TMNT #13, April O'Neil Solicitations!

[Toby Barrett]

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #13
(W) Tom Waltz, Kevin Eastman (A) Andy Kuhn (CA) Kevin Eastman, Andy Kuhn

The forces of good and evil marshal on multiple fronts as the 'Sins of the Fathers' arc begins! Casey Jones' worsening home life tempts Raph to dangerous action- and Splinter decides to set a new course for his son's way of life. Plus, what dark secret is the Shredder hiding - even from his own Clan?! Change is afoot!


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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Micro-series #7: April O'Neil
(W) Barbara Kesel (A) Marley Zarcone (CA) David Petersen, Marley Zarcone
April O'Neil's life has been turned upside down in the aftermath of meeting the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Rather than running from the choas, April decides to meet it head-on. Determined to make a difference, April starts to investigate suspicious circumstances at Stockgen Labs. What she finds will have serious repercussions for herself... and the Turtles!

[Redeemer]

Looks pretty awesome! cant wait for the next few issues

[oldmanwinters]

Great news!

I like how all these supporting characters are starting to get featured on the TMNT ongoing covers.

The issue #13 solicit kinda kills some of the possible suspense I had over Splinter's fate in the current storyline. But "Sins of the Fathers" sounds like an interesting arc if it's gonna highlight Casey.

The April O'Neil cover & solicit intrigues me. I assume she'll be trying to swipe some Mutagen ooze as legal evidence against Stockman or else as something for Donatello to study. The sinister looking figure in silhouette has got me curious. My guess is Old Hob (assuming he lives long enough to survive the current arc, that is!).

Also, cover for ongoing #14 is up on the IDW forums:
http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?t=10128&start=1065#top

[Matches Malone]

Awesome! Really looking forward to all the Micros! Kind of a nitpick, but why is Casey Jones' full name being used for his issue but April's is just April? Seems a little weird...

[oldmanwinters]

Awesome! Really looking forward to all the Micros! Kind of a nitpick, but why is Casey Jones' full name being used for his issue but April's is just April? Seems a little weird...

It is kinda nitpicking, but I'll admit that I thought the same thing when I saw the title!

[Candy Kappa]

http://www.midtowncomics.com/images/PRODUCT/FUL/1211861_ful.jpg

Rat King perhaps?

[Sophie Campbell]

so pumped for the April issue!!

[Xav]

Awesome! Really looking forward to all the Micros! Kind of a nitpick, but why is Casey Jones' full name being used for his issue but April's is just April? Seems a little weird... They are not using his full name that would be Arnold Casey Jones.

[TurtleTitan97]

http://www.midtowncomics.com/images/PRODUCT/FUL/1211862_ful.jpg



http://www.midtowncomics.com/images/PRODUCT/FUL/1211861_ful.jpg

Rad covers. Looking forward to them.

[Redeemer]

so pumped for the April issue!!

come on ross spill the beens....is that Rat King in the back ground???

[oldmanwinters]

Rat King perhaps?

I really hope you're right!

Anybody know the release date for the April Micro?

[CyberCubed]

April looks like a DC or Marvel character in that pic.

[Redeemer]

April looks like a DC or Marvel character in that pic.

I dont like the way her lips where drawn......

[Matches Malone]

They are not using his full name that would be Arnold Casey Jones.

Ah, who's nitpicking now?! Haha well, how about full moniker then? I'm sure you know what I'm gettin' at... Why not call the Micro Casey then? Ah well, it doesn't really bug me, just couldn't help but notice! :P

Anyway, Arnold was his name in Mirage, but who knows in IDW!

[azrael]

April looks like a DC or Marvel character in that pic.

Looks like Barbara Gordon. Hopefully this will be better than the current Batgirl book (yuck!) I cant believe I wanted to see Gail's TMNT.

[Matches Malone]

I just realized we have girls writing and drawing the April Micro! Awesome!

[oldmanwinters]

I just realized we have girls writing and drawing the April Micro! Awesome!

Hey, cool! Very few women have ever been credited with drawing the TMNT! Actually, I can't think of any in US comics, come to think of it.

[Jephael]

Awesome covers! For the first time I'm going to have to obtain two variants of a Mirco Series comic. BTW, I'm a little confused by the title of this thread. Where does the number 13 come in here? We haven't even gotten that far into the series yet.

[Samhain]

Awesome covers! For the first time I'm going to have to obtain two variants of a Mirco Series comic. BTW, I'm a little confused by the title of this thread. Is April's issue really the 13th book in the series? If so that means we got like 7 characters to go through before we get to her.

What? Did you even bother to read...anything? This thread is for issue # 13 of the main series and Micro-series #7: April O'Neil
.

[Jephael]

Yea, I figured that out like a few moments before I read your post, Samhaim. I've been skimming over a lot of posts lately, hence the little mistake. In my defense though, people should really use the word AND or some variation of the word (&/+) instead of a stupid comma when talking about more than one item.

[oldmanwinters]

lol, don't feel too bad, Jeph.

When I first clicked on this thread, I thought that Karai(I guess?) #13 cover was actually supposed to be the April issue. Almost immediately I figured out my mistake, but it did happen to me nonetheless.

[Jephael]

Good to know I'm not the only one.

[oldmanwinters]

Glad to hear I'm not the only one.

Of course... I recognized it almost immediately...

Like I said, don't feel too bad. Just somewhat bad.

[The Big Bad]

TMNT #13: Okay, I'm really glad to find out that the heels from Dan Duncan's Karai sketches are gone from the final product--I'm waiting for the trades, so that's something I hadn't noticed until now.

The April issue: Barbara Kesel! Lurve her. And it's weird seeing IDW April not drawn by Duncan--his style is so distinctive that it's hard for me to see this cover as a depiction of the same person--she comes off as "attractive girl" instead of "April". And the more I think about it, the less I like her expression, which seems out of place, given the situation.

[Plasticplayhouse]

I'm not feeling the cover art for issue #13 whatsoever. If just seems...flat.

The April cover art looks pretty damn good though.

[TurtleMaster4]

Old man winters posted a link to the 14ths issue's cover that is what i find most interesting

I would post the picture right on the forum, but i still hadn't figured it out, and the picture is to big to be a members only pic so heres the link to only the picture. I encourage you too look at it.

http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t372/bobc358/TMNT14cvrA-c.jpg

Does the reflection of the man in the sword resemble shredder (Oroko Saki) or the old splinter's past (Hamoto Yoshi)

[MikeandRaph87]

How many issues will "Sins of Fathers" be?

[Ninjinister]

What the hell is a choas?

[Toby Barrett]

It's called a typo. I just copy and pasted the solicit, take it up with whoever writes these things.

[CyberCubed]

So we have an issue with a female writer, and a female artist, starring a lead female character. Something tells me this issue will be all about FEMINISM.

The men in the issue will probably be portrayed as chauvinist pigs, while the feminist April saves the day.

Is this the first time a TMNT comic has ever been written by a female?

[oldmanwinters]

So we have an issue with a female writer, and a female artist, starring a lead female character. Something tells me this issue will be all about FEMINISM.

The men in the issue will probably be portrayed as chauvinist pigs, while the feminist April saves the day.

Is this the first time a TMNT comic has ever been written by a female?

Dude, I don't usually call people out on these boards, but...

What the heck?!?

The fact that you assume that creative women working on a comic book must result in some kind of feminist agenda-driven story is a bad reflection on yourself.

Or maybe you were just trying to make a joke. I'll at least give you the benefit of the doubt, even if it wasn't a funny joke.

[CyberCubed]

Once again my posts are being taken too seriously.

But for a serious question, is this the first TMNT comic written by a woman? I can't recall if any of the Volume 1 guest writers were female.

[Toby Barrett]

You need to work on your humor.

[oldmanwinters]

Once again my posts are being taken too seriously.



Fair enough, man. I've already put in my two cents. Next time, at least try to use emoticons if you're gonna play that type of joke.



Is this the first time a TMNT comic has ever been written by a female?

As far as I know, this is the first time in the US. I don't know the gender of all the artists and writers who worked on the Hero Turtles comcis though. So it's possible women have drawn or written Turtles story overseas.

[CyberCubed]

I agree with The Big Bad, I am more used to Duncan's April which is why I said the girl on the cover reminds me of a DC/Marvel type of character. She can almost pass for Mary Jane or a Barbara Gordon.

[n-zero]

Great news!

The sinister looking figure in silhouette has got me curious. My guess is Old Hob (assuming he lives long enough to survive the current arc, that is!).



Not unless they gave him a new eye.

[TurtleMaster4]

Not unless they gave him a new eye.

wait, what? Duncan done drawling turtles? Or is it just a micro series.

[Toby Barrett]

Duncan is taking a break during issues 13 and 14, and will return to being the book's artist at issue 15.

[TurtleMaster4]

Duncan is taking a break during issues 13 and 14, and will return to being the book's artist at issue 15.

oh, ok, thanx for clearing that up. I wonder how this artist will be though.

[Toby Barrett]

He pencilled the Michelangelo micro.

Also, I'm surprised no one's speculated on Shredder's "secret".

In b4 "Utrom Shredder!"

[oldmanwinters]

Not unless they gave him a new eye.

Touche, sir. How easily I forget! I was just trying to think of what creatures might have reason to be creeping around the Stock-Gen creatures and I drew a mental blank.

Now I'm hoping for Rat King!

[DarkLightDragon]

I too thought that might be Rat King on the cover.



Perhaps a failed psychoropic experiment that somehow escaped from containment?

[Toby Barrett]

I'm hoping it's not Rat King. Stockman and Krang are already tied together as a team. I'd prefer if Rat King were on his own entirely.

[Powder]

Cool covers. Lookin' forward to 'em.

[oldmanwinters]

I'm hoping it's not Rat King. Stockman and Krang are already tied together as a team. I'd prefer if Rat King were on his own entirely.

I'm with you on keeping Rat King's "Independent" status. However, just because he's creeping around Stockman's lab doesn't necessarily mean he's in cahoots with him or Krang or even the Foot Clan. My guess is that he would have his own agenda.

[Venom]

Based on the beady little eyes and teeth I bet it's either Mondo Gecko or Slash. :trazz:

[MikeandRaph87]

Which image are you all talking about that could be Rat King? Sorry, with all the preview covers and post I missed it.

[TheCollector]

Oooooh, I wish there were larger versions of these covers. These images are just so small.

EDIT: Wait, would you look at that, found one.
http://i50.tinypic.com/1629lwo.jpg

Even found 14.
http://i48.tinypic.com/1f9rg3.jpg

No micro 7 April though sadly..

[Redeemer]

I'm not feeling the cover art for issue #13 whatsoever. If just seems...flat.

The April cover art looks pretty damn good though.

Agreed, the more I look at it the more flat it looks, it just lacks detail to make it stand out.....

[Lampy]

i disagree. The #13 cover looks cool to me. Duncans cover for 11 looks flat. Karai looks graceful in 13. Hehe. I dont reLLY like the april cover. She starts to look like a totally diferent character the more i look like it.

[Donnie]

Looooove the April cover.

[Xav]

Which image are you all talking about that could be Rat King? Sorry, with all the preview covers and post I missed it. The April cover.

[Oculus Orbus]

Awesome, Marley Zarcone is a perfect choice for the April micro.

[Toby Barrett]

Updated the opening post with larger covers.

[SS_Turtle]

Liking the April cover but I liked the VA comic variant of April better.
As for issue 11 its pretty plain looking.

[corvus]

Who is that in the reflection of the sword. They don't look Asian and don't have a scar on their face so its not shredder. Could it be Caseys dad?

[Jephael]

I'm betting it's just some random criminal.

[Weapons@theready]

Who is that in the reflection of the sword. They don't look Asian and don't have a scar on their face so its not shredder. Could it be Caseys dad?

Caseys' dad is the reincarnated Shredder...

[corvus]

Yeah and Casey is secretly Karai. But really I don't think Shredder is reincarnatied, there's been a few appearances of a foot ninja with a scar over his face just like shredder had in feudal Japan. I mean it makes sense that he doesn't wear his armour everywhere and has a ninja outfit.

[Raven]

Loving the April cover, should be a interesting read!

[corvus]

Here you go.

http://i49.tinypic.com/2qlgz2x.jpg

[LeoNerdo]

Here you go.

http://i49.tinypic.com/2qlgz2x.jpg



Woooah! I Love it! :tcool:

[Samhain]

That RI cover reminds me so much of the first movie turtles. I must get that one.

[Roseangelo]

I haven't been collecting the cover variants, but I *really* like that one. Might have to cave and get it.

[DarkLightDragon]

Is that a Bruce Lee poster on the left?

[gobo]

TMNT #13, April O'Neil Solicitations!
April has fallen on hard times if she has to rely on solicitation. :tsad:

[Redeemer]

Is that a Bruce Lee poster on the left?

I think so, I can read out dragon

[rich]

...the covers for #13.

Cover A - Kuhn (http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/IDW-TMNT-13_Cover-A_Andy-Kuhn.jpg)
http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/IDW-TMNT-13_Cover-A_Andy-Kuhn-197x300.jpg

Cover B - Eastman (http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/IDW-TMNT-13_Cover-B_Eastman.jpg)
http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/IDW-TMNT-13_Cover-B_Eastman-197x300.jpg

Cover RI - Schiti (http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/IDW-TMNT-13_Cover-RI_Schiti.jpg)
http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/IDW-TMNT-13_Cover-RI_Schiti-197x300.jpg

[HotJuicyBurgers]

When does 13 come out? Also what comes out this week lol
I've been spending a little too much time on the toys/collectibles forum

[rich]

#13 is currently scheduled for Aug. 22. This week (July 11) is TMNT Color Classics #3 and the TMNT Vol. 1 Change Is Constant Deluxe Edition HC.

[HotJuicyBurgers]

#13 is currently scheduled for Aug. 22. This week (July 11) is TMNT Color Classics #3 and the TMNT Vol. 1 Change Is Constant Deluxe Edition HC.

Sweet! Thanks so much!

[ToTheNines]

Are Raph and Splinter gonna
kill Casey's dad?

[rich]

Are Raph and Splinter gonna
kill Casey's dad?

That or, from looks of Eatman's cover, they're gonna fight each other (mostly kidding) :)

[Plasticplayhouse]

Who is that in the reflection of the sword. They don't look Asian and don't have a scar on their face so its not shredder. Could it be Caseys dad?
lol, that's the first thought i had too. it does look like him.

Here you go.

http://i49.tinypic.com/2qlgz2x.jpg

that is one of the coolest tmnt covers i've seen.

[ToTheNines]

For anyone looking forward to the April issue, here's the artist's blog and DA page http://marleyzarcone.blogspot.com/

http://shortfury.deviantart.com/gallery/

[rich]

...the covers for April. Note that the solicited cover in the June PREVIEWS was actually Cover B from Zarcone even though it stated Cover A.

Cover A - Petersen (http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/IDW-One-shot_April_Cover-A_Petersen.jpg)
http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/IDW-One-shot_April_Cover-A_Petersen-197x300.jpg

Cover B - Zarcone (http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/IDW-One-shot_April_Cover-B_Zarcone.jpg)
http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/IDW-One-shot_April_Cover-B_Zarcone-197x300.jpg

Cover RI - Petersen B&W (http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/IDW-One-shot_April_Cover-RI_PetersenBW.jpg)
http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/IDW-One-shot_April_Cover-RI_PetersenBW-197x300.jpg

[oldmanwinters]

...the covers for April.
Cover A - Petersen (http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/IDW-One-shot_April_Cover-A_Petersen.jpg)
http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/IDW-One-shot_April_Cover-A_Petersen-197x300.jpg


April should know better than to lock up poor animals in an automobile without the windows even rolled down on a hot summer day.

For shame, April. For shame.

[rich]

April should know better than to lock up poor animals in an automobile without the windows even rolled down on a hot summer day.

For shame, April. For shame.

That's so funny...I thought the same thing. :lol:

[nickn]

awwwz they look so sad in that van lol. I had not seen the normal cover A and RI yet, man he knocks it out of the park again. I love his normal and b+w covers so much!!

[ToTheNines]

I thought that Zarcone art looked way different from Peterson's style lol. I normally go with the cover done by the interior artist, but that A cover might be the best thing Peterson's done yet.

[Raven]

Loving Petersons cover, he ceases to amaze!

[CyberCubed]

The guy in the hood on the second cover has some gnarly teeth. It seems like another mutant to me.

For some reason he reminds me of Mondo Gecko, who wore a similar cloak/hood in his first appearance in the original cartoon.

[FoxZerro]

Really glad that the Peterson cover has been released. I had a problem with April's nose on the Zarcone

[Matches Malone]

Petersen's cover is great as usual! It's weird, the round headed turtles kind of remind me of Lawson's turtles a la '89-'90 (End of Tales Vol. 1, Return To New York, etc.).

Yet, the scene itself feels very Fred Wolf. A strange mix of nostalgia!

Loving Petersons cover, he ceases to amaze!

I think you mean he never ceases to amaze :)

[Sophie Campbell]

i'm so psyched for Marley's April issue. she is super!!

[Genesis]

Petersen draws them right. Many styles suit the Turtles well, but his stuff is so old-school, and it feels so right.

[Powder]

Aha, that Peterson cover is fantastic. Wish the colors were a little more bold, but I suppose as it is we're better able to enjoy the lines. Good stuff.

[Mayhem]

Given I didn't have a job to be able to consider going for the Splinter cover, and now that I do have employment, I might aim for the April cover :tgrin:

[cpwilsoniii]

Very excited to see Petersen's cover!!! His covers for the series have been fantastic!!!

[Mr._Mutant_Man]

I really like Cover A for the April O'Neil issue. The look on April's face is priceless.

Looking forward to reading a story from her perspective.

[Lampy]

i agree... peterson's covers are always amazing. this april issue cover A is no exception. and incorporating the turtles into the cover with her as the centerpiece is brilliant. i can't wait for this issue... and i actually prefer this cover over zarcone's. poor turtles (especially donatello) look miserable. it's ok... they can always ninja kick the damn car door open. again... brilliant cover!

[Mayhem]

Actually, Petersen's cover has an odd SiP (by Terry Moore) vibe to it... not sure... April's expression reminds me of that series.

[Cowabunga Carl]

I read through the comics again and noticed that Raph has a simular coat/hoodie on as th creepy guy on the April cover. I'm more inclined to believe it is another turtle now then I was before.

[Plasticplayhouse]

I thought that Zarcone art looked way different from Peterson's style lol. I normally go with the cover done by the interior artist, but that A cover might be the best thing Peterson's done yet.

i thought his splinter cover was equally great. i didnt care for the casey cover, but this one more than makes up for it. his april cover is spectacular.

[Heather Breckel]

Glad you guys are looking forward to this! I'm the colorist for the issue and it was a lot of fun to do. I've always been a fan of Marley's stuff so I was happy to get the chance to color her lines. I actually came across this forum because the experience made me want to revisit the turtle comics. (slowly but surely making my way through the Mirage and IDW books now) So I'll try to stick around and get up to date.

[oldmanwinters]

Glad you guys are looking forward to this! I'm the colorist for the issue and it was a lot of fun to do. I've always been a fan of Marley's stuff so I was happy to get the chance to color her lines. I actually came across this forum because the experience made me want to revisit the turtle comics. (slowly but surely making my way through the Mirage and IDW books now) So I'll try to stick around and get up to date.

Welcome to the TMNT creative family, Heather! I'mreally looking forward to this one.

[rich]

Welcome Heather! Great to have you here. :tgrin:

[SS_Turtle]

Welcome Breckel.

[Heather Breckel]

Thank you very much!

[Andrew NDB]

Thank you very much!

Any coloring samples you can show us (if not of TMNT, then something else?)? I'm a big fan of the coloring world.

[Andrew NDB]

He pencilled the Michelangelo micro.

Also, I'm surprised no one's speculated on Shredder's "secret".

In b4 "Utrom Shredder!"

Dude, I've been saying that since jumpstreet here. But Tom (or was it Bobby? one of the two) flat out said that Saki isn't an Utrom in this universe.

Which, of course, may just turn out to be a technicality. i.e., "Shredder's not an Utrom, he's a Kraang. Or some other brain-like being that isn't called an Utrom." I really hope that's not the case on any of those fronts. If Saki is an alien, after Baxter gets mutated/turned into a cyborg/whatever IDW has planned for him (which is kind of an inevitability)... who exactly is left as the "normal" villains of the Turtles? I've always loved while, yes, the Turtles can have some fairly fantastical, even intergalactic villains, that their arch enemy is just a regular dude. A regular dude that also happens to be an uber ninja, but a regular human dude just the same.

I think I'd be OK with any kind of plot device they want to use for explaining how Saki arrived in the 21st century from Feudal Japan as long as it doesn't make him not human. Stumbled onto some Utrom tech and found a way to travel to the future? Great, I'm on board. Through his own ingenuity, unlocked the secret to semi-immortality? I'm fine with that too, as long as he's not invincible. Some kind of sorcery/extradimensional manipulation? If it's not too wacky then I'm OK too. Some form of multi-generational cloning or something? There's a precedent for it in Mirage, that's fine.

[Heather Breckel]

Any coloring samples you can show us (if not of TMNT, then something else?)? I'm a big fan of the coloring world.

I don't think I'm allowed to share anything from TMNT yet but I have some color examples on my DA http://angieness.deviantart.com/gallery/30211213 I also got to do flat duty on James Stokoe's Godzilla:Half Century War that's coming out from IDW tomorrow and you'll see me in Peter Panzerfaust for Image next month!

[rich]

...the covers for #14.

Cover A - Kuhn (http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/IDW-TMNT-14_Cover-A_Andy-Kuhn-674x1024.jpg)
http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/IDW-TMNT-14_Cover-A_Andy-Kuhn-197x300.jpg

Cover B - Eastman (http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/IDW-TMNT-14_Cover-B_Eastman-674x1024.jpg)
http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/IDW-TMNT-14_Cover-B_Eastman-197x300.jpg

Cover RI - Perez (colors by Ian Herring) (http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/IDW-TMNT-14_Cover-RI_Perez-676x1024.jpg)
http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/IDW-TMNT-14_Cover-RI_Perez-198x300.jpg

[Donnie]

Those look spectacular...ESPECIALLY Eastman's. Wow...brilliant.

[Matches Malone]

Eastman's piece is one of my favorite TMNT covers yet! Of ANY series! Reminds me of that great scene in #11. A nice introspective moment with the family which has always been all too rare.

[CyberCubed]

More importantly, it looks like this issue will finally show Splinter training the Turtles. I hope they remember that Raphael still, "barely" knows his family.

[Powder]

Daaaaaaaaaamn, those variant covers are SLAMMIN'.

[Lampy]

Covers b and c are amazing. but Eastman's is by far the best.

[Powder]

No doubt about it. I can only imagine what his cover will sell for on ebay, as it's one of his coolest pieces EVER.

[Keldor1578]

Dude, I've been saying that since jumpstreet here. But Tom (or was it Bobby? one of the two) flat out said that Saki isn't an Utrom in this universe.

Which, of course, may just turn out to be a technicality. i.e., "Shredder's not an Utrom, he's a Kraang. Or some other brain-like being that isn't called an Utrom." I really hope that's not the case on any of those fronts. If Saki is an alien, after Baxter gets mutated/turned into a cyborg/whatever IDW has planned for him (which is kind of an inevitability)... who exactly is left as the "normal" villains of the Turtles? I've always loved while, yes, the Turtles can have some fairly fantastical, even intergalactic villains, that their arch enemy is just a regular dude. A regular dude that also happens to be an uber ninja, but a regular human dude just the same.

I think I'd be OK with any kind of plot device they want to use for explaining how Saki arrived in the 21st century from Feudal Japan as long as it doesn't make him not human. Stumbled onto some Utrom tech and found a way to travel to the future? Great, I'm on board. Through his own ingenuity, unlocked the secret to semi-immortality? I'm fine with that too, as long as he's not invincible. Some kind of sorcery/extradimensional manipulation? If it's not too wacky then I'm OK too. Some form of multi-generational cloning or something? There's a precedent for it in Mirage, that's fine.


What If the Shredder/Oroku's secret is he the host of Ch'rell. Oroku Saki would still be human, But he's sharing his body with Ch'rell.

There Hun if IDW decided to used him and he's regular human Villain.

[corvus]

Seriously. People are still talking about Ch'rell. Sorry but that's freakin retarded. He's not going to appear in this comic!!!

[Heather Breckel]

Looks like a preview to the issue has emerged on the internet!

http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/08/24/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-microseries-7-april-preview/

[Tinuvielsdreams]

I like the cover A :lol: I look forward to it

[Ninjinister]

Looks like a preview to the issue has emerged on the internet!

http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/08/24/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-microseries-7-april-preview/

Lookin' good! I'm excited for this.

That dream in the beginning reminds me of Adventures Special #11.

April O'Neil's life has been turned upside down in the aftermath of meeting the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Rather than running from the choas, April decides to meet it head-on. Determined to make a difference, April starts to investigate suspicious circumstances at Stockgen Labs. What she finds will have serious repercussions for herself... and the Turtles!


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[oldmanwinters]

Looks like a preview to the issue has emerged on the internet!

http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/08/24/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-microseries-7-april-preview/

Ha! The return of the infamous Mutant Turtle April! I never thought I'd see the day. However, I've seen enough weird fan-art on the internet to get really nervous everytime I see April drawn as a turtle.

That said, I'm really excited about this issue; it's looking good!

Also...

Binky! Page 2!

[Ninjinister]

Binky! Page 2!

How'd I miss that? :O

[Raph's Girl]

*looks at the preview*

Well at least April didn't have a boob plasterone like Venus... Also, Sure are alot of Palm trees...they hinting at something there? :P

[Toby Barrett]

Okay, so this issue takes place between issues 12 and 13. Good on ya IDW, I love it when it just says right there.

[ToTheNines]

Okay, so this issue takes place between issues 12 and 13. Good on ya IDW, I love it when it just says right there.

I assume that means it takes place before the Casey micro then.

[Toby Barrett]

Right. It'd pretty much have to with what happened in the events of Casey and #13.

[oldmanwinters]

Okay, so this issue takes place between issues 12 and 13. Good on ya IDW, I love it when it just says right there.

Ah, I was looking underneath the inside cover credits where the "previously" summary is usually contained. I completely missed that note!

[Redeemer]

Looks like a preview to the issue has emerged on the internet!

http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/08/24/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-microseries-7-april-preview/

Wow a actaul staff member of TMNT in Columbus I can stalk now!! lol only joking Ifs just really wierd there is nothing here in Columbus

[Heather Breckel]

haha Well Columbus isn't too bad! Nice and cheap to live here. The awesome thing about comics is you can pretty much live anywhere and still get to work on them since it's mostly done online now.

[Lampy]

nice preview... the art looks pretty sweet. although... the Turtles look weird without their kneepads... wraps. looking forward to the rest of it!

[Venom]

Cute Spider-man reference. ;]

[CyberCubed]

I really like April's design in this book. She really does give the cute college student vibe here.

[Samhain]

I especially like the coloring in this issue. Very nice.

[nelodiavolo]

Yea, looking forward to the April issue. I might be in the minority here, but I prefer cover B. It has a mysterious vibe to it.

As for issue 13, I am probably going to pick up Cover C. It kind of reminds me of my teenager days.:tlol: But Eastman's is great too.

[Jephael]

I really like April's design in this book. She really does give the cute college student vibe here.

Ditto! Heck, if I were Casey I'd grow a pair and ask her out already!

[Ninjinister]

haha Well Columbus isn't too bad! Nice and cheap to live here.
I'm pretty sure that's most of Ohio. My ex lived in the outskirts of Cleveland and her flat really decent-sized, but she was only paying like $500-something.

[Heather Breckel]

I especially like the coloring in this issue. Very nice.

Thank you very much! Glad you like it!

Marley was definitely a great choice for the issue, I've always loved how she draws women.

[Andrew NDB]

Don't think I should post a full review of it yet but I can strongly recommend the April issue... great read, great art, and there's a major surprise in it that's foreshadowed pretty awesomely. I was like, "Are they foreshadowing what I think they're foreshadowing? Nahhh..." and then bam, there it is.

[oldmanwinters]

Don't think I should post a full review of it yet but I can strongly recommend the April issue... great read, great art, and there's a major surprise in it that's foreshadowed pretty awesomely. I was like, "Are they foreshadowing what I think they're foreshadowing? Nahhh..." and then bam, there it is.

Now I'm even more excited for this Wednesday! No one has to entice me to buy it. My only decision will be which cover to purchase if I have a choice.

[Toby Barrett]

I'm glad to hear you like it Andrew, that can only mean good things!

[strugler]

Check out the Review for the April Micro Series below:

http://www.tmntlair.com/2012/08/28/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-micro-series-7-april-oneil-review-warning-the-review-contains-a-massive-spoiler/

Be warned though, it does reveal the identity of the creature lurking behind April from the cover (although you will have to hi-light the text to read his/her/it's name)

Enjoy!

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

I haven't read the comic yet, but I read your spoiler because its been driving me nuts about that hooded character on the cover-- I'm not surprised, just disappointed in myself for not figuring it out on my own.

[TomWaltz]

Check out the Review for the April Micro Series below:

http://www.tmntlair.com/2012/08/28/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-micro-series-7-april-oneil-review-warning-the-review-contains-a-massive-spoiler/

Be warned though, it does reveal the identity of the creature lurking behind April from the cover (although you will have to hi-light the text to read his/her/it's name)

Enjoy!

Nice review, but one mistake, amigo. Shawn Lee was the letterer (and a fine job he did), but the story was written by the awesome Barbara Randall Kesel.

:tsmile:

Thanks!

Tom W.

[corvus]

I didn't highlight the character but I'm pretty sure we all know who it is by now, especially if we've read the preview. But hey, I may be surprised to find its someone else and the palm trees are absolutely nothing.

[strugler]

Nice review, but one mistake, amigo. Shawn Lee was the letterer (and a fine job he did), but the story was written by the awesome Barbara Randall Kesel.

:tsmile:

Thanks!

Tom W.

LOL Thanx Tom,

I feel so dumb for making that mistake :tconfuse:

It is fixed now.

[Genesis]

Check out the Review for the April Micro Series below:

http://www.tmntlair.com/2012/08/28/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-micro-series-7-april-oneil-review-warning-the-review-contains-a-massive-spoiler/

Be warned though, it does reveal the identity of the creature lurking behind April from the cover (although you will have to hi-light the text to read his/her/its name)

Enjoy!Those comma errors and the idea of "creaming 'Cowabunga'" makes this review really tough to finish reading.

[Raph's Girl]

After reading this issue I just have to say... HAH! I knew it! Slash! Slash! Slash! And he's released all thanks to April! Woops! :lol:

[Killer Moth]

After reading this issue I just have to say... HAH! I knew it! Slash! Slash! Slash! And he's released all thanks to April! Woops! :lol:

I'm not sure what is more impressive:

That April was able to face off against a Stone Warrior and live, or, y'know, Slash's debut. Plus, he has multi-colored eyes. How wonderfully creepy. Wish he had a few lines of dialogue, but he'll be featured plenty in the near-future.

And Slash being a bio-experiment for Stockgen is quite feasible, and really the best way to go. And I'll go further, since Shredder is now using mutants (as per Alopex's newfound prominence), I'm quite sure he'll seek out or ally with Slash, at least for a while. Guy has to get his black bandanna and gauntlets somehow.

[Jephael]

I just picked up both full color variants of the April special today at my new comic book store. I haven't read it word for word yet, but I did skim through it and I loved the ending. It was so awesome!!!

[Heather Breckel]

Glad you guys liked it! I picked it up today as well (even though IDW is also sending comp copies, there's something exciting about seeing something you worked on in a comic store), my comic store only had one of the covers.

Slash's eye color was Bobby's idea, I'd totally forgotten his eyes were different colors on the toy so it was a cool effect.

[MikeandRaph87]

Slash? I guess my campagin for Slash worked!:D I won't get to go until tomorrow.The simple appearance of Slash does a lot for my appreciation. NowNlet's see what character piece can come of this! Thank you, Tom and co.!Who's brilliant idea was it to bring Slash into this?

[Mr._Mutant_Man]

The April issue was good, but it left me wanting more. I liked seeing things from April's point of view, so I didn't want it to end so quickly. Hopefully she'll get into the action more in future stories.

Slash was a really neat surprise. I was almost expecting Rocksteady or Bebop.

As far as TMNT #13 goes,

that last panel with Splinter is a bit of a shocker. Even if he is just trying to scare Casey's dad, it's strange to see the noble rat act like that. Maybe he'll just do the nose thing like Mr. Miyagi did to the Cobra Kai guy. :)

Krang is an utrom/utrom-like alien. I'm sure everyone expected it, because most people would be disappointed if that wasn't the case. Still neat to see, though.

[Utromshredderhater]

Wait! That was really Slash?

[Raph's Girl]

Wait! That was really Slash?

But of course. The big clue was the palm trees. :P

[Powder]

#13 was a really intriguing one as it set up a lot of new storylines. That was boss. Art's not bad. Not great, but it definitely has some indie charm to it. I won't complain.