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lilmotto · 01-07-2010, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by odupianist

There are some good and simple frames at Michaels that are 11x17 where the glass comes out of the front and just pops right back in. It's simple. There's no excess frame that might cover up the edges of the drawing either.

So if a frame says 11x17 doesn't that just give the frame measurements? Wouldn't I need something bigger to fit an image that is 11x17? That is my biggest concern before buying. I don't feel like dragging a print to a store either and checking so I figured you would have the knowledge here

*Roseangelo* · 01-07-2010, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by lilmotto

So if a frame says 11x17 doesn't that just give the frame measurements? Wouldn't I need something bigger to fit an image that is 11x17? That is my biggest concern before buying. I don't feel like dragging a print to a store either and checking so I figured you would have the knowledge here

Frames are labeled to fit documents of that size; the size of the actual frame will vary. Although slight variations in actual sizes might require you to either trim something or go up a size (easy to do if you use mattes).

Honeycutt · 01-08-2010, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

Do issues 1 through 4 of Plastron Cafe totally cover "Casey Jones - North by Downeast"? or just the first issue of that?

Nope. "Plastron Cafe" was canceled before the story was completed. If you want the whole thing, you'll have to pick up the miniseries (though "Plastron" is the only place you'll find the art in its original black & white).

*ToTheNines* · 01-09-2010, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Honeycutt

Nope. "Plastron Cafe" was canceled before the story was completed. If you want the whole thing, you'll have to pick up the miniseries (though "Plastron" is the only place you'll find the art in its original black & white).

Thanks alot man.

*Oculus Orbus* · 01-09-2010, 05:01 PM

Sorry if this has been asked before, or if it's just too obvious.

Why are Splinter and Shadow living with Metal-Head and Stainless Steve at the beginning of Volume 4? Is it explained anywhere before Volume 4 started?

Also, do the Justice Force appear in any comic other than Volume 1 #15?

Thanks!

*ToTheNines* · 01-23-2010, 05:25 PM

Idk, Oc.

Um... Should I finish TMNT Volume 2 before reading "Mined Games"?

Vivi · 01-28-2010, 08:30 PM

^^
Depends on whether or not you like knowledge being back-filled or if you like to know before-hand. Personally, I like reading it in order it was published, as the writer has usually referenced the material, and it gives the feeling of tension rather than confusion.

Ok...for me:

1. Does the Hamato clan have any kind of crest apparent in the comics? The kind you'd wear on a headband or kimono, say?

2. What happens in the Dreamwave line of comics? I only have been able to get the first issue and am not sure where it's going.

*odupianist* · 01-29-2010, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Vivi

2. What happens in the Dreamwave line of comics? I only have been able to get the first issue and am not sure where it's going.

For the first four issues, it takes the first four episodes of the 2k3 show and looks at it from a different angle. Starting with issue 5, it went with original stories. Unfortunately the series didn't catch on in sales and finished with issue 7. I personally liked the artwork and the angle it took on it, but that's just me.

http://www.ninjaturtles.com/comics/d.../dreamwave.htm

*ToTheNines* · 02-05-2010, 01:59 PM

What was the turning point for the art in Volume 4? I don't have every issue and I'm waiting to get them all before I go through the whole thing... But I was just wondering if one issue just stopped looking as good, or if it was a gradual process.

*Roseangelo* · 02-05-2010, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

What was the turning point for the art in Volume 4? I don't have every issue and I'm waiting to get them all before I go through the whole thing... But I was just wondering if one issue just stopped looking as good, or if it was a gradual process.

It was pretty gradual, but I think the biggest decline happened in the teens. If you go through the sample pages available on ninjaturtles.com you can see how it changes. Although Jim's art did change a bit over time, the biggest change was in the use of tones, and that hurt it most IMO.

*ToTheNines* · 02-08-2010, 06:53 PM

Sooo, why did they stop using them?

**Venom** · 02-08-2010, 09:56 PM

Pete preferred to digitally tone the books, which gave the pages a somewhat sterile look to them.

*ToTheNines* · 02-08-2010, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Venom

Pete preferred to digitally tone the books

It was an aesthetic preference? I really don't think it's debateable which one looks better...

I could understand if it was a budget/time reason, but my God... he can't really prefer the look of digital toning.

*Cipher* · 02-08-2010, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

It was an aesthetic preference? I really don't think it's debateable which one looks better...

I could understand if it was a budget/time reason, but my God... he can't really prefer the look of digital toning.

I take it you haven't seen his "remastered" treatment of the first issue then?

The man likes his black-and-white to look like a coloring book apparently. Seems back ass-wards to me.

**Venom** · 02-08-2010, 10:04 PM

From what I recall, it started off being more experimental since he loves trying out technology (plus it was cheaper) then he stuck with it since it made the process faster for him (and was cheaper lol).

*ToTheNines* · 02-08-2010, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Cipher Classic

I take it you haven't seen his "remastered" treatment of the first issue then?

The man likes his black-and-white to look like a coloring book apparently. Seems back ass-wards to me.

Nope, I have not. Are you talkin about the PBBZ edition?

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Originally Posted by Venom

From what I recall, it started off being more experimental since he loves trying out technology (plus it was cheaper) then he stuck with it since it made the process faster for him (and was cheaper lol).

I guess I'll accept it then lol. Still uglier.

*Oculus Orbus* · 02-09-2010, 04:53 PM

Was the series "Casey Jones: North By Downeast" fully originally published in Plastron Cafe, or does it include any extras?

*discordiatookie* · 02-09-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Oculus Orbus

Was the series "Casey Jones: North By Downeast" fully originally published in Plastron Cafe, or does it include any extras?

In Plastron Cafe, its cut short on page 31, whereas in the actual two parter comic book, its 47 pages long. Plus, the two-parter is in colour, and in Plastron Cafe its black and white.

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Don't think anyone said by the way, but issue 9 of volume 4 is when the art is changed from duo-shade to computer tones. I for one really like the computer tones in vol 4. But the computer tones in the PBBZ issue of the original issue is pretty horrible, in my opinion.

*ToTheNines* · 02-10-2010, 05:22 PM

I considered starting a thread about this, but it would have been to stupid lol... Why did Lawson illustrate a cat's ass hole in "The Path"? It makes me laugh, but I don't see why he even took the time to do it.

*Roseangelo* · 02-10-2010, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

I considered starting a thread about this, but it would have been to stupid lol... Why did Lawson illustrate a cat's ass hole in "The Path"? It makes me laugh, but I don't see why he even took the time to do it.

Why not just ask Jim?

01-09-2010, 05:01 PM	#285
Oculus Orbus Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Spain Posts: 1,535	Sorry if this has been asked before, or if it's just too obvious. Why are Splinter and Shadow living with Metal-Head and Stainless Steve at the beginning of Volume 4? Is it explained anywhere before Volume 4 started? Also, do the Justice Force appear in any comic other than Volume 1 #15? Thanks!

01-23-2010, 05:25 PM	#286
ToTheNines [sic] Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 15,098	Idk, Oc. Um... Should I finish TMNT Volume 2 before reading "Mined Games"?

01-28-2010, 08:30 PM	#287
Vivi Mad Scientist Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ninja HQ, Moon Posts: 1,074	^^ Depends on whether or not you like knowledge being back-filled or if you like to know before-hand. Personally, I like reading it in order it was published, as the writer has usually referenced the material, and it gives the feeling of tension rather than confusion. Ok...for me: 1. Does the Hamato clan have any kind of crest apparent in the comics? The kind you'd wear on a headband or kimono, say? 2. What happens in the Dreamwave line of comics? I only have been able to get the first issue and am not sure where it's going.

02-05-2010, 01:59 PM	#289
ToTheNines [sic] Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 15,098	What was the turning point for the art in Volume 4? I don't have every issue and I'm waiting to get them all before I go through the whole thing... But I was just wondering if one issue just stopped looking as good, or if it was a gradual process.

02-08-2010, 06:53 PM	#291
ToTheNines [sic] Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 15,098	Sooo, why did they stop using them?

02-08-2010, 09:56 PM	#292
Venom Space Knight Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,635	Pete preferred to digitally tone the books, which gave the pages a somewhat sterile look to them.

02-08-2010, 10:04 PM	#295
Venom Space Knight Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,635	From what I recall, it started off being more experimental since he loves trying out technology (plus it was cheaper) then he stuck with it since it made the process faster for him (and was cheaper lol).

02-09-2010, 04:53 PM	#297
Oculus Orbus Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Spain Posts: 1,535	Was the series "Casey Jones: North By Downeast" fully originally published in Plastron Cafe, or does it include any extras?

02-10-2010, 05:22 PM	#299
ToTheNines [sic] Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 15,098	I considered starting a thread about this, but it would have been to stupid lol... Why did Lawson illustrate a cat's ass hole in "The Path"? It makes me laugh, but I don't see why he even took the time to do it.