
As a huge fan, I was thrilled to see Splinter back, but honestly, it feels like it came at a real price. The creators have hinted that bringing him back wasn’t easy, and his new form as Ujigami is just the beginning of the consequences. They’ve always believed there should be a cost for defying death, and that’s become a central theme in the story. We’ve seen a glimpse of that cost with Ujigami, but trust me, the Turtles – and maybe even all of us – are going to be dealing with the fallout for a long time to come. It’s going to be intense!