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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Amazing Adventures #1-4
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Amazing Adventures Volume 1
This new all-ages series of Amazing Adventures draws inspiration from the hit Nickelodean cartoon in exciting new ways, by a wide range of today's best writers and artists! Collects issues #1-4.
100 pages, Paperback
First published August 19, 2015
About the author
Landry Q. Walker
176 books62 followersLandry Q. Walker is a New York Times bestselling author of comics and books. His work includes Star Wars stories, Batman and Supergirl comics, and the Project Terra series of novels. He also co-created a Saturday morning cartoon called Scary Larry. He likes castles and robots and also pop-tarts. Most days he sits in his office and pushes buttons on a keyboard until stories somehow happen.
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February 27, 2016
Like many people, I grew up with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I mean, who doesn't like speaking mutant turtles? And not just any turtles, turtles that fight crime! With cool old-school weapons! While they weren't my favorite, I watched them whenever I could catch them on tv, even after growing up.
Then there came another generation, if this is what that's called, some other people started making it, some other people started drawing them and it just wasn't the same. Not because of the way the stories were written or the brothers were drawn, something fundamental about the whole thing felt funny and not like TMNT. That's exactly how I feel about this comic book.
So, yes, I didn't like this one. The art was all right, I wasn't crazy about it, nor was I disturbed (except some especially weird parts), I think it suited well enough. On the other hand, I got bored multiple times. I could never tell who was whom from the colors of their masks, I just don't have the skill for that, but as far as I remember, the characters were on point, which was the highlight of the whole thing. I don't think I would read another volume, or recommend this one. It just didn't work for me.
Then there came another generation, if this is what that's called, some other people started making it, some other people started drawing them and it just wasn't the same. Not because of the way the stories were written or the brothers were drawn, something fundamental about the whole thing felt funny and not like TMNT. That's exactly how I feel about this comic book.
So, yes, I didn't like this one. The art was all right, I wasn't crazy about it, nor was I disturbed (except some especially weird parts), I think it suited well enough. On the other hand, I got bored multiple times. I could never tell who was whom from the colors of their masks, I just don't have the skill for that, but as far as I remember, the characters were on point, which was the highlight of the whole thing. I don't think I would read another volume, or recommend this one. It just didn't work for me.
May 1, 2016
'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Amazing Adventures, Volume 1' is based on the Nickelodeon version of the Turtles, so it's good for younger readers.
There is a larger story, and some shorter works. The larger story deals with a villain who is collecting animals from the Chinese zodiac, and he's missing a rat. Splinter is in danger and the boys have to maybe team up with Shredder to save him. There is a story with the Mutanimals, specifically Slash and his birdbrain friend, Pete. There's a pretty funny story about Michaelangelo wanting to make pizza over a volcano, which is handy since they find one in the sewers of New York.
It's more of a digest type volume with different stories and art styles. Some work better than others. I like this version of the Turtles, even though they exist in a older more serious form elsewhere. It's a perfectly fine collection for your little TMNT fans to read.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors, IDW Publishing, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
There is a larger story, and some shorter works. The larger story deals with a villain who is collecting animals from the Chinese zodiac, and he's missing a rat. Splinter is in danger and the boys have to maybe team up with Shredder to save him. There is a story with the Mutanimals, specifically Slash and his birdbrain friend, Pete. There's a pretty funny story about Michaelangelo wanting to make pizza over a volcano, which is handy since they find one in the sewers of New York.
It's more of a digest type volume with different stories and art styles. Some work better than others. I like this version of the Turtles, even though they exist in a older more serious form elsewhere. It's a perfectly fine collection for your little TMNT fans to read.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors, IDW Publishing, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
February 27, 2024
Got this with out looking too close, only saw the TMNT.
Did NOT realise that this was for children.
I read the original series, which was not for kids.
Gritty and hardcore.
So I was in for a rude surprise.
Did NOT realise that this was for children.
I read the original series, which was not for kids.
Gritty and hardcore.
So I was in for a rude surprise.
June 9, 2017
C’est pour enfant, mais l’histoire est trop simple et les Tortues n’ont aucune difficulté à vaincre ce nouvel ennemi.
April 1, 2020
I looooove the art in this series. Why are there two for the same show anyway?!
April 2, 2016
The title really says it all, doesn’t it? The actual plots are hardly necessary, just a framework for the mayhem that ensues.
In the first story a bad guy goes around collecting all the animals—mutant version—of the Japanese zodiac. Evil guys are like that. Some heroes these turtles are, felled by a supersonic cluck. Never having watched any of the movies or TV shows, I have to wonder: did they always suck? They lose every fight.
But that’s hardly the important thing here. Most graphic novels are written, if not with adults in mind, at least smart enough for older teenagers to enjoy. This one is not; it feels more like middle-school level, while occasionally sprinkling in big words. I felt at times like the whole thing had been dumbed down, not so much for me, but for kids that must have already read better than this.
The second story hardly had the turtles at all, but since the new protagonists were much more interesting, that was okay. I’d never seen cold pizza used as a deus ex machina, but whatever works.
The third story is drawn—and I know the irony in putting it this way—cartoonish, like it was done for, or by, kindergarteners. The writing is similar: “I guess I’m just a silly.” But since this was obviously done on purpose I’m going with it.
The fourth story has a bored turtle making his own graphic novel; hope it doesn’t turn out meta!
The fifth story has Michaelangelo taking an out of town friend to Coney Island, where of course all heck breaks loose. The lesson here is humans suck, but not all of them; yes, it’s that anvillicious.
In the last story a human redhead hunts down a boom box after a cassette was found in the junkyard.
The first story was the worst in how it related to the audience; after that it felt like they were more in on the joke. Still, none of them were all that exciting, or made the heroes interesting. It feels like a lost opportunity.
In the first story a bad guy goes around collecting all the animals—mutant version—of the Japanese zodiac. Evil guys are like that. Some heroes these turtles are, felled by a supersonic cluck. Never having watched any of the movies or TV shows, I have to wonder: did they always suck? They lose every fight.
But that’s hardly the important thing here. Most graphic novels are written, if not with adults in mind, at least smart enough for older teenagers to enjoy. This one is not; it feels more like middle-school level, while occasionally sprinkling in big words. I felt at times like the whole thing had been dumbed down, not so much for me, but for kids that must have already read better than this.
The second story hardly had the turtles at all, but since the new protagonists were much more interesting, that was okay. I’d never seen cold pizza used as a deus ex machina, but whatever works.
The third story is drawn—and I know the irony in putting it this way—cartoonish, like it was done for, or by, kindergarteners. The writing is similar: “I guess I’m just a silly.” But since this was obviously done on purpose I’m going with it.
The fourth story has a bored turtle making his own graphic novel; hope it doesn’t turn out meta!
The fifth story has Michaelangelo taking an out of town friend to Coney Island, where of course all heck breaks loose. The lesson here is humans suck, but not all of them; yes, it’s that anvillicious.
In the last story a human redhead hunts down a boom box after a cassette was found in the junkyard.
The first story was the worst in how it related to the audience; after that it felt like they were more in on the joke. Still, none of them were all that exciting, or made the heroes interesting. It feels like a lost opportunity.
March 1, 2016
COWABUNGA DUDES AND DUDETTES!
Talk about a complete blast from the past! This little gem was such an adorable little throwback to my childhood and I suggest you check it out!
I was a casual TMNT fan back in the 80s-90s so I frequently interrupted my husband (who watched all of the animated series) asking him, “Was the Rhino guy in the original stories?” “What’s the beef between Shredder and Splinter?” “Has Raphael always been this much of a buzz kill???”
The first two stories are related and take place as you would recognize any comic book. The second half of the book is a group of shorts, which was great! Love all the different art and stories.
Here are a few parts you’ll love:
-Egg beater mutagen tracker - because, what else?
-The chicken, Dr. Cluckingsworth, make the cookoos in Zelda look tame thanks to the Zoo-Diac
-So moralistic - Shredder starts out wounded and the TMNT have to make the choice not to take him out
-“Success often depends on depending on others” - aw, love team books
-“They're tears of hunger-joy" (that's how I feel about pizza, too, Michaelangelo)
-Cassette tape relics. Kids these days will never understand!
My favorite story is the one where Mikey writes a comic. So adorable. Settle in with some pizza and take a trip through NY (sewers) with some turtles with ‘tude!
***Thank you to DC and NetGalley for a copy of TMNT:AA in exchange for my honest review. Who knew I'd enjoy this comic so much?!
Talk about a complete blast from the past! This little gem was such an adorable little throwback to my childhood and I suggest you check it out!
I was a casual TMNT fan back in the 80s-90s so I frequently interrupted my husband (who watched all of the animated series) asking him, “Was the Rhino guy in the original stories?” “What’s the beef between Shredder and Splinter?” “Has Raphael always been this much of a buzz kill???”
The first two stories are related and take place as you would recognize any comic book. The second half of the book is a group of shorts, which was great! Love all the different art and stories.
Here are a few parts you’ll love:
-Egg beater mutagen tracker - because, what else?
-The chicken, Dr. Cluckingsworth, make the cookoos in Zelda look tame thanks to the Zoo-Diac
-So moralistic - Shredder starts out wounded and the TMNT have to make the choice not to take him out
-“Success often depends on depending on others” - aw, love team books
-“They're tears of hunger-joy" (that's how I feel about pizza, too, Michaelangelo)
-Cassette tape relics. Kids these days will never understand!
My favorite story is the one where Mikey writes a comic. So adorable. Settle in with some pizza and take a trip through NY (sewers) with some turtles with ‘tude!
***Thank you to DC and NetGalley for a copy of TMNT:AA in exchange for my honest review. Who knew I'd enjoy this comic so much?!
March 22, 2016
Any time I see TMNT anything I want to be involved. I loved them growing up and had the original action figures and loved the show and movies and the re-booting has been pretty entertaining. I have never followed any of the comics but I was interested to see what this one would bring.
Amazing Adventures Volume 1 had me a bit lost, I haven't watched the new Nickelodeon series or anything so that may have been my own fault, but even as issues 1-4 this seemed to jump into a bigger story that I have missed. There are a number of stories included in this volume and they are all very entertaining and enjoyable but I couldn't help but feel as if I had missed a lot of information.
Either way the characters are their normal funny selves, there are wonderful TMNT villains and loads of newer characters I was not familiar with but happy to see added. The various artists did a great job with the storylines and characters and I did enjoy reading it... I jest felt like I needed more background to really love it.
Amazing Adventures Volume 1 had me a bit lost, I haven't watched the new Nickelodeon series or anything so that may have been my own fault, but even as issues 1-4 this seemed to jump into a bigger story that I have missed. There are a number of stories included in this volume and they are all very entertaining and enjoyable but I couldn't help but feel as if I had missed a lot of information.
Either way the characters are their normal funny selves, there are wonderful TMNT villains and loads of newer characters I was not familiar with but happy to see added. The various artists did a great job with the storylines and characters and I did enjoy reading it... I jest felt like I needed more background to really love it.
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March 21, 2016
Just uh... nope. This volume is just a collection of random stories, and they're too short to have any substance. The full volume was 100 pages, and I was already bored by page 28.
Really just for young, die hard fans.
Really just for young, die hard fans.
May 2, 2017
read issues 1-4
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