‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III’ (1993) and the multiverse that might’ve been
Turtle Tuesday (Movie commentary): “TMNT” came tantalizingly close to creating a cross-media multiverse the likes of which hadn’t been seen before.
Comic Books
In ‘Selling Superman’ (2024), a family’s story illuminates hobby’s healthy and unhealthy traits
Superhero Saturday (TV review): This odd hero’s journey asks: Can a hoarder’s legacy be redeemed by spreading his comics to people who will love them?
‘TMNT II: The Secret of the Ooze’ (1991): Was Shredder almost Michael Myers?
Turtle Tuesday (Movie commentary): Eastman and Laird themselves made sure “TMNT” didn’t drift too close to “Halloween.”
Start of this ‘Monster’ (1995) epic hints at a masterpiece
Book club book report: I wade into the world of manga with the beginning of a mood-drenched, character-heavy saga from Naoki Urasawa.
‘TMNT Adventures’ Issues 23-31 (1991-92) explore Turtles’ Japanese roots
‘TMNT’ flashback (Comic book reviews): Though not deeply profound tales, it’s clear Archie is trying; and here we get cool newcomers like Slash and Ninjara.
‘TMNT Adventures’ spins off into ‘Mighty Mutanimals’ (1991)
‘TMNT’ flashback (Comic book review): One title is not enough to contain Clarrain’s action and environmental themes, but the plots remain quite basic.
Green gladiator grabs glory in ‘Incredible Hulk: Planet Hulk’ (2007)
Superhero Saturday (Comic book review): This Marvel Comics arc has been adapted several times, including — loosely — in “Thor: Ragnarok.”
Clowes’ ‘Ghost World’ (1997) a Nineties ‘Catcher in the Rye’
Throwback Thursday (Comic book review): Before it was streamlined into a gem of a film, the graphic novel captured the confusion of teenage life.
‘Kolchak’ mixes with zombies, Frankenstein in ‘Monsters Among Us!’ (2009)
‘Kolchak’ flashback (Comic book review): The monsters are classic and Kolchak is also in vintage form in this solid Moonstone collection of two tales.
‘All-New Firefly’ (2022) delivers excellent, comprehensive Jayne story
‘Firefly’ flashback (Comic book review): Fans of the Hero of Canton will want to check out David M. Booher’s yarn, subtitled “The Gospel According to Jayne.”