TMNT Universe #25 (final issue) Preview and Discussion

bushido · 07-27-2018, 03:10 AM

Preview here.

~~ChosenOne~~ · 07-27-2018, 07:17 AM

Oh, nice! With so much focus put on Kitsune, I've been wondering recently if we'd ever see a Tanuki in the IDW series... This answers that question!

Seems like there's no back-up story either.

*Powder* · 07-27-2018, 07:25 AM

Wow, this art style!!!

*Sabacooza* · 07-27-2018, 08:37 AM

The art looks pretty trippy for obvious reasons but just by looking at the style of Leo I can already tell I'd love to see this artist do some more work on the series, main ongoing or otherwise.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 07-27-2018, 08:54 AM

Niiiiiiiiice. I like it so far.

*Utrommaniac* · 07-27-2018, 09:07 AM

Ha, that tanuki statue. It'll be interesting to see what that was all about

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 07-27-2018, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Utrommaniac

Ha, that tanuki statue. It'll be interesting to see what that was all about

TMNT/SMB3 crossover confirmed.

Raptor86 · 07-27-2018, 01:08 PM

I really like this preview!

Art style is fantastic, and it seems to be based on Japanese folklore, which I love!

*CyberCubed* · 08-01-2018, 01:50 PM

This was a really great issue, probably my favorite of Universe overall. Fantastic art too that fit the story, and it was very Mirage-centric storytelling that would fit right at home with the old Tales of the TMNT issues.

Loved what they did with Leo, the new character, and Kitsune. Makes me excited for the overall Pantheon showdown coming up. This was a great issue for Universe to end on.

*neatoman* · 08-01-2018, 01:55 PM

This is a good issue, good artwork, good writing, etc.

But this is the final issue, which makes me wish it felt a little more special in some way. I know the series is just side-stories and that it was cancelled, rather than properly concluded. I just hoped there would be a little something extra, you know?

*CyberCubed* · 08-01-2018, 02:14 PM

It actually made me believe the Turtles will go full mystic powers to defeat the Pantheon, similar to the Ninja Tribunal arc. That's the vibe we've gotten from Leo at least in this issue and #84. Best way to fight mystical Gods is with mystic powers themselves.

martinitolove · 08-01-2018, 02:17 PM

Amazing issue!!! Thank you IDW team for bringing the Ancient One from TMNT2003 back as Dan! One of my most favourite characters in my favourite TMNT-universe! I LOVE YOU for that!!!

martinitolove · 08-01-2018, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

It actually made me believe the Turtles will go full mystic powers to defeat the Pantheon, similar to the Ninja Tribunal arc. That's the vibe we've gotten from Leo at least in this issue and #84. Best way to fight mystical Gods is with mystic powers themselves.

Yes, I've thaught that as well. Looking at the swords of Leo. And very nice nod to the new Rise show.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 08-01-2018, 07:08 PM

Really liked Ancient One Tanooki, and Kitsune was great. This was a solid issue, and a great finale. 5/5 stars!

~~ChosenOne~~ · 08-01-2018, 07:12 PM

We've had Utrom Shredder, Lady Shredder, Turtle Shredder, Demon Shredder, more Shredders than you can shake a stick at... But Splinter Shredder is something I never thought I'd see! Brilliant issue with plenty of Japanese aesthetics and mythology to chew on, as well as an appropriately climactic feel. A great way to say goodbye (for now?) to Universe. Not gonna lie, that final caption was definitely... What's the word? Bittersweet.

*neatoman* · 08-02-2018, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ChosenOne

We've had Utrom Shredder, Lady Shredder, Turtle Shredder, Demon Shredder, more Shredders than you can shake a stick at... But Splinter Shredder is something I never thought I'd see!

I mean, we did kind of get that before...

~~ChosenOne~~ · 08-02-2018, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by neatoman

I mean, we did kind of get that before...
https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/...20120620214918

Little ol' ignorant me... Where's that from?

shredder orokusaki · 08-02-2018, 12:26 PM

Also you noticed how Splinter looked like me in the 2003 series? That because i will return soon as UTROM!

*neatoman* · 08-02-2018, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ChosenOne

Little ol' ignorant me... Where's that from?

Reality Check.

~~ChosenOne~~ · 08-02-2018, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by neatoman

Reality Check.

Oh... I always skipped those superhero-themed episodes but I'll probably watch it now. Thanks!

07-27-2018, 03:10 AM	#1
bushido Stone Warrior Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: France Posts: 708	TMNT Universe #25 (final issue) Preview and Discussion Preview here. __________________

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Powder So tired of this place Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell Ri La Posts: 26,809	Wow, this art style!!! __________________ I'm convinced that none of you have ever experienced joy

07-27-2018, 08:54 AM	#5
CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy Annalist Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 16,435	Niiiiiiiiice. I like it so far. __________________ *ALL THEIR DAYS ARE NUMBERED*

07-27-2018, 09:07 AM	#6
Utrommaniac Resident overthinker Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: what is going on.......... Posts: 5,318	Ha, that tanuki statue. It'll be interesting to see what that was all about __________________ DeviantART

08-01-2018, 07:08 PM	#14
CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy Annalist Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 16,435	Really liked Ancient One Tanooki, and Kitsune was great. This was a solid issue, and a great finale. 5/5 stars! __________________ *ALL THEIR DAYS ARE NUMBERED*

07-27-2018, 07:17 AM	#2
~~ChosenOne~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 3,951	Oh, nice! With so much focus put on Kitsune, I've been wondering recently if we'd ever see a Tanuki in the IDW series... This answers that question! Seems like there's no back-up story either.

07-27-2018, 08:37 AM	#4
Sabacooza Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,986	The art looks pretty trippy for obvious reasons but just by looking at the style of Leo I can already tell I'd love to see this artist do some more work on the series, main ongoing or otherwise.

07-27-2018, 01:08 PM	#8
Raptor86 Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Palermo, Italy Posts: 553	I really like this preview! Art style is fantastic, and it seems to be based on Japanese folklore, which I love! __________________ TMNTItalia

08-01-2018, 01:50 PM	#9
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,057	This was a really great issue, probably my favorite of Universe overall. Fantastic art too that fit the story, and it was very Mirage-centric storytelling that would fit right at home with the old Tales of the TMNT issues. Loved what they did with Leo, the new character, and Kitsune. Makes me excited for the overall Pantheon showdown coming up. This was a great issue for Universe to end on.

08-01-2018, 02:14 PM	#11
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,057	It actually made me believe the Turtles will go full mystic powers to defeat the Pantheon, similar to the Ninja Tribunal arc. That's the vibe we've gotten from Leo at least in this issue and #84. Best way to fight mystical Gods is with mystic powers themselves.

08-01-2018, 02:17 PM	#12
martinitolove Foot Soldier Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 246	Amazing issue!!! Thank you IDW team for bringing the Ancient One from TMNT2003 back as Dan! One of my most favourite characters in my favourite TMNT-universe! I LOVE YOU for that!!!

08-01-2018, 07:12 PM	#15
~~ChosenOne~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 3,951	We've had Utrom Shredder, Lady Shredder, Turtle Shredder, Demon Shredder, more Shredders than you can shake a stick at... But Splinter Shredder is something I never thought I'd see! Brilliant issue with plenty of Japanese aesthetics and mythology to chew on, as well as an appropriately climactic feel. A great way to say goodbye (for now?) to Universe. Not gonna lie, that final caption was definitely... What's the word? Bittersweet.

08-02-2018, 12:26 PM	#18
shredder orokusaki Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Japan Posts: 1,407	Also you noticed how Splinter looked like me in the 2003 series? That because i will return soon as UTROM! __________________ I AM THE SHREDDER!!!!!