TMNT Universe #21 Preview and Discussion - Page 3

~~ChosenOne~~ · 04-19-2018, 08:23 PM

Are we sure Leatherhead's back on Burnow? Feels like a waste of an arc to bring him to New York, he's much more interesting smack dab in the middle of everything (not that plenty doesn't happen on the island but you get my point).

As for Null, there needs to be something to look forward to after #100...

The Archie version was one of that run's biggest villains and she has even more going on here. More than a fitting successor to Shredder, Krang, Kitsune and Bishop.

*Utrommaniac* · 04-19-2018, 08:43 PM

He took the portal that Kleve and Montuoro were supposed to go through with Krang, so that's why we think he's there.

But yeah, total agreement on his brief departure to New York being a waste of time.

*Powder* · 04-19-2018, 08:49 PM

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This was a great issue. Really, really loved it. Can't wait for the conclusion! Donatello, Zom, and Mariell really have their hands/tentacles full...

Loved the backup, too... over the top, but fun.

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This is the kind of issue that makes me glad we have a second ongoing. Just perfect all around!

Well said!

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Ch'rell probably won't wake up till post issue 100. The main series is dealing with the Patheon for the next few issues till issue 85, then we'll likely have more Bishop stuff (the attack on Burnow Island, probably?), and then lead back to the Patheon for the issue 100 finale.

Beyond that they'll probably cover Null in Universe and have Karai and Leatherhead return to the main series soon. There's just not much room for another rogue Utrom now.

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At this point, I'd be okay with Null waiting until after #100 as well.

Yeah, that's all fine with me. The book has a tendency to get crowded, so the pace for our course ahead seems just right!

*Redeemer* · 04-19-2018, 09:23 PM

Also I have to give props to the back-up issue, I still rather them just drop it to get the price down to 3.99, but the last two back up issues I have really enjoyed.

~~ChosenOne~~ · 04-19-2018, 09:56 PM

Yes indeed, Woody's little wartime adventure was really fun and seemed to last longer on the page than the number of pages it lasted (if that makes sense

), which I'd say is the sign of a job well done!

(Is it weird if I say the art for the back-up reminded me of Calvin & Hobbes a tad? Almost like a cross between Watterson and Eastman.)

*neatoman* · 04-20-2018, 01:45 AM

The pizzaman we see handing off the pizzas to Woody, is Rupert? If so, this is the first time we've actually seen him, right?

spookycookies · 04-20-2018, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by neatoman

The pizzaman we see handing off the pizzas to Woody, is Rupert? If so, this is the first time we've actually seen him, right?

Yes if it’s Rupert he’s only been referenced to before.

*DrSpengler* · 04-22-2018, 04:32 PM

Here's my full summary and review of TMNT Universe #21 at TMNT Entity.

"Invasion of the Triceratons" had such a hasty conclusion, it really needed this epilogue. So far, I'm enjoying it quite a bit and it might retroactively improve my opinion of the "Invasion" arc, though I don't want to get ahead of myself.

Also, good to see Torres again on art. I know he returned previously during TMNT/Ghostbusters 2, but Delgado's colors didn't really match his pencils/inks so I'd rather overlook that one and consider this to be his real comeback. Pattison got the mood of the colors right and they're a great blend. This is a very grim and intense arc, both in terms of script and artwork.

*Utrommaniac* · 04-24-2018, 05:11 PM

In light of the use of using Utroms as fertilizer, I realized...why don't they just make Unity Field a burial ground? It's not like humans are already experimenting with "organic burial" to nurture plant life!
It's tricky, but it would be a pretty simple compromise. One problem is that it's so close to the shore that everything could get washed out in a storm. (Also, I'm pretty sure that's the location of Krang's "Simba Lift" scene)

Of course, it would be a neutral burial ground, Triceratons would just need a bigger hole in the ground.

Also, how was it not incredibly obvious that the Triceratons were using Utrom casualties as fertilizer? The whole population is wiped out and suddenly the land is prolific? It's a pretty easy connection.

It doesn't really take all that much though. I even figured it out as soon as Yot refused to tell Churk how they did it.
They put sapience, a sense of morality, and bipedalism in big dumb grazing muscle tanks and conquered space travel. I'm sure they could have figured it out easily enough.

Zage · 04-28-2018, 01:16 PM

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Yes if it’s Rupert he’s only been referenced to before.

Is it just me, or does he kinda look like a pre-mutated version of the 90s toy version of Pizza Face

***First of Two Latin Kings*** · 04-30-2018, 08:59 AM

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Leatherhead has probably figured out the use of Utroms as fertilizer himself by now.

Why? Is Leatherhead growing a garden with his own poo?

~~ChosenOne~~ · 04-30-2018, 09:40 AM

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Why? Is Leatherhead growing a garden with his own poo?

Yay, someone who figured out what I was getting at!

Not necessarily a garden but I bet there's a particularly good-looking shrub in a corner of his sewer lair right about now... In a shade of pink!

04-19-2018, 08:43 PM	#42
Utrommaniac Resident overthinker Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: what is going on.......... Posts: 5,318	He took the portal that Kleve and Montuoro were supposed to go through with Krang, so that's why we think he's there. But yeah, total agreement on his brief departure to New York being a waste of time. __________________ DeviantART

04-19-2018, 09:23 PM	#44
Redeemer Technodrome Technician Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: third earth Posts: 4,737	Also I have to give props to the back-up issue, I still rather them just drop it to get the price down to 3.99, but the last two back up issues I have really enjoyed. __________________ GT:Reedeamer *THE TECHNODROME REDESIGN 2015* http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=51594

04-24-2018, 05:11 PM	#49
Utrommaniac Resident overthinker Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: what is going on.......... Posts: 5,318	In light of the use of using Utroms as fertilizer, I realized...why don't they just make Unity Field a burial ground? It's not like humans are already experimenting with "organic burial" to nurture plant life! It's tricky, but it would be a pretty simple compromise. One problem is that it's so close to the shore that everything could get washed out in a storm. (Also, I'm pretty sure that's the location of Krang's "Simba Lift" scene) Of course, it would be a neutral burial ground, Triceratons would just need a bigger hole in the ground. Also, how was it not incredibly obvious that the Triceratons were using Utrom casualties as fertilizer? The whole population is wiped out and suddenly the land is prolific? It's a pretty easy connection. It doesn't really take all that much though. I even figured it out as soon as Yot refused to tell Churk how they did it. They put sapience, a sense of morality, and bipedalism in big dumb grazing muscle tanks and conquered space travel. I'm sure they could have figured it out easily enough. __________________ DeviantART Last edited by Utrommaniac; 04-24-2018 at 05:21 PM.

04-19-2018, 08:23 PM	#41
~~ChosenOne~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 3,951	Are we sure Leatherhead's back on Burnow? Feels like a waste of an arc to bring him to New York, he's much more interesting smack dab in the middle of everything (not that plenty doesn't happen on the island but you get my point). As for Null, there needs to be something to look forward to after #100... The Archie version was one of that run's biggest villains and she has even more going on here. More than a fitting successor to Shredder, Krang, Kitsune and Bishop.

04-19-2018, 09:56 PM	#45
~~ChosenOne~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 3,951	Yes indeed, Woody's little wartime adventure was really fun and seemed to last longer on the page than the number of pages it lasted (if that makes sense ), which I'd say is the sign of a job well done! (Is it weird if I say the art for the back-up reminded me of Calvin & Hobbes a tad? Almost like a cross between Watterson and Eastman.)

04-22-2018, 04:32 PM	#48
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,830	Here's my full summary and review of TMNT Universe #21 at TMNT Entity. "Invasion of the Triceratons" had such a hasty conclusion, it really needed this epilogue. So far, I'm enjoying it quite a bit and it might retroactively improve my opinion of the "Invasion" arc, though I don't want to get ahead of myself. Also, good to see Torres again on art. I know he returned previously during TMNT/Ghostbusters 2, but Delgado's colors didn't really match his pencils/inks so I'd rather overlook that one and consider this to be his real comeback. Pattison got the mood of the colors right and they're a great blend. This is a very grim and intense arc, both in terms of script and artwork.