined for an action figure. Yet the bombastically huge “Krangitor” all but steals the issue. It’s one great design and panel after the next, for a visually stunning piece. And this is only issue one!
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