TMNT Universe #19 Preview and Discussion

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 02-02-2018, 09:36 AM

https://www.idwpublishing.com/produc...s-universe-19/

Looks like the backup is a "Kingdom of Rats" prelude...

*ProphetofGanja* · 02-02-2018, 10:13 AM

That's either a really early preview or this issue was bumped up from Valentine's Day to next Wednesday

Looks good though, Wachter's art is looking good

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 02-02-2018, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ProphetofGanja

That's either a really early preview or this issue was bumped up from Valentine's Day to next Wednesday

Looks good though, Wachter's art is looking good

Last I heard, it's coming out next Wednesday (the 7th).

And yeah, I love Wachter's art.

It feels like Raph has transferred his "angry mutant rival" grudge from Alopex to Zodi...

*ProphetofGanja* · 02-02-2018, 10:40 AM

Cool. It's always a pleasant surprise, finding out that a comic you've been waiting for is coming out a week early

*CyberCubed* · 02-02-2018, 11:33 AM

Finally a story driven issue, the last few Universe issues since the end of the Karai arc have been rather meh, this one looks to have great art and story material.

*neatoman* · 02-02-2018, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

https://www.idwpublishing.com/produc...s-universe-19/

Looks like the backup is a "Kingdom of Rats" prelude...

That honestly seems more interesting than the main feature.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 02-02-2018, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Finally a story driven issue, the last few Universe issues since the end of the Karai arc have been rather meh, this one looks to have great art and story material.

Agreed. All the Triceraton tie-in Universe issues have just bored me to tears.

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Originally Posted by neatoman

That honestly seems more interesting than the main feature.

Not for me, man... more Null action and more antagonist mutants always piques my interest!

*ProphetofGanja* · 02-02-2018, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

Not for me, man... more Null action and more antagonist mutants always piques my interest!

Same here, I really want to see what Madam Null has been up to

funatic · 02-04-2018, 02:14 PM

Ooh Curnow & Tunica on the backup?! Can’t wait for that!

bushido · 02-07-2018, 12:09 AM

Full preview not posted. So it is now. http://www.multiversitycomics.com/pr...t-universe-19/

*Ninjinister* · 02-07-2018, 03:30 AM

"I swear Splinter trained samurai instead of ninja..."

Beautiful. May be in the running for best line in the series.

*Utrommaniac* · 02-07-2018, 04:37 AM

"Something about it just fried her suit"

Somewhere out in the distance, Harold sensed the comment and started screaming.

-

The stolen pets thing makes me think of Dregg's "animal warehouse".

-

So...we're bringing in homunculi now...that's...[Full Metal Alchemist joke intensifies]

-

And wow that prelude was a whole new level of uncomfortable...look at all the brown...

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 02-07-2018, 12:00 PM

What IS a homonculus? I looked it up on Wikipedia, but I'm still ignorant. Please explain?

I freaking love Zodi. Zero interest in redemption or becoming neutered like Alopex. (Sorry, spayed.)

And this issue ended EXACTLY where I assumed it would.

Also, I don't care for the way Rat King was drawn this issue... way too much like a goblin. I prefer him to look unsettlingly human.

*MikeandRaph87* · 02-07-2018, 01:03 PM

I have to wait until later to read it,but it is nice to see Boboy Curnow as the writer of the backup.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 02-07-2018, 01:28 PM

I'd like to think we're revving up to a focused Null-centric story arc or two in the near future... because this is definitely a big operation she's got going on.

*CyberCubed* · 02-07-2018, 01:51 PM

Really liked this issue, it was nothing amazing but seeing Raph/Alopex in action infiltrating Null's operations and go up against Zodi and some zombie (?) workers was good. The art is fantastic, the artists captures the gritty aspect of TMNT which says a lot given this issue was filled with mutant animals.

I'd prefer if the Snake mutant doesn't talk, sometimes I like the monster/insane mutants who just exist for a fight and not much more. It's not like every mutant needs some deep character or motivation.

And the back-up was very good. I love how it ties into Rat King's upcoming arc. His face looked drawn more like a rat this time around, he barely looked human.

*Utrommaniac* · 02-07-2018, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

What IS a homonculus? I looked it up on Wikipedia, but I'm still ignorant. Please explain?

By terms terms of alchemy, basically an "artificial human". It's originally Latin, meaning "little man".

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Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

I freaking love Zodi. Zero interest in redemption or becoming neutered like Alopex. (Sorry, spayed.)

It almost feels like she's a "redo" on what Alopex started off as. But, when I think about it, I think a lot of Alopex's heel turn came because she's a mammal

. She's got a lot desire for emotional fulfillment that Zodi can't or doesn't want to understand because she's an arachnid.

Which sounds...really prejudiced looking at it face-on...

*neatoman* · 02-07-2018, 02:01 PM

So they're making Androids att Null? I guess we'll find out soon. In the meantime, let's discuss the purpose.

Repopulating a planet? Sleeper agents? Slaves?

*ProphetofGanja* · 02-07-2018, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

What IS a homonculus? I looked it up on Wikipedia, but I'm still ignorant. Please explain?

Basically, a homunculous is like a golem. An artificially-created person, a man-made man, if you will.
(You can thank the Hellboy and B.P.R.D. comics for teaching me that)

In the context of this issue though, it could mean anything. Cloned mutated human drone workers, androids, cyborgs, who knows (Bobby does! I bet we have to wait to find out though

)

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Originally Posted by neatoman

So they're making Androids att Null? I guess we'll find out soon. In the meantime, let's discuss the purpose.

Repopulating a planet? Sleeper agents? Slaves?

I would definitely guess they're some type of automated workforce. I imagine Null has figured out that the less actual people she has working for her, the easier it will be for her to do her dirty deeds.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 02-07-2018, 03:00 PM

I guess Null is thinking that Old Hob won't wreck her toys if she uses vat-grown humans instead of mutants.

02-02-2018, 10:13 AM	#2
ProphetofGanja Dub Professor Join Date: May 2013 Location: Dub Side of the Moon Posts: 3,442	That's either a really early preview or this issue was bumped up from Valentine's Day to next Wednesday Looks good though, Wachter's art is looking good __________________ "We've been frantically trying to reach you, Dude."

02-02-2018, 10:40 AM	#4
ProphetofGanja Dub Professor Join Date: May 2013 Location: Dub Side of the Moon Posts: 3,442	Cool. It's always a pleasant surprise, finding out that a comic you've been waiting for is coming out a week early __________________ "We've been frantically trying to reach you, Dude."

02-07-2018, 12:09 AM	#10
bushido Stone Warrior Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: France Posts: 708	Full preview not posted. So it is now. http://www.multiversitycomics.com/pr...t-universe-19/ __________________

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02-07-2018, 04:37 AM	#12
Utrommaniac Resident overthinker Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: what is going on.......... Posts: 5,318	"Something about it just fried her suit" Somewhere out in the distance, Harold sensed the comment and started screaming. - The stolen pets thing makes me think of Dregg's "animal warehouse". - So...we're bringing in homunculi now...that's...[Full Metal Alchemist joke intensifies] - And wow that prelude was a whole new level of uncomfortable...look at all the brown... __________________ DeviantART Last edited by Utrommaniac; 02-07-2018 at 09:13 AM.

02-02-2018, 09:36 AM	#1
CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy Annalist Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 16,435	TMNT Universe #19 Preview and Discussion https://www.idwpublishing.com/produc...s-universe-19/ Looks like the backup is a "Kingdom of Rats" prelude... __________________ *ALL THEIR DAYS ARE NUMBERED*

02-02-2018, 11:33 AM	#5
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,002	Finally a story driven issue, the last few Universe issues since the end of the Karai arc have been rather meh, this one looks to have great art and story material.

02-04-2018, 02:14 PM	#9
funatic Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northampton, MA Posts: 1,226	Ooh Curnow & Tunica on the backup?! Can’t wait for that!

02-07-2018, 12:00 PM	#13
CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy Annalist Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 16,435	What IS a homonculus? I looked it up on Wikipedia, but I'm still ignorant. Please explain? I freaking love Zodi. Zero interest in redemption or becoming neutered like Alopex. (Sorry, spayed.) And this issue ended EXACTLY where I assumed it would. Also, I don't care for the way Rat King was drawn this issue... way too much like a goblin. I prefer him to look unsettlingly human. __________________ *ALL THEIR DAYS ARE NUMBERED*

02-07-2018, 01:03 PM	#14
MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,127	I have to wait until later to read it,but it is nice to see Boboy Curnow as the writer of the backup. __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon!

02-07-2018, 01:28 PM	#15
CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy Annalist Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 16,435	I'd like to think we're revving up to a focused Null-centric story arc or two in the near future... because this is definitely a big operation she's got going on. __________________ *ALL THEIR DAYS ARE NUMBERED*

02-07-2018, 01:51 PM	#16
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,002	Really liked this issue, it was nothing amazing but seeing Raph/Alopex in action infiltrating Null's operations and go up against Zodi and some zombie (?) workers was good. The art is fantastic, the artists captures the gritty aspect of TMNT which says a lot given this issue was filled with mutant animals. I'd prefer if the Snake mutant doesn't talk, sometimes I like the monster/insane mutants who just exist for a fight and not much more. It's not like every mutant needs some deep character or motivation. And the back-up was very good. I love how it ties into Rat King's upcoming arc. His face looked drawn more like a rat this time around, he barely looked human.

02-07-2018, 03:00 PM	#20
CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy Annalist Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 16,435	I guess Null is thinking that Old Hob won't wreck her toys if she uses vat-grown humans instead of mutants. __________________ *ALL THEIR DAYS ARE NUMBERED*

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