TMNT Vol. 3 #25 & #24 reprint

[Andrew NDB]

TMNT #25

A look at the first page of the Image finisher's finisher...

http://www.thegreenlanterncorps.com/tmnt/25-1.jpg

And now a look at a corner of the final double-splash page, by A.C. Farley (a two page spread for which he has written "this will be the last time I'll draw the TMNT")...

http://www.thegreenlanterncorps.com/tmnt/25-2.jpg

Pre-orders for the issue are now being taken. Send an E-mail to [email protected].

Now taking pre-orders for a second printing of #24... please CLEARLY indicate when you send an E-mail that #24 is the one you want.

Also don't forget the digital release of #24 is already out:

PDF format: Download (http://www.thegreenlanterncorps.com/tmnt/TMNT_V3_24.pdf)
CBZ format: Download (http://www.thegreenlanterncorps.com/tmnt/TMNT_V3_24.cbz)
CBR format: Download (http://www.thegreenlanterncorps.com/tmnt/TMNT_V3_24.cbr)

[oldmanwinters]

Aw, sweet! I think you guys might end up doing more justice to Baxter & Donatello's relationship than The Brain Thief mini-series!

I'll go ahead an shoot you an email, but I just wanted to make sure you still remember that I went ahead and paid for both issues 24 & 25 at once so that I could save on shipping.

[Master Splinter]

Aw, sweet! I think you guys might end up doing more justice to Baxter & Donatello's relationship than The Brain Thief mini-series!

I'll go ahead an shoot you an email, but I just wanted to make sure you still remember that I went ahead and paid for both issues 24 & 25 at once so that I could save on shipping.

Email sent!

-ms

[DrSpengler]

E-mail sent!

Is it $10 again? I'll paypal you as soon as I know.

[Master Splinter]

E-mail sent!

Is it $10 again? I'll paypal you as soon as I know.

Awesome got mine ordered, can't wait for this!

-ms

[junkboy]

Is there international shipping for those 2 issues?

[Andrew NDB]

Is there international shipping for those 2 issues?

Yes, there is.

[junkboy]

Nice. May i learn how much it is for both issues plus shipping?
I was gonna ask by e-mail tho i guess it is not a problem me asking thru here.

[Powder]

Please let us know the shipping cost so we can get ya the dough asap!

[Master Splinter]

Please let us know the shipping cost so we can get ya the dough asap!

It's $10 stateside.

-ms

[Jester]

I'm kinda disappointed that Farley won't be doing Turtles anymore. I love his Turtles.

[Shreddhead]

I'm kinda disappointed that Farley won't be doing Turtles anymore. I love his Turtles.

felt the exact same way when i read that

[Navin Johnson]

I'm kinda disappointed that Farley won't be doing Turtles anymore. I love his Turtles.

I wonder if he would still do a commission

[Powder]

I wonder if he would still do a commission

I tried. No luck. First I inquired about a standard piece, he said he'd be taking forever on Andrew's piece and that it was too much work and far too time consuming & adding another to the list would just be pointless. He told me as well that it'd be his last time. I then told him I'd pay for a simple convention sketch, like just the head of a turtle for the same price of a normal commission and even that he wouldn't do. :ohwell:

[oldmanwinters]

I tried. No luck. First I inquired about a standard piece, he said he'd be taking forever on Andrew's piece and that it was too much work and far too time consuming & adding another to the list would just be pointless. He told me as well that it'd be his last time. I then told him I'd pay for a simple convention sketch, like just the head of a turtle for the same price of a normal commission and even that he wouldn't do. :ohwell:

And so Mr. Farley retires into the Hall of Legends (the TMNT hallway anyway). One of the ALL TIME GREATS, no doubt.

[Navin Johnson]

I tried. No luck. First I inquired about a standard piece, he said he'd be taking forever on Andrew's piece and that it was too much work and far too time consuming & adding another to the list would just be pointless. He told me as well that it'd be his last time. I then told him I'd pay for a simple convention sketch, like just the head of a turtle for the same price of a normal commission and even that he wouldn't do. :ohwell:

Again I have postponed asking for a commish to the point it is too late.

[Andrew NDB]

I might sell the two page spread from him at some point. But I did spend $400 to have it done so it wouldn't go cheaply.

[Jester]

:(

And what's funny that spread...very little Turtle in it. :D

EDIT: Just noticed the bit on the pages themselves...
Winters, were you intending to make a pun?
Good job! :D

[Donnie]

I'm gonna put in an order once I get my paycheck!

[marcelangelo]

wow, great!love to get to read the conclusion...wonder how everything will play out in the end...VERY sorry to hear about this being a.c. farley's last tmnt piece...!!but thanks to him for lots of great turtles artwork!!of which I havn't got much myself but which stod out to be some of my favourite images for a very long time now...and with idw re releasing all this stuff there's a chance of seeing them back in print finaly....does anyone know if he created a comic himself at some point?there doesn't seem to be much information about him or his work

[Demon-Alukard]

does anyone know if he created a comic himself at some point?there doesn't seem to be much information about him or his work
Yes, Craig did Bioneers #1 (A.K.A. Recombatants) as a part of NEXT project by Mirage Studios. It's supposed to be a trilogy, such as Laird's Stupid Heroes and Dooney's Xenotech, but sadly only one issue was printed.

You can download #1 from A.C. Farley's site:
http://www.alteredearth.com/temp/r1web.zip

Password is 'opensezme' (without ').

[marcelangelo]

thank you very much!will be reading this now...what a bumer that only the start could be released....since he's stopping to do tmnt stuff I assume he has a lot of stuff to work on at the moment, maybe we will be seeing something new from his mind in the future?

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

How soon will we see this in our mailboxes? You still have both addresses I sent you when I paid for two issues, correct?

[Demon-Alukard]

How soon will we see this in our mailboxes? You still have both addresses I sent you when I paid for two issues, correct?

The issue is still not finished from my end, and I'm going to make the final page around a middle of November. So, not before that date, at least.

[Andrew NDB]

How soon will we see this in our mailboxes? You still have both addresses I sent you when I paid for two issues, correct?

Yes, got them.

[adz]

E-mail sent!! YEEEHAAAAA!!!

[CyberCubed]

Just curious, but are you printing slightly more copies of #25 than #24? As you can see, there were plenty of people who wanted #24 but were too late.

Demand for this conclusion was higher than realized.

[Donnie]

Just curious, but are you printing slightly more copies of #25 than #24? As you can see, there were plenty of people who wanted #24 but were too late.

Demand for this conclusion was higher than realized.

They already stated that they were.

[junkboy]

I have paid for 25. But i am happy to hear that 24 will be reprinted. Needing it.
I hope we will hear it from here; so we can order.

[CyberCubed]

Just sent in the money for #25.

[Andrew NDB]

Worked it out with Demon-Alukard... I'm now accepting pre-orders for the second printing of #24.

Just shoot me an E-mail at the [email protected]

[junkboy]

I had already paid for issue 25 ( 17 bucks, international shipping ). Are you able to send both issues with one shipment?
So that i will save on shipping?
I will send you money according to the reply of yours.

[pm5kfan212]

email sent....CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!

[azrael]

Worked it out with Demon-Alukard... I'm now accepting pre-orders for the second printing of #24.

Just shoot me an E-mail at the [email protected]

Are you going to make it say 2nd printing on the inside?

[Andrew NDB]

Are you going to make it say 2nd printing on the inside?

Yeah. Couple of other (very, very minor) corrections that bug me too.

[Billbeaux]

Pleased to see that #24 is getting a second printing. Well worth picking up if you missed it the first go-around!

[Venom]

Where is it shipping from? Russia or US? I may for 10 bucks, but not sure about 18 again.

[Andrew NDB]

Where is it shipping from? Russia or US?

It's coming to me from Russia. Then coming to you from me.

[Flitcraft]

What are the very minor corrections being made for the second printing of #24?

[PizzaPower]

sent my payment, cant wait for 25, the first printing for those who missed out was amazing. i highly recommend getting the 2nd printing.

[ToTheNines]

Kinda random, but I'd like to brag that as of today, I have completed my TMNT Image collection (aside from 25 of course). #20 came in the mail and now I have the full run.

[oldmanwinters]

Kinda random, but I'd like to brag that as of today, I have completed my TMNT Image collection (aside from 25 of course). #20 came in the mail and now I have the full run.

Congrats! I've yet to find the last four issues or so in all my years of looking through back issue bins. I've found every issue of Mirage Volume 1 outside of a couple specials and some early reprints, but Volume 3 is hard to come by!

[CyberCubed]

This is why IDW needs to collect the Image series.

You guys better spread the word of the TMNT trades around so they sell good enough to get through most of the material.

[ToTheNines]

So what's the predicted "release date" for this? Will we have it by December's end?

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

So what's the predicted "release date" for this? Will we have it by December's end?

Hopefully...

[Demon-Alukard]

The last sneak peek before I'll finish my work on this project.

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/1695/tmntvolume325sneak700.png

[oldmanwinters]

Looks like Karai will be bringing back her funky jumpsuit from the City at War arc!

The foot soldiers on this page look great, DA!

[Powder]

Very nice perspective.

[DrSpengler]

I really like how the inking turned out on that! The strokes look a bit lighter than in #24 so it lets the details of your pencils stand out more.

[Demon-Alukard]

Thanks, guys!

The strokes look a bit lighter than in #24 so it lets the details of your pencils stand out more.
Yes, I worked on that problem. This issue should be much better =)

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

Has it gone to the printer yet?

[CyberCubed]

I am glad to see with this issue the Image series has been "saved" and retconned back into continuity, not that it really matters since Peter Laird is no longer in control anyway.

Now if there was only some way to get a Volume 4 conclusion, I really hope PL has a change of heart within the next couple of years....

[marcelangelo]

I really like the look of this, man!great job...can't WAIT to be reading the final issue...kind of sad that this is already the end if you think about it;)...

[Flitcraft]

That looks great. I really like the way that helicopter looks. Did you look at a picture or model or is it just completely from your head? I like them clouds, too.

[Andrew NDB]

I am glad to see with this issue the Image series has been "saved" and retconned back into continuity, not that it really matters since Peter Laird is no longer in control anyway.

Now if there was only some way to get a Volume 4 conclusion, I really hope PL has a change of heart within the next couple of years....

Though it will not conclude Volume 4, per se, "Odyssey" will give the Mirage-verse a sound enough conclusion.

But I'm biased. :)

[ToTheNines]

Though it will not conclude Volume 4, per se, "Odyssey" will give the Mirage-verse a sound enough conclusion.

But I'm biased. :)

Damn, I forgot about that. What's the status on that little project?

[Powder]

Damn, I forgot about that. What's the status on that little project?

Yeah, I did too! Details, sir!

[Demon-Alukard]

That looks great. I really like the way that helicopter looks. Did you look at a picture or model or is it just completely from your head? I like them clouds, too.

Thanks! If you'll see 'City at War' issues, it's the same helicopter which Karai used to come to New York first time.

Damn, I forgot about that. What's the status on that little project?
Little? Heh...

[Demon-Alukard]

I've finished my job on this issue!

http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/2892/tmntvol325lastpromo.jpg

[Powder]

Looks good dude.

[thingy]

Impressive stuff DA. :tgrin:

[Andrew NDB]

Congratulations to Adam, our letterer (and publication editor), who has just welcomed his new son on Thanksgiving Day.

[Master Splinter]

Congratulations to Adam, our letterer (and publication editor), who has just welcomed his new son on Thanksgiving Day.

Congrats Adam!

-ms

[thingy]

Indeed. Congratulations to Adam and family.

[marcelangelo]

congratulations, adam!I wish you well!
greetings
marcel

[DrSpengler]

Awwww yeeeaaaahhhhh Adam!

[Andrew NDB]

Two last little tidbits...

http://www.thegreenlanterncorps.com/tf1.jpg

http://www.thegreenlanterncorps.com/tf2.jpg

[CyberCubed]

It will be refreshing revisiting the Mirage/Image universe after reading the IDW series recently. I assume that's Sara's tail in the door with Mike saying goodbye forever.

Its so sad that the Mirage universe is essentially, "on hold" now, especially since its the one that started it all.

[ToTheNines]

Horridus and Boss Puzzorelli. Nice!

[PizzaPower]

nice cant wait for this one!

[ToTheNines]

Any chance we'll have this by January's end?

[Adam]

Congratulations to Adam, our letterer (and publication editor), who has just welcomed his new son on Thanksgiving Day.
Congrats Adam!
Indeed. Congratulations to Adam and family.
congratulations, adam!I wish you well!
Awwww yeeeaaaahhhhh Adam!

Thanks, all!

And now...

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd476/adamopruett/Emoticons/siren.gif TMNT V3 #25 UPDATE!! http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd476/adamopruett/Emoticons/siren.gif

• First, the bad news: Due to many factors (including my new family member and all of us juggling our day jobs), issue 25 is not finished yet. But we are on our way. As you saw in DA's recent post, the inked art is complete. The lettering is nearly complete. We're getting the tones done as quickly as possible.

Throw the holidays in the mix, and we may not finish before January. But we will definitely, definitely finish before February -- guaranteed. We're working as fast as we can, and it's possible that we may actually end up finishing sooner than expected, but again, end-of-January is my concrete deadline promise to you guys.

• Now, the good news! #25 (and the #24 reprint) are now going to be printed STATESIDE! This means NO LONG SHIPPING WAIT this time around! This means that even though the new issue is taking longer to finish, the wait on your end will probably not be much different; you may even get the issue sooner because we don't have to wait weeks and weeks for the books to travel overseas. The books should also not contain any of the printing errors they had before and should be of a generally higher print quality overall. http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd476/adamopruett/Emoticons/dance.gif

Anyway, that's the news for now. Thanks to all of you for your patience, and I will be sure to keep you updated on our schedule as we hit the home stretch here in the coming weeks. http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd476/adamopruett/Emoticons/hooray.gif

Cowabunga!
http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd476/adamopruett/JRP/cowabunga.jpg

[Master Splinter]

And now...

Great news! And congrats on the kid!

-ms

[oldmanwinters]

Sounds exciting about the comic, Adam! And like others have said, congrats on the new addition to the family!

[marcelangelo]

thanks adam!and hey, the little one looks cool!;)congrats again!nice raphael shirt, too!;)

[Flitcraft]

Thanks for the update! I'm glad to be sooo close to the finish line. It's totally understandable that it's not done yet. With everything you have going on it's amazing you still find time for the book at all.



Good looking boy you got there. Snappy dresser.

[CyberCubed]

#25 will be well worth the wait. Its nice to see a fandom project come into realization.

Its proof that things can be done when everyone has their heart in the right place. :)

[Billbeaux]

Belated CONGRATULATIONS to Adam! What's the lil' shellhead's name?

[Adam]

Thanks again for all the congratulations, folks. You guys are awesome.

What's the lil' shellhead's name?
His name is James.

[yagyu]

cool thx adam and congrats cant wait till its done

[Godzilla]

Congrats and can't wait!!! :)

[junkboy]

awesome.
can't wait till they arrive to me.

[The Fifth Turtle]

Placed my #25 preorder today!

[Venom]

Placed my #25 preorder today!

I sure hope they've kept up with all of us who have pre-paid for the shipping of the book. ;)

[CyberCubed]

I sure hope they've kept up with all of us who have pre-paid for the shipping of the book. ;)

I sent in my money for #25 around...November, or whatever it was when Andrew first started taking orders.

Although I have no worries that everything was kept in check after no problems with #24 were had.

[twopinacoladas]

Belated CONGRATULATIONS to Adam! What's the lil' shellhead's name?

"lil' shellhead" I literally laughed out loud ;)

[scribblesartist]

So is there going to be a 26? Andrew

[Master Splinter]

So is there going to be a 26? Andrew

To answer for Andrew, no. #25 is where this story will end. There is some plans for some more fan stories to be printed such as the Odyssey and TMNT/Predator stories that were mentioned here on the forums.

-ms

[Bjarni]

Sent an e-mail, hoping I can buy the final issue. I love Volume 3. Glad that it's finally being finished and added into the actual TMNT Continuity. :)

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

Is Adam still thinking end of February? Later? Sooner?

[DK2]

I've placed my order for #25. I actually gone thru with these fan made comics. Ordered the reprinting of Tales of TMNT #71 (TMNT #8 translation, can't wait for this one). They're great ideas putting them to life. I just hope theres enuff hoopla to make IDW think about doing an official follow up to the Image series, with Fosco and Carlson. I mean they've been doing it now with GI Joe and Transformers post Marvel comics' follow ups.

[Adam]

Is Adam still thinking end of February? Later? Sooner?
End of January was the goal for finishing the issue. And unless one of us gets hit by a car or something in the next week -- we will make that goal.

After that, we just have to wait on printing and shipping -- which, as I described, won't be coming from overseas this time, so it'll be much faster. Andrew or I will let you guys know as soon as we have more information about shipping times.

So... more updates to come. And soon. :)

[marcelangelo]

oh man!!!;)...very happy about that..

[Mayhem]

Given the rep that the Image series has, and the fact I have the entire run complete here... is buying these two repro issues worth it? Just thought I'd ask heh...

[marcelangelo]

you don't have a REALLY complete run of it without getting those two;)...
well, issue #24 is really good, I say buy them both, the arrt is interesting and a lot of loose ends get connecte, also nothing feels rushed which is a surprise to me in every re-read...it's really a worthy finnish, so get 'em!!

also:...no one likes a show-off, alf lips...;)

[Andrew NDB]

End of January was the goal for finishing the issue. And unless one of us gets hit by a car or something in the next week -- we will make that goal.

After that, we just have to wait on printing and shipping -- which, as I described, won't be coming from overseas this time, so it'll be much faster. Andrew or I will let you guys know as soon as we have more information about shipping times.

So... more updates to come. And soon. :)

I'm as excited to see the final result as anyone else. It's virtually upon us now.

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

Keep us updated...

[CyberCubed]

Have Bobby or Tom Waltz seen issues #24 or 25?

[ToTheNines]

It'd be awesome if this came in the mail before #7 and the Donatello Micro hit stores next month.

[PizzaPower]

any updates on this yet?

[Powder]

any updates on this yet?

End of January was the goal for finishing the issue. And unless one of us gets hit by a car or something in the next week -- we will make that goal.

After that, we just have to wait on printing and shipping -- which, as I described, won't be coming from overseas this time, so it'll be much faster. Andrew or I will let you guys know as soon as we have more information about shipping times.

So... more updates to come. And soon. :)

Just a handful of posts up. :)

[PizzaPower]

lol i read that thanks powder, just ready to read the final piece of vol 3.

[Raph]

Yeah I placed my pre-order and payed back in November as well. Can't wait for #25 here in Holland, I bet not many people here will have the complete IMAGE run ;)!

Kudos to all who made it happen!!

[ToTheNines]

Less than a half-hour until the end of January on the East Coast.

Tic, tic, tic :)

[Adam]

Well, I'm on the West Coast, so we've still got like 5 minutes...

But yeah, it's done.

[marcelangelo]

that made me laugh right now;)....and that it is done makes me grin insanely;)

[ToTheNines]

But yeah, it's done.

Best news ever! Thank you!

[Adam]

Random preview panels ahoy!

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd476/adamopruett/tmnt1-1.jpg

http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd476/adamopruett/tmnt2.jpg

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http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd476/adamopruett/tmnt9.jpg

[marcelangelo]

great to see, thanks for sharing!looks like the turtles are in for a BIG fight this time...

[Demon-Alukard]

great to see, thanks for sharing!looks like the turtles are in for a BIG fight this time...

Yep, exactly. Almost 37 pages of a big endless brawl!

[Andrew NDB]

Yep, exactly. Almost 37 pages of a big endless brawl!

Well, there's an end somewhere in there. :)

Looking at the finished, polished product -- though obviously I'm biased -- it has me grinning from ear to ear. I hope y'all enjoy.

[yagyu]

Cant wait, looks awesome, i also preordered awhile back. Loved the previous book u guys did. Looking forward to reading the conclusion.

[PizzaPower]

should be shipped soon right?

[discordiatookie]

Nice! Can't wait for this. Hopefully not shipping out yesterday, i've moved house and just emailed Andrew! :P

[thingy]

The preview pics look amazing. Very much looking foward to this.

[Adam]

should be shipped soon right?
Nice! Can't wait for this. Hopefully not shipping out yesterday, i've moved house and just emailed Andrew! :P

#25 and the second printing version of #24 are at the printer now.

They'll be sending us proof copies to review immediately. The first printing of #24 had a number of printing errors (not just that white band effect some of you had), and we're hoping to prevent that kind of stuff from happening this time around.

And according to the printer, the books go out very quickly once the proofs have been approved. :)

[Chris]

This is a great time to be a TMNT fan! Image is finally getting it's conclusion, the new toys look great and IDW is off to a great start.

Thanks to all involved, I can't wait to read this final issue.

[Powder]

I've known what happens for aaaaaaaages now (;)) but I share all of the excitement.
Knowing who's worked on this book, seeing it in physical form, knowing it's all finally been capped off properly, these things all have me juiced.

[Andrew NDB]

A little snippet of what's coming after this project:

http://www.thegreenlanterncorps.com/cud.jpg

[Powder]

NOW THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKIN' ABOUT!!!!!!

Yeeeeeeeeeeah, son.

[marcelangelo]

now is that tmnt odyssey??...I never understood what the freaking had to do in a turtles book(I have tales vol 2 issues with them)..now, I guess that all must have started somewehere in the archie univese, am I correct?...just never understood that...

[Demon-Alukard]

now is that tmnt odyssey??...I never understood what the freaking had to do in a turtles book(I have tales vol 2 issues with them)..now, I guess that all must have started somewehere in the archie univese, am I correct?...just never understood that...
If you are talking about Cudley the Cowlick-- yes, it's a character of the Archie TMNT Adventures series. And pretty awesome character, I'd must say!

[azrael]

andrew will you please advised if I preordered this my paypal is a lil messed up at the moment.

[Andrew NDB]

andrew will you please advised if I preordered this my paypal is a lil messed up at the moment.

Any questions like these need to be taken to E-mail, sorry.

[azrael]

email sent

[Andrew NDB]

now is that tmnt odyssey??...I never understood what the freaking had to do in a turtles book(I have tales vol 2 issues with them)..now, I guess that all must have started somewehere in the archie univese, am I correct?...just never understood that...

If you are talking about Cudley the Cowlick-- yes, it's a character of the Archie TMNT Adventures series. And pretty awesome character, I'd must say!

Cudley transcends all TMNT universes/dimensions. Only a minor footnote in the Mirage material... but that might change.

[junkboy]

#25 and the second printing version of #24 are at the printer now.

They'll be sending us proof copies to review immediately. The first printing of #24 had a number of printing errors (not just that white band effect some of you had), and we're hoping to prevent that kind of stuff from happening this time around.

And according to the printer, the books go out very quickly once the proofs have been approved. :)

GREAT! Had ordered them both.

[ToTheNines]

Any word from the printer?

[marcelangelo]

thanks for the info on cudley the cowlick, guys...

[Mayhem]

Cudley is about the only thing from the Archie side that gets the thumbs up from me...

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

A little snippet of what's coming after this project:

http://www.thegreenlanterncorps.com/cud.jpg

Looks like Stump Asteroid in the future. I REALLY cannot wait for this one...when you mentioned Odyssey to me, I didn't realize it was going to be a TMNT book...

[Andrew NDB]

Cudley is about the only thing from the Archie side that gets the thumbs up from me...

What about that other Turtle that shows up in it?

Looks like Stump Asteroid in the future.

Very good eyes. :)

[Adam]

Any word from the printer?

Yes--the printer mailed the proofs two days ago. They should be here soon.

[ToTheNines]

What about that other Turtle that shows up in it?

That a hint?

Yes--the printer mailed the proofs two days ago. They should be here soon.

Sweet :) Do you think we'll have these before IDW's #7 comes out?

[CyberCubed]

I'm so happy to see that Jim Lawson is willing to continue drawing TMNT comics.

I honestly wouldn't mind if IDW contacts him to do a special or something.

[Powder]

That a hint?

My thoughts exactly... Slash I always thought could've worked in Mirage given the right circumstances/origin.

I'm so happy to see that Jim Lawson is willing to continue drawing TMNT comics.

I honestly wouldn't mind if IDW contacts him to do a special or something.

Wouldn't mind? Hell, I wish for it! I know they have spoken before and have his work on hand, but no word on future projects...

[junkboy]

Bring in Jim first.
Then get in that awesome guy called Talbot.
and slowly turn IDW into Mirage.

Anyways... Jim drawing TMNT again at IDW would be great.

[CyberCubed]

I also couldn't possibly imagine a Vol. 4 conclusion without Jim doing the art, assuming PL hands the story plots over to IDW.

[Andrew NDB]

I don't think anyone of sound mind would contemplate a Vol. 4 conclusion without Jim.

[Jester]

Wait....CG??

[Powder]

My god... You're really doing what I thought you were doing. I could cry and climax at the same time.

F*cking Jim Lawson, you're a beautiful man.

[CyberCubed]

Who did the last pic of the 4th movie Turtles?

It will be a shame if this could not be officially published by IDW.

[Andrew NDB]

Who did the last pic of the 4th movie Turtles?

The very, very talented Angie Sternitzke with CGI skills, an old friend.

[CyberCubed]

Seems like a sequel to Turtles Forever, I imagine.

If it is, it would be interesting to see if the IDW Turtles or the Nick Turtles get involved this time....since neither of them existed back in 2009.

[Andrew NDB]

If it is, it would be interesting to see if the IDW Turtles or the Nick Turtles get involved this time....since neither of them existed back in 2009.

You never know. :)

Fairly soon I should have Rick McCollum and Bill Anderson's cover. I won't keep that from you guys.

[Powder]

I forgot about that, f*ck yes. Excitement ensues. I wish I were rich so I could forever employ Jim to keep Mirage alive. *sigh*

[Andrew NDB]

On one bit of a sad note it seems confirmed that Jim will run out of duoshade paper before Odyssey is complete (by my estimates, the last third will go un-duoshaded). And it's not made anywhere at all anymore... and people have bought up what remains of it and aren't givin' it up. Really sad to hear, and I'm sure a lot more sad for the guys that use the stuff on the day to day... to me, feels like a huge part of the past is dying and there's nothing we can do about it. I even called up the company that manufactured it and they said they destroyed the (very pricey to use) machine that made it when they moved.

Talked to just about everyone I know and the only guy that still has any kind of a stock is Kevin, and he needs them.

Not the end of the world, though... the duoshading technique can be mimicked/replicated digitally for the remaining pages (and it will be, one way or the other), but I think we can all agree it won't be quite the same as Jim himself sitting there applying/painting the shades himself.

Oh, and Dan Berger is working on a 3 page prologue for the story. How cool is that?

[Powder]

Ah yeah I meant to ask about that. Figures. A really big shame, on many levels. I am glad I at least got two duoshade commissions from Jim.
Awesome to hear Dan is on board for this as well.

[ToTheNines]

Lol, you would show the 07 TMNT guys getting utterly destroyed.

That all looks great though, I hope this gets picked up by IDW soon!

[bjaxx87]

Odyssey looks just awesome! Can't wait to read that epic :tsmile:. Everything I hear about it, makes me want it even more!

I know you can't really tell any release date... but what do you expect to be more realistic? This year? 2013? Later?

[marcelangelo]

I think I am being an extreme outsider here...where do you all know so much about what odyssey is??did I miss something?...I have only seen the ad in image #24 and some interesting statements from andrew here and I have seen the amazing images from it...what I guessedalong the way was that andrew had this fan project and he may or may not have been able to get jim draw the art of the comic(which seems confirmed from andrews last few messages)...but what is it about at all?is there some link with lots of infos about it some friendly backshell could direct me too, please?thanks in advance, looking forward to it...

it is really sad for me too to see that duo shade paper is dying out;(..I asked peter laird last year about it and he kindly replyed to me about the exact same observation(that people are not manufactoring it any longer soon...)
I am doing my own comics now and always wanted to do something with this effect paper...I always thought it made look really interesting and beautiful, even enriching the drawing to some extend...as you mentioned andrew it is possible to recreate the effect with computers but it is not the same...

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

http://www.thegreenlanterncorps.com/od3.jpg

Chien Khan?

[Andrew NDB]

Chien Khan?

That's not an Archie villain... though there is an Archie villain in the story.

About the story, I'd like to leave it mostly under my hat for now... but kind of imagine The Dark Knight Returns but with Mirage TMNT and mixed with a dash of Crisis on Infinite Earths (though more time travel than a lot of interdimensional stuff).

[marcelangelo]

...okay, I sort of get the basic idea, I love the dark knight returns, so I am quite happy...thanks

[Chris]

Seems like a sequel to Turtles Forever, I imagine.

If it is, it would be interesting to see if the IDW Turtles or the Nick Turtles get involved this time....since neither of them existed back in 2009.

Personally, as much as I love the IDW series and am looking forward to the new show, I'd rather keep them out of it and leave this firmly in the "Mirage Era". That said, after the job he did with #24 I'd trust Andrew to make anything work.

This project is looking awesome, should be a nice finale for the Mirage era. Is it set right at the end of the Mirage timeline, or is the idea that some stuff (like Swan Song's epilogue and the new collected Tales frontispieces/epilogue) still take place after this?

[ToTheNines]

That's not an Archie villain... though there is an Archie villain in the story.

Based on previous hints... could be Slash. Based on the fact that time travel's involved... maybe Armaggon or Shredder?

Personally, as much as I love the IDW series and am looking forward to the new show, I'd rather keep them out of it and leave this firmly in the "Mirage Era". That said, after the job he did with #24 I'd trust Andrew to make anything work.

I was thinking maybe show Dan Duncan's turtles, Nick's TMNT and possibly an early picture from the upcoming movie if it's available at the time, on the last page.

Accompanied by a "NEVER The End".

[oldmanwinters]

On one bit of a sad note it seems confirmed that Jim will run out of duoshade paper before Odyssey is complete (by my estimates, the last third will go un-duoshaded). And it's not made anywhere at all anymore... and people have bought up what remains of it and aren't givin' it up. Really sad to hear, and I'm sure a lot more sad for the guys that use the stuff on the day to day... to me, feels like a huge part of the past is dying and there's nothing we can do about it. I even called up the company that manufactured it and they said they destroyed the (very pricey to use) machine that made it when they moved.

Talked to just about everyone I know and the only guy that still has any kind of a stock is Kevin, and he needs them.

Not the end of the world, though... the duoshading technique can be mimicked/replicated digitally for the remaining pages (and it will be, one way or the other), but I think we can all agree it won't be quite the same as Jim himself sitting there applying/painting the shades himself.

Oh, and Dan Berger is working on a 3 page prologue for the story. How cool is that?

Wow, I never would have thought duoshade paper would become such a hot commodity!

Did Jim have any reluctance at using up his last supply or was he looking for an excuse to burn through excess stock?

[Chris]

I was thinking maybe show Dan Duncan's turtles, Nick's TMNT and possibly an early picture from the upcoming movie if it's available at the time, on the last page.

Accompanied by a "NEVER The End".

This I could seriously get behind! That would be an awesome ending.

[Powder]

This I could seriously get behind! That would be an awesome ending.

Agreed. Andrew is a monster though, I'm sure whatever he has planned is amazing.

[CyberCubed]

Regarding the Archie villain, I assume its Null given he's the devil and never got any resolution.

[Andrew NDB]

Regarding the Archie villain, I assume its Null given he's the devil and never got any resolution.

I'm not saying yes or no on Null, but after talking to Steve Murphy... the "true identity" of Null he told me is really pretty shocking.

Pretty shocking indeed.

[oldmanwinters]

I'm not saying yes or no on Null, but after talking to Steve Murphy... the "true identity" of Null he told me is really pretty shocking.

Pretty shocking indeed.

BmWuIgwDE_Y

Null had a TRUE identity!?!

You mean... besides being a demon or even the Devil himself?


I knew it... he was the head exec over at Enron wasn't he?

[Andrew NDB]

You mean... besides being a demon or even the Devil himself?

Most/all of us assumed that. But the truth is a lot more disturbing and makes just about all of his Archie appearances and evolution (de-evolution?) as more and more demonic-like make a lot of sense.

[CyberCubed]

Let me guess, he's also God himself?

[Andrew NDB]

Let me guess, he's also God himself?

Now you're way off.

[oldmanwinters]

I'll just leave this here.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a56/slimer2erasmus/TMNT/Set_the_Trapp.jpg

[CyberCubed]

The only reason I even thought of Null is he was the only main Archie villain not given closure:

- Malinga and Scul/Bean crash into the sun and burn.

- Slash dies in the same fashion.

- Chien Khan was mostly likely killed by the Demon he made a pact with, given we never saw him again after he was pulled into the demon world.

- Verminator-X actually became good at the end of the CyberTurtles arc, after Don reprogrammed him after Raph shot him

- Armaggon was trapped in dimensional limbo, with no way of getting anywhere due to not having a time machine. (Although he is the other most likely to return)


Null was really the only major villain left without closure. He does say he can't be killed in the Malinga arc, so I just assume he is immortal and they left it at that.

[Venom]

Most/all of us assumed that. But the truth is a lot more disturbing and makes just about all of his Archie appearances and evolution (de-evolution?) as more and more demonic-like make a lot of sense.

As I got older, especially when the 4Kids! series on airing, Null began to sort of remind me of a more competent Savanti Romero.

[Andrew NDB]

You're all way off. It floored me when I heard, still kinda does.

[CyberCubed]

Was he supposed to be another existing Archie character, just in a different form? Meaning he was undercover as another character throughout the series?

[Powder]

Would it hurt to let there be one goddamned surprise in a TMNT comic? For petes sake...

[Jester]

I'm smelling a Faust type deal...sold his soul for power and money.

[ToTheNines]

Christopher Columbus!

[Master Splinter]

Christopher Columbus!

Bruce Wayne!

-ms

[Adam]

Time to start a separate thread for Odyssey, methinks.

Also:

Would it hurt to let there be one goddamned surprise in a TMNT comic? For petes sake...
This times a million. Andrew, you're showing your hand, dude!

[Adam]

In an attempt to get us back on track here...

fIf7qXU4wKI

[Master Splinter]

Oh yes! Me like very mucho!

-ms

[Venom]

I'm not saying yes or no on Null, but after talking to Steve Murphy... the "true identity" of Null he told me is really pretty shocking.

Pretty shocking indeed.

Okay, now that I know what it is I gotta say it blew me away with the allegorical clarity the character represented. Of course, hindsight definintely brings everything into focus.

[ToTheNines]

Ahhhh! So awesome.

What's the ETA on these now?

[Adam]

What's the ETA on these now?
The proofs have been approved and the final books are being printed. I think they'll be sent to Andrew sometime next week.

And to answer your previous question--

Sweet :) Do you think we'll have these before IDW's #7 comes out?
It's... possible. If the books get to Andrew lightning quick and he gets them turned around and out to you (at least those of you not super far away) equally quick-- maybe. If not, then definitely around that time anyway.

So... soon!

[CyberCubed]

I'll ask again, has anyone at IDW seen these? Tom Waltz or Bobby?

[Venom]

I'll ask again, has anyone at IDW seen these? Tom Waltz or Bobby?

PM them or ask Bobby on the IDW forum.

[Andrew NDB]

No on either count, though #24 has been available as a digital download/view for a long time now.

In any case I would be happy to show them both issues anytime, if they're receptive.

[Leo656]

I wouldn't mind it if Andrew or someone felt like PMing me the deal with Null. He was one of my faaaaaaavorite Archie characters, I'd love to know what was supposed to have been his deal since they never got to finish it.

[oldmanwinters]

I wouldn't mind it if Andrew or someone felt like PMing me the deal with Null. He was one of my faaaaaaavorite Archie characters, I'd love to know what was supposed to have been his deal since they never got to finish it.

While I've also been dying to know the reveal, I would be willing to wait and theorize silently if Andrew and/or Murphy plans on using that knowledge in a future TMNT story. I'd like for the reveal to carry some weight.

[Leo656]

My fear is that I might not see it or find out about it for some reason when it does come to light. Some things I could take or leave but that's one of the biggest things I'd rather know, just in case. My life being what it is I could end up living in some motel half-broke with no internet or other means of finding out, and I'd rather not take the chance.

I totally agree with you on principle, though.

[CyberCubed]

I always assumed Null would be in The Forever war, so if that ever happens we'll see there.

[Andrew NDB]

I always assumed Null would be in The Forever war, so if that ever happens we'll see there.

Nope. Null is not in Forever War.

[Andrew NDB]

In an attempt to get us back on track here...

fIf7qXU4wKI

Great video, thanks for doing that.

[twopinacoladas]

Cool I look forward to TMNT #25 glad to hear its done :)

[Anima Gemini]

In an attempt to get us back on track here...

fIf7qXU4wKI

Okay, I'm officially sold on double dipping for the reprint now. It looks great. And #25 looks fantastic! Way to whet our appetites. :D

Speaking of appetites, I'm practically drooling over those preview panels of Odyssey. This is exciting stuff! Andrew, I don't want to pry for information about the plot, but how did this project come to be? Did you approach Jim with the idea, or did the two of you work it out together, or what? Consider my interest peaked! :)

Null is my favorite villian of all time. We know he's pure evil, and not just because we're told he's the bad guy, but because we're shown the reasons why. That's why I love to hate him. Another part of the appeal of the character for me, though, is the mystique that surrounds him. I'm hesitant to discover more about him, but at the same time, I'm dying to know. I have my suspicions about his identity, but if it was that big of a surprise, I could be wrong.

Andrew, I have to ask: If Null was never going to appear in The Forever War, then was this big secret about his true identity never supposed to have been revealed? Was he originally intended to remain an enigma? I'm kind of on the fence about whether of not I even want to know. :)

[marcelangelo]

wow!thanks for the great video!#25 looks amazing!bodacious...radical..(etc.)...
I really look forward to read this!!!

[azrael]

payment sent Andrew!

Cant wait for this

[Andrew NDB]

Andrew, I have to ask: If Null was never going to appear in The Forever War, then was this big secret about his true identity never supposed to have been revealed? Was he originally intended to remain an enigma?

There's no way it ever would've been revealed. No way.

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

Is there an estimated shipping date yet? Can we expect to have this by the end of February now?

[Andrew NDB]

I will have them on Tuesday. So... after that.

[azrael]

cant wait! hoping for a printing error on a few. >:)

[Jester]

There's no way it ever would've been revealed. No way.
Then why can't you reveal it?

[Powder]

...Probably the fact he's going to make use of it?

[Andrew NDB]

...Probably the fact he's going to make use of it?

I wouldn't. It clearly wasn't meant to ever be revealed.

And I haven't even said if Null is in the story or not.

[oldmanwinters]

I'm so excited to know that the wait for Image #25 is coming to an end!

I haven't even read #24 yet. I decided to wait until I could get them both together (and to save on shipping costs).

[ToTheNines]

I haven't even read #24 yet. I decided to wait until I could get them both together (and to save on shipping costs).

That's some wicked will power you got there, you should be a Green Lantern.

I considered doing the same thing with Infestation 2, but I can't. I couldn't begin to imagine doing it with this!

[oldmanwinters]

That's some wicked will power you got there, you should be a Green Lantern.

I considered doing the same thing with Infestation 2, but I can't. I couldn't begin to imagine doing it with this!

To quote Hank Hill, "I do like delayed gratification."

Please, I hate reading comics on the internet. Gimme me ink and paper any day!

[azrael]

so we should start recieving them between friday and monday

[Andrew NDB]

so we should start recieving them between friday and monday

I think that's about fair to say. Location and seniority of orders will be factor, of course.

[CyberCubed]

I can't believe I've waited nearly 12 years to find out how the Turtles injuries heal between Image and Volume 4.

If this second issue is as great as the first one was, we're in for a treat. Not to mention I just remembered the Shredder clones return, which is something I completely forgot about until recently. :)

[junkboy]

I hope it will arrive not too late for international buyers. Had ordered 24 and 25.
I doubt it will arrive in a good condition, tho there is nothing can be done about that. Since ordering through here is the only way to own a printed copy... good condition or not.
Any info about in what kind of package it is being sent? Envelope?

[Chris]

I got issue 24 in pristine condition (bagged and boarded) to the UK. Andrew did a great job and I'm sure 25 will be the same. Can't wait!!!

[Roseangelo]

Yes, I had no problems with the packing, either.

The one thing I will ask is that the envelopes be marked DO NOT BEND - If you don't the postal carrier WILL smoosh it into a small apartment mailbox despite the larger box for packages being right there.

[Powder]

Yes, I had no problems with the packing, either.

The one thing I will ask is that the envelopes be marked DO NOT BEND - If you don't the postal carrier WILL smoosh it into a small apartment mailbox despite the larger box for packages being right there.

I'd like to stress the DO NOT BEND thing too.
My 2 copies of #24 got kinda f**ked up on the edges, one of 'em even has a crease through the whole book.

[junkboy]

When it is sent inside an envelope it is generally based on luck to arrive in good condition or not. Espacially if it is international mail.
I am generally too picky about the conditions ( maybe even more than it should be, that most of times it can ruin my reading experience )
But for this one, getting a considerably good conditioned one will be ok for me i guess. Not waiting it to arrive NM, but will be extra happy if it does ofc.

[Powder]

It's not luck in my case, it's just that my mail lady is a c u next Tuesday who jams everything into the mailbox without care. :(

[Venom]

I think that's about fair to say. Location and seniority of orders will be factor, of course.

*Goes to check ordered date*

Monday, October 10, 2011.. good...good.

*Taps fingers in delight*

[Mayhem]

Probably easier just to ask rather than try to find the answer in the thread... if I wanted to order both issues with shipping to the UK, how much in total would it be?

[Powder]

Probably easier just to ask rather than try to find the answer in the thread... if I wanted to order both issues with shipping to the UK, how much in total would it be?

Andrew doesn't like to talk numbers in the thread, send him an email to [email protected].

[Andrew NDB]

Fair warning: if anyone wants to remind me of any last minute address changes or any additional notes, now is the time. E-mail to me at [email protected]

[Navin Johnson]

E-mailed reminder to get your John Hancock on this one.

[Mayhem]

Andrew doesn't like to talk numbers in the thread, send him an email to [email protected].
Understood... email sent :tgrin:

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

Fair warning: if anyone wants to remind me of any last minute address changes or any additional notes, now is the time. E-mail to me at [email protected]

You got a hold of me on Facebook, which I really appreciated because I just started a new job and don't have as much free time as I used to have.

[Andrew NDB]

Also, let me know definitively via E-mail who wants Arseniy/Demon Alukard to sign it. He's happy to sign whatever I send him and to then send it off to whoever wanted it signed... but just keep in mind this is going to automatically increase your wait time by another 2 or 3 weeks, maybe more (he's in Russia).

[Buffy]

Can't wait to receive mine, I absolutely loved issue 25.

[odupianist]

*Goes to check ordered date*

Monday, October 10, 2011.. good...good.

*Taps fingers in delight*

Haha let me know when you get yours because I ordered mine on Nov 5th.

[Andrew NDB]

I can finally, finally say that they're officially going out now. People should be receiving them very shortly.

[azrael]

cant wait for this mother to arrive. Cant effing wait.

[azrael]

Just a thought can we start a new thread for discussion on 25? vs using this one to keep spoilers to a minimum.

[Andrew NDB]

I got to be honest, sitting here with all these boxes of #25s around me writing down names and addresses again -- for the last time, now -- it's really kind of awesome. Awesome that this was able to come to fruition in some form and awesome that I'm able to deliver on the promise made just over two years ago... and it's shocking to me that it's been that long.

As those know that've been following the progress of this since its genesis, it all began with a question I posed on this forum: "Would you be interested in helping in an Image Vol. 3 conclusion?" The overwhelming support and help happened almost overnight. I met Courtland. I met Adam. Powder threw in his support. Alukard came aboard. Gary was already supportive, and then Frank came aboard... and it seems like things never quite stopped snowballing. The twists and turns, the surprises (many of them as much of a pleasant surprise to me as anyone else).

So now here we are... at the end. It's been a fun ride. Wouldn't have been possible without you guys, and I hope no one will be disappointed with the finished product.

[Powder]

It's been awesome. A privilege both as a participant, and reader of the books. You are our comic savior, literally keeping the Mirage canon active and alive. I appreciate that greatly. Out of your own pocket you provide us with REAL turtle comics. I hope we cross paths one day so I can buy you a beer, haha.

[CyberCubed]

Yeah, I imagine you must have paid a small fortune out of your own pocket just to bring this all together. It truly takes a dedicated fan to do that, especially since you're also not really making any real profit out of this either.

[PizzaPower]

well im glad they are being shipped out now but it sure does suck that i have to wait for this deployment to be over to read it :( oh well 2 and half months left.

[junkboy]

I got to be honest, sitting here with all these boxes of #25s around me writing down names and addresses again -- for the last time, now -- it's really kind of awesome. Awesome that this was able to come to fruition in some form and awesome that I'm able to deliver on the promise made just over two years ago... and it's shocking to me that it's been that long.

As those know that've been following the progress of this since its genesis, it all began with a question I posed on this forum: "Would you be interested in helping in an Image Vol. 3 conclusion?" The overwhelming support and help happened almost overnight. I met Courtland. I met Adam. Powder threw in his support. Alukard came aboard. Gary was already supportive, and then Frank came aboard... and it seems like things never quite stopped snowballing. The twists and turns, the surprises (many of them as much of a pleasant surprise to me as anyone else).

So now here we are... at the end. It's been a fun ride. Wouldn't have been possible without you guys, and I hope no one will be disappointed with the finished product.


just great

[DrSpengler]

Got my copy of #25 in the mail, today!

Gonna start writing my review now, though it might not be ready until after I get home from work. This is a biiiiiiiiiig book.

[Ninjinister]

Considering that I'm like a stone's throw away from Andrew, I'll hopefully be getting mine today. Then again, mail service hates me so it might be July before I get it :lol:

[DrSpengler]

Thanks for the shout-out! I'm proud to have contributed what I could (and thanks for the autograph, too!)

Quick question for the Turtle Tips: What was the print run on #25? I'm sure the answer's somewhere in this thread, but I dunno where to start looking.

[Andrew NDB]

Quick question for the Turtle Tips: What was the print run on #25? I'm sure the answer's somewhere in this thread, but I dunno where to start looking.

I don't think it's ever been brought up, but it's 135 copies.

[Master Splinter]

135 copies.

Glad to hear that these have been shipped out. Can't wait to get my copy.

Thanks again Andrew and of course everyone else involved, Adam, etc..

-ms

[junkboy]

All of them sent as of now, btw?
I mean, the international orders as well?

[Andrew NDB]

At least some people should be getting their copies today. I know DrSpengler got his.

[CyberCubed]

How many pages is it? More than issue 24?

[Andrew NDB]

All of them sent as of now, btw?

Nope. Have sent two big batches so far (one on Friday morning, one on Saturday morning), going down the list in order of pre-ordering. Will prepare the third batch shortly.

I mean, the international orders as well?

Some, yes. The ones that fell within the first two batches I've sent.

[junkboy]

Ok, thanks Andrew

[Andrew NDB]

How many pages is it? More than issue 24?

If I recall, it's about the exact same page count as #24. Difference being, there's a lot more "main" story and a lot less backup material in #25 vs. #24.

[azrael]

cant wait, How many do you ship out at once?

[DrSpengler]

Finished my review, but now I gotta go to work.

I'll post it when I get back around 9:30-10pm tonight (Eastern).


In advance, though: This. Was. AMAZING.

[CyberCubed]

Can't wait for my copy. Seeing the Turtles heal and return to normal is something I've been waiting 12 years for.

[oldmanwinters]

Got mine in the mail today! They both look great! Looking forward to reading them!

[Powder]

This should be a good mail week, expecting this, a grill (shiny teeth, sucka~) and an AVGN autograph. Yowza!

[Navin Johnson]

Received mine today, looks great, will read tomarrow. Thanks

[John Pannozzi]

Andrew, when will #25 be available in digital form?

[DrSpengler]

Here's my review at TMNT Entity! (http://tmntentity.blogspot.com/2012/02/tmnt-vol-3-25.html)

If you haven't gotten your copy yet, I'd avoid it. SPOILERS and all that.

[KM3K]

I received mine today.

That was an amazing issue. I'd say more, but I won't spoil anything for others. Thanks Andrew and everyone else involved!