The Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover was taking somewhat of a risk when teaming up characters that are held so dear by so many people. But the series has been real success so far, maintaining the individual strengths of both Batman and the Turtles, while finding common ground for them to share.
And even though #5 might not be as spectacular or funny as earlier issues, it still does a lot of things right. From an unexpected ally in Penguin to a (temporarily) unexpected foe in Robin, when Freddie E. Williams delivers one of the greatest fight scenes in the series so far, Batman/TMNT understands how to mix things up and keep them interesting.
But it's first and foremost James Tynion's ability to illustrate the amazement and pure joy the Turtles and Casey have when living out their teenage fantasies in the Batcave that gives Batman/TMNT its flair. And it is also their disbelief when Robin confesses to never even having thought of trying out something similar that strikes a more serious note. It questions the way Batman raises and educates Robin and the experiences he denies him.
And yeah, that Intimidator suit Alfred mentioned. I want that one in #6. A lot of it.
But it's first and foremost James Tynion's ability to illustrate the amazement and pure joy the Turtles and Casey have when living out their teenage fantasies in the Batcave that gives Batman/TMNT its flair. And it is also their disbelief when Robin confesses to never even having thought of trying out something similar that strikes a more serious note. It questions the way Batman raises and educates Robin and the experiences he denies him.
And yeah, that Intimidator suit Alfred mentioned. I want that one in #6. A lot of it.
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