IDW December Solicitations

[LeoNerdo]

http://media.ideaanddesignworks.com/idw/covers/solicitations/2011/12_december/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles_Ongoing_05.jpg
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Ongoing #5
Tom Waltz, Kevin Eastman (w) • Dan Duncan, Mateus Santolouco (a) •Duncan, Santolouco (c)

The Turtles are reunited, although distance still remains between the brothers. Fortunately nothing brings people together like the holiday season! It's Christmas in New York City, and the aftermath of the battle with Old Hob allows for more mysteries to be revealed... and new dangers to be uncovered. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles begin their journey as a true team of brothers in this exciting issue!
*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 4-to-1 ratio (4 Dan Duncan, 1 Mateus Santolouco)
*Retailers: See your order form for incentive information.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

*Variant covers:
Variant cover by Kevin Eastman!

Bullet points:
• Stand-alone story acts a great jumping-on point!

http://media.ideaanddesignworks.com/idw/covers/solicitations/2011/12_december/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles_MicroSeries_02_Michelang elo.jpg
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Micro-series #2: Michelangelo

Brian Lynch (w) ï‚· Chris Madden (a) ï‚· David Peterson, Madden (c)
The TMNT Microseries continue with everyone’s favorite fun-loving Turtle, Michelangelo! Considered by many to be the ‘soul’ of the Turtles brothers, this story will follow a stand-alone adventure with Michelangelo exploring New York City on his own during the holidays. He’ll find new a new friend, grave danger, and uncover new secrets that reveal clues to ongoing mysteries… all with that classic Michelangelo attitude. Don’t miss this special issue!
*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 4-to-1 ratio (4 David Peterson, 1 Chris Madden)
*Retailers: See your order form for incentive information.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

*Variant covers:
David Peterson black & white variant cover!
“Retro” variant edition, featuring a re-mastered original Kevin Eastman Michelangelo Micro-Series cover!

Bullet points:
Fan favorite Michelangelo in his first solo adventure in years!
Standalone story by Angel scribe Brian Lynch compliments the ongoing TMNT series!
Cover by David “Mouse Guard” Peterson!
Art from new superstar Chris Madden (Jack Avarice IS the Courier, Danger Girl)!

from:http://idwpublishing.com/news/article/1974/

[oldmanwinters]

Could it Be....

The "ORIGINAL" SPLINTER???

:eek:

[***First of Two Latin Kings***]

Could it Be....

The "ORIGINAL" SPLINTER???

:eek:

Huh? :tconfuse:

[oldmanwinters]

Huh? :tconfuse:

No fair, I said it first!!! :twink:

[Donnie]

How could you guys not mention the complete awesomeness of both those covers? Holy cow, that Michelangelo cover is superb. I can't wait for these.

I'm going to guess the old man is some sort of Yoshi figure, but I'm sure that would be the guess of most around here. I love that white background with the Japanese flag.

[oldmanwinters]

That rat is clearly older than the Splinter we've been seeing so far in Duncan's art. Almost the spitting image of the old man in the background.

And remember this statement from IDW editor, Bobby Curnow:
Regarding the 'abbreviated timeline'...

...this is hard to talk about without giving anything away, but this is all part of the master plan, and as of right now MAJOR pieces of the puzzle have not been revealed. The family and ninja masters aspect are the core of this series, and we're not going to ignore it, or gloss over it in relation to the origin. Things are not completely as they seem.

Issue #5 cover, which should be revealed very soon (like in the next week), will give some clues!
http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=257870#257870

[Powder]

I lovelovelove #5's cover, & I dig Mikey's cover far more than I do Raph's. It's a definite improvement.
I eagerly await the microseries' as I love solo turtle adventures. Seems they're being used to introduce new characters too, which is neat.
We know Raph's will introduce Alopex, the new Ninjara-esque character created by Kevin, I wonder if Mikes "new friend" will be a familiar face...

[Master Splinter]

I lovelovelove #5's cover, & I dig Mikey's cover far more than I do Raph's. It's a definite improvement.
I eagerly await the microseries' as I love solo turtle adventures. Seems they're being used to introduce new characters too, which is neat.
We know Raph's will introduce Alopex, the new Ninjara-esque character created by Kevin, I wonder if Mikes "new friend" will be a familiar face...

I agree 100% These covers are awesome.

-ms

[Donnie]

I agree 100% These covers are awesome.

-ms

Totally.

Hey, does Mikey's bandanna look more orange than red to anyone else? It might just be because his name is written in orange that the bandanna looks it, but I'm not sure...

By the way, I'm glad they are writing the individual Turtle names on the cover of each micro in their respective colors...

[oldmanwinters]

Hey, does Mikey's bandanna look more orange than red to anyone else? It might just be because his name is written in orange that the bandanna looks it, but I'm not sure...

I thought that too. Could it be a subtle attempt to gradually sneak in color bandanas without the fans noticing it immediately? :fshifty:

[Jester]

I was gonna say could this be title specific, because the Simonson (I think that's the guy) cover for issue 2 is a recycled piece, as are many of the others. But then I saw the 2011. I love that Yoshi might be an ancient mentor. I think the "age" of Splinter is just the artists take though and doesn't reflect anything else.

[Toby Barrett]

I thought that too. Could it be a subtle attempt to gradually sneak in color bandanas without the fans noticing it immediately? :fshifty:

Nahh. Raphael's bandana is the same shade of red on his micro-series cover. I'm thinking it's just the colorists' preference.

[CyberCubed]

I wonder if its a coincidence that the Michelangelo special takes place around Christmas time....just like the Mike one-shot from Mirage was the Christmas issue.

Also if Mike must meet a friend....Mondo Gecko, maybe? If they're going to go all-out with mutants...might as well bring back a decent one.

[LeoNerdo]

Or maybe Klunk. Just going with the obvious choice there though.

[Kendamu]

I want Klunk!

[Powder]

I think the "age" of Splinter is just the artists take though and doesn't reflect anything else.

I thought the same thing, quite fond of their rendering though.

Also if Mike must meet a friend....Mondo Gecko, maybe? If they're going to go all-out with mutants...might as well bring back a decent one.

For whatever reason, I guess their bond in the OT, he was my first thought as well. That'd be neat, to me.

Or maybe Klunk. Just going with the obvious choice there though.

That also would be cool, I've always liked Klunk.

[adz]

#5's cover is superb! Love the way the colour bounces off of the white backgroud. The best thing about this series is not just the art and writing but the way it keeps us intrigued as to what the hell they are going to off load on us the next issue. Love it!

[Venom]

I wonder if Mikes "new friend" will be a familiar face...

I bet it's Klunk! :D Or some new mutant lynx named Kerplunk? :P

Totally.

Hey, does Mikey's bandanna look more orange than red to anyone else? It might just be because his name is written in orange that the bandanna looks it, but I'm not sure...

By the way, I'm glad they are writing the individual Turtle names on the cover of each micro in their respective colors...

I noticed that too, very subtle use of a light reddish orange, but I've noticed that in several panels of the comic too. I enjoy seeing that, I'm not gonna lie.

I do miss the tails, though. :tgrin:

[Slap-Happy]

That rat is clearly older than the Splinter we've been seeing so far in Duncan's art. Almost the spitting image of the old man in the background.

And remember this statement from IDW editor, Bobby Curnow:

http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=257870#257870
How do you see that this rat is much older than Dan's? The ages of non human characters don't convey very much in Dan's art.

[***First of Two Latin Kings***]

It would be ironic and strange if the IDW creators decided for there to be TWO Splinters in this series: one who was Yoshi, and the original owner of Splinter the rat, and another who started out life as an actual rat, and became humanlike as a result of his exposure to the Mutagen...it would be a good way to keep people from arguing about which incarnation they would have preferred...

It is probably just the specific artist's depiction though...

[marcelangelo]

wow, great find...I just fought with my girlfriend over some rubbish and when I enter the forum :BAM!!!great news;)love the covers both, I miss the tails, too....they should be there...splinter and the yoshi type in the background sport the same moustache, too...;)

[marcelangelo]

oh yeah and I am happyly suprised that michelangelo one shot is already comming a month after raphael....from the interview I've seen I kind of had the feeling that it would take much longer for these single adventures to come out(even if they're done by a different team...)

[marcelangelo]

tripple post..I was talking and agreeing without assuring myself....in the michelangelo cover he HAS a tail, look a little to the left and backshellside..;)
I just read that there were no tails and didn't find that right...alas, there is a tail..
one thing:bobby probably meant the original cover to issue number 5 and not the variant, don't you think?or else he wouldn't have said it was going to be published sometime next week...

[Venom]

Marcel, in the future, you can edit your posts and add to them if you click the "edit" button located at bottom right corner. :)

[Venom]

It is probably just the specific artist's depiction though...

The thing is though, the cover shown isn't the "normal" cover for #5, it's the 4:1 cover (akin to the Walt Simonson cover for #2). We haven't seen the regular edition cover to see what other hidden hints may be contained within.

[Toby Barrett]

It's CVR A though... so wouldn't that make it the main "normal" cover?

[marcelangelo]

hahaha, thanks venom....i will in the future;)

[Venom]

It's CVR A though... so wouldn't that make it the main "normal" cover?

Yeah my bad, I just looked again because it's such a nice peice and noticed the cover designation. My eye didn't linger toward the logo due to the pretty picture. :D

[oldmanwinters]

How do you see that this rat is much older than Dan's? The ages of non human characters don't convey very much in Dan's art.

Aw, come on, isn't the difference obvious?:tconfuse:
http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/IDW-2_Cover-A_Duncan.jpg

VS.

http://media.ideaanddesignworks.com/idw/covers/solicitations/2011/12_december/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles_Ongoing_05.jpg

But... I suppose this could just be the kind of series where the characters vary wildly from artist to artist.

EDIT: Do we know who did this cover to issue #5?

[1984TMNT]

The two don't look that different....to me at least :tsmile:

[AquaParade]

I have never been so curious about the outcome of a story. What the hell is going on with this origin?!

Can't wait to get this issue.

[LeoNerdo]

EDIT: Do we know who did this cover to issue #5?

The notes say issue #5 has 2 regular covers, 1 by Duncan and 1 by the Brazilian, Mateus Santolouco, And then a Kevin Eastman variant. I'm guessing this one is Sontolouco's since his name is on the bottom there.

Also he's done some cool turtles artwork on his own including this awesome sequence with the turtles fighting Rocksteady:
http://santolouco.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/tmnt_sample_santolouco_01.jpg?w=655&h=995
http://santolouco.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/tmnt_sample_santolouco_02.jpg?w=655&h=995

[oldmanwinters]

The notes say issue #5 has 2 regular covers, 1 by Duncan and 1 by the Brazilian, Mateus Santolouco, And then a Kevin Eastman variant. I'm guessing this one is Sontolouco's since his name is on the bottom there.

Well, if that's the case, then I could just be reading too much into the art. Although... "Splinter" and the old man have an Uncanny resemblance, don't they?

I think Santolouco's style meshes very well with the look Duncan has established.

[Birdman37]

man that #5 cover is beyond sick!

[Thorneyeagle]

I enjoy the cover for #5. Definatly sticking to the basic covers, the new art style has grown on me. I have gotten over the weird expression of the first cover.

I do agree that the age and style of splinter on the cover of #5 is simply an artist representation. I have a feeling it may be to represent the age he feels in comparison to the age he is...i don't really know but i am definatly excited for the next 3 comics.

In regards to the new one shot. I am not sure if i enjoy the idea of all 4 covers having the same background to them. That may just be me though. Going to have to make sure my subscruiption knows to grab this as well.

[Samhain]

Im not diggin the cover. I dunno, maybe because Im loving the Duncan and Eastman covers. This one just doesn't excite me. Just my opinion.

But I do love the Mikey one. Really looking forward to getting these. I just wish they would reveal all the covers instead of random ones.

[Toby Barrett]

Also he's done some cool turtles artwork on his own including this awesome sequence with the turtles fighting Rocksteady:
http://santolouco.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/tmnt_sample_santolouco_01.jpg?w=655&h=995
http://santolouco.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/tmnt_sample_santolouco_02.jpg?w=655&h=995


Oh god, this just makes me want Bebop and Rocksteady to show up even more!

[Donnie]

Holy crap, that Don & Raph vs. Rocksteady piece is brilliant.

[AquaParade]

Holy crap, that Don & Raph vs. Rocksteady piece is brilliant.

Seriously....Yea, just seriously.

[Mr._Mutant_Man]

I have never been so curious about the outcome of a story. What the hell is going on with this origin?!

Can't wait to get this issue.

I agree. I'm glad they've decided to change things up. Whether or not it ends up being good or bad, I want to see where they go with this new take on the Turtles. If it had just been a rehash of the old origin, I wouldn't look forward to each new issue as much.

I especially like that April has played a pretty significant role in their origin, and hopefully she continues to play a big role in the series.

[Master Splinter]

http://cdn.ifanboy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/3weskas.jpg

Variant?

http://ifanboy.com/articles/rob-guillorys-rejected-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles/

-ms

[oldmanwinters]

http://cdn.ifanboy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/3weskas.jpg

Variant?

http://ifanboy.com/articles/rob-guillorys-rejected-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles/

-ms

Wow!

It's an impressive layout but it almost looks fan-workish to me. It's got those weird proportions going on with head shapes and such. The coloring is clearly consistent the IDW mold, though.

Eh, I guess with all the other variants in this series, one more won't hurt. I just hope it won't be featured on the widely distributed issues.

Nice find, MS.

[Master Splinter]

Wow!

It's an impressive layout but it almost looks fan-workish to me. It's got those weird proportions going on with head shapes and such. The coloring is clearly consistent the IDW mold, though.

Eh, I guess with all the other variants in this series, one more won't hurt. I just hope it won't be featured on the widely distributed issues.

Nice find, MS.

Looks like it is a variant for #5... This was posted on Chris Ryall's blog...

This has already made the rounds a bit and been mis-reported on a bit, so I wanted to show again CHEW artist Rob Guillory's great incentive cover for TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #5. The cover is approved, will run as planned, as as you can see, is a helluva piece of art. Very happy to have Rob involved like this.

http://ryalltime.wordpress.com/2011/09/28/rob-guillorys-tmnt-cover/

-ms

[Samhain]

I actually like that new cover better than the other one. Pretty sweet. Also, Im really diggin' the white border on some of these covers. Really makes the art pop more.

[Toby Barrett]

His April looks... off.

[Cryomancer]

Oh I get it. Neat.

http://puu.sh/6eRH

[oldmanwinters]

Oh I get it. Neat.

http://puu.sh/6eRH

Never would have got that reference, Cmancer. Truly your knowledge of landmark martial arts films is impressive.

[Donnie]

Never would have got that reference, Cmancer. Truly your knowledge of landmark martial arts films is impressive.

That is quite the awesome tribute. I love how Bruce Lee is often paid homage to in TMNT.

[Cryomancer]

Actually I just watched that movie for the first time this month, along with several other Bruce Lee films. I'm usually pretty decent at obscure reference identification, but martial arts movies aren't exactly my main genre or anything. I do like me some Shaw Bros or HK action flicks now and then though.

[Samhain]

Oh I get it. Neat.

http://puu.sh/6eRH

Ah, awesome. I love stuff like this. Great find. Def getting this cover.

[Venom]

http://cdn.ifanboy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/3weskas.jpg

Variant?

http://ifanboy.com/articles/rob-guillorys-rejected-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles/

-ms

Yep, the report was updated stating Nick gave the cover the greenlight! :D

The only thing I don't like is his APE-ril. hehe

[LeoNerdo]

April is looking pretty ugly there. Splinter doesn't look like he's doing so hot either... Otherwise it's pretty cool.

[oldmanwinters]

This has been posted for a few days, so some people might have already known about it, but the TMNT#5 cover is up on Mateus Santolouco's Deviantart account:
http://matattack.deviantart.com/#/d4b41qr

[Venom]

http://cdn.ifanboy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/3weskas.jpg
-ms

Not sure if anyone noticed, but Chris Ryall confirmed on his blog this is an incentive variant for #6.

[Archon_Turtle]

Not sure if anyone noticed, but Chris Ryall confirmed on his blog this is an incentive variant for #6.

Rob is an amazing artist. His regular book, CHEW, is my favorite ongoing of all time.

[Slap-Happy]

http://cdn.ifanboy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/3weskas.jpg

Variant?

http://ifanboy.com/articles/rob-guillorys-rejected-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles/

-ms
Man, The way he draws Casey is f*cking badass.

[ToTheNines]

Eastman is doing a Christmas themed variant for #5!!!

I'm so happy :tthumbsu:

[Samhain]

Eastman is doing a Christmas themed variant for #5!!!

I'm so happy :tthumbsu:

Source, please?:o

[ToTheNines]

http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?t=10128&start=195

[Samhain]

http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?t=10128&start=195

Thanks man. :tcool:

[TristanHuwJones]

I actually had the chance to meet Rob just last week. Great guy, and a huge TMNT fan. People really should check out CHEW -- as Stephan said, it's an EXCELLENT book!

[Protoman]

Love the covers. JUST LOVE THEM!

[Donnie]

I can't locate an online shop that's pre-ordering the Mikey special - did I miss that boat? I usually use Mid-Town, but they don't have the option anymore...I guess I missed it.

[King Suck]

I can't locate an online shop that's pre-ordering the Mikey special - did I miss that boat? I usually use Mid-Town, but they don't have the option anymore...I guess I missed it.

There isa few ebay comic stores that have it up. Ive been using this guy (http://www.ebay.com/itm/TMNT-TEENAGE-MUTANT-NINJA-TURTLES-MICHELANGELO-2-NEW-NM-BAGGED-BOARDED-/220874537827?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item336d25fb63) as he gets all the variants and ships them safe bagged and boarded in the Uline comic boxes .

Mycomicshop and Midtown have been slow to update their online stock of IDW TMNT. Im sure they just haven't posted them up yet as opposed to already selling out of their preorder.

[Donnie]

Thanks King Suck!



Mycomicshop and Midtown have been slow to update their online stock of IDW TMNT. Im sure they just haven't posted them up yet as opposed to already selling out of their preorder.

Only thing is, I saw both the Raphael micro & the Mikey micro up there a few weeks ago. That's why I thought I missed it.

[TomWaltz]

Thanks man. :tcool:

Hey, Samhain, where's that sweet Pokemon art from in your sig? My 8-year-old daughter would love that!

Thanks,

Tom W.

[Samhain]

Hey, Samhain, where's that sweet Pokemon art from in your sig? My 8-year-old daughter would love that!

Thanks,

Tom W.

Tom, you have a PM my friend.;)

[Donnie]

So, I'm guessing Jetpack isn't doing a Michelangelo variant cover?

[King Suck]

So, I'm guessing Jetpack isn't doing a Michelangelo variant cover?

Good question. Waiting on an email back from Jetpack now.

I had planned to get all the Jetpack micros CGCd and framed. Might have to rethink that.:-?

[King Suck]

Well crap. I heard back from Jetpack. Their response is copy and pasted below.

"No - Raphael is our last one. WE couldn't come up with enough retro art of high res to continue.
Raph ships out next week.
Thanks for the support,
Ralph"

[Donnie]

Well crap. I heard back from Jetpack. Their response is copy and pasted below.

"No - Raphael is our last one. WE couldn't come up with enough retro art of high res to continue.
Raph ships out next week.
Thanks for the support,
Ralph"

Well, that sucks. Seems like a lame excuse. Thanks for the info!

[Powder]

I'm sure many of us could've supplied them with hi-res "retro" art. Oh well, no hair outta my nose, I don't collect those issues anyway.

[Venom]

Not that this is really news but yeah, what Powder said.

Oh well, that's 20 bucks that's freed up for whatever new variant comes along. :D

[Donnie]

I was only going to get the Michelangelo & Donatello variants if they made them (along with possibly #2), but as was said - money saved!

[King Suck]

I was only going to get the Michelangelo & Donatello variants if they made them (along with possibly #2), but as was said - money saved!

Ok I got another email from Jetpack following up the first one i posted. From the info "Ralph" sent it appears that Raphael is the only micro they will be doing as a jetpack exclusive. Jetpack tentatively has plans to continue IDW TMNT exclusives with the next arch saying "When they launch the next series we will probably be on board for it."

Kinda vague email as that was the entirety of the second email i got from them so my interpretation might not be 100%.

[Venom]

Ok I got another email from Jetpack following up the first one i posted. From the info "Ralph" sent it appears that Raphael is the only micro they will be doing as a jetpack exclusive. Jetpack tentatively has plans to continue IDW TMNT exclusives with the next arch saying "When they launch the next series we will probably be on board for it."

Kinda vague email as that was the entirety of the second email i got from them so my interpretation might not be 100%.

Ask him to clarify if he means continuing with issue 5, etc, or does he mean next year when the cartoon tie-in comes to fruition?

[Donnie]

Why hasn't the Madden cover for Michelangelo been shown yet?

[Demon-Alukard]

Found this on DeviantArt:
http://dreadscape.deviantart.com/art/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-262059906?q=boost%3Apopular%20idw%20ninja%20turtle s&qo=12

This is how Michelangelo issue could looks like =/

[Slap-Happy]

Found this on DeviantArt:
http://dreadscape.deviantart.com/art/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-262059906?q=boost%3Apopular%20idw%20ninja%20turtle s&qo=12

This is how Michelangelo issue could looks like =/
The guy says they're going a different direction, so it probably won't look like that.

[Donnie]

IDW asked me to try out for a Michelangelo one shot. No script or anything, just made a page up on the fly. Unfortunately Nickelodeon (who are the rights holders and get final say) decided they wanted to go another direction.

And what direction I wonder is it that he is speaking of?

[Demon-Alukard]

The guy says they're going a different direction, so it probably won't look like that.
Yeah, of course, he is not an artist of Michaelangelo Micro-Series (Chris Madden is). But he was assumed on that role.

[Bobby Curnow]

Andy Kuhn is the artist on Mike Micro.

[Andrew NDB]

Found this on DeviantArt:
http://dreadscape.deviantart.com/art/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-262059906?q=boost%3Apopular%20idw%20ninja%20turtle s&qo=12

"IDW asked me to try out for a Michelangelo one shot. No script or anything, just made a page up on the fly. Unfortunately Nickelodeon (who are the rights holders and get final say) decided they wanted to go another direction."

I'm not sure "unfortunately" was the right word in this case.

[ToTheNines]

Andy Kuhn is the artist on Mike Micro.

Wait, what happened to Chris Madden?

[TomWaltz]

Wait, what happened to Chris Madden?

Bobby's on an airplane right now so I'll jump in here. Chris Madden's very busy right now kicking out some super-sweet pages for our next DANGER GIRL series, which obviously cut into his ability to work on the Mikey one-shot.

That said, what Andy Kuhn (whose work I've always loved) and Mr. Brian Lynch have put together for said one-shot is friggin' fantastic! You guys are gonna be stoked when you get your hands on it, I guarantee -- such a fun, FUN Mikey adventure!

Tom W.

[ToTheNines]

Bobby's on an airplane right now so I'll jump in here. Chris Madden's very busy right now kicking out some super-sweet pages for our next DANGER GIRL series, which obviously cut into his ability to work on the Mikey one-shot.

That said, what Andy Kuhn (whose work I've always loved) and Mr. Brian Lynch have put together for said one-shot is friggin' fantastic! You guys are gonna be stoked when you get your hands on it, I guarantee -- such a fun, FUN Mikey adventure!

Tom W.

Thanks Tom. So does that mean Kuhn will be doing the B cover rather than Madden?

[TomWaltz]

Thanks Tom. So does that mean Kuhn will be doing the B cover rather than Madden?

I believe so. I'll let Bobby post it, though -- he's probably already ready to kick my butt for all the sneak peeks I keep putting on the forum. :P

[Bobby Curnow]

Yeah, watch yourself Tom!

Those covers are a little spoiler-esque, so I'm holding off. I might show #6 cover next week, after the book is off to print, as that's a pretty acceptable, fun level of spoil.

[Donnie]

Thank you, Tom & Bobby, for filling us in! I am pumped for the Mikey micro! I'm buying every regular & variant...

[ToTheNines]

I just now realized that Santolouco is splitting the interior artwork with Duncan. Flashback time?

[Samhain]

Yeah, watch yourself Tom!

Those covers are a little spoiler-esque, so I'm holding off. I might show #6 cover next week, after the book is off to print, as that's a pretty acceptable, fun level of spoil.

Yes, please post the #6 cover as soon as you can! Can't wait to see it.:tgrin:

[Cowabunga Carl]

Yeah, watch yourself Tom!

Those covers are a little spoiler-esque, so I'm holding off. I might show #6 cover next week, after the book is off to print, as that's a pretty acceptable, fun level of spoil.

Put them in spoiler tags :-) I'm ready for some spoilers.

Oh hey and do you guys know any chance we will see an Old Hob figure?

[Toby Barrett]

Agreed! With all the debate going on about the cover and how it has a nefarious spoiler, I want to see it now more than ever!

[marcelangelo]

I have just reckognized something about the upcomming issue that I like...as said the story takes place during christmas, but the last time we saw the turtles in issue 4 it still looked like summer weather in the park and on the character's clothes and such..so this means between the two issues a little time will have been passed...meaning that raphael may have been able to start his martial arts training and maybe even started his lessons on the sais, obviously in raphael micro he is already using them(and the weather there already looked snow free and warm again(early spring?..).....so just in time for the holyday season the brothers will have had enough time spent together...

[ToTheNines]

I have just reckognized something about the upcomming issue that I like...as said the story takes place during christmas, but the last time we saw the turtles in issue 4 it still looked like summer weather in the park and on the character's clothes and such..so this means between the two issues a little time will have been passed...meaning that raphael may have been able to start his martial arts training and maybe even started his lessons on the sais, obviously in raphael micro he is already using them(and the weather there already looked snow free and warm again(early spring?..).....so just in time for the holyday season the brothers will have had enough time spent together...

I caught that too, but I don't think that much time actually passes. I can just assume that they're having a mild winter like we are right now (I just jogged in shorts and a tee shirt).

I've had Bobby Curnow tell me that the Raph issue takes place after Christmas, yet some time before New Year's Eve.

[marcelangelo]

oh, well that's really not much time then...i see so the actual series and the micros stay in the right time order...

[ToTheNines]

oh, well that's really not much time then...i see so the actual series and the micros stay in the right time order...

You might be right about #5 taking place a good bit after #4, but I highly doubt it would be a big a gap as summer to Christmas. We'll see though.

[rich]

...hey fellow Dromers...a very special early Christmas gift for you !!
http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/IDW-One-shot_Michelangelo_Cover-RI-B_Eastman-Retro-674x1024.jpg
Keep an eye on my site this Wednesday...I have a couple more early presents you'll get to open.

[Raph's Girl]

...hey fellow Dromers...a very special early Christmas gift for you !!
http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/IDW-One-shot_Michelangelo_Cover-RI-B_Eastman-Retro-674x1024.jpg
Keep an eye on my site this Wednesday...I have a couple more early presents you'll get to open.

Wait what? That's the cover of the Mirage Michelangelo christmas issue...

[Powder]

Spoiler that if you're going to quote it I don't need to see it twice. And that's a variant. There's been a retro variant for every single issue so far...

[Venom]

Spoiler that if you're going to quote it I don't need to see it twice. And that's a variant. There's been a retro variant for every single issue so far...

What he's saying is, expect all 4 of the micro-series to include a variant that is the original cover with and IDW logo slapped on it.

[Donnie]

What he's saying is, expect all 4 of the micro-series to include a variant that is the original cover with and IDW logo slapped on it.

Which I think is great. That variant is mine!

[Roseangelo]

Wait what? That's the cover of the Mirage Michelangelo christmas issue...

They did the same thing with the Raph Micro-Series book. Not really a shocker.

[Matches Malone]

I wonder if the misspelling of Michelangelo was an oversight or IDW decided to keep it "authentic" and leave it in.

Raphael's retro variant didn't contradict the IDW story because Casey Jones was in it, and I imagine Michelangelo's won't be too troublesome since he probably will do some fighting with thugs, but I really wonder how they will use Donatello's which explicitly shows the magic crystal and drawings... Or will IDW just not worry about contradicting the cover?

[Donnie]

I wonder if the misspelling of Michelangelo was an oversight or IDW decided to keep it "authentic" and leave it in.

Raphael's retro variant didn't contradict the IDW story because Casey Jones was in it, and I imagine Michelangelo's won't be too troublesome since he probably will do some fighting with thugs, but I really wonder how they will use Donatello's which explicitly shows the magic crystal and drawings... Or will IDW just not worry about contradicting the cover?

To your first musing, I would think they are going for the sake of authenticity. Definitely not an oversight, because IDW uses the "Michelangelo" spelling.

To the second --- my guess is that they don't really care since 1) it's a variant and 2) it wouldn't make any sense doing Raph & Mike in vintage and then not Don and Leo.

[Bobby Curnow]

Yeah, definitely intentional to keep the spelling. That misspelling has a long, proud history! Felt wrong to change it.

As for Don, while it's a completely different story, there are actually some fun nods inside the issue to story elements of the original Don micro. So mostly the retro cover is kept for consistency, but some elements are represented in the story.

[Venom]

As for Don, while it's a completely different story, there are actually some fun nods inside the issue to story elements of the original Don micro. So mostly the retro cover is kept for consistency, but some elements are represented in the story.

Oh please let Don have an arm-mounted blaster cannon! :D

[Grimlock]

When will we be seeing a review for #5? It comes out in 2 days.

[rich]

What he's saying is, expect all 4 of the micro-series to include a variant that is the original cover with and IDW logo slapped on it.

Spot on Venom :)
We already know the RI B Variant cover for Donatello was solicited as the "retro-variant"...given that both Raphael and Michelangelo RI B are "retro-variant" as well it's almost a given that Leo will get the same treatment.

[rich]

All Michelangelo #2 covers are now posted on my site...but make sure you read #5 first as the Kuhn Cover B might be somewhat of a spoiler for some...

Here's a safe link that won't reveal the Michelangelo #2 Kuhn Cover B (or the #6 Eastman Cover B - which also may be a spoiler) until you're ready:
tmnt-ninjaturtles.com (http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/2011/12/your-tmnt-ninjaturtles-christmas-surprise-part-2/)

[Toby Barrett]

Hm. I wonder if the covers to issues 7 and 8 are going to be editted to include the colored bandanas, or if they're just going to be left alone.

[Donnie]

The bandanas, like I said, are definitely being changed on account of those "gifts" Yoshi had for his sons. These bandanas will have significance.

[rich]

Hm. I wonder if the covers to issues 7 and 8 are going to be editted to include the colored bandanas, or if they're just going to be left alone.

RESPONSE: I would doubt it but I suppose it's possible. From what I've seen to date only the Duncan A covers show red bandannas. On the #7 Torres Cover RI A it's hard to know if they're red or colored anyway.

[Metropoliskid41]

Is Laird no longer doing a Jetpack Retailer Exclusive cover? There wasn't one for issue #5 today and doesn't seem to be for issue #6 either.

[rich]

Is Laird no longer doing a Jetpack Retailer Exclusive cover? There wasn't one for issue #5 today and doesn't seem to be for issue #6 either.

See my post (http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showpost.php?p=895222&postcount=75) from the #6 thread

[Toby Barrett]

RESPONSE: I would doubt it but I suppose it's possible. From what I've seen to date only the Duncan A covers show red bandannas. On the #7 Torres Cover RI A it's hard to know if they're red or colored anyway.

Just got a response from Bobby!

http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=267146#267146
Hi Toby,

Yep, two versions of those covers exist, and we'll be going with the version that reflects the interiors.

Hope to write up a little 'behind-the-scenes' of #5 soon, when I get the chance. Who knows when that will be with the holidays...

[rich]

Just got a response from Bobby!

http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=267146#267146
Hi Toby,

Yep, two versions of those covers exist, and we'll be going with the version that reflects the interiors.

Hope to write up a little 'behind-the-scenes' of #5 soon, when I get the chance. Who knows when that will be with the holidays...


That's a nice piece of information. Thanks!

[***First of Two Latin Kings***]

Is Laird no longer doing a Jetpack Retailer Exclusive cover? There wasn't one for issue #5 today and doesn't seem to be for issue #6 either.

Was he ever? I thought those were just recycled pieces of artwork that they had to give him credit for.

[Powder]

Was he ever? I thought those were just recycled pieces of artwork that they had to give him credit for.

Correct. He never had any direct involvement, at least not in the realm of contributing new art. It's all old.

Anyway, regarding the covers Rich posted-

Mike Cover B has me incredibly underwhelmed.

# 6 Cover B on the other hand... NICE! Love the hell outta that. The colors, the poses, the foot, all awesome.
Who's the lone ninja though? I like his design quite a lot. Wonder if he's a new guy... Maybe it's Woody?

[ToTheNines]

Who's the lone ninja though? I like his design quite a lot. Wonder if he's a new guy... Maybe it's Woody?

His tall collar that almost covers his face looks oddly similar to the same thing "Krang" is wearing on the cover of #7.

[Master Splinter]

Who's the lone ninja though? I like his design quite a lot. Wonder if he's a new guy... Maybe it's Woody?

I thought it was Casey... But I dunno...

-ms

[Powder]

I thought it was Casey... But I dunno...

-ms

Yeah I considered that but I've never seen him get a haircut before, haha, that's why I ruled it out.
Plus I'd assume he'd be wearing his mask, but I don't think he did for all of Raphael, either.

[ToTheNines]

Definitely not Casey. Probably not another ninja pizza boy. I think he works for Krang.

Orrrr... he's a member of IDW's version of The Guardians. 8)

[Metropoliskid41]

Yeah I wasn't sure who he was either, didn't think it was Casey, I was thinking the Guardian route as well.

[Matches Malone]

Just stumbled on Andy Kuhn's blog and he posted up a page of artwork from the Michelangelo micro-series a few days ago! Not much, but I like what I see so far! A bit cartoonier, but not necessarily goofy. Almost reminds me a bit of Mike Mignola.

http://kuhnart.blogspot.com/2011/12/tmnt-michaelangelo.html

[CyberCubed]

I am reminded of Mark Martin or those other silly Vol 1 writers. This is not a good sign.

[Andrew NDB]

Hm. Not what I was expecting at all but it doesn't seem too cartoony to me. Yeah, rather, Mike Mignola-esque.

Though is this Michelangelo... fighting crime?

[Matches Malone]

Hm. Not what I was expecting at all but it doesn't seem too cartoony to me. Yeah, rather, Mike Mignola-esque.

Though is this Michelangelo... fighting crime?

Actually, it looks like Mikey is... committing a crime stealing that jewel! More likely, he stumbled onto a heist plan and is looking to foil it. Looks like it'll be fun!

[Andrew NDB]

Actually, it looks like Mikey is... committing a crime stealing that jewel! More likely, he stumbled onto a heist plan and is looking to foil it. Looks like it'll be fun!

Yeah, I'm not sure what to make of it. I'm intrigued.

[Powder]

Looks very Tales Of The TMNT Vol. 2, which would be great for Tales Of The TMNT Vol. 2. I guess I kind of expect more... detail from IDW books.

[Matches Malone]

Looks very Tales Of The TMNT Vol. 2, which would be great for Tales Of The TMNT Vol. 2. I guess I kind of expect more... detail from IDW books.

It's definitely a simpler more streamlined style, but it works with the more light-hearted Mikey, I think. Even so, at least it doesn't look goofy, just kind of more stylized. Michelangelo doesn't look like a push-over, anyway.

I also noticed that Andy misspelled Michelangelo! Will the old spelling ever be behind us?!

[Donnie]

I like the art, it looks good...I can't wait for the 28th!

[CyberCubed]

Let's hope that this issue doesn't turn Mike into 4kids Mike.

[ToTheNines]

Let's hope that this issue doesn't turn Mike into 4kids Mike.

It won't turn him into anything. Worst case scenario: we blame Lynch and forget this one-shot. Good old Tom seems to have a good handle on Mikey so far.

[Donnie]

Let's hope that this issue doesn't turn Mike into 4kids Mike.

It won't turn him into anything. Worst case scenario: we blame Lynch and forget this one-shot. Good old Tom seems to have a good handle on Mikey so far.

I get why people go ga-ga over Image Mike, but really I think most people are unfair in their assessment of 2k3 Mikey. He was clearly the best fighter in the series, and he had a lot of heart. I wouldn't mind a little 2k3 Mikey in IDW - after all, it was that Mikey that got me more into the character.

[BAXTER STOCKMAN 19]

Does Michelangelo #1 takes place after issue 5?

[ToTheNines]

I get why people go ga-ga over Image Mike, but really I think most people are unfair in their assessment of 2k3 Mikey. He was clearly the best fighter in the series, and he had a lot of heart. I wouldn't mind a little 2k3 Mikey in IDW - after all, it was that Mikey that got me more into the character.

He had some good moments, but more often than not he was a selfish, bratty, and had the attention span of a flea.

Does Michelangelo #1 takes place after issue 5?

It takes place after Raphael #1, which in turn takes place after #5. So, yes.

[BAXTER STOCKMAN 19]

He had some good moments, but more often than not he was a selfish, bratty, and had the attention span of a flea.



It takes place after Raphael #1, which in turn takes place after #5. So, yes.

but does Raphael 1 takes place directly after issue 5? and if yes then when #6 takes place? does 6 takes place after Michelangelo?

[ToTheNines]

Yes. #5 takes place about a week before Christmas, Raphael takes place a few days after Christmas, and Michelangelo takes place on New Year's Eve.

As for #6, we're just going to have to wait and see. But as the solicitation blurb says "it's a brand new year", I'm going to assume that it takes place after Michelangelo #1.

[Toby Barrett]

That's what I assumed from the solicitations as well.
TMNT#1-5, Raphael, Michelangelo, TMNT#6 and so on.

[junkboy]

I liked his style.
The style is indeed Mignola-kind
and a bit Gabriel Ba. Or it seemed that way to me.

[soccerstud652]

Is this out yet?

[Samhain]

Is this out yet?

December has come and gone.

[Donnie]

December has come and gone.

:lol: Some people dude...

[soccerstud652]

So is that a yes?

[Donnie]

So is that a yes?

...yeah. I'm not trying to sound rude at all, but they were due out in December, and we're now in January, so yeah...they're out. They are both awesome reads, and I highly suggest you get your hands on a copy of each!

[soccerstud652]

...yeah. I'm not trying to sound rude at all, but they were due out in December, and we're now in January, so yeah...they're out. They are both awesome reads, and I highly suggest you get your hands on a copy of each!

Things, especially TMNT comics...get delayed.

[Powder]

That was the Mirage days. We corporate now, baby!

[Samhain]

Things, especially TMNT comics...get delayed.

Well, this thread isn't like 100 pages long. You could have went back 2 friggin pages. Don't be lazy.:roll:

[Donnie]

My LCS never received a Mikey RI-B cover. :(

What the heck? Does IDW ship variants late sometimes, or do I lose out 'cause they forgot to send it?

[King Suck]

My LCS never received a Mikey RI-B cover. :(

What the heck? Does IDW ship variants late sometimes, or do I lose out 'cause they forgot to send it?

I got the same story from my shop. Not the first time its happened with the variants. Its either a diamond issue or a printer issue. IDW doesn't deal with it unless you order direct from them.

[Metropoliskid41]

Its Diamond's fault, they have sucked lately. They got some new warehouse that was supposed to make things so much easier but its been nothing but a pain for retailers. I have 2 buddies that own shops, they both ordered over 20 copies of #5 and neither one got any copies of the Kevin Eastman #5 RI cover. My buddy Rob's shop often gets his box in and opens it up to find that Diamond's employees in their infinite wisdom has taken some of the issues and bent them in half to fit into the box. Seriously, no joke. Other times he's gotten twice as much as he ordered and 0 copies of others. But since they own the distributor business its not like they have to worry about quality control or being scooped by their competition.

[Donnie]

Damn, that sucks. Thanks for the info guys. It looks like a lot of people are having trouble with the Michelangelo RI-B variant. I posted over at IDW, and another user did the same saying he's having an incredibly hard time tracking one down. I've seen them online for about $22, but I'd rather try and get it at retail price before I go and order for that price...

[Metropoliskid41]

Yeah I've been trying to track down all of the covers for each issue, and its been tough, I've had to resort to going online for a lot of them, and at $10-25 a pop it adds up quickly

[bjaxx87]

I'm not reading much in this thread as I want to avoid spoilers. I just have one simple question: When do the events of the Michelangelo issue take place? Is there any statement about this (e.g. Bobby Curnow statet that Raphael took place between #5 and #6)?

[junkboy]

I could not find RI-B from the online shop i get my comics as well. I see now that, this a bit of a common problem. Only 3 covers were added, so i ordered them.
Well, this sucks.

[Toby Barrett]

I'm not reading much in this thread as I want to avoid spoilers. I just have one simple question: When do the events of the Michelangelo issue take place? Is there any statement about this (e.g. Bobby Curnow statet that Raphael took place between #5 and #6)?

Raphael took place after issue 5, issue 5 took place on Christmas day. Michelangelo takes place on New Year's Eve, thus it's safe to say it goes along the line of: Issue 5- Raphael- Michelangelo- Issue 6.

[bjaxx87]

Thanks a lot!

[Donnie]

My LCS finally got Mikey's 1:25 variant. Got it! :D

[ToTheNines]

Raphael took place after issue 5, issue 5 took place on Christmas day. Michelangelo takes place on New Year's Eve, thus it's safe to say it goes along the line of: Issue 5- Raphael- Michelangelo- Issue 6.

Issue 5 didn't necessarily take place on Dec. 25th.

[Toby Barrett]

It took place close enough.

[ToTheNines]

Right. I was just pointing out that there's enough flexibility in the placement for a reader to have it take place where ever they feel it fits most naturally in the timeline for narrative purposes.

[rich]

I just received word that there will be a Global Conquest Edition for the Mikey micro. More details and cover pics on my blog (http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/2012/01/breaking-news-tmnt-micro-series-2-michelangelo-global-conquest-edition/).

[Toby Barrett]

Not so much related to Michelangelo, but that Raphael Infested cover in the same update looks totally badass!

[Samhain]

Not so much related to Michelangelo, but that Raphael Infested cover in the same update looks totally badass!

I don't know why, I just can't get into that artist' style of drawing the turtles.

[Toby Barrett]

It helps if you ignore the man-lips! XD
I just love the horror stylization, it's a perfect fit for the Infestation issues.

[Donnie]

I agree that Raph cover rocks. I like it better than Leo's.

[Powder]

I don't know why, I just can't get into that artist' style of drawing the turtles.

Me neither. The artists style is nice on its own but it doesn't lend itself well to the turtles at all.

[ToTheNines]

Raphael took place after issue 5, issue 5 took place on Christmas day. Michelangelo takes place on New Year's Eve, thus it's safe to say it goes along the line of: Issue 5- Raphael- Michelangelo- Issue 6.

Issue 5 didn't necessarily take place on Dec. 25th.

It took place close enough.

Right. I was just pointing out that there's enough flexibility in the placement for a reader to have it take place where ever they feel it fits most naturally in the timeline for narrative purposes.


I just remembered why I placed #5 a little bit before Christmas day.

April and Casey still haven't left for winter break. Most colleges let out at least a week before Christmas.