Infestation 2: TMNT #1 discussion thread. [Archive]

Killer Moth

03-07-2012, 03:03 PM

Out today... for some people. Anyone get ahold of this?

Here's a preview, in case you haven't seen in.
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=11672

I appreciated the preview, especially from a Mirage character perspective, as...

We get to see Lauren Stanton, and I assume that's Lt. Miller the press is speaking to on Page 4.

Glad to see Tristan Jones' name in the titles, and glad he gave us a few "Easter Eggs," so to speak.

junkboy

03-07-2012, 03:03 PM

Was not able to order it this week. Not in stock
Hopefully will be next week.

DonatelloFan

03-07-2012, 03:05 PM

So my comic book shop said they sold out. I hate going to eBay for a comic, but I guess that's what I have to do.

VaughnMichael

03-07-2012, 03:39 PM

Looks really good but what universe is this taking place in?
I ask this since Splinter has brown fur and not gray like the usual idw Splinter.

pihb

03-07-2012, 03:59 PM

So my comic book shop said they sold out. I hate going to eBay for a comic, but I guess that's what I have to do.

I highly doubt they sold out first day since there was a distribution issue and one of the guys from IDW said that if a shop didn't get it this week, should be in the next.

Checked with my comic shop and they did not get any in. My guess is that I live in the region effected by the distribution issue. I checked with 2 different comic shops

Toby Barrett

03-07-2012, 04:00 PM

Looks really good but what universe is this taking place in?
I ask this since Splinter has brown fur and not gray like the usual idw Splinter.

Probobly just artist' interpretation. Like how Mikey's 8 feet tall in his micro, and Casey is a beautiful man-boy in Raph's issue.

Raph's Girl

03-07-2012, 04:01 PM

Midtown has it on their site as coming out next week. :ohwell:

Eiko

03-07-2012, 04:04 PM

I will hopefully be receiving this issue next week.

DonatelloFan

03-07-2012, 05:33 PM

Yes, the comic shop said they came in, but I'm guessing they didn't order that many, or it's really popular. Because they said it came in, but they're sold out.

Any good online dealers I can get comics from, besides mycomicshop.com (which seems to be out of everything)?

Master Splinter

03-07-2012, 06:41 PM

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-ms

VaughnMichael

03-07-2012, 07:13 PM

Probobly just artist' interpretation. Like how Mikey's 8 feet tall in his micro, and Casey is a beautiful man-boy in Raph's issue.
What in the world? Inconsistency much?

ToTheNines

03-07-2012, 07:16 PM

Probobly just artist' interpretation. Like how Mikey's 8 feet tall in his micro, and Casey is a beautiful man-boy in Raph's issue.

Lmao...

Yeah, it's in the IDW universe. Bobby said it was, plus Michelangelo makes reference to Old Hob.

oldmanwinters

03-07-2012, 07:31 PM

So my comic book shop said they sold out.

Hey, it sold out in my LCS at Louisville too! Fortunately, I requested that they always hold an issue of TMNT content for me!

ToTheNines

03-07-2012, 07:35 PM

So let me get this straight.

The book was not shipped to Maryland, New York, Texas, or Illinois

The book was shipped to Kentucky, Tennessee, and Missouri.

Any California/Washington people want to confirm or deny?

Roseangelo

03-07-2012, 07:36 PM

Any California/Washington people want to confirm or deny?

I got it in CA.

Toby Barrett

03-07-2012, 07:45 PM

Texas

Aww, I guess that means I have to wait until next week to buy the issue...

DonatelloFan

03-07-2012, 08:06 PM

Hey, it sold out in my LCS at Louisville too! Fortunately, I requested that they always hold an issue of TMNT content for me!

Since I'm getting into the new comics, I think that's what I'm going to do now.

Cowabunga Carl

03-07-2012, 08:43 PM

Picking mine up tomorrow. So excited for this one. Tristian is one of my favorite writers. Can't wait to see what he does with the IDW TMNT.

IamtheKnight

03-07-2012, 08:52 PM

According to http://www.newenglandcomics.com/cgi-bin/stores/search.cgi?user_id=id&database=newarrivals.csv&template=newarrivals.htm&sort_field=0&1_option=1&1=20120307 it looks like my state, which is Massachusetts won't be getting it this week or next week.

Mutant_Hero_Turtle95

03-07-2012, 09:46 PM

My town doesn't have a comic shop but it has a Hastings I couldn't find the issue so I have to wait a little while till they get more copies:tsad:.

rich

03-07-2012, 09:47 PM

I got it in Colorado.

DonatelloFan

03-07-2012, 09:58 PM

I never thought to look at Hastings. I'll check that out tomorrow. Otherwise I'm going to reluctantly purchase it off of eBay.

Mutant_Hero_Turtle95

03-07-2012, 10:02 PM

I never thought to look at Hastings. I'll check that out tomorrow. Otherwise I'm going to reluctantly purchase it off of eBay.

I think other Hastings sell comics too. And ebays always my second option if I cant find it at Hastings.

Cowabunga Carl

03-07-2012, 10:10 PM

I'll check my shop tomorrow when I'm there and see if he has any extra. I'd be willing to help people out if he does.

DrSpengler

03-07-2012, 11:27 PM

Here's my review of Infestation 2: TMNT #1 (http://www.tmntentity.blogspot.com/2012/03/infestation-2-tmnt-1.html)

Really liked it. Jones definitely researched his Lovecraft before writing this.

ToTheNines

03-08-2012, 05:30 AM

Really liked it. Jones definitely researched his Lovecraft before writing this.

Wait you're in Virginia though, right?

IGN (headquartered in San Francisco) didn't have any IDW reviews for this week.

This Diamond stuff is screwy...

Samhain

03-08-2012, 06:07 AM

I'll be picking this up next week for sure. Besides Tmnt, horror is my main thing. Hence my username.:D

Ninjinister

03-08-2012, 12:49 PM

Trist', you have been able to balance the fine line between writing a Lovecraftian tale with tons of reference, without being overly heavy-handed about it. That is very tough to attain and you deserve all the kudos possible.

BAXTER STOCKMAN 19

03-08-2012, 01:54 PM

Just read it. It reminded me Notes from Underground from 4kids cartoon. Also it is the first time in the IDW series tha the story was not complete in one issue. At the end it says to be continued so it will continue at next issue. In this issue the turtles explore some abandoned tunells in the sewers and the fight some big ugly monsters! Just like what happend in Notes from Underground.

Master Splinter

03-08-2012, 02:27 PM

Also it is the first time in the IDW series tha the story was not complete in one issue.

The origin took several issues to complete... And I am pretty sure #7 left us with a cliff hanger...

-ms

Jester

03-08-2012, 03:31 PM

Don't mind him...he's...well...yeah.

Venom

03-08-2012, 05:57 PM

Looks really good but what universe is this taking place in?
I ask this since Splinter has brown fur and not gray like the usual idw Splinter.

Hmm, you raise an interesting question Vaughn; the Transformers issues take place in the Hearts of Steel universe, which is an alternate timeline where the bots woke up during the Industrial Revolution.

We very well could be holding in our hands the very first "Mirage" story published by IDW. :twink:

Toby Barrett

03-08-2012, 06:11 PM

I guess if Old Hob is a character in Mirage, sure.

Oculus Orbus

03-08-2012, 07:51 PM

Weird as it sounds, I got it (all three covers) in London today. I took for granted that international distribution was also gonna be delayed, but apparently it hasn't.

MattLawrence

03-08-2012, 07:53 PM

got it here in North Carolina, i really enjoyed it !

Mayhem

03-08-2012, 09:21 PM

Weird as it sounds, I got it (all three covers) in London today. I took for granted that international distribution was also gonna be delayed, but apparently it hasn't.
Good to know, the comic place here that has been sending me the TMNT issues should get all three in tomorrow then.

Whereabouts in London are you btw Oculus?

Coola Yagami

03-08-2012, 09:46 PM

TristanHuwJones

03-08-2012, 11:44 PM

Already got it. It's awesome. Though I had to specifically ask for it a few weeks prior since, while the IDW TMNT are flying off the shelves, noone seemed to care about the Infestation crossover... even the TMNT issues. I liked the story and the mystery feel to it, though the art style was kinda/sorta offputting in a way. I got used to it, but like... I don't know. I think that due to the art style we didn't get a clear depiction of the monster they fought.

Actually, I'll cop the blame for that one -- I was very deliberate in the script about not letting people see anything properly. Two of my favourite films and actually my two favourite HORROR films are are Jaws and Alien, and you never ever get to see all of the creature. Jaws to a lesser extent than Alien, but you get the idea. Lovecraft was also very concerned with giving you an idea of something rather than showing you something, which in my mind will always be scarier.

Samhain

03-09-2012, 04:06 AM

Actually, I'll cop the blame for that one -- I was very deliberate in the script about not letting people see anything properly. Two of my favourite films and actually my two favourite HORROR films are are Jaws and Alien, and you never ever get to see all of the creature. Jaws to a lesser extent than Alien, but you get the idea. Lovecraft was also very concerned with giving you an idea of something rather than showing you something, which in my mind will always be scarier.

I totally agree. It's what you DON'T see that is scary. Kinda like that movie Signs. I was terrified the first few times you see that alien leg and shadow on the rooftop. By the end of the movie when they're fighting it, it just isn't scary anymore.

Oculus Orbus

03-09-2012, 06:33 AM

Whereabouts in London are you btw Oculus?

I'm actually in Brighton, but I happen to go to London a lot. I got them in Forbidden Planet.

oldmanwinters

03-09-2012, 06:49 AM

Actually, I'll cop the blame for that one -- I was very deliberate in the script about not letting people see anything properly. Two of my favourite films and actually my two favourite HORROR films are are Jaws and Alien, and you never ever get to see all of the creature. Jaws to a lesser extent than Alien, but you get the idea. Lovecraft was also very concerned with giving you an idea of something rather than showing you something, which in my mind will always be scarier.

Ah, yes, back in the days when horror/thrillers didn't try to cram CGI creatures down our throats but simply let the cinematography speak for itself!

Venom

03-09-2012, 07:46 AM

I actually read the issue last night and enjoyed it a lot. Definitely not a Mirage tale, but would have fit nicely even in that universe.

The art was very reminiscent of Mike Mignola in places, but a bit inconsistent in spots: page 4, Don's missing his left arm at the shoulder, page 18 (IIRC) Leo is shown with his right arm holding his blade but the hand is drawn with the knuckles facing the reader. I suppose it could be construed as his hand being upside-down but that wouldn't make sense in regards to the surrounding panels.

All in all, though, a very enjoyable issue, I liked the little nods here and there to tales past and even the OT.

Good job yet again, Tristan!:)

TristanHuwJones

03-09-2012, 09:30 AM

Glad you dug it, mate :)

azrael

03-09-2012, 03:53 PM

Really liked this issue, It would have been so much better in B&W than color. Not saying anything bad about the coloring, its just based on the classic horror elements of the script would have been awesome to see it in B&W.

Either way though really enjoyed the darker side of TMNT.

Cowabunga Carl

03-10-2012, 09:33 AM

Tristan it was great. Looking forward to part two. Would love to know the things you left out and how you would have worked it in.

Donnie

03-10-2012, 04:15 PM

My shop is getting it in this coming Wednesday...can't wait!

Andrew NDB

03-11-2012, 03:05 AM

Finally read it just now. Not a complete story, of course, but wildly enjoyable. Tristan definitely captured the voices of the Turtles and things were suitably creepy.

TristanHuwJones

03-11-2012, 03:20 AM

Tristan it was great. Looking forward to part two. Would love to know the things you left out and how you would have worked it in.

Thanks bro! The things I left out weren't that big a deal. People seem to be under the impression there was a lot of heavy cutting, but it was mainly gags I cut back myself and little bits and pieces just to give it a bit more focus (Bobby did make some pretty rad suggestions, too). 22 pages is a tighter squeeze than Tales' 30 somethings!
I had a joke that ran on WAY too long about how Raph and Mike obtain food, and the MONEY to buy food, and another where Mike finds Don asleep at the start and uses his bo to wake him up. I also had a bit of extra dialogue from Miller, but nothing important. Oh, and there was going to be a quick bit with Ace Duck being a Nazi-smasher along the lines of the Rocketeer on TV. That was pretty much it. Nothing important or game changing in any way. It was certainly the same story pretty much from the start.

Finally read it just now. Not a complete story, of course, but wildly enjoyable. Tristan definitely captured the voices of the Turtles and things were suitably creepy.

Thanks man, stoked you dug it! :)

Really liked this issue, It would have been so much better in B&W than color. Not saying anything bad about the coloring, its just based on the classic horror elements of the script would have been awesome to see it in B&W.

Either way though really enjoyed the darker side of TMNT.

That's an interesting thought... Though having Jay on board got Mark and I VERY excited, and we both really dig what he's done with it!

Marksenad

03-11-2012, 04:11 AM

Picked it up today, Bumped into Tristan and got him to sign it for me. It's a pretty solid story
http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2591&stc=1&d=1331460630

Ninjinister

03-11-2012, 09:15 AM

Picked it up today, Bumped into Tristan and got him to sign it for me. It's a pretty solid story
http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2591&stc=1&d=1331460630

Lucky you!

Oculus Orbus

03-11-2012, 01:51 PM

Oh, and there was going to be a quick bit with Ace Duck being a Nazi-smasher along the lines of the Rocketeer on TV.

Oh, man! That would've been really cool!

marcelangelo

03-11-2012, 02:30 PM

woah, ace duck?????;);that would have been way to cool;)but I can see the point in editing these things in such a tight space of 22 pages...here is hoping these turtles issues get thicker with their first anniversay!

Ninjinister

03-11-2012, 02:46 PM

Oh, and there was going to be a quick bit with Ace Duck being a Nazi-smasher along the lines of the Rocketeer on TV.

This needs to still happen in some capacity. Bonus points if it includes a frame mirroring Future Raph's Hitler punch in Adventures.

Uki

03-11-2012, 03:49 PM

I reallyreallyreally want some Ace Duck action!!!!!!!

King Kahn

03-11-2012, 10:18 PM

read the issue today and really liked it! TMNT always seemed like a great fit for a horror story. can't wait for the 2nd part!

Andrew NDB

03-12-2012, 08:41 PM

I kept thinking of the gang in Ghostbusters 2 when they descend into the depths of the underground to find the river of slime in this issue. Not in a bad way. Maybe it's the hats.

Powder

03-14-2012, 04:32 PM

FINALLY, I got a copy of this today. Loved it. Both the art and story were very true to the turtles I know. Very Mirage like while still having elements of the new universe. Despite the colors I totally felt like I was reading an issue of Tales Of The TMNT, and that's an extremely good thing for my tastes. The dark atmosphere, sketchy/angular turtles, strange monsters, the occult, underground setting, all prime turtle comic characteristics. Liking the direction of it, can't wait to see how things unfold in the next issue.

I kept thinking of the gang in Ghostbusters 2 when they descend into the depths of the underground to find the river of slime in this issue. Not in a bad way. Maybe it's the hats.

I thought the same thing, loved it.

ToTheNines

03-15-2012, 03:11 PM

IGN didn't review this :(

Donnie

03-15-2012, 10:32 PM

FINALLY, I got a copy of this today. Loved it. Both the art and story were very true to the turtles I know. Very Mirage like while still having elements of the new universe. Despite the colors I totally felt like I was reading an issue of Tales Of The TMNT, and that's an extremely good thing for my tastes. The dark atmosphere, sketchy/angular turtles, strange monsters, the occult, underground setting, all prime turtle comic characteristics. Liking the direction of it, can't wait to see how things unfold in the next issue.

Agreed 100%, finally just got the issue and hands down my favorite of the new issues thus far. Dark, adult, and uncannily true to how I see and hear the Turtles...Tristan writes them as a true fan, he really knows these characters. Dude, keep this coming!

Cheers for Infestation and TJ!

So Leo IS the one abducted, but it looks like either Raph or Mike will also suffer some major injury. I'm thinking Donnie's safe, especially because he dominated the issue, at least plot wise.

ToTheNines

03-16-2012, 06:42 AM

FINALLY got mine last night. What a read!

Tristan was on point, as expected, and really did his research. The art was very stylish, both in design and the perspectives and use of panels and frames. I liked the coloring pretty well, but I thought it was awesome how Fotos colored the "in the dark" scenes. Very cool.

And as much as I liked this, I'll bet that #2 is even better.

(Also, not that it ruined my reading experience or anything, but this would actually read better if I hadn't read Infestation 2 #1. So if you haven't picked that up yet... don't.)

funatic

03-16-2012, 11:01 AM

The art was very reminiscent of Mike Mignola in places

Wait.. this WASN'T drawn by Mignola?? :P I half expected them to encounter Hellboy in those dark tunnels! The art perfectly suited the macabre plot.

As far as their individual characters and voices, I agree that no one currently writing the turtles does it better than Tristan. Good on ya!

This was the first IDW TMNT issue to sell out before I got to my local shop. High-demand well-deserved. :tgrin: