We're introduced to the universe of New Earth Prime, where Batman is a member of the Turtle family and together they patrol the streets of New Gotham City, battling the Laughing Man and his Smile Clan. The final chapter of the Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles saga kicks off at a slow and steady pace. Rating: 3 out of 5 BATMAN TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES III #1 It's a worthwhile read, and at least there's the promise of a showdown soon. That said, seeing Batman show up more himself than he's been for quite some time is refreshing. Like so many of the book's recent issues, things feel stretched artificially to fill space without really giving readers much. The concept is actually kind of cool - who doesn't enjoy seeing Batman punch out bad guys? The issue is that when Batman gets right within range of going after Bane he simply stops. What that looks like is a punch-fest through Arkham Asylum, taking Batman from the institution's lowest levels back out to the light of Gotham. The "Knightmares" arc is finally over, and Batman is back in action in the waking world. That said, it makes for a great cliffhanger, and you won't be able to wait for the next issue. That actually makes the story more interesting, which is why the reveal at the end that help has arrived in the form of the grown ups a little disappointing. Full of action, this issue surprises with a few moments that make it look like the Sons might be betrayed by their robot friend Hex and it even looks like they may not make it out alive.
We already know that the Super Sons will win - the book actually opens with a truly delightful scene of the pair as old, old men - but it's the getting there that is the mystery.
For this issue, that means the big fight with Rex Luthor begins.
Adventures of the Super Sons is always a good time, and with this issue being 10 of 12, that good time is on the fast track to a conclusion.
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