Preview: BATMAN TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #2

BATMAN TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #2

(W) James TynionIV (A/CA) Freddie Williams

Trapped in a world where they can scarcely tell friend from foe, the Turtles' first encounter with the Dark Knight puts their fighting skills to the ultimate test. And while Batman and scientist Lucius Fox search for any clue as to where these strange ninjas come from, Shredder strikes a deal with The Penguin! Co-published with IDW!

Item Code: NOV150250In Shops: 1/13/2016SRP: $3.99

This is great and all, but will there be pizza.

Fight looks like Bruce will win.

Shit, this artwork looks better then the first issue

Considering what Gregg Katzman said in his blog for Midtown Comics, I have a feeling Batman might end up defeating both the TMNT and Master Splinter in this fight. Also, why is Splinter just hanging back whilst his sons fight a dangerous enemy? No matter, I can hardly wait to find out what happens in this issue, this looks like the plot will be going places after the first issue's slow set up. Now we're getting the meat of the crossover. Art also looks much better than the first issue, wonder if that's just due to the action sequences or something else.

@lvenger: I feel as though Splinter will stalemate Bats and might even ward him off. The opening fight against the Turtles is going about what I expected, the Turtles appear to be pressuring him all together however Batman keeps the advantage by singling them out. I expect Leo and Raph to obviously do the best, with the latter's aggression creating an easy opening for Bats.

Loved the first issue. Kind of how I imagined that fight would go lol.

@nightfang: Yes. In the background on top of the building in panel 2

@micah: I'm thinking Raph gonna get beating the worst.

@nightfang: He can take it lol, just makes him madder. I imagine that Leo would be the only turtle to impress Batman in a one on one fight.

The artwork is great.

@micah: I had to enlarge the page to see Splinter cause I thought he was captured by the Foot.

@micah: Lol, unless Bruce hits Raph with the Batmobile and from what I remember in a CBR or Newsarama interview James said Leo will be Bruce's Dick Grayson whale Raph will be his Jason Todd.

@nightfang: I got you.

Ohhhhh I did not know that. That's an incredible direction to take the crossover and makes alot of sense. I would imagine interactions with Raph would be a great chance for Batman to correct his mistakes and show us how he could have better handled Jason. Wow, I cannot wait for tomorrow.

The art looks good.

@micah said:

In the interview Jamies said the turtles with the exception of Raph take a liking to Bruce once they get to know him, so Bruce takes Raph to Crime Alley and explains his origin.

TMNT should team up with everybody!

Love seeing Freddie Williams draw TMNT characters. Have thought about buying one of his TMNT commissions on his website.

@batman3000: very very predictable to the core. lol

I'm so hyped.

Seriously JT? Having Mikey make stupid pizza jokes while his brothers are being attacked by Batman, and doing it in a public restaurant where everyone can see him? Seriously?

I get that you want to put some pizza jokes in, but have some respect for the characters. Well, I was not a fan of the first issue, and this preview has me less then thrilled about the next. I wish I had it in me not to buy this issue and support what has been pretty poor writing so far, but I know that he could spit on blank pages and slap a Batman and Turtles cover on and I still couldn't resist spending money on it. Lol.

Lets just hope CV doesn't lose it's mind when Batman beats up certain characters. The first issue was just ok.

This folks is proof that Batman doesn't skip leg day.

@entropy_aegis: Sounds like a very telling fight then indeed.

@medulaoblaganda: Glad to see I'm not the only one. Unless you're being sarcastic...

This looks like a fun read!

I hate these crossover team up books. I won't crack the spine on principal alone.

@entropy_aegis: The same could be said if the turtles beat Bruce.

I actually hope they do, since everyone seems to think Bruce will win.

True but people here just dismiss Batman victories as wank and bias,still the fight happened and it went exactly how people here assumed it would,predictable is still better than stupid. None of them looked bad though,however Batman villains have been getting owned in this series.

@entropy_aegis: I see how it's stupid if Bats or the Turtles win. Sure some people might rage if Bruce does, but more will rage if he loses.

Whereas it's perfectly conceivable for either side to win.

@entropy_aegis:

Yeah but many here just like seeing Batman lose so that he could be knocked down a peg,if people can give good reasons as to why the Turtles should win then I have no problem.

But yeah either side can win,I'll agree to that.

The issue was definitely better but I hope Tynion has enough plot to fill out 6 months worth of stories. The novelty factor should wear off in the next issue. The fights were cool but yeah could have been longer but I guess that's what happens when you dont want anyone to look bad.

@entropy_aegis:

Lets just hope CV doesn't lose it's mind when Batman beats up certain characters. The first issue was just ok.

This folks is proof that Batman doesn't skip leg day.

LMAO!!!

@batman3000: batman always win in any crossover. he easily defeated carnage, out smarted daredevil and captain america. lol.

Arkham Knight-style takedown!

@micah said:

I am rooting for my boy Donatello to come up with some short of device and bust Batman's a*s

@lvenger: Sweeeet. Now all we need is for Batman to face off against Shredder to see where he stands.

I might have to start reading this

@medulaoblaganda: lol I guess that's wher the whole "bat factor" comes from.