The Turtles take a tour of Dimension X.
IDW has long had a habit of spinning their ongoing TMNT saga out into various mini-series and one-shots, and that continues with the debut of the weekly Dimension X mini-series. This approach can make it difficult for fans who just want to follow one book and leave things at that, but it does have the advantage of allowing the main book to keep humming along without getting too bogged down in side-stories and plot detours. That's a function Dimension X serves pretty well. It's a spinoff that looks to be easy to ignore if you choose, but one that offers a fun, wacky romp if you're in the mood for such a thing.
Dimension X is an offshoot of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #73 (also out today), which sets up the Turtles' current mission of hunting down and protecting a series of key witnesses in Krang's trial. Basically, each of these issues will focus on a different witness and a different rescue operation. It's a great way of expanding the TMNT franchise, as each new chapter introduces readers to an unfamiliar alien world in Dimension X, each with its own set of challenges and colorful inhabitants. Needless to say, this is TMNT at its most lighthearted.
Writer Paul Allor and artist Pablo Tunica start the series off on a solid note as the Turtles make their way to a strange desert world where the very laws of physics are controlled by emotions. That concept is never exploited to its fullest, but it's still an entertaining diversion from the norm. It's a concept that also goes hand-in-hand with the Turtles' status as a squabbling family of teenagers. When Mikey and Raph can't go five minutes without fighting over who gets what seat in the hot rod spaceship, how are they supposed to survive on a world where rage generates super-strength?
Tunica brings a very expressive and colorful style that meshes nicely with the general tone and setting of the issue. It's not a style that would necessarily fit on the main series. Tunica has a slightly more grotesque and exaggerated take on the Turtles themselves than the traditional, streamlined style readers are used to, but again, it fits the tone of this story. Tunica also brings a lot of energy to the page, taking advantage of the often zero-gravity nature of the battle and the Turtles' temporary super-powers.
The Verdict
This mini-series isn't shaping up to be essential reading for TMNT fans. It's more a fun, mindless diversion that allows Allor and Tunica the chance to shine a light on the unexplored worlds of Dimension X. The wacky premise and vibrant art make this a worthwhile read for those who aren't satisfied with one monthly dose of TMNT.
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