TMNTU #8 preview & discussion

[myconius]

Originally Posted by MikeandRaph87

We have enough bad guys and while TMNT has a rich field to mine with its villains its not so much the case with allies. Metalhead may have been created by Krang but a simple rewire defected him to the side of heroes. Keep Metalhead good.

didn't Harold build Metalhead?

[MikeandRaph87]

Originally Posted by myconius

didn't Harold build Metalhead?

I meant originally through the character's existence.

[ToTheNines]

Originally Posted by MikeandRaph87

So do we classify Metalhead as ally, antihero, or enemy?

Antihero. He's still got Don's cold logic, but no touchy feelies. He might be the death of Bebop and Rocksteady.

[ProphetofGanja]

Originally Posted by MikeandRaph87

I meant originally through the character's existence.

What? Harold built him in his lab. We're talking about IDW so I don't see how other iterations of the character's origin factor into this discussion

[CyberCubed]

Originally Posted by ProphetofGanja

What? Harold built him in his lab. We're talking about IDW so I don't see how other iterations of the character's origin factor into this discussion

The original cartoon version of Metalhead was created by Krang, so I assume that's what he's talking about. Although I am as confused as you are why he'd be thinking of a different series when talking about IDW Metalhead.

[MikeandRaph87]

I am saying Mwtalhead is a good guy overall ODW and beyond that is all. I feel TMNT is lacking in allies to fight alongside the Turtles.

[ProphetofGanja]

Originally Posted by MikeandRaph87

I am saying Mwtalhead is a good guy overall ODW and beyond that is all. I feel TMNT is lacking in allies to fight alongside the Turtles.

I kind of feel the opposite, many characters who have started out initially as enemies have become the Turtles' allies: Old Hob, Slash, Alopex, Harold (although that was really just a one-off altercation with Donnie), and the whole damn Foot Clan, including Karai, Koya, and Bludgeon (at least in theory, since we haven't checked in with them in a while)

[myconius]

Originally Posted by ProphetofGanja

I kind of feel the opposite, many characters who have started out initially as enemies have become the Turtles' allies: Old Hob, Slash, Alopex, Harold (although that was really just a one-off altercation with Donnie), and the whole damn Foot Clan, including Karai, Koya, and Bludgeon (at least in theory, since we haven't checked in with them in a while)

^ you make a very good point there.

[CyberCubed]

There are more allies in IDW TMNT than not. As said most of the villains become allies or neutral after a while. Baxter Stockman is another good example.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Originally Posted by myconius

careful!

Bobby might read your proclamation and start altering future storylines just because

Dammit, I should've kept my mouth shut.

Originally Posted by ToTheNines

Antihero. He's still got Don's cold logic, but no touchy feelies. He might be the death of Bebop and Rocksteady.

I'd kill for a story where Metalhead goes on a rampage against Bebop and Rocksteady and the Turtles have to intervene to save the monstrous mutant duo!

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

There are more allies in IDW TMNT than not. As said most of the villains become allies or neutral after a while. Baxter Stockman is another good example.

Stockman is NOT neutral or a good guy. He's a villain whom they happen to be working with. "Lesser evil" does not equate to "reformed antagonist."

[myconius]

Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

Dammit, I should've kept my mouth shut.

if Metalhead does become an ally to the Turtles, we'll just have to wonder

Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

I'd kill for a story where Metalhead goes on a rampage against Bebop and Rocksteady and the Turtles have to intervene to save the monstrous mutant duo!

that would actually be a pretty intense story!

though i wouldn't blame Donatello one bit for turning a blind eye!