TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #6 (IDW Publishing)

We have hit the final issue of this mini-series by writer Andrew Joustra. Fugitoid must make his final stand and save his newly found friends and the people of New York. Unfortunately, standing in his way is the E.P.F and their nearly completed Menta-Wave antennae. Can Fugitoid & the Turtles save the day?

Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #6 - Written By Andrew Joustra – Art By Louie Joyce - Letters By Brian Kolek - Edited By Ellen Boener - Published By IDW Publishing

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*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***

STORY OVERVIEW:

April O’Neil takes her story about Fugitoid to Channel 6 and shows the station head a video of what happened. Then we get a flashback to the Turtles and Zog being imprisoned by the E.P.F as Blanque is pushing Bishop to get the Menta-Wave antennae done so they control not just their prisoners, but the people of New York. Lonae overhears this and this makes her come to her senses and help the Turtles and company. Meanwhile, Fugitoid is learning ninjitsu from Master Splinter to try and prepare himself for the final showdown. Unfortunately, the final showdown comes early, and Fugitoid is thrust into saving his friends quicker than he expected.

WRITING:

This final issue in the mini-series ends on a high note with some awesome moments throughout. Andrew Joustra sticks the landing in this mini-series and sends the readers home happy. The energy level stayed consistent throughout the run and stayed very entertaining. Joustra ties up the story, well also leaving room to revisit this series later. The action and twists keep the reader entertained for the entire issue. The emergence of Fugitoid as a true hero is the definition of the hero’s journey and is done expertly. When it’s all said and done the only major flaw with this mini-series is that it wasn’t longer.

ARTWORK:

The artwork in this issue captures the distinct visual style of this version of TMNT, giving it a look that fans will instantly recognize. Louie Joyce excels in both character and background design, bringing a strong hip-hop influence to the visuals. The overall presentation fits well with the tone of both the movie and the web series. Joyce uses vibrant colors to make each panel stand out while emphasizing fine details. Brian Kolek’s lettering blends smoothly with the art and stays clear and easy to read throughout. Together, the art team creates a polished visual style that enhances the story effectively.

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Final Thoughts:

Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #6 is a really good conclusion for a really good series. The story follows a hero’s journey and delivers that and then some. The story has a ton of heart and fits the narrative of the greater series perfectly. This has been a fun and worthwhile mini-series that if you weren’t reading from the jump, you should definitely pick it up now.

FINAL GRADE: 9/10

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