TMNT: Challenges, "what's in it"? - Page 2

*Roseangelo* · 11-06-2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

Can anyone tell me if this book is standard size or if it is a mini-comic?

It's not a mini-comic, but it's a smaller-sized trade paperback.

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Also, I take it there are both hardback and softcover printings?

Yes, there are. Although the hardback version rarely surfaces.

*oldmanwinters* · 11-06-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Roseangelo

It's not a mini-comic, but it's a smaller-sized trade paperback.

Yes, there are. Although the hardback version rarely surfaces.

Thanks, Rose. I asked because on the new MirageLicensing site it is being listed as a "mini-comic format graphic novel." I'm guessing it isn't quite as small as the Mirage Mini-Comics, then.

*Roseangelo* · 11-06-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

Thanks, Rose. I asked because on the new MirageLicensing site it is being listed as a "mini-comic format graphic novel." I'm guessing it isn't quite as small as the Mirage Mini-Comics, then.

Well, I'm not 100% sure. Height and width-wise they might be the same, but "mini-comic" isn't really an accurate description of Challenges. The Mirage mini-comics, however, are true mini-comics.

And if you don't have Challenges, you need to buy it. Period.

*oldmanwinters* · 11-06-2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Roseangelo

And if you don't have Challenges, you need to buy it. Period.

So I hear.

I mean, hey, it's Michael Dooney. Even if he penciled the art for a story written by a baboon high on the eggnog it would be worth owning right?

*Roseangelo* · 11-06-2009, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

I mean, hey, it's Michael Dooney. Even if he penciled the art for a story written by a baboon high on the eggnog it would worth owning right?

Exactly.

*Powder* · 11-07-2009, 02:35 AM

Glad you have so much feedback in here for us, rose. I am deffiantely buying this once I get my paycheck!

*ToTheNines* · 11-07-2009, 07:18 AM

Hold up: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...condition=used

TMNTD · 11-07-2009, 06:42 PM

Wow, I haven't read " Challenges " in awhile. I got it from my local comic shop when I was in Jr. High, waaayy back in 1991. I think I'll dig through my collection and read it tonite.

*odupianist* · 11-09-2009, 07:06 AM

It's a good read. They actually used Raph's story as a side story in a 2k3 episode. It's Dooney, so it's definitely worth it.

Diorm · 09-25-2019, 07:03 AM

Digging up this thread.

I'm searching for this book now but since we are ten years later from when this thread was made, now it's harder to find one in good shape for a normal price. I've been waiting for one to end up on Ebay for over a year now and still nothing (overpriced or bad shape) and Mirage doesnt sell those anymore. So is there another way to get this? (I don't think IDW will reprint that one)

Rise1184 · 08-10-2022, 09:04 PM

Does anyone know the worth of the hardcover (not signed) in A or A- condition? I can’t seem to find another, only TPB. Is it that rare? Thank you in advance

*Andrew NDB* · 08-11-2022, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Roseangelo

Yes, there are. Although the hardback version rarely surfaces.

I'm still gratified that I ordered the softcover from ninjaturtles.com and got the hardcover in the mail like 23 years ago. Who knows if it was a mixup or whatnot, but I've always liked to believe it was Dan doing me a solid. I'll never know.

Topsu · 08-11-2022, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

I'm still gratified that I ordered the softcover from ninjaturtles.com and got the hardcover in the mail like 23 years ago. Who knows if it was a mixup or whatnot, but I've always liked to believe it was Dan doing me a solid. I'll never know.

I had the same experience, altho maybe 15-18 years ago? Glad to have gotten that HC.

Rise1184 · 08-11-2022, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Topsu

I had the same experience, altho maybe 15-18 years ago? Glad to have gotten that HC.

That’s awesome. I received one from mirage licensing years back, as well. That’s why I was trying to figure out it’s worth and how rare the HC was.

thingy · 08-11-2022, 01:10 PM

I didn't get a hardcover Challenges (I have the softcover though), but I got a few extra comics I needed with some of my Mirage orders, which was always a welcome surprise.

As for the hardcover Challenges, there were 500 of them according to ads in Volume 1 (not sure of the issues off-hand, but in the 40s).

*Andrew NDB* · 08-11-2022, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by thingy

As for the hardcover Challenges, there were 500 of them according to ads in Volume 1 (not sure of the issues off-hand, but in the 40s).

Yeah, and each one is probably individually numbered. Mine is.

*Mayhem* · 08-11-2022, 02:00 PM

Only got the softcover but that’s worth a bit too, paid like $5 for it

Topsu · 08-12-2022, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Yeah, and each one is probably individually numbered. Mine is.

Mind showing it? I just checked mine and couldn't find numbering, only the mention of 500 copies on dust jacket.

Rise1184 · 08-12-2022, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Topsu

Mind showing it? I just checked mine and couldn't find numbering, only the mention of 500 copies on dust jacket.

Same here!

~~mrmaczaps~~ · 08-13-2022, 04:14 AM

I ordered 2 copies from Mirage years ago and think I ended up with both versions but then sold one... I think. Not sure where it currently is in my collection being that its digest sized (ish) so its not in with all the other books. Now I'll have to look for it and take pictures.

11-07-2009, 02:35 AM	#26
Powder So tired of this place Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell Ri La Posts: 26,803	Glad you have so much feedback in here for us, rose. I am deffiantely buying this once I get my paycheck! __________________ I'm convinced that none of you have ever experienced joy

08-10-2022, 09:04 PM	#31
Rise1184 Hench Mutant Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: The Great Valley Posts: 260	Does anyone know the worth of the hardcover (not signed) in A or A- condition? I can’t seem to find another, only TPB. Is it that rare? Thank you in advance __________________ "He's wrong.. We're NOT wearing costumes."

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Mayhem Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, England Posts: 2,974	Only got the softcover but that’s worth a bit too, paid like $5 for it __________________ Lie with passion and be forever damned...

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11-07-2009, 07:18 AM	#27
ToTheNines [sic] Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 15,098	Hold up: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...condition=used

11-07-2009, 06:42 PM	#28
TMNTD Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 109	Wow, I haven't read " Challenges " in awhile. I got it from my local comic shop when I was in Jr. High, waaayy back in 1991. I think I'll dig through my collection and read it tonite.

11-09-2009, 07:06 AM	#29
odupianist Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,744	It's a good read. They actually used Raph's story as a side story in a 2k3 episode. It's Dooney, so it's definitely worth it.

09-25-2019, 07:03 AM	#30
Diorm Hench Mutant Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Québec Posts: 457	Digging up this thread. I'm searching for this book now but since we are ten years later from when this thread was made, now it's harder to find one in good shape for a normal price. I've been waiting for one to end up on Ebay for over a year now and still nothing (overpriced or bad shape) and Mirage doesnt sell those anymore. So is there another way to get this? (I don't think IDW will reprint that one)

08-11-2022, 01:10 PM	#35
thingy Foot Soldier Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Posts: 100	I didn't get a hardcover Challenges (I have the softcover though), but I got a few extra comics I needed with some of my Mirage orders, which was always a welcome surprise. As for the hardcover Challenges, there were 500 of them according to ads in Volume 1 (not sure of the issues off-hand, but in the 40s).

08-13-2022, 04:14 AM	#40
~~mrmaczaps~~ Banned Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Maine Posts: 2,619	I ordered 2 copies from Mirage years ago and think I ended up with both versions but then sold one... I think. Not sure where it currently is in my collection being that its digest sized (ish) so its not in with all the other books. Now I'll have to look for it and take pictures.