Ask a Question: IDW's TMNT Editor Thread - Page 19

old_hob88 · 02-18-2016, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobby Curnow

No new micro-series planned at this time. I'm sure we'll do more crossovers in the future as the ones we have done have been successful. Nothing beyond idea stage at this point.

Thanks!

Bobby, can we interpret no new micro-series to mean yes new mini-series?

Bobby Curnow · 02-18-2016, 03:24 PM

Yes, no.

Or, possibly no, yes.

Seriously, I can't talk about stuff until it's announced. Sorry!

~~ChosenOne~~ · 02-18-2016, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobby Curnow

Yes, no.

Or, possibly no, yes.

Seriously, I can't talk about stuff until it's announced. Sorry!

Sorry, that post just reminded me of this:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112896/...item=qt0470314

old_hob88 · 02-18-2016, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobby Curnow

Yes, no.

Or, possibly no, yes.

Seriously, I can't talk about stuff until it's announced. Sorry!

I know. I just rather enjoy your evasive responses. On a more serious-ish note (also this is okay to print)

I want to thank you guys for the awesome job you have done with the TMNT for the last four and a half years. I found #50 to be the best story in TMNT and a very fitting end to the first era of IDW'S run. It was also rather fitting, since between the release of #50 and #51 I both got married and started a new career. So as the TMNT ended one chapter of their story, so too did I. This meant a lot to me, since I've been a huge fan for as long as I can remember, and I'm so glad that everyone involved are fans of the turtles. I'll end with a few questions:
1. Is Leatherhead going to be an ally, an enemy, or fall more in a grey area?
2. When will we learn more about Krang's fate after "Attack on Technodrome"?
3. Any chance of seeing Ch'rell? (Maybe as a certain Utrom war criminal's cell mate?
4. Are the EPF and Blackwater separate organizations?

Chris Booth
Baltimore
(It'd be awesome to get this printed in Ninja Notes!)

*Utrommaniac* · 02-18-2016, 08:31 PM

I'm pretty sure that all those will be answered in the upcoming issues, especially considering that Leatherhead's range on the ally/enemy scale is meant to be ambiguous to us for now. While I personally am not counting on Ch`rell showing up, it would still make for some fantastic(ly terrible) situations if he was in Krang's cellmate...other than the fact that they'd probably have to be separated in due time, because they would end up fighting like bull moose.

Bobby Curnow · 02-18-2016, 09:53 PM

Congrats on the new and exciting stuff in your life, Hob.

Indeed, I have to be evasive on questions 1 and 3, but I can a bit more specific on the others:

We won't see Krang in this calendar year, but we should see what his fate is in 2017.

The connection between EPF and Blackwater is nebulous at this time, but they are separate organizations-- but both have connections to the government.

Zage · 02-20-2016, 01:28 PM

Will we ever see the Punk Frogs, in the new IDW ongoing series?

Bobby Curnow · 02-20-2016, 04:32 PM

There's no plans right now, but I like the characters, so I think it would be fun some day.

*MikeandRaph87* · 02-21-2016, 07:32 PM

Discussion about accuracy of the depiction of New York has me ask, would we get to see any specific areas in the city like Lennon Memorial in Central Park or the Coney Island Amusement Park as examples? Heck, I would love to see IDW's take on the 1964/65 World's Fair area for obvious reasons.

*Utrommaniac* · 02-23-2016, 08:53 PM

I really should start wearing my Krang-based madness on my sleeve, but it's already in my user name. And this one, I'm not even sure it's in your zone of work to answer, because it feels like a story inconsistency. And also a little bit of Rock Soldier.

The Rock Soldier's skin is made so it can deflect bullets, or at least reduce their impact. A bit later, Krang is able to strangle one hard enough to draw blood with his bare tentacles. I know it's said that the mutagen wasn't as powerful as Krang wanted it to be, but surely it would have been strong enough to protect them from strangulation?

Also, will it ever be explained how Krang was able to be out of the protection of his armor in that issue? And in the Baxter Stockman mini when he was using a walker? Was there an artificial Dimension X atmosphere in those little spaces?

Bobby Curnow · 02-23-2016, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeandRaph87

Discussion about accuracy of the depiction of New York has me ask, would we get to see any specific areas in the city like Lennon Memorial in Central Park or the Coney Island Amusement Park as examples? Heck, I would love to see IDW's take on the 1964/65 World's Fair area for obvious reasons.

No plans, but maybe. That kind of stuff is usually up to the artist's discretion.

Bobby Curnow · 02-23-2016, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Utrommaniac

I really should start wearing my Krang-based madness on my sleeve, but it's already in my user name. And this one, I'm not even sure it's in your zone of work to answer, because it feels like a story inconsistency. And also a little bit of Rock Soldier.

The Rock Soldier's skin is made so it can deflect bullets, or at least reduce their impact. A bit later, Krang is able to strangle one hard enough to draw blood with his bare tentacles. I know it's said that the mutagen wasn't as powerful as Krang wanted it to be, but surely it would have been strong enough to protect them from strangulation?

Also, will it ever be explained how Krang was able to be out of the protection of his armor in that issue? And in the Baxter Stockman mini when he was using a walker? Was there an artificial Dimension X atmosphere in those little spaces?

That strangle always kind of bothered me too. I rationalize it in my head that while the skin is stone, the muscles aren't, and that's the only thing protecting the windpipe. I don't really buy it either.

Yes, I figure that in Krang's personal chambers he's able to create an artificial environment that he can be comfortable in for periods of time. Sort of like turning up the AC full blast. Costly on the energy bill, but for small spaces it's worth it sometimes.

*Utrommaniac* · 02-23-2016, 09:48 PM

Yeah, that would definitely make quite a bit of sense, and could be feasible...if not for the fact that Krang was able to draw blood - and without even biting him (there wasn't any around his mouth). That surely should not have been possible with the stone skin, even if Krang was able to crush the muscle under the stone.

*Redeemer* · 02-23-2016, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Utrommaniac

The Rock Soldier's skin is made so it can deflect bullets, or at least reduce their impact. A bit later, Krang is able to strangle one hard enough to draw blood with his bare tentacles. I know it's said that the mutagen wasn't as powerful as Krang wanted it to be, but surely it would have been strong enough to protect them from strangulation?

Are you sure that wasn't Krang's own blood from trying to squeeze so hard???? Considering the rock soldier skin is very rough and Krang's flesh is very tender and vulnerable.

~~ChosenOne~~ · 02-23-2016, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Utrommaniac

The Rock Soldier's skin is made so it can deflect bullets, or at least reduce their impact. A bit later, Krang is able to strangle one hard enough to draw blood with his bare tentacles. I know it's said that the mutagen wasn't as powerful as Krang wanted it to be, but surely it would have been strong enough to protect them from strangulation?

It's not out of the realm of possibility that Krang (and thus other Utroms as well?) is just extremely strong, with the catch that the shape of his body just isn't suited for a prolonged fight without some sort of robotic aid. I'm not saying he's as strong as Bebop and Rocksteady, or anything, but he could very well be for all we know and it still wouldn't help him one bit against the Turtles or Shredder simply because of the way his species evolved. Now, if he catches a rock soldier off-guard and strangles the poor fellow out of anger? Then it's quite feasible, I'd say. Just a bit of speculation on my part, though.

*myconius* · 02-24-2016, 07:28 AM

Bobby,
was that can of ArmaCola a little wink to all the recent questions about Armaggon?

Bobby Curnow · 02-24-2016, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by myconius

Bobby,
was that can of ArmaCola a little wink to all the recent questions about Armaggon?

That was in a recent issue, right? You'd have to ask Michael, purely his inclusion.

*Utrommaniac* · 02-24-2016, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Redeemer

Are you sure that wasn't Krang's own blood from trying to squeeze so hard???? Considering the rock soldier skin is very rough and Krang's flesh is very tender and vulnerable.

I did go back to check this, but most of it appears to be on the Rock Soldier - and it's darkest there too. So it is the Rock Soldier's.

So, we probably could say that Utroms (or at least Krang) really are a lot stronger than they come off. I've speculated that they were water-dwelling shellfish eaters before developing civilization, so they would require a lot of strength to crack open shells - and probably even some rock if they had to.

*myconius* · 02-24-2016, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobby Curnow

That was in a recent issue, right? You'd have to ask Michael, purely his inclusion.

yeah, it was in today's issue #55.

is Michael Dialynas on this forum? and i really LOVE his art btw!!!
hope he draws more TMNT art in the near future!!

Zage · 02-24-2016, 11:34 PM

Will we ever see Jagwar, or Dreadmon, or Venus, in the ongoing series?

02-18-2016, 08:31 PM	#365
Utrommaniac Resident overthinker Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: what is going on.......... Posts: 5,318	I'm pretty sure that all those will be answered in the upcoming issues, especially considering that Leatherhead's range on the ally/enemy scale is meant to be ambiguous to us for now. While I personally am not counting on Ch`rell showing up, it would still make for some fantastic(ly terrible) situations if he was in Krang's cellmate...other than the fact that they'd probably have to be separated in due time, because they would end up fighting like bull moose. __________________ DeviantART

02-20-2016, 01:28 PM	#367
Zage Hench Mutant Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 255	Will we ever see the Punk Frogs, in the new IDW ongoing series? __________________ My top 10 "never been made" figures that I wanna see are: Dreadmon Ninjara Jagwar Roadkill Rodney Lt. Granitor generic Stone Warrior/ Rock Soldier {preferably a 2-pack, one orangy brown, the other bluish grey} Kid Terra Bookwurm /w/ Innardo Tora Shogun Do you ever wonder, if Baxter, as the fly, ever had the urge to eat poop?

02-21-2016, 07:32 PM	#369
MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,131	Discussion about accuracy of the depiction of New York has me ask, would we get to see any specific areas in the city like Lennon Memorial in Central Park or the Coney Island Amusement Park as examples? Heck, I would love to see IDW's take on the 1964/65 World's Fair area for obvious reasons. __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon!

02-23-2016, 08:53 PM	#370
Utrommaniac Resident overthinker Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: what is going on.......... Posts: 5,318	I really should start wearing my Krang-based madness on my sleeve, but it's already in my user name. And this one, I'm not even sure it's in your zone of work to answer, because it feels like a story inconsistency. And also a little bit of Rock Soldier. The Rock Soldier's skin is made so it can deflect bullets, or at least reduce their impact. A bit later, Krang is able to strangle one hard enough to draw blood with his bare tentacles. I know it's said that the mutagen wasn't as powerful as Krang wanted it to be, but surely it would have been strong enough to protect them from strangulation? Also, will it ever be explained how Krang was able to be out of the protection of his armor in that issue? And in the Baxter Stockman mini when he was using a walker? Was there an artificial Dimension X atmosphere in those little spaces? __________________ DeviantART

02-23-2016, 09:48 PM	#373
Utrommaniac Resident overthinker Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: what is going on.......... Posts: 5,318	Yeah, that would definitely make quite a bit of sense, and could be feasible...if not for the fact that Krang was able to draw blood - and without even biting him (there wasn't any around his mouth). That surely should not have been possible with the stone skin, even if Krang was able to crush the muscle under the stone. __________________ DeviantART

02-18-2016, 03:24 PM	#362
Bobby Curnow Official TMNT Staff/Cast Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 1,518	Yes, no. Or, possibly no, yes. Seriously, I can't talk about stuff until it's announced. Sorry!

02-18-2016, 09:53 PM	#366
Bobby Curnow Official TMNT Staff/Cast Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 1,518	Congrats on the new and exciting stuff in your life, Hob. Indeed, I have to be evasive on questions 1 and 3, but I can a bit more specific on the others: We won't see Krang in this calendar year, but we should see what his fate is in 2017. The connection between EPF and Blackwater is nebulous at this time, but they are separate organizations-- but both have connections to the government.

02-20-2016, 04:32 PM	#368
Bobby Curnow Official TMNT Staff/Cast Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 1,518	There's no plans right now, but I like the characters, so I think it would be fun some day.

02-24-2016, 07:28 AM	#376
myconius Abby Normal Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: the grave marked "Unknown" right beside Arch Stanton. Posts: 2,857	Bobby, was that can of ArmaCola a little wink to all the recent questions about Armaggon? __________________

02-24-2016, 11:34 PM	#380
Zage Hench Mutant Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 255	Will we ever see Jagwar, or Dreadmon, or Venus, in the ongoing series? __________________ My top 10 "never been made" figures that I wanna see are: Dreadmon Ninjara Jagwar Roadkill Rodney Lt. Granitor generic Stone Warrior/ Rock Soldier {preferably a 2-pack, one orangy brown, the other bluish grey} Kid Terra Bookwurm /w/ Innardo Tora Shogun Do you ever wonder, if Baxter, as the fly, ever had the urge to eat poop?