TMNT Last Ronin: Lost Years #1. Preview and Discussion

AlZarkovski · 01-21-2023, 12:49 PM

Preview here.

*Allio* · 01-24-2023, 08:46 AM

Do we know if this is also 48 pages?

jestergoblin · 01-25-2023, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Allio

Do we know if this is also 48 pages?

Comic is 28 pages of story, 34 "pages" total digitally (counting one double page spread as two).

Shargor · 01-25-2023, 07:48 AM

New Turtles

Spoiler:

*oldmanwinters* · 01-25-2023, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Shargor

New Turtles

Spoiler:

Man, they really looks like they copy pasted the silhouettes from Rise of the TMNT.

jestergoblin · 01-25-2023, 08:45 AM

Just read the issue.

Those preview pages are deceptive - and the image from io9 of the new turtles is how they'll look by issue 5 according to IGN: https://www.ign.com/articles/tmnt-th...-ninja-turtles

They all got names:

Spoiler:

Shargor · 01-25-2023, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jestergoblin

Just read the issue.

Those preview pages are deceptive - and the image from io9 of the new turtles is how they'll look by issue 5 according to IGN: https://www.ign.com/articles/tmnt-th...-ninja-turtles

They all got names:

Spoiler:

So... all their names mean

Spoiler:

TomWaltz · 01-25-2023, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Shargor

So... all their names mean

Spoiler:

Methinks you're on to something, my friend...

Talk soon...

Tom W.

*oldmanwinters* · 01-25-2023, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jestergoblin

Just read the issue.

Those preview pages are deceptive - and the image from io9 of the new turtles is how they'll look by issue 5 according to IGN: https://www.ign.com/articles/tmnt-th...-ninja-turtles

They all got names:

Spoiler:

BETTER be equipped with playing cards as signature weapon!

~~AquaParade~~ · 01-25-2023, 09:59 AM

That was a well-constructed issue. Probably the best of The Last Ronin series since the first or second issue, imo. Glad it didn't lose steam, but gained some instead. I'm not won over by the new characters just yet but I am anxious to see more.

And man, this issue is another reminder that the "Mirage" turtles don't play around. Not even Mikey.

Edit: these aren’t the Mirage turtles but the same spirit is there.

*NinjaPug* · 01-25-2023, 08:52 AM

So the Lost Years will tell stories about these new turtles until they’re 16? I assume this will lead into their own series once Lost Years is done.

~~AquaParade~~ · 01-26-2023, 12:23 AM

The variants aren’t the problem imo. They just became a big thing at the same time American mainstream comics starting going downhill again super hard.
The writing quality has been largely trash for the last decade+, if you ask me. There is always some good stuff being produced but overall the medium is stale and full of gimmick storytelling like cheap deaths, constant resets, and extreme social pandering.

That said, 44 variants is a lot. But hey, they are optional and I enjoy getting to see so many different artist interpretations, so I’m cool with it.

*Andrew NDB* · 01-26-2023, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by AquaParade

The variants aren’t the problem imo. They just became a big thing at the same time American mainstream comics starting going downhill again super hard.
The writing quality has been largely trash for the last decade+, if you ask me. There is always some good stuff being produced but overall the medium is stale and full of gimmick storytelling like cheap deaths, constant resets, and extreme social pandering.

That said, 44 variants is a lot. But hey, they are optional and I enjoy getting to see so many different artist interpretations, so I’m cool with it.

I mean, if people are buying it... good. So what? What is the loss here? Some extra cover artists get paid. Great. I feel like the biggest gripe is coming from people -- completists -- who don't want to miss out on this cover or that cover, as if to say if they can't track down every one of them then they somehow don't REALLY own issue #X. To me, I'm not knocking the person, but if you're verbalizing this... this is you airing out your own dirty laundry. Not some kind of case against a publisher.

**Jester** · 01-26-2023, 06:16 AM

I just find nearly 50 different covers excessive. Thus the tongue in cheek post. I guess I just don't understand the ins and outs of the comic book market.

*Cowabung-Gal* · 01-26-2023, 10:09 AM

One of the things that surprised me while reading this issue was that one of the new turtles actually made a fat joke.

That’s a pretty bold thing to do in 2023.

*oldmanwinters* · 01-26-2023, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Cowabung-Gal

One of the things that surprised me while reading this issue was that one of the new turtles actually made a fat joke.

That’s a pretty bold thing to do in 2023.

I wouldn't be surprised if the rest of the series is a slow unpacking of why that was the wrong thing to do.

~~AquaParade~~ · 01-29-2023, 08:55 PM

Once again topping sales charts. Over on Amazon earlier today I noticed it was the #1 seller under “comics and graphic novels”, above Batman #132.
Wild.

Felian · 03-13-2023, 10:01 AM

Hello
Do you happen to know if the issue "Lost Day" will be included in the "Last Years" hardcover volume?
Thank you

hypered1 · 03-13-2023, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Felian

Hello
Do you happen to know if the issue "Lost Day" will be included in the "Last Years" hardcover volume?
Thank you

The solicitations don't specify whether it's included however the page count for the hardback (208 ) and the page count for issue 1 (30) would seem to indicate that it might be included - 30x5 issues only makes 150 and Lost Day is listed as 52 pages (although minus a few for ads, etc. so more likely 46 or 48 ).

Felian · 03-14-2023, 03:02 AM

Thanks a lot for investigating this for me!
As I like the collected hardcover volumes, i will wait for the big book then!

01-24-2023, 08:46 AM	#2
Allio Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,086	Do we know if this is also 48 pages? __________________

01-25-2023, 08:45 AM	#6
jestergoblin Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,131	Just read the issue. Those preview pages are deceptive - and the image from io9 of the new turtles is how they'll look by issue 5 according to IGN: https://www.ign.com/articles/tmnt-th...-ninja-turtles They all got names: Spoiler: Odyn - snapping turtle (largest one) Uno - pale blue, (tallest one) Moja - brown turtle with a major beak Yi - painted turtle, smallest one Last edited by jestergoblin; 01-25-2023 at 09:08 AM.

01-25-2023, 09:59 AM	#10
~~AquaParade~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,450	That was a well-constructed issue. Probably the best of The Last Ronin series since the first or second issue, imo. Glad it didn't lose steam, but gained some instead. I'm not won over by the new characters just yet but I am anxious to see more. And man, this issue is another reminder that the "Mirage" turtles don't play around. Not even Mikey. Edit: these aren’t the Mirage turtles but the same spirit is there. Last edited by AquaParade; 01-25-2023 at 02:38 PM.

01-26-2023, 06:16 AM	#14
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,216	I just find nearly 50 different covers excessive. Thus the tongue in cheek post. I guess I just don't understand the ins and outs of the comic book market. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

01-26-2023, 10:09 AM	#15
Cowabung-Gal The Party Dudette Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: U-S-A!! Posts: 2,198	One of the things that surprised me while reading this issue was that one of the new turtles actually made a fat joke. That’s a pretty bold thing to do in 2023. __________________ Totally Interstellar

01-21-2023, 12:49 PM	#1
AlZarkovski Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Russia Posts: 1,021	TMNT Last Ronin: Lost Years #1. Preview and Discussion Preview here.

01-25-2023, 07:48 AM	#4
Shargor Thug Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 83	New Turtles Spoiler:

01-25-2023, 08:52 AM	#11
NinjaPug Foot Elite Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4,389	So the Lost Years will tell stories about these new turtles until they’re 16? I assume this will lead into their own series once Lost Years is done.

01-26-2023, 12:23 AM	#12
~~AquaParade~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,450	The variants aren’t the problem imo. They just became a big thing at the same time American mainstream comics starting going downhill again super hard. The writing quality has been largely trash for the last decade+, if you ask me. There is always some good stuff being produced but overall the medium is stale and full of gimmick storytelling like cheap deaths, constant resets, and extreme social pandering. That said, 44 variants is a lot. But hey, they are optional and I enjoy getting to see so many different artist interpretations, so I’m cool with it.

01-29-2023, 08:55 PM	#17
~~AquaParade~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,450	Once again topping sales charts. Over on Amazon earlier today I noticed it was the #1 seller under “comics and graphic novels”, above Batman #132. Wild. Last edited by AquaParade; 01-31-2023 at 06:56 AM.

03-13-2023, 10:01 AM	#18
Felian Random Punk Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: London Posts: 26	Hello Do you happen to know if the issue "Lost Day" will be included in the "Last Years" hardcover volume? Thank you

03-14-2023, 03:02 AM	#20
Felian Random Punk Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: London Posts: 26	Thanks a lot for investigating this for me! As I like the collected hardcover volumes, i will wait for the big book then!