Quick Ratings: @IDWPublishing Foot Clan, Transformers, G.I. Joe

Here are today's "Quick Ratings". Included are IDW's; Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Secret History of the Foot Clan #3,  The Transformers: Monstrosity #1, The Transformers: Robots in Disguise #14, and G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #188. If you have any questions about my rating or want to discuss anything just leave me a comment.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Secret History of the Foot Clan #3

In Feudal Japan, Oroku Saki seizes control of the Foot Clan the only way he knows how... through blood and deceit! But what role will Hamato Yoshi play in his ascent? In the present day, the battle for the Secret of the Foot reaches a fever pitch as Turtles and Foot clash in an epic rematch!

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Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 5/5
Story 5/5
Verdict 4.4

The Transformers: Monstrosity #1 - Chapter 1: Derelicts

Hot on the heels of TRANSFORMERS: AUTOCRACY, IDW Publishing is pleased to bring fans of the fierce Cybertronians a sequel with TRANSFORMERS: MONSTROSITY! The twelve-chapter, digital-first series, from the veteran creative team of writers Chris Metzen and Flint Dille and interior and cover artist Livio Ramondelli, is packed with the explosive robot action that made the first series a roaring critical, commercial, and fan success.

Taking place in the early days of the legendary War for Cybertron, MONSTROSITY tells the story of two battle-hardened commanders: OPTIMUS PRIME of the virtuous AUTOBOTS, and MEGATRON of the villainous DECEPTICONS. Tensions are high as both sides carve out their next stands in the battle for Cybertronian supremacy. Which side will gain the edge? Whose resolve will crumble? And what terrible secrets lay in store for our embattled heroes?

"MEGATRON'S been betrayed," says editor John Barber, "and he finds himself starting a quest that takes him to some very familiar places-but thanks to Chris, Flint, and Livio, the familiar is made new again! And while MEGATRON is rebuilding his life, GRIMLOCK is butting heads with OPTIMUS PRIME, and leading his renegade DINOBOTS away from the darkest secret of their lives."

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Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 5/5
Story 5/5
Verdict 4.3

The Transformers: Robots in Disguise #14 - Before the Dawn

MEGATRON IS BACK! The day the AUTOBOTS hoped would never arrive... is here. CYBERTRON is burning, BUMBLEBEE's government is crumbling, and MEGATRON is here. Sides are chosen... and heroes fall.

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Cover & Solicit 4/5
Art, Colors & Inking 4/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 4

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #188

The threat in Benzheen has been averted! G.I. Joe has made it out of their most dangerous mission yet. But it's out of the fire and into the frying pan for America's elite unit, as Jinx returns from her secret mission with some shocking information. G.I. Joe has to act fast or face the consequences in A Real American Hero #188!

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Cover & Solicit 3/5
Art, Colors & Inking 3/5
Layout & Flow 4/5
Story 4/5
Verdict 3.6

Purchase Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Secret History Of The Foot Clan TPB
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