TMNT Volume 1 #8 missing from ninjaturtles.com

[soccerstud652]

I was just looking through the scanned comics, and it goes from #7-#9. Anyone know what happened to Cerebus and #8?

[Roseangelo]

I was just looking through the scanned comics, and it goes from #7-#9. Anyone know what happened to Cerebus and #8?

Cerebus happened, that's what.

Mirage claims copyright issues with the character are keeping them from reprinting the issue. Dave Sim has something different (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/175/410761044_ad9648a1b2_o.gif) to say about it.

When the Vol. 1 collected books are finally published the #8 we all know and love will be replaced with a story penciled by Jim Lawson and written, I believe, by Murphy (not 100% sure on that, but it's the impression I've gotten).

Oh yes, this is another one of those issues.

[soccerstud652]

Sounds interesting, thanks for the info.

Any idea when new scans will be posted?

[Roseangelo]

Any idea when new scans will be posted?

If you mean for #8, I wouldn't count on it since they skipped posting that issue.

However, I plan to have a go at the issue in time. It was actually on my list of things I might do today, but I got engrossed in a tech project and watching Doctor Who.

[soccerstud652]

I just meant new scans of "new issues".

[Jester]

Wow, I wonder if there is bad blood between Laird and Sim.

[Roseangelo]

I just meant new scans of "new issues".

Ah, not a clue.

[soccerstud652]

I have all of these in comic form, but after discovering WOWIO, I enjoy relaxing with my laptop and reading a comic or two.

I have the complete Spider Man comic series on disc (bought at CC for $30) and it is great to be able to catch up on comics from the 60's that weould cost a fortune to acquire.

I wonder if there are any plans to bring Volume 1 or 2 to a service like WOWIO.

[PAAATE]

Cerebus happened, that's what.

Mirage claims copyright issues with the character are keeping them from reprinting the issue. Dave Sim has something different (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/175/410761044_ad9648a1b2_o.gif) to say about it.


Yeah, but if I remember correctly Dave Sim isn't very fond of signing contracts?

So, if all they have is his word, doesn't that mean that he could basically say, when a reprint was out "No, I changed my mind a long time ago" and sue them?

I don't say he WOULD do it, since it's the way he's always worked.. I'm absolutely sure he wouldn't.. I'm just saying there's a risk...

[aprilsfan]

is it possible that other tmnt issues written or drawn by other artists could be skipped as well. fearing the same problem with copy right issues involving those creators?

[Andrew NDB]

So, if all they have is his word, doesn't that mean that he could basically say, when a reprint was out "No, I changed my mind a long time ago" and sue them?

Pretty much his word in print -- which is what we have -- is as good as a legally binding contract in court.

[PAAATE]

Pretty much his word in print -- which is what we have -- is as good as a legally binding contract in court.

Oh, okay.. Yeah, then I guess it isn't a legal reason for not reprinting it :S

[Roseangelo]

is it possible that other tmnt issues written or drawn by other artists could be skipped as well. fearing the same problem with copy right issues involving those creators?

I believe I have read that because of issues with Rick Veitch that "The River" will never be reprinted again. But for all I know that is a situation that could have changed by now.

[AquaParade]

I believe I have read that because of issues with Rick Veitch that "The River" will never be reprinted again. But for all I know that is a situation that could have changed by now.

Hopefully...I'd love to have those in tpb form someday.

[Andrew NDB]

Hopefully...I'd love to have those in tpb form someday.

Just eBay "ninja turtles tmnt collected book 6" everyday and eventually it should turn up.