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Holy Heroes In A Half Shell Batman! Batman TMNT Adventures #3

"Green On The Other Side"

I really want to say, I appreciate Mikey's enthusiasm for working with the Batfamily right off the bat. This issue opens with our heroes battling Snakeweed who is more than likely being controlled by Poison Ivy, and it looks like an intense fight. Meanwhile on the other side of town, Joker and Shredder are coming to some kind of super evil agreement. Unfortunately for Joker, Shredder is having none of it. It's nice to see that a villain isn't always out of touch with real crazy, but that won't stop the Joker. Back at the fight, the good guys manage to take down Snakeweed and Ivy, thus saving the day for maybe a little while.

The two teams work well together. They're all compatible fighters, and most of them are witty. While Batman still remains largely silent, Batgirl and Robin can match wits with the Turtles. I also like seeing April in the fight, since I always thought she was capable enough. Mikey's fanboying is adorable, especially when he keeps blabbering on to Robin about capes. Donnie's crush on Batgirl is also sweet, since the two are pretty similar. Both are smart, good fighters, and apt at technology. Though I guess Batman is as well since he has more gadgets than well, anyone. Batgirl's silent confused acceptance of the new world she's been thrown into is pretty funny. You'd think for a girl who fights plant women and giant crocodiles, she would just accept everything as normal. I mean I would.

I appreciate how fluid these worlds work together. A host of villains are in this issue, but it doesn't get confusing. Each one is contained into their own sub plot. Matthew K. Manning is careful to not get too confusing, giving each sub plot a strong clear voice. Artist Jon Sommariva is great at not overcrowding the fight scenes. You can follow them easily, and it won't confuse your eyes. Each character is represented beautifully.

Overall I like this series. It's easy to just pick up and start at any point, but I would still get the first two issues.

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