TMNT #9, Leonardo, TMNT Adventures

[Toby Barrett]

http://media.ideaanddesignworks.com/idw/covers/solicitations/2012/04_april/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles_09_CoverRI.jpg


Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #9
(W) Tom Waltz, Kevin Eastman (A) Dan Duncan (CA) Kevin Eastman, Dan Duncan

You'd think that General Krang's arrival in New York City would be bad enough news, right? Oh no, there's still plenty more misery to go around! The Turtle's home in the sewers is destroyed thanks to a sinister team-up between Baxter Stockman and Old Hob. Now that the Turtles are homeless, with one of their own captured, things have never looked bleaker for our heroes. The key to their salvation may lie with... April O'Neil??

Notice they've only put up the retailer incentive cover. I suppose the main cover isn't finished yet. Again.

http://media.ideaanddesignworks.com/idw/covers/solicitations/2012/04_april/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles_MicroSeries_04_Cover.jpg


Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Micro-series #4: Leonardo
(W) Brian Lynch (A) Ross Campbell (CA) David Peterson, Ross Campbell

The final Turtle Micro-series is here! Leonardo, the eldest brother, has always valued honor and discipline. These noble qualities may not be enough against the most fearsome opponents he has encountered-the ruthless Foot Clan! That's right, the first battle between Turtle and Foot happens RIGHT HERE! This story also leads into the next ongoing story-arc. Don't miss this essential issue!


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[Jester]

Wait...are the re-releasing the 25th Anniversary Adventures "Trade"?

[Rooish]

Wow that Leo cover is awesome! Although the perspective is a bit odd--those feet look ginormous! I wish Peterson would draw a TMNT comic.

#9's cover is weird--I'm assuming Duncan will draw his version soon?

[Toby Barrett]

I'm just guessing he hasn't finished it yet, like issue 4 and 6 when their solits were out.

[oldmanwinters]

Wow, so much new info all at once! It's just so hard to take in!

But, yeah, I'm totally confused about that 25th Anniversary Heroes in a Half-Shell TPB.

[Bobby Curnow]

We're reprinting the Archie collection that has the first three issues... guess no one scrubbed the 25th anniversary thing. Ha, super smooth move on our part.

That's about all I know about that.

Yeah, Dan hasn't had a chance to do the #9 cover. Though next month will see his #10, which is great. RI cover there is by Ethan 'Axe Cop' Nicolle.

[DrSpengler]

Awesome news about the Archie book.

I'm gonna assume that it's a "test the waters for interest" sort of dealie? I hope there's a response, as it's the later stuff I'm sure everybody wants to see collected.

[AleXviD]

#9... The Turtles design remindes me of Battle Nexus video game cover (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teenage_Mutant_Ninja_Turtles_2:_Battle_Nexus). I wonder if it's the same artist.

And really, what's the deal with the trade cover? Oh, nevermind. Cool news, indeed.

[Jester]

May have to buy it...to go with my MP3s of the Random House tape, and to answer IDW's unspoken question of "Would you like us to make Archie books?" with an emphatic, "Yes!"

[King Suck]

Me likey!:D

[oldmanwinters]

We're reprinting the Archie collection that has the first three issues... guess no one scrubbed the 25th anniversary thing. Ha, super smooth move on our part.

Awesome news about the Archie book.

I'm gonna assume that it's a "test the waters for interest" sort of dealie? I hope there's a response, as it's the later stuff I'm sure everybody wants to see collected.

May have to buy it... to answer IDW's unspoken question of "Would you like us to make Archie books?" with an emphatic, "Yes!"


Regarding the TMNT Adventures Reprint:

That's a real surprised the book is getting another print run!

As much as I like to support a brand to increase the chances of future sales... IDW is gonna have to entice me with something extra to get me to pony up for a reprint of issues I already own multiple times over and can probably buy used for under a dollar a piece.

Might I suggest an original short story or two drawn in the vintage ArchieTMNTA or Fred Wolf style? :)

Because I am a sucker for original content in TPB.

[Jester]

Maybe character models from the FW series?

[oldmanwinters]

Maybe character models from the FW series?

Yeah, I'd probably buy it if you IDW guys could work out a deal to feature those!

[MikeandRaph87]

Awesome news about the Archie book.

I'm gonna assume that it's a "test the waters for interest" sort of dealie? I hope there's a response, as it's the later stuff I'm sure everybody wants to see collected.

You think maybe testing the waters to have The Forever War completed? :thyper: The problem is I have no need for the trade paeprback since I have all the issues but I want to show interest in seeing this long awaited mega story!

[Jester]

Testing the waters wouldn't be a good place to put the effort into basically creating from scratch a very dead project. Now if the Archie trades sell well....maybe.

[DrSpengler]

The problem is I have no need for the trade paeprback since I have all the issues but I want to show interest in seeing this long awaited mega story!

That's sort of my dilemma.

HOWEVER, as Oldmanwinters pointed out, were they to include some sweet exclusive bonus content... I'd be all over that. ESPECIALLY if it were a short back-up strip. If it's a story, I HAVE to own it. I'm a consumer whore like that.

But even if it's just a gallery of images (and TMNT Adventures had a LOT of pin-up galleries to pick stuff from), then that might make it worth it, too.

[MikeandRaph87]

Testing the waters wouldn't be a good place to put the effort into basically creating from scratch a very dead project. Now if the Archie trades sell well....maybe.

There is always hiring the old team to pick up their notes from where they left off. If they are hiring Kevin as a co-plotter and consultabt and Tristian, who worked for Mirage at the end of its run to work on that Infestation mini, I wouldn't put it past them for looking to them,however its generating interest in the incomplete work. I have been waiting for this thing since 3rd grade!

I see your point Dr. and OMW. I would for that.

[Kendamu]

Neat! New(-ish) Archie trade! I hope they add some new stuff or something.

[Powder]

I love these new covers! Totally love 'em.

Hey Bobby, if you by any chance find out/know who did the art to the BACK cover of that Archie trade, could you please fill me in?
I got it tattooed a few years back but I still don't know who originally drew it...

[Raven]

The Leonardo cover looks sweet, but a bit off.

[Eiko]

Love the covers to #9 and Leo.

[AquaParade]

Bobby, we need to see more art from the highly-talented man responsible for the micro-covers! That Leonardo is craptacular! Definitely my favorite micro-series cover so far.

Look's like the #9-12 arc will focus on the tmnt and the foot/Shredder? Excited, to say the least.

[oldmanwinters]

For reason, I just now noticed that the cover for issue #9 features the Turtles in all-red bandanas. Now I'm really confused!

[Toby Barrett]

Well, it's just a retailer's incentive cover, and on the IDW forums, Bobby mentioned that "As for future variant covers, I like those to be the artist's interpretations of the Turtles as much as possible. So they're welcome to use the 'all red' if they prefer, but that hasn't happened yet."

http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=268257#268257

[Eiko]

For reason, I just now noticed that the cover for issue #9 features the Turtles in all-red bandanas. Now I'm really confused!

Can't tell a book by it's cover.

[ToTheNines]

Bobby, we need to see more art from the highly-talented man responsible for the micro-covers! That Leonardo is craptacular! Definitely my favorite micro-series cover so far.

Look's like the #9-12 arc will focus on the tmnt and the foot/Shredder? Excited, to say the least.

I believe you misused "craptacular".

[Samhain]

The # 9 cover is sick. Who is the artist? It looks familiar. And the Leo cover is just as beautiful as I expected.

[AquaParade]

I believe you misused "craptacular".

Yeah, I can't help but think it sounds awesome. But it could be confusing to people who..ahem...use words correctly.

[LeoNerdo]

i love the art for the mini series covers. simply great.

[Anima Gemini]

We're reprinting the Archie collection that has the first three issues... guess no one scrubbed the 25th anniversary thing. Ha, super smooth move on our part.

That's about all I know about that.

Thanks for the info! Well, the 2009 trade was presented in a smaller size. Perhaps this version will be printed in the size of the original comics. That would be nice. I'm excited about this, but I would be absolutely thrilled if more trades were released following this one, i.e., the Murphy (Clarrain) written stories. If IDW/Nickelodeon want to release something that the original fans of the OT who haven't followed the Turtles in a long time will pick up and read (which I'm guessing they do), and will still enjoy as adults, then they need look no further than the Adventures series. I like to think of it as what the OT might have been if the Mirage crew were in charge of making it. After all, that's pretty much what it was, so it really has something for everyone, IMO. Those stories deserve to see the light of day again, and are perhaps even more relevant today. I may be getting ahead of myself here, considering this was just announced, but I just wanted to state all that for the record. :)

[CyberCubed]

For those who don't know the Archie book collects the three issues that adapted Season 1 of the cartoon. They aren't the first 3 issues of the regular monthly series which started with the crooked ninja turtle gang.

[King Suck]

The Leonardo cover looks sweet, but a bit off.

Just imagine your looking at Leo from the view of some poor fool who stepped up and got smacked down. ;)

[Bobby Curnow]

I don't have much to do with the Archie reprints, so I don't know about the back cover, I'm afraid.

David Petersen is indeed amazing. Happy to say he'll continue to do more micro-series covers.

Wait, we're doing more micro-series??? :o

[Jester]

Wait...you are? Awesome.

[Vader]

I don't have much to do with the Archie reprints, so I don't know about the back cover, I'm afraid.

David Petersen is indeed amazing. Happy to say he'll continue to do more micro-series covers.

Wait, we're doing more micro-series??? :o

Great to hear!!! Who's next? Splinter maybe? Or Casey..:D

[Powder]

I'd LOVE a Casey Micro series, he didn't have nearly as many of his own stories despite TOTTMNTV2 trying to make up for it (which it did, kinda).

[Buffy]

Woohoo, more micro series! My poor wallet... :)

[Matches Malone]

Was the 25th anniversary Archie trade printed in color or black & white? How will the upcoming trade be printed?

[Andrew NDB]

OK, I get that the 25th Anniversary Logo was supposed to be scrubbed... but where's the "ADVENTURES" part of the logo?

[Slap-Happy]

Hey Bobby, if you by any chance find out/know who did the art to the BACK cover of that Archie trade, could you please fill me in?

Wasn't it Dooney?

[Archon_Turtle]

Bobby you should just start with Archie issue 5 IMO. Nobody cares about the earlier issues because theyre ripped directly off the OT episode scripts.

I would just hate for you to reprint that stuff, have it see crappy sales, and have the archie reprints canned before you get to the content that people like.

[Andrew NDB]

Bobby you should just start with Archie issue 5 IMO. Nobody cares about the earlier issues because theyre ripped directly off the OT episode scripts.

I would just hate for you to reprint that stuff, have it see crappy sales, and have the archie reprints canned before you get to the content that people like.

Yeah, as far as I'm concerned TMNTA #5 is really TMNTA #1.

I don't think "ripped off" is the right term, though. Until #5, TMNTA was just adaptations of Fred Wolf issues. Now, it would be one thing if TMNTA stuck by and made itself a continuing part of the Fred Wolf universe (in which case, sure, those earliest of issues would make sense... after all, they'd just be showing a window into what would already be a part of its universe, whether it was otherwise seen in a cartoon or not)... but TMNTA #5 and onward, it diverged and we can all agree it became a pretty firm independent universe. Reprinting pre-TMNTA #5 issues only serves to further confuse an already confusing issue.

[Matches Malone]

The Leonardo cover looks sweet, but a bit off.

Agreed. I was certain this was going to be my favorite Micro-Series cover but unfortunately it doesn't seem to be the case. That's okay though, it still looks great! If anything, it actually looks pretty close to the way the turtles looked in Vol. 1 #1 and that's pretty cool in itself! And in a way, I'm kind of glad my favorite covers were Mike and Don's since they get shrugged off way too often.

[Andrew NDB]

I rather like the Leonardo cover, and the dynamic angle. I also like the alternate #9 cover and hope it's a promise of what we can expect to see in the issue.

[marcelangelo]

leonardos right foot looks bigger here because the camera is positioned on the floor and this foot is closer to it...like someone wrote earlier about it:from the perspective of a guy that got knocked to the ground..so thats really a nice treat in my oppinion!!I love these covers, especially the cover from the artist to issue # 9!!!wow, gets me already very excited for the issue!!...and turtles wearing all red?ooooooh yeaaahh!!!!!!;)
tmnta tpb is good news to me too, as I was searching shops for it anyway...I have to get into the archie series as a whole and wanted to start with the beginning although I know the first 4(?) issues retell ot stories...but hey-these were excellent episodes anyway;)...

[marcelangelo]

oh no, I just noticed I posted something in the wrong section, so here my questin for tom or bobby again:is there already a release date for the archie tpb?

[MikeandRaph87]

If there are more one shots why not Shredder and Apolex? That would give us more insight on the characters and would be interesting reads.

[Archon_Turtle]

Yeah, as far as I'm concerned TMNTA #5 is really TMNTA #1.

I don't think "ripped off" is the right term, though. Until #5, TMNTA was just adaptations of Fred Wolf issues. Now, it would be one thing if TMNTA stuck by and made itself a continuing part of the Fred Wolf universe (in which case, sure, those earliest of issues would make sense... after all, they'd just be showing a window into what would already be a part of its universe, whether it was otherwise seen in a cartoon or not)... but TMNTA #5 and onward, it diverged and we can all agree it became a pretty firm independent universe. Reprinting pre-TMNTA #5 issues only serves to further confuse an already confusing issue.

Suppose that read wrong. I meant ripped as in taken from or adapted, not ripped off as in stolen.

[King Suck]

Bad guy micro series would be awesome.

[Metropoliskid41]

WOW!!! THATS SO FREAKIN AWESOME!!! Hell yeah! Way pumped about the Archie reprint.

That RI cover for #9 is incredible, that might seriously be my favorite cover so far!!

[Hermano Dyvas]

We're reprinting the Archie collection that has the first three issues... guess no one scrubbed the 25th anniversary thing. Ha, super smooth move on our part.

That's about all I know about that.

Yeah, Dan hasn't had a chance to do the #9 cover. Though next month will see his #10, which is great. RI cover there is by Ethan 'Axe Cop' Nicolle.

Awesome, when will you print forever war? Just kidding ... semi-kidding :P

[CyberCubed]

Why are people acting like the Archie miniseries isn't important? The Dooney art is worth it and it shows the origin for the Archie Turtles as well as Shredder and Krang.

If you go straight to issue 5, then the Archie turtles have no origin. Just because it's adapted from episodes doesn't make it less important.

Also keep in mind casual fans may have never watched the show in years so the stories in that book will be new to them.

[Samhain]

The Leo cover looks fine to me.


Wasn't it Dooney?

Nope. Dooney did the cover but the back pin-up is an unnamed artist.

[Mr._Mutant_Man]

Great to hear!!! Who's next? Splinter maybe? Or Casey..:D

I would read an April issue too. A comic from the POV of a college girl that knows four mutant turtles, could be an interesting perspective.

I was confused by the first post, because on first glance I thought it was saying that the Leonardo cover was the incentive. Glad it isn't, because it looks awesome.

I think instead of re-releasing the 25th Anniversary trade, they should include more issues, up to the point where they had original stories. Then again, this trade might still get read by people who don't have those issues, or new readers that remember the old cartoon.

Also, Dooney's art is awesome.

[Toby Barrett]

Edited the opening post with the solicitations!

Looks like the two moments many of us have been waiting for is finally going to happen in April!!

[CyberCubed]

Wow issue 9 feels like a mix of Mirage and the first movie. Could this be leading to an exile in Northampton arc?

Also the Leonardo special sounds like a remake of the original one, I can't wait to see IDW's take!

[ToTheNines]

Wonder who got captured. Money's on Splinter.

[Jester]

Why are people acting like the Archie miniseries isn't important? The Dooney art is worth it and it shows the origin for the Archie Turtles as well as Shredder and Krang.

If you go straight to issue 5, then the Archie turtles have no origin. Just because it's adapted from episodes doesn't make it less important.

Also keep in mind casual fans may have never watched the show in years so the stories in that book will be new to them.
I'll just leave this here...

[Matches Malone]

Wonder who got captured. Money's on Splinter.

I think Splinter makes the most sense and it's a classic storyline we've seen iterated a few times. This series does have a history of throwing some curveballs, but with the first story arc involving a missing turtle, to have a turtle go missing again 4 issues later would seem pretty redundant. How about this for a twist... Casey Jones is the one who goes missing?

[Jester]

What about April....

[oldmanwinters]

What about April....

Ah, but the synopsis says the Turtles have to find "salvation" with April after "one of their own" gets captured.

So probably not.

[Jester]

Ah, but the synopsis says the Turtles have to find "salvation" with April after "one of their own" gets captured.

So probably not.
Oh...well...I...um...didn't...well...read it. :(

[MikeandRaph87]

Let me take a guess at what will go down. I could be more wrong than right,but...It sounds like Baxter unleashes the Mousers under Krang's order to have Splinter, who seems to be the more important speciemen, brought back to the lab for whatever test they are being used for. Splinter is successfully captured meanwhile Casey needing a tutor answers April's ad and learns of her internship at Stocktronics where the TMNT and Splinter were mutated. Nowhere else to turn with thier father figure captured Casey introduces the green team to April to help them get answers and shut down Baxter's operations?

[Jester]

Let me take a guess at what will go down. I could be more wrong than right,but...It sounds like Baxter unleashes the Mousers under Krang's order to have Splinter, who seems to be the more important speciemen, brought back to the lab for whatever test they are being used for. Splinter is successfully captured meanwhile Casey needing a tutor answers April's ad and learns of her internship at Stocktronics where the TMNT and Splinter were mutated. Nowhere else to turn with thier father figure captured Casey introduces the green team to April to help them get answers and shut down Baxter's operations?
Sounds about right...

The final Turtle Micro-series is here! Leonardo, the eldest brother, has always valued honor and discipline. These noble qualities may not be enough against the most fearsome opponents he has encountered-the ruthless Foot Clan! That's right, the first battle between Turtle and Foot happens RIGHT HERE! This story also leads into the next ongoing story-arc. Don't miss this essential issue!
Wait...so Leonardo's micro integrates with ongoing...I wonder where they got that idea? :P

[CyberCubed]

Splinter getting captured makes the most sense and is based on both Mirage and the adaptione of the first movie and 4kids series.

[Venom]

We're reprinting the Archie collection that has the first three issues... guess no one scrubbed the 25th anniversary thing. Ha, super smooth move on our part.

That's about all I know about that.

Yeah, Dan hasn't had a chance to do the #9 cover. Though next month will see his #10, which is great. RI cover there is by Ethan 'Axe Cop' Nicolle.

Will Future Tense be next, except with the error fixed? :tsmile:

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tmnta tpb is good news to me too, as I was searching shops for it anyway...I have to get into the archie series as a whole and wanted to start with the beginning although I know the first 4(?) issues retell ot stories...but hey-these were excellent episodes anyway...

Dude, I love your optimism, man! :tsmile:
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Oh...well...I...um...didn't...well...read it. :/

Too busy looking at the pretty pictures? :P

[Mr._Mutant_Man]

Splinter getting captured makes the most sense and is based on both Mirage and the adaptione of the first movie and 4kids series.

Plus the four turtles just got reunited again, it might be too soon to split them up again.

The Turtles having to function on their own without Splinter has been a staple of the franchise.

[CyberCubed]

Yep. Just like in Vol. 1 when Splinter was captured by the Utroms, in the first movie when the Foot kidnap Splinter, on in the 4kids series where Splinter is taken by the guardians to the Utroms.

Given we're going through the Mouser story it is expected.

[marcelangelo]

Will Future Tense be next, except with the error fixed? :tsmile:



Dude, I love your optimism, man! :tsmile:
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Too busy looking at the pretty pictures? :P

thanks, pal!..to quote michelangelo from turtles forever:I can't help it, I was born that way..;)hey-another thing(wanted to ad this to the mikro thread but it fits with a comment here, too):in michelangelo micro the guy they were stealing from seems to have something in for us in the ongoing as well, and in raphael we got to see a familliar shadow in the end, so this time around the micros ALL seem to feed the ongoing, not just leonardo...think that's great, casual readers can read them on their own and don't miss anything and readers of the ongoing can filter something for their series from these, too..

[ToTheNines]

Yep. Just like in Vol. 1 when Splinter was captured by the Utroms, in the first movie when the Foot kidnap Splinter, on in the 4kids series where Splinter is taken by the guardians to the Utroms.

"Splinter Vanishes". :P

[marcelangelo]

man, splinter being captured had me on root for our turtles since I was a kid...palease tell me ONE turtles dimension where splinter wasn't rat-napped??I mean the original comic the original carton, the original movie, the follow up comic by another pubisher(vol 3), the follow up cartoon 4kids, the original video game on nes(maybe others too, don't know now)....probably this story line is already been written into the upcomming cartoon from nickelodeon;)...
but I love it anyway;)

[Hardshell]

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Archie 100 Page Spectacular

Michael Dooney (w & a & c)

Heroes in a half-shell for all ages! Representing the three-issue mini-series that adapted the first five episodes of the original animated TMNT series! Featuring the origins of the Turtles, Splinter, Bebop and Rocksteady… and the first Archie appearances of Shredder and the Foot Clan!

FC * 100 pages * $7.99

It sounds like it won't be a trade but a 100-page special, which is okay but I hope their other Archie or 'classic' collections are better than just 100-page comics.

[Metropoliskid41]

I actually kinda like that they are doing it in 100 page collected editions, I really like that format for the DC Comics Presents books that reprint old issues and story arcs. $8 for 100 pages ain't bad, I'd be totally fine if they released the whole Archie series that way.

[marcelangelo]

while I would also welcome thicker tpb for the rest of the archie run, i wanted to salute the price!I didn't tae a closer look at that when I first read about this product...it's great to invest a small amount of money and get some nice turtles action back...;)

[Hermano Dyvas]

man, splinter being captured had me on root for our turtles since I was a kid...palease tell me ONE turtles dimension where splinter wasn't rat-napped??I mean the original comic the original carton, the original movie, the follow up comic by another pubisher(vol 3), the follow up cartoon 4kids, the original video game on nes(maybe others too, don't know now)....probably this story line is already been written into the upcomming cartoon from nickelodeon;)...
but I love it anyway;)

The next mutation ! Though it is a loose continuation of the movieverse where he was.

[Redeemer]

Cant wait to get the Leonardo One-Shot. Leo being my favorite turtle I might get every varient :P

[CrazySquirrel]

Its awesome to see IDW printing some adventures stuff! Its my favorite Turtles universe. Hopefully they will reprint the full series!

[LeoNerdo]

I'm not sure if this was mentioned elsewhere, but Amazon has a listing up for the Micro-Series TPB now: http://www.amazon.com/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Micro/dp/1613772327/ref=sr_1_66?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1327865630&sr=1-66

[Samhain]

I'm not sure if this was mentioned elsewhere, but Amazon has a listing up for the Micro-Series TPB now: http://www.amazon.com/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Micro/dp/1613772327/ref=sr_1_66?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1327865630&sr=1-66

I wonder what cover they're gonna go with for that...

[sdp]

wasn't that Adventures trade gimped in some way? It was digest sized or the colors were off or it was in black/white?

I disagree about the first issues not being included, especially the first three, they tell a decent story. Now the first four issues are another thing but I don't think it's too bad, it's not like the first Adventure stories were that great either, only downside it can have is people will think that it will just adapt the cartoon but counting most people probably don't remember it won't care.

[Venom]

only downside it can have is people will think that it will just adapt the cartoon but counting most people probably don't remember it won't care.

IDW could perhaps offset the reader dropoff by including an "Introduction to TMNT Adventures" type of forward that explains while these first issues adapted the original cartoon, writer Steve Murphy - under the pseudonym "Dean Clarrain" - began crafting the title into its own identity by telling original stories..." so readers go into the book knowing that the following trade will have these original stories.

Hey, telling the owner of the shop I go to about the Future Shark trilogy got his curiosity piqued enough to check it out. He hadn't read a Turtle book in years before the IDW series and was under the impression the Archie series was strictly for children. The opening phrase that excited him: "Dude, they (Murph/Allen) brutally slaughtered the Mutanimals..." :tcool:

[Redeemer]

I never read the Archie series bc of how young I was, but I would love to get the reprints

[Uki]

Yes, I'm totally in for Archie reprints!!! I only ever read the issue Mondo Gecko arrived in and an April comic. I want them all! (I'll also be trying to get the trades of the Mirage stuff, even though I own most all of it from the initial releases...) :)

[Toby Barrett]

Oh, hell yes.
http://www.media.idwpublishing.com/previews/TMNT/LEOcover-v2.jpg

[Candy Kappa]

It is, beautiful.

[Donnie]

RC is the f*cking man. He needs to be the monthly artist. That cover rocks my life.

[Samhain]

Oh my lord, I need to clean my keyboard off. That is amazing.

[Master Splinter]

Oh my lord, I need to clean my keyboard off. That is amazing.

Please do, and yes it is.

-ms

[Powder]

Favorite cover of the series thus far. Now I'm convinced I need to commission the man.

[Samhain]

And I'm glad to see that just like in the original Leo Micro, this issue looks to have a lot of Leo vs. tons of foot action!:D Man, I want this issue now.

[junkboy]

When it is a Leo micro we talk about there sure will be lots of foot ninja around. Which is great.
Awesome cover by the way.
TMNT 9 cover is very cool as well. I, too, feel the same way... at least the red bandanas are living on the variants. Better than nothing.

[Donnie]

Can't wait for these issues!!!!

[FearlessLeader]

It's perfect.

I literally can't think of anything else to say about it!!

I seriously cannot wait for this issue!!

[CyberCubed]

So are the foot actually going to wear full masks over their faces or is this the artists preference?

[Toby Barrett]

Artists' preference, most likely. Sort of like how the turtles had cloth belts in the Raphael Micro, and completely different apparel (the knee pads, and wraps around their entire forearms) in the Michelangelo micro.

[CyberCubed]

Artists' preference, most likely. Sort of like how the turtles had cloth belts in the Raphael Micro, and completely different apparel (the knee pads, and wraps around their entire forearms) in the Michelangelo micro.

Yeah the only reason I asked is those Foot soldiers we saw in issue #1-6 didn't have the full mask covering their eyes.

[DrSpengler]

RC is the f*cking man.

Anybody who takes the time to draw Critters fan art is aces in my book. That cover is superb.

[oldmanwinters]

http://www.media.idwpublishing.com/previews/TMNT/LEOcover-v2.jpg

Glory be !

[Hermano Dyvas]

I wonder if the Leo mini will manage to rival the mirage micro as I heard IDW is striving for the same tone of the original micro issue. Probably not as it's almost impossible but I'm convinced it's going to be a solid issue!

[Bobby Curnow]

The original Leo micro is pretty unbeatable.

But this one is turning out very nicely.

[Sophie Campbell]

thanks, everyone!!! glad you like the cover. :)

i agree with Bobby, the original Leo issue is pretty much unbeatable, especially since our new one doesn't have Raph trimming a christmas tree with butterfly swords!

[marcelangelo]

oh man...I always loved them butterfly swords;)....I am trimming the christmas tree each year and each year I think of that moment;)

[Abnormal Freak]

Do we know yet what kind of format the "Archie 100 Page Spectacular" is gonna be? Is it a near-identical reprint of the Mirage trade, or will it be full comic sized and maybe a paperback? The phrasing "100 page spectacular" makes me think it'll be a paperback collection, not a proper trade—which, to be perfectly honest, I'd rather have over a hardbacked, pocket-size reprint of the first edition.

[CyberCubed]

Its the same one Archie released in 2009.

[ToTheNines]

Did I miss Duncan's cover for this? Or is it not out yet?

[Samhain]

Did I miss Duncan's cover for this? Or is it not out yet?

It hasn't been revealed yet.

[Redeemer]

Oh, hell yes.
http://www.media.idwpublishing.com/previews/TMNT/LEOcover-v2.jpg

Damn I want this as my sig!!!!!

[ToTheNines]

It hasn't been revealed yet.

I bet it's got a spoiler on it, since #10's out already.

[CyberCubed]

So who wants to bet Leonardo gets beaten up in this to near death, Shredder then appears in #10 to kick everyone elses asses, and the Turtles retreat with their new friend April (and Casey) to Northampton?

We also know someone gets captured here, most likely Splinter, which gives me Movie 1 vibes. It might be interesting to see the Foot capture Splinter this early on.

[Hermano Dyvas]

It might be interesting to see the Foot capture Splinter this early on.

Yeah, and it would be cool if Shredder got to learn more about the TMNT through Splinter this way. Not like in mirage where he knew zilch about them, I mean it worked there of course but I don't want that in IDW. I want Shredder to be around a little longer.

[ToTheNines]

So who wants to bet Leonardo gets beaten up in this to near death, Shredder then appears in #10 to kick everyone elses asses, and the Turtles retreat with their new friend April (and Casey) to Northampton?

I don't think Northampton is going to happen. #5 revealed that April's from upstate New York, and her second semester is in full swing by now so she's probably not going to just truck them up there in the middle of that... to her (still alive) parent's home. She probably doesn't even have a car.

[FearlessLeader]

I don't think Northampton is going to happen. #5 revealed that April's from upstate New York, and her second semester is in full swing by now so she's probably not going to just truck them up there in the middle of that... to her (still alive) parent's home. She probably doesn't even have a car.

Not saying they will end up in Northhampton in this universe, but the original Northhampton house from the comics was owned by Casey's Grandma and it would certainly be simply to just repeat that.

I wouldn't mind seeing the guys get out of the city to re-coup though. I always personally had a fondness for the downtime in Northhampton stories.

[ToTheNines]

Not saying they will end up in Northhampton in this universe, but the original Northhampton house from the comics was owned by Casey's Grandma and it would certainly be simply to just repeat that.

Right you are, but the synopsis says that the turtles "find their salvation" with April, which is why I ruled out the Casey's grandma thing.

But I agree with you, I've always loved the farmhouse down time stuff.

[CyberCubed]

They could simply hide out in April's apartment in NYC then. Assuming they fight in the sewers/streets, its not like any of them know where April lives or if they've seen her with the Turtles at that point.

I fully expect there to be an arc with the Turtles in April's apartment, much like the Mirage, first movie, original cartoon and 4kids series did after the Mousers destroy the lair and first Foot fight.

Especially if Splinter is missing.

[ToTheNines]

Casey gonna distract her roomie?

[Toby Barrett]

Oh yea, I forgot about April's roomate, Trish...

What are the chances she ends up being this continuities' "Irma"? =p

[Abnormal Freak]

Oh yea, I forgot about April's roomate, Trish...

What are the chances she ends up being this continuities' "Irma"? =p

If that's the case, I fear the onslaught of April on Trish cartoon porno. :o

[Powder]

Stop giving me ideas, AF...

*devious grin*

[rich]

Hey gang! All Leo covers (http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/2012/01/tmnt-micro-series-4-leonardo-idw-variant-covers/) are now posted...along with some Breaking News (http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/2012/03/breaking-news-re-cover-for-tmnt-micro-series-4-leonardo-idw/) :D

Have a great evening!

[Eiko]

Wow thats a pretty neat Leo cover.

[Plasticplayhouse]

the covers look great. I'm really looking forward to this Leo issue!

[Donnie]

I've said before, but Leo's micro is going to be the best one. Hands down. Ross doing the art sealed the deal for me either way, but the story looks intense.

[Master Splinter]

I'm hoping to get my hands on the Campbell cover... But I would settle for the Petersen.

-ms

[oldmanwinters]

I'm hoping to get my hands on the Campbell cover... But I would settle for the Petersen.

-ms

Yeah, Petersen has done such a good job on all the covers (I wasn't a big fan of his Raphael one though) that it's hard to get enticed by all the variants. However, that Campbell cover is so awesome I'd even be willing to pay a little more to own that one.

[Cowabunga Carl]

I'm looking forward to the Leo issue too. I'm really looking forward to see how they bring in the Shredder/Foot, especially with the reworked origin.

[rich]

The Eastman Cover B for #9...not a spoiler, just large (you can get a better-sized one here (http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IDW-TMNT-09_Cover-B_Eastman.jpg))

http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IDW-TMNT-09_Cover-B_Eastman.jpg

[marcelangelo]

hahaha, you sure wasn't kiddin with large;)...
that must be a mouser, right?

[rich]

hahaha, you sure wasn't kiddin with large;)...


I know...sorry about that...you can get a better-sized one here (http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IDW-TMNT-09_Cover-B_Eastman.jpg)

[Master Splinter]

That thing is a beast. Here's hoping to picking up the Eastman cover. :D

-ms

[Matches Malone]

Metal Gear REX is back and hungry for turtles!

[Samhain]

I know...sorry about that...you can get a better-sized one here (http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IDW-TMNT-09_Cover-B_Eastman.jpg)

Thaks for sharing. It looks great! Leo looks especially cool on this cover. Any word when we can expect to see Dan's cover?

[CyberCubed]

The Mouser storyline is still going into #9? Wow.

[rich]

The Mouser storyline is still going into #9? Wow.

I don't think so. According to PREVIEWS, #9 begins a new story arc featuring The Foot Clan.

[CyberCubed]

I don't think so. According to PREVIEWS, #9 begins a new story arc featuring The Foot Clan.

Well then what are they fighting on the cover?

[rich]

Well then what are they fighting on the cover?

Covers (especially variants and incentives) don't always match the interior story line. Some covers are completed months in advance of the final story line (or are selected after the story line is done).

[ToTheNines]

Thaks for sharing. It looks great! Leo looks especially cool on this cover. Any word when we can expect to see Dan's cover?

I remember Bobby saying it features a spoiler, so we probably won't see it until after #8.

Covers (especially variants and incentives) don't always match the interior story line. Some covers are completed months in advance of the final story line (or are selected after the story line is done).

You're not wrong, but Eastman's covers have been reflecting the story content ever since #5

[rich]

Thaks for sharing. It looks great! Leo looks especially cool on this cover. Any word when we can expect to see Dan's cover?

The day #8 is released - currently scheduled for Mar. 28 - it will be live on my site.

You're not wrong, but Eastman's covers have been reflecting the story content ever since #5

That's true...but all I have to go on for story line right now is what was in PREVIEWS.

[Matches Malone]

As we all have come to know, Tom Waltz's writing style tends to weave multiple threads of story in each issue. Though the main story arc may not involve mousers, it's possible one last renegade mouser shows up in the beginning of #9, to kick off the issue with a big action scene which then leads in to something else down the road. Kind of like the Savate ninja that is only in the first few pages of #6. I do love that giant mouser, though!

[rich]

As we all have come to know, Tom Waltz's writing style tends to weave multiple threads of story in each issue. Though the main story arc may not involve mousers, it's possible one last renegade mouser shows up in the beginning of #9, to kick off the issue with a big action scene which then leads in to something else down the road. Kind of like the Savate ninja that is only in the first few pages of #6. I do love that giant mouser, though!

Great points and very likely!

[Powder]

As always, gotta love Kevins cover. Though I wish the other turtles skin tones were different, like Donatellos.

[Bobby Curnow]

Yeah, that cover is reflective of events inside the issue. But a lot happens in the issue!

[ToTheNines]

Though I wish the other turtles skin tones were different, like Donatellos.

Odd that they're not. Ronda colors Kevin's covers. (Say that 5 times fast lol).

[Ninjinister]

Is this an IDW version of one of the video game upgraded Mousers (Big Mouser, Mother Mouser, Giant Mouser) or something else entirely...?

[CyberCubed]

What about Dr. Chaplain's Mouser 2.0's from the "Mission of Gravity" episode in Season 3 of the 4kids series?

[TomWaltz]

Gang, issue #9 has been officially approved and sent to the printer and all I can say is...

DAMN! I'm excited!

:tgrin:

Talk soon...

Tom W.

[MattLawrence]

tom might be excited

[Donnie]

Gang, issue #9 has been officially approved and sent to the printer and all I can say is...

DAMN! I'm excited!

:tgrin:

Talk soon...

Tom W.

Sounds epic! Thanks dude!

[oldmanwinters]

Gang, issue #9 has been officially approved and sent to the printer

Does this mean we might see an earlier than expected release?

[ToTheNines]

Does this mean we might see an earlier than expected release?

Probably not, books always go to print way before the ship date.

[tylerstafford]

I'm really excited about this Leonardo issue. I'll be going for the Ross Campbell cover; I can't stand when the art on the cover doesn't match the interior.

Anyone been reading the new "GLORY" series that Ross Campbell has been doing for Image? Amazing stuff.

[ToTheNines]

http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/079/c/2/no__by_mooncalfe-d4tecpx.jpg

[CyberCubed]

Man I wonder if Leo really remembers that human, or if they are implanted memories.

[Matches Malone]

http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/079/c/2/no__by_mooncalfe-d4tecpx.jpg

Looks so good! It's funny how an amazing piece of art like that can make the reincarnation bit that much easier to swallow...

[tylerstafford]

http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/079/c/2/no__by_mooncalfe-d4tecpx.jpg

Please please tell me this is actually going to be printed in black and white.

[FearlessLeader]

http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/079/c/2/no__by_mooncalfe-d4tecpx.jpg

Words cannot properly express my level of anticipation for this issue.

[Oculus Orbus]

That's fantastic. Ross Campbell was born to draw the Turtles, he's just awesome.

[Powder]

Super excited for it.

[Donnie]

so pumped for this issue, Ross is the definitive Turtles artist for me.

[shinefra]

I really need to post more often im out of touch :tsad:

[FearlessLeader]

Ross Campbell posted this on Tumblr and I thought everyone here would like it!

http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1awuwp8Tk1qgf3oqo1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId =AKIAJ6IHWSU3BX3X7X3Q&Expires=1332536743&Signature=Z4ZdKemHtW4ZmV9%2BmaK620grQc4%3D

[Oculus Orbus]

Yes, I like it. Man, I hope IDW keeps him working on the Turtles.

[Kendamu]

One thing I like, aside from all of it!!!, is that Leo's swords look pretty authentic. I don't dislike the normal way they're done or anything, but I really like that Leo's swords look like real katana that you can find when shopping for a traditional blade to practice or cut with.

[Jester]

Is that the boy that was Leonardo in the preview picture?

[FearlessLeader]

Is that the boy that was Leonardo in the preview picture?

That's the way I interpreted it. I mean we've already seen that Leo was having dreams about "his mother" in issue number 7 so it wouldn't be that far of a leap that he might be the first of the guys to start to remember something about the past lives.

[CyberCubed]

I thought it was obvious the moment the picture was posted who the boy was.

[Jester]

Well we're not all as smart as you...

Or at least not ready to jump to hair-brained conclusions. :P

[Donnie]

Yea, I'd bet the boy is past Leo. Hands down this is gonna be the best Micro.

[FearlessLeader]

Yea, I'd bet the boy is past Leo. Hands down this is gonna be the best Micro.

Of course it is, It's Leo's micro was there every any doubt it would be the best one :twink:

[ToTheNines]

Is that the boy that was Leonardo in the preview picture?

That's him. Bust out #5 for a comparison, it's unmistakable.

[Sophie Campbell]

thanks, everyone!! (and double thanks to tylerstafford for reading Glory!)

i'm happy you guys dig the previews i've posted from the Leo issue, i'm pretty pumped about it!! i hope you guys like the finished issue. i always get nervous whenever something new of mine comes out, kind of both excitement and anxiety over what people will think, but i'm mostly sure Leonardo came out awesome. :D

i should've had "Ross Campbell" as my username instead of my usual "mooncalfe," so confusing. sorry!

[Jester]

i should've had "Ross Campbell" as my username instead of my usual "mooncalfe," so confusing. sorry!
There's a thread (http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?p=928361) for that... :P

[Candy Kappa]

I like mooncalfe, but I'm also a deviant art follower :P

[Kendamu]

thanks, everyone!! (and double thanks to tylerstafford for reading Glory!)

i'm happy you guys dig the previews i've posted from the Leo issue, i'm pretty pumped about it!! i hope you guys like the finished issue. i always get nervous whenever something new of mine comes out, kind of both excitement and anxiety over what people will think, but i'm mostly sure Leonardo came out awesome. :D

i should've had "Ross Campbell" as my username instead of my usual "mooncalfe," so confusing. sorry!

If you really want it changed, I'm sure something can be done about that. I know that they used to do it for normal users once in awhile, too. This is my second username.

[ToTheNines]

Calling it right now, Alopex is gonna be in Leonardo's issue.

[Donnie]

Calling it right now, Alopex is gonna be in Leonardo's issue.

If so, then I'd say again that she's Karai. We know that humans can be "changed". Very possible, especially if she's in Leo's issue.

[Jester]

So she's 4kid's Karai/Ninjara....

[ToTheNines]

If so, then I'd say again that she's Karai. We know that humans can be "changed". Very possible, especially if she's in Leo's issue.

Explain to me how that would make any sense whatsoever please.

[Toby Barrett]

Yeah... I still don't see it.

[FearlessLeader]

If so, then I'd say again that she's Karai. We know that humans can be "changed". Very possible, especially if she's in Leo's issue.

But in the Raphael issue didn't she say she recalled slightly being a regular fox?? Wouldn't that make her a mutated animal like the guys?? Not that she couldn't have been lying to get Raph's sympathy but that sprang into my head

[Donnie]

Explain to me how that would make any sense whatsoever please.

Yeah... I still don't see it.

Seriously? Lol she's obviously trained, she's female (yeah, I'm goin there), and she's a leader of some type evidenced by her communication w/ Bebop & Rocksteady and the fact that if she was given the mission (assuming by Shredder) to find the Turtles lair, she has to be a big deal. Plus, we know that humans can be directly changed into anthros. Maybe she isn't THEE Karai, but she could be IDW's version of the character.

How is that far-fetched?

[ToTheNines]

Not necessarily far-fetched, but that'd just be kinda stupid if you ask me. First of all, not every new character has to be a familiar one in disguise. Plus, it'd just totally defeat the purpose of Karai's character.

[Donnie]

Not necessarily far-fetched, but that'd just be kinda stupid if you ask me. First of all, not every new character has to be a familiar one in disguise. Plus, it'd just totally defeat the purpose of Karai's character.

But even if she was Karai "in disguise", couldn't her character be used in a similar purpose as Karai was in Mirage? If they're even going that route.

[Powder]

I just hope they're not the same character. Or ya know, that she serves to be sort of Shredders adopted kid. That'd be wack.

[ToTheNines]

But even if she was Karai "in disguise", couldn't her character be used in a similar purpose as Karai was in Mirage?

There's like 0 parallels between her and Mirage Karai right now. Karai came to NY years after the turtles killed Shredder in order to restore order because she was the big bad boss of the Foot in Japan. Other than kidnapping Leo to show she wasn't messing around, she almost immediately allies her self with the turtles. And she's a human.

Alopex doesn't resemble that at all. I suppose I could see them using her in a similar role as 4kids Karai (conflicted between good/bad) but we have no evidence of that and even if they did do that with her, it doesn't have to make her the "Karai" of IDW, now does it?

[Donnie]

Alopex doesn't resemble that at all. I suppose I could see them using her in a similar role as 4kids Karai (conflicted between good/bad) but we have no evidence of that and even if they did do that with her, it doesn't have to make her the "Karai" of IDW, now does it?

I should have used 4Kids rather than Mirage, because that's more what I meant. Welp it's doesn't "have" to make her the Karai of IDW, but I think it'd be rad.

[VaughnMichael]

I just hope they're not the same character. Or ya know, that she serves to be sort of Shredders adopted kid. That'd be wack.
Oooo or maybe she was Karai in a past life.:lol:

[Toby Barrett]

Cover A for issue 9 posted on Rich's site... Oh my...

http://i41.tinypic.com/2l9l17d.jpg

[rich]

Cover A for issue 9 posted on Rich's site...

Holy cow Toby! I think you got that here like 30 seconds after I posted it :D...thanks again for getting that out on the forum.

[Toby Barrett]

LOL! That's crazy, I just checked the site on a whim! Had no idea it was just put up!

[rich]

I waited until 1 PM (Mountain) to ensure anyone that wanted to read #8 first would have the chance to do so. You must have been there right as the script ran on my site to post it. Perfect timing! :lol:

[Oculus Orbus]

Nice cover, let's see where this goes.

[TMNT is cooler than MOTU]

http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/079/c/2/no__by_mooncalfe-d4tecpx.jpg

Wow. That's so pretty it doesn't even need coloring!

[MikeandRaph87]

Somethnig inside me is screaming Agent Bishop is involved in extracting Splinter's DNA but I know that would be too much wishful thinking.

[Sophie Campbell]

here's an interview Brian Lynch and i did with Newsarama about Leonardo, it's also got a couple more previews: http://www.newsarama.com/comics/tmnt-leonardo-one-shot-idw-interview.html

i come off like such an annoying nerd and Brian comes off so classy, i'm embarrassed! haha. when doing the interview, which i did separately from Brian, i thought it was more about TMNT in general rather than specifically the IDW Leo issue so here i am yakking about the Mirage comics, d'oh. i'm a PR nightmare. XD

OH WELL. 8)

[DarkLightDragon]

^Awesome interview.

So by the "saving a life" would most likely be referring to Splinter although you'd think the other Turtles would accompany Leo after what happenend in #8 (but to be fair, this is a one-shot and it will probably explain why the others won't be present.)

And, OMG, those pages!:o:D

[Toby Barrett]

^Awesome interview.

So by the "saving a life" would most likely be referring to Splinter although you'd think the other Turtles would accompany Leo after what happenend in #8 (but to be fair, this is a one-shot and it will probably explain why the others won't be present.)

And, OMG, those pages!:o:D

They plan to split up at the end of issue 8.

[DarkLightDragon]

They plan to split up at the end of issue 8.



*Facepalm*

Can't believe I forgot that already. Curse my short-attention span.

[Matches Malone]

Thanks Ross! Everything looks great as expected. I'm curious though, the Foot are drawn like the Mirage version where the IDW series has given them a more "traditional" ninja design. Is this something they just gave you artistic license to or is there a reason why they look different than what we've seen in the main series?

[marcelangelo]

very nice interview!...I didn't find your parts annoying, ross;)...the excerpts from the book are really beautiful...ahhhh, there are so many goodies comming towards us, now!!;)...

[Oculus Orbus]

I can't wait to have this in my hands. It's shaping up to be some of the greatest TMNT art ever. Ross should definitely be doing more Ninja Turtles books. Man, how beatiful are those pages.

[Donnie]

Such a great interview, Ross you're the man! :D No need to be embarrassed for being a big fan!

[Sophie Campbell]

thank you, you guys!! i'm happy you like the artwork so far, and thanks for making me feel better about nerding it up in the interview. :D

Thanks Ross! Everything looks great as expected. I'm curious though, the Foot are drawn like the Mirage version where the IDW series has given them a more "traditional" ninja design. Is this something they just gave you artistic license to or is there a reason why they look different than what we've seen in the main series?

thanks, Matches! i shouldn't get into it too much, i don't want to spoil anything, but there's a part in the Leo issue that kind of gives it more context.

anyway, Dan's ninja design is great but the original bug eyed look is so TMNT-specific, no other property has ninjas that look like that, so i felt like it would be a shame not to use it somehow so we worked it in. plus i wanted the Foot to be kind of scary and creepy for this issue and the blank emotionless bug eyes work pretty well for that.

[azrael]

awesome so we are getting both! effing nice

[ToTheNines]

Hard to believe Leonardo will be out next week. Feels like #8 just came out.

[Donnie]

Hard to believe Leonardo will be out next week. Feels like #8 just came out.

Hard to believe yes, but JOYOUS!

[Samhain]

Yes, it's almost upon us! Can't wait for a preview! Any day now...

[nickn]

excited to see Ross's work. I really think I am the most excited for this issue since #1. I can't wait for Splinter, Casey Jones mini's and also Shredder coming back too!!!

So if Leo-Micro goes well can we expect to see you back in some way or form?? :D man, I really hope they keep up the Micro Series because I already want more issues than this a month lol

[strugler]

All i can say is this the Leo Micro series will please you all.

Expect an early review and a preview on Tuesday Morning on tmntlair.com (http://www.tmntlair.com)

[Powder]

You're really still pimping your site at every chance, eh?

[strugler]

You're really still pimping your site at every chance, eh?

no, that was a teaser, since i read the issue and im writing a review that will go up online tomorrow AM.

Geez!

[Samhain]

no, that was a teaser, since i read the issue and im writing a review that will go up online tomorrow AM.

Geez!

Post it up ASAP!

[ToTheNines]

Anyone find a preview yet? CBR hasn't posted one, but I'm not sure I've looked everywhere.

[Samhain]

Anyone find a preview yet? CBR hasn't posted one, but I'm not sure I've looked everywhere.

Nope, not yet. But I'm dying to see.

[strugler]

Nope, not yet. But I'm dying to see.

I will be posting one tomorrow early morning. Stay tuned!

[Samhain]

I will be posting one tomorrow early morning. Stay tuned!

Any particular reason you're waiting till Tomorrow to post it? I mean, I will definitely check it out when you do. But, if you wanted some exposure on your site, why wouldn't you post it up before anyone else does? Or are there 'rules' for that kind of stuff.

We'll most likely be seeing a preview tonight anyways...

[strugler]

Any particular reason you're waiting till Tomorrow to post it? I mean, I will definitely check it out when you do. But, if you wanted some exposure on your site, why wouldn't you post it up before anyone else does? Or are there 'rules' for that kind of stuff.

We'll most likely be seeing a preview tonight anyways...

I can't just post previews and reviews whenever i want, i have to respect IDW embargoes, or i'll be in trouble.
The embargo ends by tomorrow morning. that is the only reason sir.

[Samhain]

I can't just post previews and reviews whenever i want, i have to respect IDW embargoes, or i'll be in trouble.
The embargo ends by tomorrow morning. that is the only reason sir.

That's why I was asking.

[Xav]

I can't just post previews and reviews whenever i want, i have to respect IDW embargoes, or i'll be in trouble.
The embargo ends by tomorrow morning. that is the only reason sir.
How did you get your hands on the issue early?

[DonatelloFan]

How did you get your hands on the issue early?

Maybe anyone with a site dedicated to the Turtles get special privileges? Hell, I need to change the name of my site to 'NinjaTurtles4Life.com'...

[strugler]

The preview is up folks!

http://www.tmntlair.com/2012/04/17/check-out-these-9-pages-preview-from-tomorrows-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-leonardo-micro-series/

A review will be online in the next few hours.

[Samhain]

Kudos on getting that preview up! The issue looks amazing, though, I wish it was in black and white. Ross' original with those grey tones look soooo much better than that coloring job they did. But I'm excited for the issue!!!

[strugler]

Kudos on getting that preview up! The issue looks amazing, though, I wish it was in black and white. Ross' original with those grey tones look soooo much better than that coloring job they did. But I'm excited for the issue!!!

I have to disagree, Jay Fotos who did the coloring did an amazing job. The issue feels dark and eerie, and his change of coloring from outdoor to indoor environments is just beautiful.

A review will be up iwithin the next hour.

[ToTheNines]

Diamond screwed up and now half the country's getting #9 on time and the other half will get it the following week. Just like with that issue of Infestation 2.

I get so ****ing sick of Diamond, I wish those *****uckers had some competition. This crap wouldn't happen then.

[Samhain]

Diamond screwed up and now half the country's getting #9 on time and the other half will get it the following week. Just like with that issue of Infestation 2.

I get so ****ing sick of Diamond, I wish those *****uckers had some competition. This crap wouldn't happen then.

Yeah, it's getting ridiculous.:x

[Powder]

I share your pain, brothers. That sh*t is frustrating. I've ended up having to go like 30 miles away to pick up issues from an alternate shop.

[Samhain]

I share your pain, brothers. That sh*t is frustrating. I've ended up having to go like 30 miles away to pick up issues from an alternate shop.

Same here. I'm going 45 mins to another city to get my comics. :ohwell:

[Toby Barrett]

I'll probobly just order online again. Gammaraycomics sometimes gets them a day early.

[azrael]

Diamond screwed up and now half the country's getting #9 on time and the other half will get it the following week. Just like with that issue of Infestation 2.

I get so ****ing sick of Diamond, I wish those *****uckers had some competition. This crap wouldn't happen then.

How did you find this out?

[marcelangelo]

http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?t=10128&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=915

here it is said...

[azrael]

thanks im not much on IDW boards

[MikeandRaph87]

Thanks.Its not clear what states are getting a week delay is it?South? Northeast?West coast?

[BAXTER STOCKMAN 19]

those of you who can not find it in your city you can buy it from another store through internet

[Samhain]

those of you who can not find it in your city you can buy it from another store through internet

http://i44.tinypic.com/9bkhup.jpg

[Donnie]

http://i44.tinypic.com/9bkhup.jpg

I was waiting for it hahaha

[ToTheNines]

Thanks.Its not clear what states are getting a week delay is it?South? Northeast?West coast?

That would be useful information wouldn't it? But like I, and many comic shop owners, always say: Diamond ain't worth a ****.

At least they were kind enough to give us a heads up... this happened to Ghostbusters last week without any warning. Thankfully, my shop got it anyways.

Just make sure you call your shop and ask if they got it in before driving out to get it. Unless of course something else you read is out Wednesday and you're going anyway.

[rich]

Its not clear what states are getting a week delay is it?South? Northeast?West coast?

The last Diamond delay for IDW TMNT impacted the east coast - it may be that this is the case again. I can confirm that all covers of #9 were distributed to Denver, CO as I picked them up at my LCS this morning.

[Roseangelo]

The last Diamond delay for IDW TMNT impacted the east coast - it may be that this is the case again. I can confirm that all covers of #9 were distributed to Denver, CO as I picked them up at my LCS this morning.

That's what it's looking like. Mikey in TX struck out, and my comic shop confirmed in their weekly e-mail last night that they did get it in.

[ToTheNines]

The last Diamond delay for IDW TMNT impacted the east coast

It actually seemed to be pretty random if you ask me.

As for #9, my shop in Maryland had it.

[rich]

It actually seemed to be pretty random if you ask me.

I think you're right on this now that I remember back...it was kind of random. All these years of collecting comics and I still can't figure out which locations and states are serviced by which Diamond Dist. Center...
For instance, Texas didn't get the #9 today but Colorado did? You'd think they would be the same. You confirmed Maryland got it but I'll be interested to see if Mass. or other states in that region go it as well.

[Princess Anri]

Stupid Texas!

[Mr._Mutant_Man]

No Way Sign

Yeah, I'm all for supporting the local comic book store. I always try to get something through them first.

[Lampy]

Damn... At least you guys have comic shops. I have to order all my comics online. *Stranded on small island. :tcry:

[Mayhem]

Well, I order all mine too, but that's because the place I use gets in all the variations for every issue, just about.

[TurtleMaster4]

FINALLY read up to issue 9! it's great. I'm loving the series. And i can't wait to see shredder, and hopefully Karai in action! TURTLE POWER!