Microseries #8: The Fugitoid!

[CyberCubed]

Bobby has revealed #8 of the Micros will be Fugitoid!

http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t372/bobc358/TMNT_Fugitoid_cvrB.jpg

His new design is kinda neat.

[TurtleTitan97]

Awesome! Totally loving the new design.

[1984TMNT]

That's awesome! Wonder how they are going to tie that into the current universe....Seems like Fugitoid/Professor HoneyCutt (if that's indeed who he is here) will somehow be tied to wherever Krang is from, perhaps?

[CyberCubed]

Fugitoid probably built the teleportal device that Krang is using to go from Earth to the Neutrino planet.

[DrSpengler]

I was about to say.

In the past, the Fugitoid's whole deal was "they're always after me lucky teleportal!"

But in IDW, the villains already have one. So now what's he going to be fugitoiding about?

[CyberCubed]

But in IDW, the villains already have one. So now what's he going to be fugitoiding about?

Fugitoid may be already held prisoner somewhere in Burnow Island. Would be interesting to see the Turtles break into the compound, stumble upon him, and try to take him away to safety as the Rock Soldiers come after him.

[corvus]

That's cover B and it doesn't say fugitoid on it. He may not be the title character in this issue. Still cool to see him.

[Oculus Orbus]

Awesome. I miss the old design already, but I have to admit that the new one is not bad at all. Can't wait to read it.

[Master Splinter]

Awesome. I miss the old design already, but I have to admit that the new one is not bad at all. Can't wait to read it.

I am pretty excited for this as well.

-ms

[oldmanwinters]

I really like that cover, and the design appeals to me as new yet familiar.

I was about to say.

In the past, the Fugitoid's whole deal was "they're always after me lucky teleportal!"

But in IDW, the villains already have one. So now what's he going to be fugitoiding about?

Best description of the 'Toid, EVER!

[Weapons@theready]

So this will be when we find out that Chet is indeed Professor Chet Honeycutt

[Matches Malone]

That's cover B and it doesn't say fugitoid on it. He may not be the title character in this issue. Still cool to see him.

Bobby Curnow already confirmed this on the IDW forums and the letter section of #10. Besides, why would he be on the cover of someone else's solo issue?

[Matches Malone]

Best description of the 'Toid, EVER!

Seconded! Only it's "me lucky transmat!" :D

[corvus]

Bobby Curnow already confirmed this on the IDW forums and the letter section of #10. Besides, why would he be on the cover of someone else's solo issue?

I was afraid he wouldn't show up, he's not technically a tmnt character, he's just mirage and you know copyright crap. I'm glad he's appearing and getting his own issue thought. And he could have been an instrumental character in someone else's story, I mean it wouldn't be surprising if they put alopex on Raphaels variant.

[Killer Moth]

Seconded! Only it's "me lucky transmat!" :D

"Silly Triceratons, Transmats are for Utroms and mutant turtles."

Since the main villain already has a transmat, as previously mentioned, maybe he himself is the weapon that the Triceratons, the Federation or villains-of-the-month are seeking? Either way, his role might mean the Triceratons can finally show up, so let us hope. (Though, if Krang wanted him, as well, would be equally awesome.)

[Matches Malone]

I was afraid he wouldn't show up, he's not technically a tmnt character, he's just mirage and you know copyright crap. I'm glad he's appearing and getting his own issue thought. And he could have been an instrumental character in someone else's story, I mean it wouldn't be surprising if they put alopex on Raphaels variant.

He may have started off that way, but as Laird mentioned on his blog at some point, Fugitoid has become too intertwined within the pages of TMNT and was sold along with the turtles in 2009.

That's not a bad point about Alopex, but I would still wager that she would only appear alongside Raphael, if it was a Raphael issue. Still, anything's possible with variants...

I love the new design, by the way! Can't wait to see Petersen's rendition!

[CyberCubed]

Fugitoid has been a TMNT character ever since his inclusion in issue #5 of the Mirage run.

[Jephael]

I like the new body he's got, but I'm not really digging the helmet-head frame of his face.

[CyberCubed]

I think its good how his new design seems fresh yet he's still recognizable as the Fugitoid rather than looking like any other generic robot.

[Donnie]

This is truly hella awesome, PUMPED

[Andrew NDB]

Looks like a great design to me. I'm sure this will be of particular interest to Laird, too.

[Matches Malone]

I also really like the search light for the cover. Simple, but very effective. Feels like a standard Fugitoid pose, but I don't think it's ever actually been done before.

[Slap-Happy]

Damn! That new design looks fantastic! Can't wait to read it.

[CommandoJamie7]

Soz, but I'm still not digging the head. I can't wait to see the David Peterson variant though! :tcool:

[MikeandRaph87]

Knowing that Fugitoid is Peter Laird's favortie non-turtle I asked him his thoughts on the design via his TMNT Blog. This is what he had to say:

http://peterlairdstmntblog.blogspot.com/2012/05/blast-from-past-543-april-2-2007-re.html#comment-form

[Powder]

I like the new body he's got, but I'm not really digging the helmet-head frame of his face.

Same here. But I'm very happy to see him appear nonetheless.

[Jester]

Is it just me or does the "helmet-head" make the Professor look almost...female?

[LeoNerdo]

Happy they're continuing the microseries issues. Hope they keep it up. I've always found the Fugitoid rather bland, but maybe IDW will be able to change that for me! :)

[oldmanwinters]

Knowing that Fugitoid is Peter Laird's favortie non-turtle I asked him his thoughts on the design via his TMNT Blog. This is what he had to say:

http://peterlairdstmntblog.blogspot.com/2012/05/blast-from-past-543-april-2-2007-re.html#comment-form

Good question, man.

Looks like Peter Laird is holding onto the Old Skool Magnus: Robot Fighter stylings!

[Matches Malone]

Is it just me or does the "helmet-head" make the Professor look almost...female?

I would say it's more the shape of the "eyes."

[Lampy]

The new design looks pretty cool to me... Although to give him more of that fugitoid look... They shoulve given him round eyes. Other than that it looks fine to me. And i wonder how theyll tie him into the story. Krang perhaps? Looking forward to it.

[Jephael]

Is it just me or does the "helmet-head" make the Professor look almost...female?

I was thinking it makes him look a little too 80s. The original Fugitoid's design was really timeless.

[Fugitoid Jones]

I really like the new design! I can't wait for this issue! I was really hoping that my namesake would make it into this series. And I'm not surprised that Peter Laird isn't down with it. Maybe I'm wrong, but it always seems that if he wasn't involved with something or it deviates from his vision, he doesn't care for it. Again, just the impression I get from Pete.

[CyberCubed]

I really like the new design! I can't wait for this issue! I was really hoping that my namesake would make it into this series. And I'm not surprised that Peter Laird isn't down with it. Maybe I'm wrong, but it always seems that if he wasn't involved with something or it deviates from his vision, he doesn't care for it. Again, just the impression I get from Pete.

That's always been true. The only reason he accepted the changes in the 4kids cartoon is he was working with the writers on it.

[Master Splinter]

http://govtcomics.com/2012/06/full-tmnt-solicitation-released/

Paul Allor's little write up about this issue he penned.

Follow him on Twitter @PaulAllor.

-ms

[BAXTER STOCKMAN 19]

fugitoid working for krang!! Who could have imagine it?! Instresting very instresting!

[Rdan]

Wait, i think that it gonna be marasmus as well.

[Drose18]

want this comic so bad!!!!!

[corvus]

Since the solicitations reveal all this about the transmat,krang and stuff. I thought this would be relevant: has anybody noticed that the neutrinos had brief appearance in issue 8?

http://i49.tinypic.com/34r6e7s.jpg

[Candy Kappa]

Neutrinos?

http://i2.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/316/492/905.png

[corvus]

I'm not up on my memes. Does that picture of Brent Spiner(?) mean something?

[Candy Kappa]

Brent Spiner(?)

It's Nick Cage

http://static.igossip.com/photos_2012/53/You_Dont_Say

The neutrino cameo have been talked about in the issues own thread

[corvus]

See the date that I joined.

[Candy Kappa]

and yer point is?

[corvus]

I was obviously not involved in the thread, I joined way after the thread was posted. No need to troll. Take that **** back to 4chan.

[Candy Kappa]

Yes, it's trolling telling that the easily noticeable Neutrino Cameo has been discovered

[Jester]

Contrary to popular belief, conversations did happen before some new people joined...:roll:

[corvus]

I'm a mirage fan. I don't recognise obscure cartoon characters at first sight.

[rich]

...the covers for Fugitoid.

FYI - Due to an issue with the normal printing company that IDW uses, Fugitoid will now be released 1 or 2 weeks earlier than planned (either September 12 or 19), which means it will be out before TMNT #14 is released. IDW had intended to have #14 be released prior to Fugitoid but, unfortunately, this could not happen. Therefore, reading Fugitoid before #14 will spoil a minor “surprise” that was intended to be revealed first in #14. Reading Fugitoid before #14 will not create any story continuity confusion but it will spoil the storytelling design originally intended by IDW.

Cover A - Petersen (http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/IDW-One-shot_Fugitoid_Cover-A_Petersen-674x1024.jpg)
http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/IDW-One-shot_Fugitoid_Cover-A_Petersen-197x300.jpg

Cover B - McCaffrey (http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/IDW-One-shot_Fugitoid_Cover-B_McCaffrey-674x1024.jpg)
http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/IDW-One-shot_Fugitoid_Cover-B_McCaffrey-197x300.jpg

Cover RI - Petersen B&W (http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/IDW-One-shot_Fugitoid_Cover-RI_Petersen-BW-674x1024.jpg)
http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/IDW-One-shot_Fugitoid_Cover-RI_Petersen-BW-197x300.jpg

[Genesis]

Aww... I love Professor Honeycutt.

[Lampy]

Oh man Peterson does it again. By far IMO the best micro cover so far. I love it. Definitely getting this variant. And I like that utrom or krang alien behind him.

[Venom]

...the covers for Fugitoid.

I wonder if Jetpack is going to do a retro cover variant using the original Fugitoid cover?

[rich]

I wonder if Jetpack is going to do a retro cover variant using the original Fugitoid cover?

Hey Venom, I don't think Jetpack is planning to do a variant for any of the ongoing new IDW Micro-series issues. However, if the original Fugitoid from Mirage gets re-printed as a "Color Classic" then Jetpack will likely do a variant.

[Venom]

Hey Venom, I don't think Jetpack is planning to do a variant for any of the ongoing new IDW Micro-series issues. However, if the original Fugitoid from Mirage gets re-printed as a "Color Classic" then Jetpack will likely do a variant.

Ah, yes, I knew there was a method to the madness but had forgotten the pattern.

[Coola Yagami]

Looks like the start of more wacky interdimensional adventures for the turtles. This should be good. I wonder if the Fugitoid will be running from the Triceratons..... or maybe Krang's soldiers in Dimension X?

[FoxZerro]

Fugitoid is still a bit too "roboty" for my tastes but damn does the new design look good in Black and White.

Can't wait to learn more about the origins of the IDW 'Toid

[Powder]

It's a shame, I think Fugitoid is the only characters new design that I actually dislike. He's always been a favorite of mine, too. :'(

[oldmanwinters]

I keep expecting the IDW Fugitoid to transform into some kinda of vehicle.

The new Turtle Van, perhaps? :tlol:

[Jester]

I keep expecting the IDW Fugitoid to transform into some kinda of vehicle.

The new Turtle Van, perhaps? :tlol:
Fugitoids! Transform and ROLL OUT!!!

[Lampy]

Fugitoids! Transform and ROLL OUT!!!

Exactly what I was thinking as I read his comment too. Hahah good one.