Not my favourite TMNT comic but it's a fun look into a new character to the lexicon. The art is ok and the story isn't all that interesting to me, but it's a nice enough collection

This is a very fun graphic novel. Great writing and great art. Anyone who enjoys the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles should enjoy this installment. Jennika is a great character!

While I love the character of Jennika, I don't know that this collection is the best entry point for TMNT for people newer to the series (like me). This is likely best for those who are up to date on the comics and want to own this neat volume or for those who are familiar enough with the premise of TMNT and can easily jump into the story.

I don't know that I would recommend this to a broader audience. The art is great, however.

Thank you to NetGalley and IDW for providing me with an eARC for an honest review!

I had not read much in the way of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics, but I may have to read more after this! This was a fun ride through and through, and I had not expected to get as into it as I did. Plus, seeing the development of Jennika through this anthology made me feel like I could journey along with her through the pages as she gets used to the world as well.

I loev tmnt the shows the movies the lore, but this was my first introduction to the comics. I really enjoyed it 3.5 stars!

This is all about the newest TMNT turtle, Jennika, who started as a Foot soldier under Shredder, changed teams and worked under Splinter, and when injured was turned into a mutant. I have not caught up with the TMNT series so some of this was a little confusing for me but I still got the general gist of what was happening in this world. Jennika was an interesting character and I mostly enjoyed her story. There were a few chapters in this that I found boring and didn’t love the artwork but the majority of them were decent. I probably would have enjoyed this more if I was caught up with TMNT though.

A Special Thanks Goes To IDW Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC, and the opportunity to review this title.

While we prepare for the new relaunch of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles main book coming up in July, we’re taking a step back with this trade paperback focusing on the fifth turtle, Jennika. Fun fact about this TP, it collects issues 93-95 (City at War Part One, Two, and Three), Teenage Mutant Ninja Jennika #1–3, and Teenage Mutant Jennika II. Focusing on Jennika’s character development milestones and her adventures in her own stand-alone stories.

Trying to acclimate to life as a mutant, the newest mutant turtle, Jennika, must come to terms with her troubled past and the conflicted present. She was in search of a way to reverse her mutation, which led her to a dangerous procedure after facing temptation by the call of her old life, but how far would Jennika go to save the ones who abandoned her in a past life? Then our attention turns to a mysterious incident in Mutant Town, where the mutant residents begin to transform into monsters and spread fear all over town. Our heroine ventures into the Underworld to get to the bottom of this mystery, she quickly learns that old and new enemies await her as she gets pulled deeper into the mystery forces her to work with a former enemy, and reveals that the threat is more complicated and dangerous than she thought!

Jumping into this book, I was a first-time reader of IDW’s approach to TMNT, but luckily it was a title that was was easier approach for newer readers but was also difficult to follow amongst learning about Mutant Town, and how large the IDW’s TMNT Universe has gotten. As most collections go, we’re jumping around the timeline (knowing certain backstories would be useful, but I digress), overall each story had a good script consisting of various writers. Being able to watch Jennika grow as a hero and in character was a fun experience to read. The Cure For You arc was one of my favorite stories in this collection, it showed Jennika’s character the most, a punk rocker turned assassin, then the road to redemption as a hero.

Speaking of various writers, it also included a variety of different artists that illustrated each story, each style fitted Jennika’s journey as a hero and the emotions she felt in each tale. What I enjoyed the most in this story was the mutant designs and the concept of Mutant Town. As a new reader, it intrigued me to see what kind of species of animals were used in creating a new character and mutant, this also includes whether it be a hero, ally, or simply a villain. This was in full display in Redemption when we saw Jennika having to face her past and fight her inner demons, and introducing one of the people responsible for her struggle, the human-born mutant and crime boss, Lucia Rosetti. In terms of a creative team, this was a great combination, for writers you had Brahm Revel, Ronda Pattison (Also an Artist), Tom Waltz, Kevin Eastman, and Bobby Curnow. For Artists, you had Jodi Nishijima, Dave Wachter, and Meghan Huang.

I enjoyed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Jennika–The Fifth Turtle even though I was completely lost at times. But, I have to admit, I was really only lost because of what’s inside my brain about TMNT

When I was a kid, I was such a massive fan of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I had clothes, toys, and video games. I watched the three live-action ’90s movies religiously. I loved the cartoon. I was hooked.

With that said, I never read any of the comics. I would see things every now and then, even as an adult, and be like “Whoa, that’s cool.” But I never went further than that. I don’t know why. I just never did.

So, admittedly, I was lost when I started reading this book. Sure, I’d heard of Jennika before; however, I didn’t really know anything about her. I was excited and prepared to learn all about her! Then, I smashed into a major roadblock.

Uh, Splinter is the leader of the Foot Clan?

Luckily, I did a quick search for the answer and was reading up on the Splinter vs. Shredder fight before I knew it.

Jennika is a cool character and different from the other turtles in that she came to her mutation later in life. Her story is inherently different from her “brothers”, because she isn’t related to them. They aren’t always around. She has to do most of this by herself.

Because this is a varied collection, the stories come from Tom Waltz, Brahm Revel and Ronda Pattison while the artwork is from Jodi Nishijima and Dave Wachter.

I need to go back and read more TMNT comics.

First, I haven't read any TMNT comics previously, though I do know the world from media I consumed as a child. This title was not only nostalgic for me, but also promised something new: a female turtle - and how amazing would that have been so long ago, to see myself so powerfully reflected in the world as a young girl. So I was interested in reading this, to see what TMNT comics are about these days, and decide if this new entry was a worthy standalone collection for a broader group of readers.

I was not disappointed. As with any collection, I enjoyed some stories more than others. It jumps around within the timeline, and knowing other source material (ie. backstories and characters) would have been useful, but I was able to follow the character study well enough as a new reader. The strong character development, and the occassional moments of the found family element were what I found most interesting. I thought the art style(s) fit the exact tone of the world, each in their own way. I'm not sure I would read more TMNT comics in general, but I would forsure pick up another compilation of Jennika plotlines.

Overall, the concept of this is interesting and will bring in new readers, potentially from a broader demographic. I think this character study works well as both a standalone and entry point into the wider world. I certainly hope it speaks to those who were/are yearning for representation.

Thank you to Netgalley and IDW Publishing for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

To be completely honest I am really behind on reading IDWs TMNT, so there were a few things referenced that I didn’t know about. Other than those couple of things it was super easy to jump into the action of Jennika’s healing transformation.
I really enjoyed ‘The Cure for You’ story arc and getting to know Jennika more, a punk rocker turned ninja is pretty awesome. This read makes me very excited to go back and get caught up with the ongoing TMNT series.

This anthology was amazing. I loved getting to know Jennika and her origin and struggles. I knew a little about the new character, but this boom gave me a new understanding to who jennika is. I look forward to more adventures featuring this character and the original turtles as well.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an advance copy of this novel in exchange for my honest opinion. I really loved the art, but I felt like the story was really lacking which was disappointing as a huge TMNT fan! The concept of a female Ninja Turtle was also really cool to me, so I wish I would've enjoyed it more!

I received an eARC of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Jennika--The Fifth Turtle” in exchange for an honest review.

As a huge TMNT fan since the 1987 cartoon and then rediscovering them through the IDW series which this graphic novel forms a part of, I was excited to read about the newest edition to the Turtles.

This collection begins with a few issues of the main IDW TMNT continuity which tells the origins of Jennika and then it follows into the Jennika micro series which has 7 different stories, some multi-issues and some one shots, all of which are centered around Jennika.

The art style for Jennika issues is slightly different from the main IDW timeline and is still great while not straying too far from the core aesthetic.

This collection can either be read along the main IDW timeline or as a standalone title, as such I would recommend this collection to any and all TMNT fans.

Jennika is a welcome addition to the TMNT roster and so is this collection.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Liked it, fun while I was reading it
This was my first foray into reading TMNT and it suprised me. Jennika's origin story grabbed my attention early on and I read the first story super fast. I enjoyed some stories more than others but liked this as a whole. It does jump around a bit given that these are issues that were interspersed with other story arcs, but I did appreciate the spotlight on this one character. 

The artwork styles were different as well because of different artists. Most of the styles were more of what I thought of as typical TMNT depictions while others were different, feminized, and refreshing. Worth the time and a fun read. 

Thank you to IDW Publishing, NetGalley, and authors Tom Waltz; Brahm Revel; Ronda Pattison, for providing me with a digital ARC copy of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Jennika--The Fifth Turtle is out June 4, 2024.

As a child I fully loved the Ninja Turtles. I didn't care if the story was farfetched or silly. That was part of the charm. This new universe of turtles is much darker than I grew up with. And this is not the first female turtle I've encountered though Jennika is an improvement over the naive and unworldly Venus. The story and art are gritty and often rough to the point I have a hard time telling turtles apart with the various style changes and to be honest I miss Shredder, in all his simplistic villainous glory of just wanting to rule the world and make our heroes into turtle soup. But that aside this is a great collection of stories for any turtle fan looking to get an introduction to the newest turtle mutation. It's also a fresh and compelling look from the eyes of a young woman transformed against her will into a being she has to accept. Her lose of her boyfriend, Casey Jones, and the overall meaning of who she feels she is is deftly written and heartbreaking. Yet there is hope in her life as she slowly adapts and becomes a daughter to Splinter and a sister to the fellas. Her found family becomes a more real family

I've been a huge fan of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and when I got to request for an arc on Jennika, I was absolutely stoked.

I enjoyed this comic and the character development of Jennika and watching her accept her new identity and family and reality. The art style was beautiful and unique.

Thanks NetGalley for giving this comic to read ! In for an honest review.

I was slightly conflicted at the start and began to wonder why she a human and the penny dropped . Flying me back my my T U R T L E power moment. (Toxic waste)

I just loved seeing Splinter more of the foot clan and my favourite heroes from my childhood. You had me laughing with the dialogue between the lovable brothers each showing their own passion and personality.

The illustrating is a throwback too, almost classic comic style with a hint of modern take on what they should look like.

Master splinter of course was unbelievably cute with his big yes and whiskers , the women powerful with the classic body style long legs wide shoulders .

I would of course recommend this to anyone who had read any other Tuttle comics as it’s not as dark as some but has a pleasant reminder of how brilliant they truly are I’m off to watch TMNT 3 because I’m why not

A collection of storys featuring the 5th ninja turtle, Jennika.
A Foot soilder who stays loyal to splinter after the shredders death, is life threateningly injured during a misson. The turtles work hard to keep her alive and eventually lead to her transformation.
The rest of the storys are adventures after her transformation.
I am not well versed in Turtle Canon storys (i grew up with 90s movies and the early 2000s cartoon tv show) but loved this so much and enjoyed seeing all my favourite characters in a alternative/future setting

I received this DRC from NetGalley.

Since this a collection of random stories about Jennika, the art styles are different (some much better than others), and the stories happen at different times - so I just felt like I missed out on some backstory that would've been nice. They do allude to past events, though, so you'd have a basic idea of what went on. I did enjoy the stories. The story right after she mutated and is dealing with not being human - there is a moment of her being reminded, and it's so sad. I probably would have been into it more if I knew more about the villains and other characters.

This graphic novel is a collection of stories about Jennika, the fifth ninja turtle. So, if you don't know much about the fifth turtle, this book will get you caught up about her. This is a must read for all Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fans.