Rumour: Jason Aaron Reportedly Writing IDW TMNT Relaunch

[Wednesday's Serial]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

This is why a brand new writer is a good thing. The comic had gotten stale even before Sophie came on full time and felt like it was just retreading itself for awhile. A lot of the plots from before lingered into these 50 issues as well and some of them are still not done.

New blood and writing style is much needed.

But Aaron?

[Wednesday's Serial]

Originally Posted by Monty Mole

Was his Punisher run any good? Was really turned off with him changing Frank into a ninja

No. It was awful. Aaron is the single worst writer to get an extended run with the Punisher, twice over.

This latest run was worse than his Max ending. Which was just lame.

[Monty Mole]

Originally Posted by Wednesday's Serial

No. It was awful. Aaron is the single worst writer to get an extended run with the Punisher, twice over.

This latest run was worse than his Max ending. Which was just lame.

Yeah, he did Kingpin dirty in his Max run.

Still curious to see how he writes the Turtles though. It's just a continuation of the IDW Turtles so I don't really care, he can do what he wants with them.

[Andrew NDB]

I revise my stance. This guy could be the best thing ever for a Turtles comic. Depending on what edicts he's given.

[CyberCubed]

I haven't read any of his comics or writing, but at least he's an industry veteran and looks like he knows how comics work. Looks like a guy also more interested in the down-to-earth gritty aspects of TMNT also which is a good thing.

[MikeandRaph87]

[CyberCubed]

Ah yes youtubers and their fake outrage. His writing could be good, it could not be, I don't see why people are bringing this up now.

[Bahamut810]

Best thing that happens is that it turns out good. Worst is that it kills the TMNT audience and there is not enough fan replacement to take their place which potentially tanks the company...

So yeah...

[Autbot_Benz]

[BornAgain]

Originally Posted by Bahamut810

Best thing that happens is that it turns out good. Worst is that it kills the TMNT audience and there is not enough fan replacement to take their place which potentially tanks the company...

So yeah...

I think TLR is outselling by quite a bit anyway though. Aaron’s name will keep the book at least as healthy as it was before he came on. They’ll have to worry about keeping him around though so I guess it’s a concern on that level.

[neatoman]

Originally Posted by Autbot_Benz

https://i.imgur.com/GM09GvZ.png

Ah, so it is confirmed then?

[Autbot_Benz]

Originally Posted by neatoman

Ah, so it is confirmed then?

ya back on the 16th

Originally Posted by hypered1

Confirmation that Aaron is taking over and the numbering will reset:

https://comicbook.com/comics/news/te...son-aaron-idw/

Also gives us a clearer timeline:

Jan: #147
Feb: #148
Mar: #149, UDFC #1
Apr: #150, UDFC #2, FCBD
May: UDFC #3
Jun: Vol.2 - Alpha #1, UDFC #4
Jul: Vol.2 #1, UDFC #5

[CyberCubed]

I wonder how long he'll stay on for, as I said before, IDW is probably paying him double or triple what Sophie got as a writer. I doubt he would sign on to IDW if he wasn't getting a good paycheck. I don't think he'll stay on for a 50-issue run.

[Jeff]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I wonder how long he'll stay on for, as I said before, IDW is probably paying him double or triple what Sophie got as a writer. I doubt he would sign on to IDW if he wasn't getting a good paycheck. I don't think he'll stay on for a 50-issue run.

i don't think writers get paid as much as we all think they get paid. They can churn out product quicker than it takes to draw it, that's why writers on his level have way more titles out than artists. i'm sure he'll get paid more, but they're not breaking the bank.

[CyberCubed]

Is there anything online that shows how much comic book writers get paid? I obviously know all the "big" writers at DC or Marvel get the most, but I'm curious for the other ones.

[Shargor]

https://www.ign.com/articles/teenage...rs-jason-aaron

Wow, what an unbelievable roster of artists. This whole relaunch looks like we are talking about high profile Big 2 title. As if IDW is putting everything on this series.

[frank_one]

"Unbelievable roster of artists"? Those artworks seem pretty bland to me.

[RaphaelinSTL]

Honestly, I like all of them except for Raphael. I hate that angle of the bandannas.

Donatello's artist is the best by far.

[Cowabung-Gal]

Well, at least they’re not wearing pants and hoodies anymore

[Wentos]

What is this emotion I'm feeling? Is it... hope?
For real though, what a murderer's row of talent. I guess the surprise success of The Last Ronin finally made IDW realize that TMNT is still a big deal to a lot of people, and not just one of many old throwaway licenses to make mediocre comics out of.

It's about time something like this happened. This should have happened when TMNT first went up for grabs 15 years ago. Where did Tom Waltz even come from? Was TMNT his first writing gig? Did IDW hire him off the street?

Originally Posted by Cowabung-Gal

Well, at least they’re not wearing pants and hoodies anymore

And no 5th girl turtle in sight! Maybe we'll get lucky and she'll die in #150.