IDW is a publisher that I’ve always been fascinated with. The reboots of various franchises close to my heart such as Transformers and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles keep me interested in their varied product line. Picking up this beautifully bound book (it comes in a fabric covered box with a magnetic latch and inside there […]
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