Matt Slay sketch covers for Micro-Series

[oldmanwinters]

I wasn't entirely sure if this was thread-worthy, but, as far as I know, it is our first look at a cover for the Shredder [EDIT: oops, just Leo] micro-series:
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a56/slimer2erasmus/MattSlay-KGrHqYOKi4E6jKQR3CkBPijC4Y0w60_57.jpg
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Cover-Sketch-by-MATT-SLAY-Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Exclusive-1-of-1-/360450908760?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item53ec8c6258

Matt Slay (http://spaciousinterior.deviantart.com/) does some nice work.

EDIT: I just noticed there's a similar thread for Matt Slay sketch art in the General Forums:
http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=37208

I suppose a Mod can move it if necessary.

[Xav]

It looks like Shredder's missing an eye.

[CyberCubed]

Wait a minute there's a Shredder micro? Isn't this news?

I don't believe it was officially announced yet like the April, Casey and Splinter ones were.

[Roseangelo]

This is a retailer exclusive cover for the Leonardo micro-series. You're looking at the back cover, which is blank for sketch purposes. The one shown happens to have a Shredder sketch, but it's still the Leonardo book.

[Candy Kappa]

that artwork is amazing

[oldmanwinters]

This is a retailer exclusive cover for the Leonardo micro-series. You're looking at the back cover, which is blank for sketch purposes. The one shown happens to have a Shredder sketch, but it's still the Leonardo book.

Ah, I guess I didn't read the description close enough. If nothing else, the "#4" probably should have tipped me off.

Thanks for the correction, Rose.

[Redrumh2o]

There is also this: http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=5511596&fpart=1


I did order one off eBay and asked for a Shredder torso....I love his shredders!

[Zany Orange Dude]

:teek:Wow, this is a wonderful piece of artwork. I love sketches so I really am going to try to see if I can get my hands on this cover.:tsmile:

[TurtleTitan97]

That Shredder cover is epic!

[nickn]

There is also this: http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=5511596&fpart=1


I did order one off eBay and asked for a Shredder torso....I love his shredders!


Just ordered one too, his Shredder is amazing.

[DonatelloFan]

I ordered one earlier today. I can't decide who I want. It seems the general consensus is that most are getting Shredder after seeing his sample work. I wish there was more TMNT art to look through so I could get an idea of what his Turtles look like.

Like I said in the other thread, I think I'm going to throw a curveball to him, and get Metalhead. Or just Donatello. I don't know.

[the power of 3]

Hell yeah, get Metal Head that would be great

[Mayhem]

Yeah, deciding what sketch to ask for. I've committed to buy one, and they said they'd ship to the UK, just waiting on how much it will be.

[nickn]

I really want Shredder, because his sketches of him look great. I'm also debating if I might posibbly change my mind to pick Casey Jones, Raph w/ hood, Bebop, or Rocksteady.

Dang I can't choose!!!

[Princess Anri]

oldmanwinters, thank you so much for posting that eBay link!

I ordered a Shredder sketch. I wanted to get a Casey sketch soooo bad but his Shredder is too good. Thinking about getting a second so I can have Casey but I probably won't.

Either way, thank you!

[nickn]

oldmanwinters, thank you so much for posting that eBay link!

I ordered a Shredder sketch. I wanted to get a Casey sketch soooo bad but his Shredder is too good. Thinking about getting a second so I can have Casey but I probably won't.

Either way, thank you!


It was hard for me to choose too, I don't really care what I get as long as its good.

[MattLawrence]

watching his livestream , he is a wonderful artist

[Archon_Turtle]

I'd prefer to do one of these at a convention since I like things graded. A presketched cover would only be able to get a green qualified label.

[Redrumh2o]

I'd prefer to do one of these at a convention since I like things graded. A presketched cover would only be able to get a green qualified label.

http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=5511596&fpart=1

[Archon_Turtle]

http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=5511596&fpart=1

Oh! Nice! ordered me a SS Head Sketch :-)

[oldmanwinters]

You can watch Slay rock his talents on various TMNT (and non-TMNT) sketches on his livestream channel:
http://www.livestream.com/splatterfiend

[DonatelloFan]

I was going to say, after watching a little bit of the Livestream stuff, that I hated it. But after a little while, it grew on me.

I could just imagine seeing him draw my sketch live on the internet. That would be awesome. Crossing my fingers.

[Menace]

Hey all! My name is Jake Mackessy, I am Matt's manager and I was shown this thread by one of your members. Thanks for all the support! I have got to know many of you over at CGC.

I noticed some people were unhappy about Brett posting but he means well. He is the sponsor of this book and likely just wanted to get the word out on the cover.

Here are some more of the covers Matt has been doing.

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb431/MercenaryArt/CGC%20SKETCH%20COVER%20OPPS/Matt%20Slay/shre.jpg

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb431/MercenaryArt/CGC%20SKETCH%20COVER%20OPPS/Matt%20Slay/tmntcover1.jpg

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb431/MercenaryArt/CGC%20SKETCH%20COVER%20OPPS/Matt%20Slay/tmntcover2.jpg

And some painted sketch covers.

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb431/MercenaryArt/CGC%20SKETCH%20COVER%20OPPS/Matt%20Slay/tmntcover4.jpg

[nickn]

Thanks for posting Jake. Good to see you here. The covers look excellent! Great work by Matt Slay.

[Archon_Turtle]

Hey all! My name is Jake Mackessy, I am Matt's manager and I was shown this thread by one of your members. Thanks for all the support! I have got to know many of you over at CGC.

I noticed some people were unhappy about Brett posting but he means well. He is the sponsor of this book and likely just wanted to get the word out on the cover.

Here are some more of the covers Matt has been doing.

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb431/MercenaryArt/CGC%20SKETCH%20COVER%20OPPS/Matt%20Slay/shre.jpg

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb431/MercenaryArt/CGC%20SKETCH%20COVER%20OPPS/Matt%20Slay/tmntcover1.jpg

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb431/MercenaryArt/CGC%20SKETCH%20COVER%20OPPS/Matt%20Slay/tmntcover2.jpg

And some painted sketch covers.

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb431/MercenaryArt/CGC%20SKETCH%20COVER%20OPPS/Matt%20Slay/tmntcover4.jpg

Now that's how you make a post :D Hooray for good PR!

[zkarlette]

I really like these,specially the last two covers .

[Menace]

Thanks all. Great to find this resource. I have to take a bit to look around and catch up on what the forums all about... Turtles obviously :D

[Menace]

Matt Slay live art show! Starting now working on Turtle books.

http://www.livestream.com/splatterfiend

[DonatelloFan]

Thank you!! I had his stream on my favorites bar, but it's a pain to check in on it periodically to see if he's streaming.

[Vader]

Why is this guy relevant? Why isn't Jim Lawson doing stuff like this when we KNOW he wants to do more turtle stuff, but instead we get this guy?:ohwell:

[Samhain]

Why is this guy relevant? Why isn't Jim Lawson doing stuff like this when we KNOW he wants to do more turtle stuff, but instead we get this guy?:ohwell:

Yeah, I've been wondering the same thing...

[DonatelloFan]

Who cares why he's relevant? He's a great artist, people like his work, people PAY for his work, so what? The more relevant question should be: Why are there so many haters on here?

[Samhain]

Why are there so many haters on here?

Welcome to the Technodrome Forums!

[Powder]

Why is this guy relevant? Why isn't Jim Lawson doing stuff like this when we KNOW he wants to do more turtle stuff, but instead we get this guy?:ohwell:

I said something along these lines but it was conveniently deleted. Screw this whole thing, I don't see the big deal. If you're not official, fall back. No interest for me.

[rich]

Who cares why he's relevant? He's a great artist, people like his work, people PAY for his work, so what? The more relevant question should be: Why are there so many haters on here?

Funny, yesterday you posted the following without even asking who Brett was and how he was connected to Matt Slay...(and I quote)

"I'll admit, I don't know who the hell he is, and still don't. And I'm not too fond of his Leonardo cover. But his Shredder and Splinter are amazing. His Turtles are okay, but when he spends time on them, he does great work. I don't like the beaks, but hey, if he puts the amount of work into the sketches for the comics that he does in his Livestream, it'll be worth it.

And I have a feeling that 'Brett' just posted that on all TMNT related forums he could find, and we'll never see him again. It's a shame, because maybe he could be useful here, being a comic book dealer and all."

:lol: Maybe that was your other personality...you clearly aren't one of the haters :roll:

[nickn]

Why is this guy relevant? Why isn't Jim Lawson doing stuff like this when we KNOW he wants to do more turtle stuff, but instead we get this guy?:ohwell:

I do wish Lawson could do something IDW related with the turtles. I guess there is next to no chance of this happening : (

[Redrumh2o]

Well doesn't the fact that he has an official TMNT cover make him now relevant in the turtle world? His stuff looks great so what if he gets a chance to do a few more covers.....would he be relevant then? :tlol:

[the power of 3]

How more relevant can one be? especially when this discussion is actually based on matt's idw tmnt work and the Opportunity to get these sketched. Yeah it's his first cover but that doesn't mean it will be his last, everyone has to start somewhere. I think it's great idw is using different artists for these covers. It introduces existing fans of these artists to tmnt. End of the day each to their own some will like some won't guess that is art

[USArmyParatrooper]

I said something along these lines but it was conveniently deleted. Screw this whole thing, I don't see the big deal. If you're not official, fall back. No interest for me.

So let me see if I understand you. You're saying the guy doing the sketches on the back of the comic is not official even though he's the cover artist. Did I sum that up correctly?

And even if he wasn't, there are lots of artists getting paid good money to do characters they've never done officially. I mean, by your logic Eric 'Ebas' Basaldua had no business drawing this Wonder Woman you see below. Darn it, Ebas. You're not official so you need to stand back! BTW, this is literally the best rendition of Wonder Woman I have ever seen.

Incidentally Matt Slay is one of the nicest, most professional people you will ever meet.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp146/USArmyParatrooper/ww2011.jpg

[the power of 3]

Wow that wonder woman is incredible, absolutely love it

[Powder]

By official I mean credited for something more than a mere variant. Someone of significance to the larger picture of the turtles' history.
This is one random guy cashing in on his lucky break. People are free to draw what they want, doesn't mean it will grasp my interest.
& if you're not Matt Slay, considering you joined the board solely to defend him, then I'll be damned.

[USArmyParatrooper]

By official I mean credited for something more than a mere variant. Someone of significance to the larger picture of the turtles' history.
This is one random guy cashing in on his lucky break. People are free to draw what they want, doesn't mean it will grasp my interest.
& if you're not Matt Slay, considering you joined the board solely to defend him, then I'll be damned.

He's drawing on his own comic. By any measure that's pretty freaking official.

Cashing in? Matt has been doing art commissions since long before his work got published with IDW. This isn't some new thing he's "cashing in" on. He's doing what he has always done, and BTW - almost ALL artists offer commissions.

"if you're not Matt Slay, considering you joined the board solely to defend him, then I'll be damned."

You are absolutely 100% damned then. I'm not Matt Slay. I joined this forum because I'm an avid comic collector with a new focus on the Turtles. I learned about this forum from other people talking about it through Matt's livestream, hence how I ended up being referred to this thread.

[Powder]

Ah, ok, a fan and/or friend of his. Makes sense. Just so you know, sometimes people on the internet say things you don't like or agree with.
It's usually easier to just ignore them.

& he's not doing his own TMNT book. That's not by any means official in the sense that I referred to.

[brettscomicpile]

Hi, guys!

This is Brett from BrettsComicPile.com.

I think it's awesome that a lot of people are discussing this comic book we have worked the last 5 months on creating. During the VA Comicon, Matt and his fiancee stayed at my house (Halloween weekend 2011). I had just released a holiday variant of #3, which actually features the scene from the front door of my house. Pretty much a dream Turtles cover done by my pals Rick Ketcham and Brian Shearer, which now sits in my living room.

Matt and I were thinking about the possibilities of doing the absolutely nicest variant cover we could come up with, where we would both take parts of the risk, but also see some of his artwork in print. See, Matt has been coming to the show I run, the VA Comicon for the past few years. His professional and commercial artwork is out of sight, and the guy's style and speed is uncanny. We thought of a way to package a variant in such a way that it showcased the absolutely BEST work Matt could do, along with the FINEST presentation in a limited edition comic...something that nobody has done before.

As I mentioned...we are BOTH turtles fans in our early 30s. We grew up on this stuff. I have a full run first prints of the Mirage books in my personal collection (Even though my #1 has been folded in half!). I have what I think is the CRAZIEST and most unique Turtles Collectible out there, and I can't even mention what it is. I have had beers with Mark Bode while he drew a naked woman for me in my Living Room, while Matt Slay asked James O'Barr about Michael Jackson in my kitchen.

That's who we are. Two fans who wanted to publish the absolutely finest Turtles comic book collectibles available. If you take a peek, and like it, please support it. If we can sell out of all 50 sketch copies, and all 99 Gold signed and numbered copies, we will be able to do future exclusives of the exact same high quality.

Here is what we are slinging...take a peek...like I said...I LOVE the turtles. My house is filled with Turtles. Seriously.

Our Turtles Exclusives on Ebay. Original Sketches, Ltd 99 and more! (http://www.ebay.com/sch/Comics-/63/i.html?_catref=1&_ssn=brettscomics&_trksid=p3911.c0.m1538)

Brett

[Plasticplayhouse]

I think the reason for the "hate" is not because of slay's work, but more of the feeling of having it being crammed down our throats. I like his work (his shredder's awesome, turtle's ok) and as an artist of sorts myself, am happy for him and his big break into published comics. That's a dream fulfilled. We love to see new/good art posted here, whether by fan or pro. For me personally I did find it a bit annoying that a solicitation post was made (when there was already an identical one a few threads down by a frequenting member) by someone who we could tell JUST joined the drome ONLY to solicit. It's PR, we get it, but new members/posters should look around a little before posting, especially solicitation threads because stuff like this happens.

That wonder woman is KILLER by the way!

[Powder]

Yeah, what he said. I can't lie, my animosity is definitely influenced largely by the excessive "marketing".

[USArmyParatrooper]

Ah, ok, a fan and/or friend of his. Makes sense. Just so you know, sometimes people on the internet say things you don't like or agree with.
It's usually easier to just ignore them.

& he's not doing his own TMNT book. That's not by any means official in the sense that I referred to.

Yes, I'm fully aware that people can be tools on the Internet.

Matt Slay drawing on the TMNT Matt Slay variant is official by any *reasonable* standard.

If his cover isn't to your liking that's cool. Art is an individual taste. But you and that other guy essentially saying he has no business drawing turtles is absurd to the extreme. There's also such a thing as having tact.

[USArmyParatrooper]

I think the reason for the "hate" is not because of slay's work, but more of the feeling of having it being crammed down our throats. I like his work (his shredder's awesome, turtle's ok) and as an artist of sorts myself, am happy for him and his big break into published comics. That's a dream fulfilled. We love to see new/good art posted here, whether by fan or pro. For me personally I did find it a bit annoying that a solicitation post was made (when there was already an identical one a few threads down by a frequenting member) by someone who we could tell JUST joined the drome ONLY to solicit. It's PR, we get it, but new members/posters should look around a little before posting, especially solicitation threads because stuff like this happens.

That wonder woman is KILLER by the way!

Just so you know that wasn't Matt's doing. I (believe) Brett's Comics is the main distributor for this variant. The deal he has worked out for the sketch commissions have been a wild success, so I can see why he would be focusing on it.

I don't know Brett (I hear he's cool), but I can assure you Matt is one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet, and he's a true fan of Ninja Turtles, comics and art in general.

[Menace]

What up USAP :tgrin:

I need a "don't feed the trolls" emocon :tsmile:

I understand certain concerns about spamming, I am a member of a community very similar to this (one I share with USAP and other Technodrome members) so if someone came in and posted a single posting I would likely feel turned off myself.

Thank you all for the positive support this book has been a great success already and hopefully we can do another one in the future!

All the best!

Jake

[Princess Anri]

I don't understand why people feel like this is being shoved down their throats.

I am glad for the promotion of it (without it, I probably wouldn't have seen that eBay listing and I wouldn't be one step closer to having an awesome sketch from an awesome artist).

Seems like a harmless enough approach to alerting the turtle fandom's biggest community.

sometimes people on the internet say things you don't like or agree with.
It's usually easier to just ignore them.

Such irony.

[Powder]

I was talking about myself, bright eyes.

[Princess Anri]

Like, you were giving that advice to yourself?

Or you were saying he should ignore you?

Either way, it seems hypocritical.

[Powder]

As in, "If you don't like what I'm saying, don't waste your time responding to it". You could just as easily do the same. Not a hypocrite.

[Princess Anri]

Uh...that's exactly how I originally interpreted it.

Screw this whole thing, I don't see the big deal. If you're not official, fall back. No interest for me.

The irony is that your logic says: if you don't like it, ignore it (or don't buy it).

But that's not what you did at all.

Seems pretty simple to understand.

And pretty much the definition of hypocrisy.

[Powder]

I can state my opinion about the content of a thread. The point is, it's stupid to try and change someone's POV who doesn't want to budge.
It's easier to just keep it moving. I'm the guy who didn't wanna budge. Get it?

Dramatic

spaces

in

posts.

[Princess Anri]

Ok, I see the problem.

It's simply not knowing what words mean. Like "hypocrisy" and "dramatic."

Carry on.

[Powder]

I know what the words mean.

Thanks for aiding me in giving the mods a series of posts to delete because you wanted to bring up something that was already finished.

[Princess Anri]

oldmanwinters, thank you so much for posting that eBay link!

I ordered a Shredder sketch. I wanted to get a Casey sketch soooo bad but his Shredder is too good. Thinking about getting a second so I can have Casey but I probably won't.

Either way, thank you!
Look at all that drama I tried to create!

Hint: that's sarcasm. It explains how your satirical use of the word "dramatic" was unfounded and dumb.

If you're not official, fall back. No interest for me.

Ok, I guess I do have to spell it out for you.

In this example, Matt Slay is "the guy who doesn't want to budge" and you're expressing your displeasure of his actions by saying he shouldn't be doing that.

I can state my opinion about the content of a thread. The point is, it's stupid to try and change someone's POV who doesn't want to budge.
It's easier to just keep it moving. I'm the guy who didn't wanna budge. Get it?

In this example, you're the guy who doesn't want to budge and then someone else expresses displeasure with what you're saying/doing.

He is where I think I'm losing you. Hypocrisy comes in because you literally started out doing the exact opposite of your advice to the other person.

I know it's more fun when YOU get to be the guy who doesn't wanna budge and that is why there are so many hypocrites.

[Powder]

I'm not going to explain myself again. You're really butt-hurt and I'm having a bad day, it's not worth my time. Drop it already, Jesus Christ.

[Princess Anri]

Let me guess...you're the guy who doesn't want to budge in this argument as well?

I am sensing a pattern.

Carry on.

[Vader]

After reading through this thread again, I'm sensing a bit of jealousy in here...

[nickn]

After reading through this thread again, I'm sensing a bit of jealousy in here...

Maybe, I can see how people are upset that someone like Jim Lawson hasn't got a cover yet, or some of the other great TMNT artists. Matt is a huge TMNT fan though, just from his chatting with people in the room while he does the sketches you can tell that he grew up with the turtles like a lot of us. The movie was a huge influence to him, and the cartoon. This guy loves the turtles just as much as any of us, why would he not JUMP at the chance to do a cover when it was offered to him? Would you guys all turn down that chance just because someone else should have got to do one before you??

I talked to him for a couple hours last night during his sketches and hes a TMNT lover just like we all are. He even credited this forum with the vast amount of TMNT knowledge and that it was a huge database for any artist or writer wanting to do the TMNT "right"

Dude's doing like 100 TMNT sketches in about a months time, they all look great so far. I don't see where people are getting so upset from.

[Donnie]

I said something along these lines but it was conveniently deleted. Screw this whole thing, I don't see the big deal. If you're not official, fall back. No interest for me.

Haha! My comment was deleted too. I don't care for Slay's Turtles, and I have no idea who this guy is and why people want his art.

I will say though after seeing that Splinter v. Shredder...daaamn. That's good - the guy has talent, for sure - but his Turtles still fall short, at least for me.

[MrPliggins]

I don't think your comments were deleted. That thread was just moved to "The Disintegrator Unit" in the GD forums.

[Princess Anri]

I will say though after seeing that Splinter v. Shredder...daaamn. That's good - the guy has talent, for sure - but his Turtles still fall short, at least for me.
This is true.

Not a huge fan of his turtles but his Shredder and his Splinter are both amazing.

[Roseangelo]

I don't get the big deal about this person, either. He's good, but he wouldn't make my list of favorite TMNT artists and I had never heard of him before this cover thing. It just seems weird how there's suddenly a slew of posts that are all, "OMG MATT SLAY DREW TURTLES!"

[Princess Anri]

I don't even like the way he draws the turtles but his Shredder is the part that's awesome.

That's why most people ordered Shredder sketches.

It just seems like some people care whether he's a "big name" in turtles lore and some people just care if his art is good.

[DonatelloFan]

I love the Technodrome Forum, but sometimes it gets ridiculous with arguments. The only reason people are hating on him is because after one guy posted a thread about the issue, I think some other member posted a thread about it the same day. THEN, to top it off, Brett come in here and pushed it down our throats (bad advertising).

Now, I'm all for limited variants, and I'm glad I got my limited to whatever number (that I wish 'Brett' would enlighten us on) issue. So there's going to be 50 copies with a sketch from Brett's, 100 sketches from Matt at conventions, and now 99 that are just signed in gold marker?

And yes, most likely, if there's a Retail Exclusive cover of any issue, I'm most likely getting it. So Jetpack, Brett's, Detroit FanFare, etc., keep up the good work, and you'll keep getting my money.

[Menace]

I can help clear that up, there is 1000 total issues.

The ebay sale is sold out. So as far as I am aware the only place to get the sketches now is from me. For details see my posting in the CGC comics forums or just PM me. For anything detailed or paintings pm me or email me at [email protected]. If you want one, signed, unsigned, sketched or whatever, just pm me and I will ensure you get what you would like. The signed versions will be available (I think) through Ebay.

[nickn]

I can help clear that up, there is 1000 total issues.

The ebay sale is sold out. So as far as I am aware the only place to get the sketches now is from me. For details see my posting in the CGC comics forums or just PM me. For anything detailed or paintings pm me or email me at [email protected]. If you want one, signed, unsigned, sketched or whatever, just pm me and I will ensure you get what you would like. The signed versions will be available (I think) through Ebay.

Can I get one personalized???? Like "To: The Technodrome Forums, With love. Matt Slay

[Menace]

Being Matt's manager I think I can clear up 'who this guy is' (Matt). Matt has two Masters degrees in art, he has been mixing his fine arts and comic loves together for a long time. Matt has made appearances on Marvel sketch card sets as well as other card sets. This is indeed Matt's first 'official' published work with the large companies, he just finished his education and is moving into working full time in art so hopefully there is more to come.

Here is another Turtle piece that Matt just finished, soon to be inked by a special guest. More details when its ready :tgrin:

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb431/MercenaryArt/Matt%20Slay/TMNThirespencils.jpg

[Menace]

Can I get one personalized???? Like "To: The Technodrome Forums, With love. Matt Slay


lol sure!

And for any CGC collectors all of the books are Signature Series eligible this will be Matt's second CGC opp

Raw books / sketches are available just pm me.

Raw = Not CGC'd

[Menace]

Live art show starting now \:D

Turtle stuff to be worked on.

http://www.livestream.com/splatterfiend

[Redrumh2o]

He just showed my Casey!

[Princess Anri]

Yeah I watched him draw that Casey.

Pretty cool.

[DonatelloFan]

Great show, and awesome Mouser. Can't wait for the next one.

[Menace]

Thanks for coming everyone see you all this weekend I will post the link when we cast next!

[zkarlette]

That last drawing is pretty Awesome! Can't wait to see the inked version.:)

[Menace]

Here are the covers from the last few days :tgrin:

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb431/MercenaryArt/Matt%20Slay/tmntcovers1.jpg

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb431/MercenaryArt/Matt%20Slay/tmntcovers2.jpg

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb431/MercenaryArt/Matt%20Slay/tmntcovers3.jpg

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb431/MercenaryArt/Matt%20Slay/tmntcovers4.jpg

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb431/MercenaryArt/Matt%20Slay/tmntcovers5.jpg

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb431/MercenaryArt/Matt%20Slay/tmntcovers6.jpg

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb431/MercenaryArt/Matt%20Slay/tmntcovers7.jpg

[DonatelloFan]

Those Super Shredder's are amazing, but am I the only one who think they look like Michonne's two walkers she leads around? No arms and such...

Matt's work is great, and I can't wait for the next show.

[Matches Malone]

This guy is definitely good and I really like his Shredder. Maybe he should do interiors for the Shredder micro? ;) Also, if there was any doubt in anyone's mind who the ninja with the scar over his eye was, I think these Shredder drawings pretty much confirm things here.

[Menace]

Live art show starting now! Deadpool vs ?? have to come to see!

http://www.livestream.com/splatterfiend

[Menace]

lol I can't give it away but I guess you can check Matt's Facebook for a spoiler.

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb431/MercenaryArt/Matt%20Slay/DeadpoolLeo.jpg

[nickn]

^^^^^ awesome hahaha!!

[Samhain]

The guy draws everything pretty sweet, EXCEPT for turtles.:ohwell:

[CyberCubed]

This thread should be closed. A random guy is drawing covers and people are acting like its a huge event?

[Princess Anri]

This thread should be closed. A random guy is drawing covers and people are acting like its a huge event?
Is this sarcasm?

If not, wow.

[DonatelloFan]

Wow. If there weren't other sections of the Drome that I loved, I'd have to leave because of all the hate around here. People may not like him, but he DID just do a Retail Exclusive Micro Series Leo Cover, so he's not exactly random. People need to chill out. Hating for the sake of hating is just idiotic.

[USArmyParatrooper]

Personally I think the variant cover itself is a pretty damn good Turtle.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp146/USArmyParatrooper/turtlesfinal.jpg

[Princess Anri]

Wow. If there weren't other sections of the Drome that I loved, I'd have to leave because of all the hate around here. People may not like him, but he DID just do a Retail Exclusive Micro Series Leo Cover, so he's not exactly random. People need to chill out. Hating for the sake of hating is just idiotic.
Yeah, pretty much.

I just got here a few months ago and the community here seems pretty f***ing bitter. I still think CyberCubed must have been joking.

I absolutely can't imagine why someone would ask for a thread to be closed when people are enjoying (and buying) some guy's artwork. In what way is this not an appropriate thread to have?

It may be your opinion that people are "acting like it's a huge event" when you think it's not but how on earth is that a problem for anyone?

Some people wouldn't even care if Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird were doing special covers. But they'd have to be a borderline sociopath to ask for a thread about it to be closed.

[zkarlette]

Wow, I really Like this Leo a LOT , his work is pretty good, I don't see why people are complaining ..they are just showing us his work which is a nice gesture to begin with ,and by the looks of his stuff he might be even doing a lot more in the future.. So more power to him.

[Samhain]

I'm a huge Leo fan, loved the issue. But that cover is awful. Why is Leo missing an elbow pad and wrist band? Sorry, but I just can't understand why and how this guy got this gig.

I still think CyberCubed must have been joking.



You MUST be new 'round these parts.

[Princess Anri]

You MUST be new 'round these parts.
Indeed I am. Powder's and CyberCubed's special brand of "fandom" is hard to stomach, at times.

I am honestly not even a fan of his Leo special cover. It's not terrible but I don't like the beak much.

But his Shredder sketches are awesome so I ordered one of those.

[nickn]

lol I can't give it away but I guess you can check Matt's Facebook for a spoiler.

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb431/MercenaryArt/Matt%20Slay/DeadpoolLeo.jpg

Taking the fight to Mr. Bay, one jab at a time Matt. Looks amazing dude.

[Princess Anri]

Taking the fight to Mr. Bay, one jab at a time Matt. Looks amazing dude.
Was it Matt's idea to have Deadpool doing that alien guy's pose or was that a very specific request he got?

Either way, it's hilarious.

[Menace]

Was it Matt's idea to have Deadpool doing that alien guy's pose or was that a very specific request he got?

Either way, it's hilarious.

That would have been Matt's idea. lol

[Andrew NDB]

I rather like this guy's art. But I'm a bit behind on this thread so I'm not sure what's going on.

[USArmyParatrooper]

I rather like this guy's art. But I'm a bit behind on this thread so I'm not sure what's going on.

Just a couple haters on the Internet making outlandish, hyperbolic remarks. Nothing worth taking seriously.

[Menace]

I rather like this guy's art. But I'm a bit behind on this thread so I'm not sure what's going on.

Fellow pacific north westerner!

Well, I dunno why people keep posting negative things here, if we are breaking the rules someone let me know. I am not the kind of person to react or even address negative comments, I thank all of you for your support and for supporting Matt through purchasing a sketch or this book.

Hopefully Matt will get the opportunity to work on more Turtles stuff :tcool:

[Menace]

Hey all starting up another live art show this afternoon. Come on by and say hello!

http://www.livestream.com/splatterfiend

[SS_Turtle]

Not sure why people are being negative towards Matt the fact that he got an exclusive TMNT cover that says allot. Needless to say I like his take on the Turtles and all of his sketches. During his last sketch show he sketched all 4 turtles on one cover that looked pretty good.
Curious to see his remake on the original cover.

Plus he's taking time (and Menace) with the sketch opp and getting it out to everyone who wants it at a reasonable cost.

[Menace]

More scans as promised :D

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb431/MercenaryArt/CGC%20SKETCH%20COVER%20OPPS/Matt%20Slay/1.jpg

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb431/MercenaryArt/CGC%20SKETCH%20COVER%20OPPS/Matt%20Slay/2.jpg

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb431/MercenaryArt/CGC%20SKETCH%20COVER%20OPPS/Matt%20Slay/3.jpg

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb431/MercenaryArt/CGC%20SKETCH%20COVER%20OPPS/Matt%20Slay/4.jpg

[Menace]

Thanks Sam! Appreciate your support!

Live art show starting now! Gonna be painting that TMNT #1 recreation :D

http://www.livestream.com/splatterfiend

[TurtleTitan97]

More scans as promised :D

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb431/MercenaryArt/CGC%20SKETCH%20COVER%20OPPS/Matt%20Slay/1.jpg

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb431/MercenaryArt/CGC%20SKETCH%20COVER%20OPPS/Matt%20Slay/2.jpg

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb431/MercenaryArt/CGC%20SKETCH%20COVER%20OPPS/Matt%20Slay/3.jpg

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb431/MercenaryArt/CGC%20SKETCH%20COVER%20OPPS/Matt%20Slay/4.jpg

:oSo...much...awesomeness!:tgrin:

[Mayhem]

Great stuff... my one not in there yet heh...

[MrPliggins]

Cool take on Usagi!

[SS_Turtle]

I see mine :D

[USArmyParatrooper]

I don't know if mine was ever posted on this site, but here it is.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp146/USArmyParatrooper/slayshred.jpg

[SS_Turtle]

Very nice, that's one of my favorite Shredder's!

I don't know if mine was ever posted on this site, but here it is.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp146/USArmyParatrooper/slayshred.jpg

[Redrumh2o]

I cant wait to get mine!

This is my first CGC book...I assume they take a while to grade?

I also purchased an ungraded one off eBay...I cant wait to be surprised!

[Menace]

I cant wait to get mine!

This is my first CGC book...I assume they take a while to grade?

I also purchased an ungraded one off eBay...I cant wait to be surprised!


Yea unfortunately the wait during the height of con season for CGC is about 3-4 months.

[Powder]

Then why are you posting it?

[Princess Anri]

Please delete your post, Menace.

It does not please everyone...and that somehow matters.

[Powder]

If he's not posting TMNT related content, he's spamming/advertising, which is against the rules. Nothing on google tying this Babisu guy to TMNT.

[USArmyParatrooper]

If he's not posting TMNT related content, he's spamming/advertising, which is against the rules. Nothing on google tying this Babisu guy to TMNT.

Neither does this link.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmcA9LIIXWw

Oh, noes! I just spammed!

You've been humping his leg since page 2 and now you're on a witch hunt.

[Menace]

Meh... deleted. Is there any board Mods around I could talk to?

Would like to clear up whats allowable... advertising means I intend to sell something, all I am doing is sharing a link to a live art show. I could have made a thread about it but I figured to post in one already established in order to not 'spam' :roll:

If anyone wants updates please just add me on facebook until I know whats ok with the Mods here I will not be updating this thread.

[USArmyParatrooper]

Meh... deleted. Is there any board Mods around I could talk to?

Would like to clear up whats allowable... advertising means I intend to sell something, all I am doing is sharing a link to a live art show. I could have made a thread about it but I figured to post in one already established in order to not 'spam' :roll:

If anyone wants updates please just add me on facebook until I know whats ok with the Mods here I will not be updating this thread.

You posted a link to watch a comic artist do work. Screw it. I'll post it next time.

[TurtleTitan97]

I don't know if mine was ever posted on this site, but here it is.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp146/USArmyParatrooper/slayshred.jpg

Radical Shredder drawing!:tgrin:

[Zany Orange Dude]

That is one awesome Shredder! I'd love to get that as a cover!

[Princess Anri]

Meh... deleted. Is there any board Mods around I could talk to?

Would like to clear up whats allowable... advertising means I intend to sell something, all I am doing is sharing a link to a live art show. I could have made a thread about it but I figured to post in one already established in order to not 'spam' :roll:

If anyone wants updates please just add me on facebook until I know whats ok with the Mods here I will not be updating this thread.
I wouldn't worry about it, especially if you keep it contained to this thread.

Lots of people (including myself) are really enjoying it.

The people that aren't...well clearly this thread isn't for them.

It's not your fault if that is too hard for them to understand.

[USArmyParatrooper]

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp146/USArmyParatrooper/SLAYR.jpghttp://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp146/USArmyParatrooper/SLAYF.jpg

[Adkjr2000]

That be a nice matt cover USATrooper !!!!

[SS_Turtle]

Jake any idea when the next webcast will be?

[SS_Turtle]

Looks like Matt will be doing a live show tonight according to his CGC thread.

For those who haven't interacted with a live show its worth your time, you get to chat (type) with other fellow TMNT fans and Matt.

http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=5511596&fpart=32

[USArmyParatrooper]

Looks like Matt will be doing a live show tonight according to his CGC thread.

For those who haven't interacted with a live show its worth your time, you get to chat (type) with other fellow TMNT fans and Matt.

http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=5511596&fpart=32

I wish he'd say what time. I can't really ask him because my account on CGC is on a temp suspension.

[SS_Turtle]

I wish he'd say what time. I can't really ask him because my account on CGC is on a temp suspension.

I'll ask him in a few on the CGC forum when I get break driving home.

[Adkjr2000]

Live art show with Matt Slay! Starting now!

http://www.livestream.com/splatterfiend

[Princess Anri]

Got mine today. I love it.

[SS_Turtle]

Got mine today. I love it.

Nice cover especially if that's one of the e-bay sketches.

[DonatelloFan]

I'll post a picture soon, but I got my eBay sketch today. Not ENTIRELY happy with it, since I didn't get it personalized like I wanted, but overall it's okay. I should have gotten a Donatello sketch, but I'm kind of glad I got something that I don't think anyone else will have (a Metalhead bust sketch).

[Princess Anri]

Nice cover especially if that's one of the e-bay sketches.

Yeah it was an eBay sketch. I asked for Shredder "just standing there."

Pretty pleased with the result.

[Panda Khan]

Yeah it was an eBay sketch. I asked for Shredder "just standing there."

Pretty pleased with the result.

Excellent. Hopefully my eBay sketch will be here soon.

[Mayhem]

Yeah, there was an email sent out at the start of the week saying all the eBay sketches should be in the mail, so hopefully mine will arrive early next week.

[Danteconstantine]

i am so jealous i am still waiting for mine, i feel as if waiting for christmas to come....i am a bit further away than you guys, so mine should take one or two days more to get to me...

ill post my sketches when i get them.

maybe then we can vote on which one is the best!:D:D

[Roseangelo]

I ended up meeting THE Brett of BrettsComicPile.com at Big Wow Comic Fest in San Jose today. Cool guy, very enthusiastic about the Turtles. Got to hear a little bit about how this cover came to be.

It sounded like he had about half of the run of this cover sold, and he's looking to sell the rest of them at Comic-Con. Just a little FYI if anyone is still looking to get one.

[Archon_Turtle]

I ended up meeting THE Brett of BrettsComicPile.com at Big Wow Comic Fest in San Jose today. Cool guy, very enthusiastic about the Turtles. Got to hear a little bit about how this cover came to be.

It sounded like he had about half of the run of this cover sold, and he's looking to sell the rest of them at Comic-Con. Just a little FYI if anyone is still looking to get one.

How was the show Rose? I almost went but had a scheduling conflict.

[Roseangelo]

How was the show Rose? I almost went but had a scheduling conflict.

It's honestly not worth traveling long distance to (unless there's a specific person you want to meet, I suppose). But it's a good show for what it is. Small and cozy. I only bought a Michaelangelo sketch from someone in Artists Alley.

[Archon_Turtle]

It's honestly not worth traveling long distance to (unless there's a specific person you want to meet, I suppose). But it's a good show for what it is. Small and cozy. I only bought a Michaelangelo sketch from someone in Artists Alley.

Felt that way about the one day Long Beach Comic Expo that happened recently. Super small. Very comics driven. But if there isn't something specific you are going for, probably not worth it.

[Roseangelo]

Felt that way about the one day Long Beach Comic Expo that happened recently. Super small. Very comics driven. But if there isn't something specific you are going for, probably not worth it.

Considering you threw a fit over driving 45 minutes to that show, why would you even consider coming to San Jose for one?

[Archon_Turtle]

Considering you threw a fit over driving 45 minutes to that show, why would you even consider coming to San Jose for one?

Because my friend Rick who was representing TopCow at that show asked me to go to help him man the booth.

Additionally, I didn't throw a fit about driving 45 minutes for the show. I threw a fit that IDW misrepresented a product as being exclusive to that show which was not exclusive to that show.

Did you just not read that statement out loud before you posted it, or were you intentionally being a jerk?

P.S. Matt Slay Sketch Covers are awesome!

[rich]

Considering you threw a fit over driving 45 minutes to that show, why would you even consider coming to San Jose for one?

Did you just not read that statement out loud before you posted it, or were you intentionally being a jerk?

OK you two, be nice...don't make me put you in time-out :D

[Roseangelo]

Did you just not read that statement out loud before you posted it, or were you intentionally being a jerk?

While I predicted it would bunch your panties, it was an honest question. You made it clear that the only reason you went to the Long Beach show was for the "exclusive" book. I couldn't figure out why you would travel even farther to a similar show in San Jose that had no exclusive TMNT items. But you answered that question, so thank you.

[MrPliggins]

Just received mine this weekend. I'm pretty pleased with them.
http://i50.tinypic.com/2cpf1xs.jpghttp://i47.tinypic.com/2evthk3.jpg

[Danteconstantine]

Just received mine this weekend. I'm pretty pleased with them.
http://i50.tinypic.com/2cpf1xs.jpghttp://i47.tinypic.com/2evthk3.jpg

Two thumbs up... Like them!

[SS_Turtle]

Just received mine this weekend. I'm pretty pleased with them.

Great covers! I like that you didn't stick with the norm.
I've been debating what other covers to get.....
I have I to keep going back to the drawing board after I see his e-bay sketches.

[Jester]

Yes those are nice, but not so nice I needed to see them thrice. Spoiler tags are your friends.

[SS_Turtle]

Yes those are nice, but not so nice I needed to see them thrice. Spoiler tags are your friends.

I just edited the images out after I saw they posted again.

[TurtleTitan97]

Just received mine this weekend. I'm pretty pleased with them.
http://i50.tinypic.com/2cpf1xs.jpghttp://i47.tinypic.com/2evthk3.jpg

Those are some rad covers, dude.

[The Fifth Turtle]

LoVe the stockman cover....super rad! Congrats!

[Archon_Turtle]

While I predicted it would bunch your panties, it was an honest question.

Of course you did. Why would I ever think you'd want to be civil?

You made it clear that the only reason you went to the Long Beach show was for the "exclusive" book. I couldn't figure out why you would travel even farther to a similar show in San Jose that had no exclusive TMNT items.

Because I...like comic books? Is it that difficult to imagine? Just because I went to that particular show for a specific reason doesn't mean I wouldn't go to any show without Turtles. I've gone to NYCC during years that there was no Turtle stuff happening, and that's a wee bit further.

P.S. Matt Slay is Awesome!

[DonatelloFan]

I know that you two are prominent members here, but wouldn't be better to take your baby bickering to PM? I mean, your conversation doesn't even have anything to do with the topic on hand (Matt Slay's cover sketches). Of course, this reply is just adding to the nonsensical 'discussion' between you two, but I think should be pointed out. If two others were talking about something other than a topic, it would have been pointed out after your first interchange.

Speaking of the covers, I love the feel of it and the back cover. I think you could draw on it with just about anything. I wish I was as good as the artists on here or the TMNT artists, because I would love to add my own artwork to a back cover. A true '1 of 1' so to speak.

[Archon_Turtle]

I mean, your conversation doesn't even have anything to do with the topic on hand (Matt Slay's cover sketches).

Fixed.

Also, I can't wait to get my Matt Slay Covers back from the CGC.

[Danteconstantine]

Happy Joy Joy mine are here except one... anyways, here they are
http://i.imgur.com/f5MZol.jpg

[Danteconstantine]

http://i.imgur.com/WLnBQl.jpg

[Danteconstantine]

http://i.imgur.com/v7FhAl.jpg?1

[Redrumh2o]

Awesome!!

I cant wait for my CGC ones to come! I saw my Casey sketched live on the webcast, but have not seen my shredder yet. It was pretty awesome being able to watch him do mine.

[zkarlette]

Wow! The usagi and future raph covers are Amaizing!

[Mayhem]

Mine eventually arrived...


http://cdn.comicartfans.com/Images/Category_43641/subcat_128406/TMNT%20Shredder%20Matt%20Slay.jpg

[DonatelloFan]

LOVE the Slash cover.

[Danteconstantine]

I was doubtful at first when asking for a raphael sketch with an eye patch as seen in the image serie. I thought he would loose the ninja turtles trademark headband and not even look like a ninja turtle. But after seeing the sketch it has become my favorite one.And to think i almost changed my choice.

Matt even added the hockey mask i asked for. He went all the way.:D

[SS_Turtle]

Dante you made some good choices, all of the covers look great.

[SS_Turtle]

Here's a few other covers from the CGC website, note there's are not mine.

http://boards.collectors-society.com/attachments/126077.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii44/chad_orourke/IMG.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii44/chad_orourke/IMG_0001.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii44/chad_orourke/IMG_0002.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii44/chad_orourke/IMG_0003.jpg

[TurtleTitan97]

http://boards.collectors-society.com/attachments/126077.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii44/chad_orourke/IMG.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii44/chad_orourke/IMG_0001.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii44/chad_orourke/IMG_0002.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii44/chad_orourke/IMG_0003.jpg

Those are awesome! I really like the Casey drawing.

[Princess Anri]

Wow, these are all so awesome.

Mine and Mayhem's are my favorites so far but there isn't a bad one yet.

[SS_Turtle]

I can't wait to see the second round of the CCG SS sketches.
I keep seeing these ebay sketches and it makes me more eager to get my first SS sketch! Hopefully I'll get it before the end of summer.

[Panda Khan]

Here's my eBay sketch. I asked for something similar to the cover of Leonardo except in samurai gear.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l304/hottykarate/IMG_1267.jpg

[brettscomicpile]

Hi, guys!

This is Brett. I got a few commissions from some of my favorite artists at the Big Wow this past weekend in San Jose. I thought you guys might want to take a peek at them. I am definitely gonna get the Ron Lim piece inked in the near future.

I asked Mike McKone (who gave me the sketch as a personal gift...rad!) if he drew turtles much...he said not really only in oddball commission requests. He is, however, taking some commission requests in his free time if you can track him down. Mark Bode was happy to do another turtles sketch, and showed me some ideas he has for a print or cover in the future, which was great.

I got to meet a super-turtles-fan who runs her own TMNT website, and I gave a free copy of our unsigned variant to. Finally, when I picked the Ron Lim (Infinity Gauntlet) sketch up, he said it was a bit funny to draw, since Turtles have only 3 fingers (or 2 fingers and a thumb?).

As mentioned, thought you guys might want to take a peek. Since Bode lives less than an hour from me, he suggested I throw his sketch up on eBay...thoughts?

-Brett


http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/3239/mckone.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/72/mckone.jpg/)
http://img804.imageshack.us/img804/6931/limh.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/804/limh.jpg/)
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/4608/goldend.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/515/goldend.jpg/)
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/587/bodep.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/138/bodep.jpg/)

[Powder]

New Bode art is always welome. Saved.

[Roseangelo]

I got to meet a super-turtles-fan who runs her own TMNT website

That would be me - Hello! :)

Nice collection of sketches there!

[SS_Turtle]

Jake, any rough dates for when the next live stream will be or when you'll have more scans to upload?

[SS_Turtle]

Here's my eBay sketch. I asked for something similar to the cover of Leonardo except in samurai gear.

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l304/hottykarate/IMG_1267.jpg


Really liking this cover Panda Khan!

[rich]

Received the last of my Matt Slay Leo #4 sketch covers today...

http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Slay_rich.jpg

[SS_Turtle]

Looks like Matt will be doing a show tonight from a post on the CGC thread:

"Matt Slay - I'm stepping out of reality and going to a movie this afternoon with the wife and then....... SHOWTIME! Gotta' painting to get done and today seems like a good day to start putting colors down.

Starting sometime between 5:30 -6pm See you then."

http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=5511596&fpart=36

[Menace]

Live art show with Matt Slay starting now.

http://www.livestream.com/splatterfiend

[Danteconstantine]

I present to you General Krang

http://imgur.com/rcHo2l.jpg

Sorry i dont know how to post it smaller.

[the power of 3]

Congrats on the krang. The cover looks amazing

[Plasticplayhouse]

wow, that krang is awesome! from what i see i really like most of this guys work. he is a very talented artist. his shredder and krang are excellent and his casey looks promising, but i have to say i'm not feeling his renditions of the turtles or splinter.

while his splinter is specific in details, i'm just not a fan of the rendition. it feels a little too soft, gentle, and shaggy for me. while splinter always displays a high level of self control and inner peace, the strong and competent ninja is still within him. i don’t get that sense from Mr. Slay's rendering. Mr. Slay's turtles on the other hand don't seem to have a distinctive rendering. all the drawings seem to be vague in their attributes. i wish he would introduce more specific details in his renderings and pull though out from the shadows. it's kind of like the first ten minutes of a movie when you see a lot of action happening. you'll catch glimpses, silhouettes, and shadowed images of the main character but it's just a tease that builds up to the full reveal.

so MS, if you happen to read this, hopefully i've come off as constructive and not a jerk, because that's my intention :)

[Menace]

Some more round 2 sketches. Still taking requests if anyone is interested in a sketch.

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb431/MercenaryArt/Matt%20Slay/opp2scans2.jpg

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb431/MercenaryArt/Matt%20Slay/opp2scans.jpg

[Jester]

*wonders if he's just a kill joy or if he's justified in his loathing of the self promotion this thread has essentially become...*

[DonatelloFan]

Well, the thread is called 'Matt Slay sketch covers for Micro-Series', right?

[Redrumh2o]

Thats my shredder on the top left...LOVE IT!

[Plasticplayhouse]

this thread's fine by me. i love seeing new TMNT art!

[The Fifth Turtle]

this thread's fine by me. i love seeing new TMNT art!

For sure. Keep em coming!!!

[SS_Turtle]

For those who haven't been on the CGC thread hers's a few new scans,

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb431/MercenaryArt/CGC%20SKETCH%20COVER%20OPPS/Matt%20Slay/opp2scans3.jpg
http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb431/MercenaryArt/CGC%20SKETCH%20COVER%20OPPS/Matt%20Slay/opp2scans4.jpg
http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb431/MercenaryArt/CGC%20SKETCH%20COVER%20OPPS/Matt%20Slay/opp2scans5.jpg

[DonatelloFan]

Really, REALLY liking the one with the four Turtles heads with splashes of their colors. Very nice.

[SS_Turtle]

Donatellofan thanks that one is mine :tgrin:

I had asked for all four turtles with just color for there masks on one cover, told Jake either a tonal painting or ink wash and man did it turn out amazing!

[The Fifth Turtle]

Gotta love the Stockman cover....epicly awesome.

[zkarlette]

I like the colored ones but I really like the one with Leo and Usagi.

[SS_Turtle]

Real curious to see what other sketches Matt will be doing for the second round......

[DonatelloFan]

Maybe this time we can get a personalization when requested. I may give him another shot, but I don't know. Depends on what he will sketch for what price.

[SS_Turtle]

Maybe this time we can get a personalization when requested. I may give him another shot, but I don't know. Depends on what he will sketch for what price.

He took my personalization requests just fine, did you buy an e-bay sketch and not one from the CGC opp?

[DonatelloFan]

Yeah, I bought it from the eBay auctions, and asked his manager/agent for a personalization, but I guess it just fell through. Don't know what happened, but was disappointed to get it in the mail and didn't have anything on it.

[Plasticplayhouse]

very nice! the turtles with the color splash is pretty cool. his version of splinter doesnt give me the "strong ninja master" feeling. hopefully as he grows into his turtle art, he'll adjust his splinter a bit.

[brettscomicpile]

Hi, guys!

As mentioned before, I am a HUGE Turtles nut. We are excited to be flying Matt Slay out to San Diego to sign copies of the comic in the booth all weekend long for the BIG SHOW!

I was lucky enough to fly into Charlotte, NC (more than 5,000 miles round trip) and get 10 covers drawn up by some of my fave creators. Here they are...I hope you enjoy them!

Best,

Brett
BrettsComicPile.com

In order:

Tom Scioli
SL Gallant
Nei Ruffino
Sanford Green
Robert Atkins and Steve Bird
Michael Dooney (TMNT cover artist)
Jim Calafiore
Daniel Govar
Brian Shearer (Penciller of our TMNT #3 exclusive)
Bobby Timony

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/8091/tomscioliheroescon2012.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/23/tomscioliheroescon2012.jpg/)
http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/5113/shannongallantheroescon.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/525/shannongallantheroescon.jpg/)
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/6200/neiruffinoheroescon2012.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/32/neiruffinoheroescon2012.jpg/)
http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/5241/sanfordgreenheroescon20.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/265/sanfordgreenheroescon20.jpg/)
http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/9571/robertatkinsandstevebir.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/641/robertatkinsandstevebir.jpg/)
http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/5207/michaeldooneyheroescon2.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/69/michaeldooneyheroescon2.jpg/)
http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/958/jimcalafioreheroescon20.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/607/jimcalafioreheroescon20.jpg/)
http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/3578/danielgovarheroescon201.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/684/danielgovarheroescon201.jpg/)
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/4899/brianshearerheroescon20.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/151/brianshearerheroescon20.jpg/)
http://img802.imageshack.us/img802/2254/bobbytimonyheroescon201.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/802/bobbytimonyheroescon201.jpg/)

[DonatelloFan]

That Robert Atkins & Steve Bird drawing is very bad-ass. Do they do commissions outside of conventions?

[Powder]

I was actually hanging out with Dooney while he drew that, funny coincidence. Lotta cool work in there, mang.

[brettscomicpile]

That Robert Atkins & Steve Bird drawing is very bad-ass. Do they do commissions outside of conventions?

Hey, dude...I don't know for sure, but these guys have always been VERY gracious. Robert has been a guest of honor at a few of my VA Comicons, and Steve has been a guest more times than I can count. They are both members of Tsunami Studios in Greensboro, NC (Though Robert is a long-distance member).

Hit them up on the studio Fan Page on Facebook to see if they are taking commissions. It is my understanding that Steve is currently "for hire" to ink almost ANY con sketch...he is rather fast and wonderfully professional. Also, Brian Shearer and Rick Ketcham are in the studio as well (The illustrators of our TMNT #3 Christmas themed cover). Here is the link to their page...Good luck!

Tsunami Studios Facebook Fan Page (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tsunami-Studios/237737476334731)

Best,

Brett

[Mayhem]

Just to note, you mention ten people above and there's only nine images. So you missed attaching one scan. But great stuff mind you :)

[brettscomicpile]

Just to note, you mention ten people above and there's only nine images. So you missed attaching one scan. But great stuff mind you :)

I see ten on my screen. How many do you other guys see? I posted the creators ' names in order...lemme know which ones don't match up, and I can repost the missing image...

Does anyone else have images of sketches on this exclusive that are NOT Matt Slay? would love to see 'em!

Cowabunga,

Brett

[USArmyParatrooper]

Hi, guys!

As mentioned before, I am a HUGE Turtles nut. We are excited to be flying Matt Slay out to San Diego to sign copies of the comic in the booth all weekend long for the BIG SHOW!

I was lucky enough to fly into Charlotte, NC (more than 5,000 miles round trip) and get 10 covers drawn up by some of my fave creators. Here they are...I hope you enjoy them!

Best,

Brett
BrettsComicPile.com



Brett, where you at Hereos Con? If you were I wish I knew that because I would love to have stopped by and said hello. I bought the OA for the cover and I've gotten a couple of commissions from Slay. No commissions at the show, though, but I did pick up a few OA panel pages.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp146/USArmyParatrooper/Weekspage.jpg
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp146/USArmyParatrooper/bagleyoa1.jpg
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp146/USArmyParatrooper/bagleyoa2.jpg

[TurtleTitan97]

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp146/USArmyParatrooper/Weekspage.jpg
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp146/USArmyParatrooper/bagleyoa1.jpg
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp146/USArmyParatrooper/bagleyoa2.jpg

Dude, nice stuff!I really like the one with Spider-Man.:tthumbsu:

[SS_Turtle]

Matt's suppose to me on his livestream sometime tonight according to his CGC thread for those interested. No time specified....

[Mayhem]

I see ten on my screen. How many do you other guys see? I posted the creators ' names in order...lemme know which ones don't match up, and I can repost the missing image...
The fourth one wasn't showing up for me before, but now it's there. Odd...

[brettscomicpile]

Awesome stuff, dude!

Yeah...I was running around as a fan, trying to get some neat stuff done with my good pal Ben Penrod who runs the Southern Maryland Comicon. Matt will be a guest of honor at his show on Saturday July 7, my show, the VA Comicon on Sunday July 8, and then we are flying him out to Comicon in San Diego to sign the TMNT book, and a ...wait for it... Katy Perry exclusive he worked on. Nutty!

I think his Katy Perry painted cover is still available... I am gonna post it below, but feel free to flag me, as it really isn't turtles related...but I know you groove on his stuff. The image in the sunglasses was Photoshop'ed in and is a reflection of downtown San Diego.

http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/8947/kplowresprint.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/825/kplowresprint.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

Regards,

Brett

[QUOTE=USArmyParatrooper;962163]Brett, where you at Hereos Con? If you were I wish I knew that because I would love to have stopped by and said hello. I bought the OA for the cover and I've gotten a couple of commissions from Slay. No commissions at the show, though, but I did pick up a few OA panel pages.

[Plasticplayhouse]

That Robert Atkins & Steve Bird drawing is very bad-ass. Do they do commissions outside of conventions?
if i remember right, he only opens up for a handfull of commissions once a year or you might get lucky at a con. he's not cheap either, but you get some damn amazing work. his gi joe stuff is some of the very best out there.

mang

lol. dude, that word makes me reminisce of fun times with some great friends who are no longer around. i love it mang!!!!

[mcauley]

So I went to the Southern Maryland Comic Con this past weekend and picked up my commissioned cover sketches from Matt Slay...here they are...
http://i1261.photobucket.com/albums/ii585/mcauley0705/2012-07-07_16-58-54_570.jpg
http://i1261.photobucket.com/albums/ii585/mcauley0705/2012-07-07_16-58-38_972.jpg
http://i1261.photobucket.com/albums/ii585/mcauley0705/2012-07-07_16-58-24_967.jpg
http://i1261.photobucket.com/albums/ii585/mcauley0705/2012-07-07_16-58-05_700.jpg

And if you set them all next to each other, it will give you this...

http://i1261.photobucket.com/albums/ii585/mcauley0705/2012-07-07_17-00-14_732.jpg

[Redrumh2o]

WOW....that's awesome! Must have cost you a pretty penny!

[Jasper-X]

these are amazing, i wish i had a set like that

[SS_Turtle]

Wow amazing set!
Out of curiosity what did you pay?

[Genesis]

Don and Mike look especially fantastic.

[Plasticplayhouse]

wow, that is a nice improvement with his MS turtle rendurings! they finally have stepped out of the shaddows and show more detail. very nice commission. i would totally purchase a commission like that from this guy.

[SS_Turtle]

I've already ordered so many sketches from Matt but I'm really considering something like this as well. His Turtles look amazing.

[brettscomicpile]

Hi, guys!

This is Brett. So apparently the current policy is a minimum print run of 1,000 units for a retailer variant, such as the BrettsComicPile.com exclusive we did. Well we have been waiting for the fifth box to show up since these books were printed, and the printer has zero information on printing them, or tracking them. Basically they have been "lost or never made". This means there are only 800 of these things total.

I would imagine this allocation might make it the most limited "production" IDW Turtles comic created so far. Any thoughts?

Best,

Brett

[DonatelloFan]

Eh, I don't think it makes a difference. There's only 500 #11 SDCC issues, but I don't think that's going to be a hot commodity later on. Eight hundred copies isn't anything that special in my eyes. I'm sure it's exciting for the retailer, but just not for me. Glad I have one, but wish I would have got everything I asked for.

Hope you didn't pay for those lost 200 issues...

[rich]

Hi, guys!

This is Brett. So apparently the current policy is a minimum print run of 1,000 units for a retailer variant, such as the BrettsComicPile.com exclusive we did. Well we have been waiting for the fifth box to show up since these books were printed, and the printer has zero information on printing them, or tracking them. Basically they have been "lost or never made". This means there are only 800 of these things total.

I would imagine this allocation might make it the most limited "production" IDW Turtles comic created so far. Any thoughts?

Best,

Brett

Hey Brett, how does that impact the breakdown of the silver, gold, artist proof, ebay copies as designated on the COAs?

[brettscomicpile]

Hey Brett, how does that impact the breakdown of the silver, gold, artist proof, ebay copies as designated on the COAs?

That's an interesting question, since the copies that didn't make it were going to be broken down and signed for.

Here is the current break down of the inventory:

50 sold on ebay with original Matt Slay drawing
100 given to Matt as Artist Copies
100 Gold signed and Numbered
150 Silver signed out of 250. (we are 100 short on these)

We still have approximately 300 unsigned copies left, which we are thinking of trying a new strategy on Amazon with, since VERY few unsigned copies have hit the market.

I think we will still follow through and have Matt sign 100 of the remaining 300 so we can keep the numbers as stated in the CAOs. After learning this news from IDW, it will actually make unsigned fewer than signed copies.

Best,

Brett

[rich]

Here is the current break down of the inventory:

50 sold on ebay with original Matt Slay drawing
100 given to Matt as Artist Copies
100 Gold signed and Numbered
150 Silver signed out of 250. (we are 100 short on these)

I think we will still follow through and have Matt sign 100 of the remaining 300 so we can keep the numbers as stated in the CAOs.

I think that's a good plan so the COAs stay valid. Let us know when the raw copies hit Amazon.

[brettscomicpile]

I think that's a good plan so the COAs stay valid. Let us know when the raw copies hit Amazon.

Hi, Rich!

We just dropped a bunch of them on our website over at www.BrettsComicPile.com for only $10 each with free shipping over $25. Also, I just dropped the collection of pencil Matt Slay head sketches shown below on ebay. Cool!

-Brett

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/5664/turtlespencilsketches.jpg

[The Moose]

WOW mcauley. That looks fantastic! That's definitely an awesome piece to have in your collection. I think all of the Matt Slay custom covers are looking excellent.

[rich]

Thanks Brett. I picked one up. Appreciate the info.

[dkram230]

Sorry to resurrect an old thread about a topic I get the impression everyone is sick of, but I'm so confused by these. I just skimmed through all of 11 pages, and from what I understand, there are essentially 5 versions of this cover variant:

1. Matt Slay hand sketched drawing on back (with COA)
2. Matt Slay signed AND numbered in gold (with COA)
3. Matt Slay signed in silver (with COA)
4. Artist Proof (with COA)
5. Unsigned (NO COA)

Now, I have a "hand sketch" version on order that I'm buying from an awesome forum member here. But as an IDW completist, should I really be looking for 4 more books and if so, what is the "Artist Proof" rendition? I can't seem to find any info on what that is other than there are 100 of them that used to only be available directly from Matt. Also, since I'm late to the party, these all seem to be really hard to find in general!

[Roseangelo]

There is really only one version of this book. All of the covers, before they were sketched, were exactly the same. The different "editions" we're all manufactured by the guy who released it as a way of making sure he made back all of his investment.

[Coro]

I bought every one of these. The artist proof was drawn by Matt as a commission and you could get whatever you wanted as long as you negotiated the price for what you wanted. This book was then sent to the CGC for the proofing. I opted for a 4 turtle group shot that was inked. From what I can tell no one has gotten their books back from CGC yet I assume because of the convention season. Matt stays in touch and is responsive to everyone that bought one on the CGC forums.




Sorry to resurrect an old thread about a topic I get the impression everyone is sick of, but I'm so confused by these. I just skimmed through all of 11 pages, and from what I understand, there are essentially 5 versions of this cover variant:

1. Matt Slay hand sketched drawing on back (with COA)
2. Matt Slay signed AND numbered in gold (with COA)
3. Matt Slay signed in silver (with COA)
4. Artist Proof (with COA)
5. Unsigned (NO COA)

Now, I have a "hand sketch" version on order that I'm buying from an awesome forum member here. But as an IDW completist, should I really be looking for 4 more books and if so, what is the "Artist Proof" rendition? I can't seem to find any info on what that is other than there are 100 of them that used to only be available directly from Matt. Also, since I'm late to the party, these all seem to be really hard to find in general!

[Coro]

Also I can post a scan of my book if its not already in this thread if you want

[Redrumh2o]

I just saw that this hit eBay...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CGC-9-6-SS-TMNT-Leonardo-Micro-Series-4-Exclusive-w-Shredder-inked-Head-sketch-/140877233412?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item20cceffd04

Hopefully that means we can expect the round 1 books back soon?!?!?!

[Metropoliskid41]

Wow that Shredder is awesome! I say a Slash sketch cover on eBay the other day, let me see if I can find that one again.


EDIT: It's been sold but it was listed by this seller:
http://myworld.ebay.com/2010robin619?_trksid=p2047675.l2559

And called a BrettsComicPile exclusive by the seller. It didn't appear to be in a CGC case in the listing they had.

[Coro]

I just saw that this hit eBay...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CGC-9-6-SS-TMNT-Leonardo-Micro-Series-4-Exclusive-w-Shredder-inked-Head-sketch-/140877233412?pt=US_Comic_Books&hash=item20cceffd04

Hopefully that means we can expect the round 1 books back soon?!?!?!

Excellent find. Still waiting for mine.

[Adkjr2000]

Hello

I wanted to reply here to answer about the ebay listing. the item is mine and is up for sell. I have had many question on ebay about this item. I thought it best to come on here and add some info to clear some misunderstanding on the one that those got straight from Matt Slay / Jake to be CGC.

The one that dault with Jake to Matt Slay then sent to CGC 5/12 or 6 /12

Those should be graded and ready to ship within the next few weeks. it all depends on the amount of time it take CGC that will at most take 4-6 months. once you get your it will not come with a COA. there is no reason to have a COA.

When you have something that is a opps like Jake had with Matt, All order go thru Matt to then be shipped to CGC this way there is no 3rd party in the mix. So this is why these will get a Signature Series Label ( Yellow Label ) that is 100% proof.

one other note when a opps is completed and sent to CGC it go right to Michael Balent CGC Signature Series Director office. all opps have to be approve before it is posted anywere. ( just to let you know )

what I have seen, Brett had many different things he did with these variants. those have nothing to do with Jake opps with Matt.

Now why do I have mine?

I have a dealer account with CGC these were graded way back when because once they hit CGC I had them fast pass. many dont like to add fast pass because it cost a added $10. per comic, but being I have orders going to CGC all the time. plus I am less then a few hours away I had them fast pass. Now the problem. mine order has been sitting there for over 4 months. I had some personal thing come up so they sat there, it was just the other day I was able to go pick them up.

I am sure tho all the Round 1 are graded just in the mix to be Slab and ready to be sent to you or jake to then be sent to those who order thru Jake.

Jake like many of us that deal with CGC cant control the amount of time laps to be graded and shipped.

Just keep in mind it 4-5 months sometime it can even take 6 months.

Jake is one of the most trust art rep, I have ever met. There should be no dualts about him,if my listing has placed many of you to question him Then I am sorry for that. there should be no blame on his part.

The price that is listed on the Auction is way under what I have in it. but because of some outstanding bill's I have no choice but to sell it.

My CGC Board name is: GlynnSr

All the Best
-Glynn

[rich]

Wow, that is confusing in a major way dude.

[Adkjr2000]

then all I can say is... if you had then sent to cgc. they should be done. being that those should get there's by the end of this month.

and there wont be a COA with them.

Hope that was more clear !!!! :D

[Coro]

Hope that was more clear !!!! :D

Nope:/

Pretty sure this is an English barrier issue

[rich]

then all I can say is... if you had then sent to cgc. they should be done. being that those should get there's by the end of this month.

and there wont be a COA with them.

Hope that was more clear !!!! :D

Gotcha. Thanks.

That makes the actual "Artist Proof" copies that have the COA (http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/TMNT-Micro-Series-Leonardo-04_Cover-RE-Brettscomicpile.com_Artist-Proof_COA_1st-print-April-2012.jpg) very rare as I believe most had their copies sent to CGC for SS.

[Adkjr2000]

@rich


Could be, I went in on the one with CGC because that all I deal in. I think all of these have some part of rareness to them. I was told the total print was 1,000

Being that this cover / edition is Matt cover. I say its like his RC Card.

Just me

[rich]

@rich


Could be, I went in on the one with CGC because that all I deal in. I think all of these have some part of rareness to them. I was told the total print was 1,000

Being that this cover / edition is Matt cover. I say its like his RC Card.

Just me

Total print run was 1,000 divided into 5 different editions...only 4 with COA.

100 copies - Matt Slay “Artist Proof” edition (available only via the Collector’s Society Message Boards; options and prices vary)

50 copies - Matt Slay hand-drawn edition (available only via eBay listing – $49.95)
99 copies - GOLD ink signed & numbered edition (available only via eBay listing – $19.95)
250 copies - SILVER ink signed edition (available only via BrettsComicPile.com – $10)
501 copies - unsigned / raw