I was excited for this book but kind of a let down. It feels like it starts off in the middle of a story that I was supposed to have already read. From there it meanders a bit attempting to introduce the character but still not fleshing out all the details. I didn't finish the book. Bummer.

Yeah this is another one that I didn't really enjoy. I felt like I was tossed into a speeding train with no idea where it was going. The artwork wasn't bad though. For that it gets two stars instead of one.

I had an absolute blast reading this graphic novel. I heard there was a new character added to the team, but had never read anything about them until now. We learn a bit first about their human life, and how it led them to Master Splinter. Then we see them after there life changed forever and they are given a tough choice. After that we read a few smaller tales that give some context to what this character is like. Fans of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles won’t want to miss reading this graphic novel.

I couldn’t really get into this book. The art was great, but the use of panels and skipping between characters and times was confusing.

I've been a fan of IDW's take on the Ninja Turtles for a while, but haven't caught up with the most recent issues yet. When I heard IDW was introducing a female Turtle, I - like many longtime fans - immediately worried we'd get a reprise of Venus (If you don't know who that is, don't Google her). Fortunately, the writers and artists handle Jennika with the care and attention to character that I've come to expect from IDW.

The "Jennika" volume collects several comics about Jennika from a variety of different points in her life. It's not a single chronological story, but rather a collection of short stories. The first story is very abstract and, frankly, a bit confusing because the narration didn't always line up with the artwork. Brahm Revel's artwork is beautifully stylized, but doesn't always convey action well. You can piece together the story, but it takes a bit of work. Fortunately, one of the later arcs in the volume helps clarify the meaning of the flashback scenes. I still think it was an odd choice for the first arc in the volume, so don't be put off if you find yourself initially confused.

The later arcs are more straightforward and contain some of the great character work I've come to appreciate from IDW's TMNT. The primary story arc focuses on a heist that involves characters from Jennika's past. Some of the other stories are a bit more lighthearted, including a "What If..." series speculating on how Jennika's life might have changed if she grew up with the original four turtles.

I recommend this "Jennika" volume for TMNT fans. That said, it takes place pretty far into IDW's TMNT run, so I don't recommend it for readers who haven't been reading at least the main line. It contains references to events from other TMNT arcs.

I have not read any TMNT comics and this was definitely not the one to start with. The story and artwork is good, but I felt like I was thrown completely into the middle of a story. Where are the other turtles? Apparently someone has mutated part of the city, and now everyone wants a cure and will do anything for it.