The Fugitoid, a character that played an important role in the original Mirage Comics as well as the 2k3 animated Series, is making his debut in the IDW continuity. When i first learned that the fugitoid was the main character of the 8th Micro Series issue i said to myself: “Well that is odd! this is the first MicroSeries to feature a character yet unseen in the main Story line” Little did i know that i was mistaken!

The Story starts on dimension X, as Dr Honeycut, from the nutrino peaceful race, is developing an android, project name SAL, capable of taking different shapes, withstand unimaginable heat and can be controlled through transferring one’s consciousness into it (which honeycut sees as a flaw). Unfortunately the good faithed doctor is working for Krang, who wants him to use the SAL project as a weapon for…..wait for it…..THE TECHNODROME (first time mentioned in the IDW series). Honeycut who only obeys Krang fearing the faith of his family had a change of heart, after his wife convinces him to join the Nutrino Resistance, amove not appreciated by Krang who ordered the annihilation of Honeycut and his Family.

Trying to survive and save his family from a giant fire, Honeycut transferred his mind to the Fugitoid robot, before his Nutrino body gets destroyed.

Unable to save his wife and Child, Dr Honeycut (now the fugitoid) flees to earth and disguises himself as a humanoid, working for Stockman(and double crossing hum) in order to avenge his family and stop Krang. His new “human” identity is revealed to be Chet, the same Chet we have seen since Issue #1!!!

Written by Paul Allor, the story in this issue, was absolutely AMAZING, and no one saw the Chet twist coming, which surprised us, yet made a lot of sense. The pace was perfect, and the writing excellent.

The art was beautifuly done by Paul Maccaffrey, who did a fantastic Job capturing the emotion of the characters and conveying the setting of the issue. This also marks the first time we see Nutrinos up close as well as their world, both nicely represented by Maccafrey.

the colors, done by John-Paul bove (lot of pauls in this issue :p) are dynamic, bright, and pretty much fit the setting of the story.

with no doubt in my mind, i can easily label the Micro Series #8: Fugitoid as the, absolute, best of the micro series. The story is captivating, the art is engaging, and the twist at the end will leave many in awe. Teenage Mutant Ninja turtles Micro Series #8: Fugitoid is now available on comic book shelves, and you would be crazy not to pick up, this sure to be, instant classic and unique issue.