TMNT 2012 Annual by Kevin Eastman

[ToTheNines]

http://www.comicbookresources.com/assets/images/articles/1342219808.jpg

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=39770

[azrael]

I know I cant wait should nt this come out next month or so?

[DonatelloFan]

Okay? I like the cover, read through all that mess, and still don't understand. Is it an 'end of year' review of the comics so far? A completely different comic based on whatever the hell Kevin wants to write about? What? It SOUNDS interesting, but I'd like to hear more about what the hell it is.

[ToTheNines]

48 pages, little else known. Obviously set in the IDW universe though.

[Powder]

I still dunno what an annual is, but original work from Eastman solely is long overdue.

[Raph's Girl]

I still dunno what an annual is, but original work from Eastman solely is long overdue.

An Annual is basically a longer story. Sometimes there's multiple stories. Some are set in the past, some in the present. But they're generally yearly One shots that bridge a gap between storylines.

[oldmanwinters]

An Annual is basically a longer story. Sometimes there's multiple stories. Some are set in the past, some in the present. But they're generally yearly One shots that bridge a gap between storylines.

Or... in the case of the Archie TMNT Adventures Annuals, they were pretty much the weirdest things ever!

[Raph's Girl]

Or... in the case of the Archie TMNT Adventures Annuals, they were pretty much the weirdest things ever!

Those weren't Annuals. They were Specials and Digests. *lol*

[Slade]

I got the Batman annual last month, had nothing to do with The Court of Owls storyline, but still good.

Anyway can't wait for this.

[Jester]

Those weren't Annuals. They were Specials and Digests. *lol*
Thank you, Ms. Semantics....

[TheCanadiandrome]

I want this!

[Bobby Curnow]

The TMNT Annual will be out in October. It's FULL story by Kevin Eastman, with Tom on script (as opposed to co-story by Eastman/Waltz). Kevin on full art duties. It's a 48 page stand-alone story set in the IDW universe.

It's basically a caper gone awry, with various criminal factions in NYC vying for power, with the Turtles caught in the middle (especially Raph and Casey... c'mon it is an Eastman story!).

Very psyched for it!

[Newton Gimmick]

The TMNT Annual will be out in October. It's FULL story by Kevin Eastman, with Tom on script (as opposed to co-story by Eastman/Waltz). Kevin on full art duties. It's a 48 page stand-alone story set in the IDW universe.

It's basically a caper gone awry, with various criminal factions in NYC vying for power, with the Turtles caught in the middle (especially Raph and Casey... c'mon it is an Eastman story!).

Very psyched for it!

Sounds awesome. Hopefully it's nothing like Body Count. Looking forward to it. Kevin's art has been a highlight of the IDW run to me, even in such small doses. This could be amazing.

[marcelangelo]

okay, october then..thans for chipping into the mystery here!;)
I am excited about that beyond possibillity to express it adequately;)...
wow, this is comming out then together with te new cartoon?turtles are so STRONG!!no wonder they get so old!

[The Purple Dragon]

just have to ask this wil sell like a regulare tmnt and will be sold in stores like the rest of the idw tmnt??

[oldmanwinters]

The TMNT Annual will be out in October. It's FULL story by Kevin Eastman, with Tom on script (as opposed to co-story by Eastman/Waltz). Kevin on full art duties. It's a 48 page stand-alone story set in the IDW universe.

It's basically a caper gone awry, with various criminal factions in NYC vying for power, with the Turtles caught in the middle (especially Raph and Casey... c'mon it is an Eastman story!).

Very psyched for it!

WoAH, a full Kevin Eastman tour-de-force? I'm so excited!

Those weren't Annuals. They were Specials and Digests. *lol*

Oh, yeah, that's right!

I guess they were actually released quarterly too, weren't they?

[Venom]

The TMNT Annual will be out in October. It's FULL story by Kevin Eastman, with Tom on script (as opposed to co-story by Eastman/Waltz). Kevin on full art duties. It's a 48 page stand-alone story set in the IDW universe.

It's basically a caper gone awry, with various criminal factions in NYC vying for power, with the Turtles caught in the middle (especially Raph and Casey... c'mon it is an Eastman story!).

Very psyched for it!

Awesome! The synopsis sounds like a super condensed version of City at War, except this time around Saki's alive!

[Bobby Curnow]

just have to ask this wil sell like a regulare tmnt and will be sold in stores like the rest of the idw tmnt??

Indeed it will!

[azrael]

A caper gone awry, with various criminal factions in NYC vying for power, with the Turtles caught in the middle (especially Raph and Casey... c'mon it is an Eastman story!).

This should be the official solicits.

[corvus]

If I remember they went like thirty years without an uncanny X-men annual then released one and then it said "to be continued in captain America super soldier #1" at the end. Annuals are pretty much one shots that are intended to be released yearly but rarely are. The story doesn't have to stick to anything in particular. And holy ****ing **** ****ing mother of ****ing **** is that the savate guy? Well...a savate guy since the other ones dead.

[azrael]

http://geek-news.mtv.com//wp-content/uploads/geek/2012/07/TMNT_Annual_Image-561.jpg


full wrap around cover

[duhril]

Here's an interview with Kevin Eastman about the issue: http://geek-news.mtv.com/2012/07/13/sdcc-2012-exclusive-kevin-eastman-tmnt-idw/

[SS_Turtle]

Can't wait to pick this up in October loving the wrap around cover.

[Donnie]

It's basically a caper gone awry, with various criminal factions in NYC vying for power, with the Turtles caught in the middle (especially Raph and Casey... c'mon it is an Eastman story!).

Very psyched for it!

You and I both! Having Eastman at the reins in both art and writing is going to be great, and something TMNT fans have longed for since the (in my opinion) shoddy and "extreme" Body Count.

Here's an interview with Kevin Eastman about the issue: http://geek-news.mtv.com/2012/07/13/sdcc-2012-exclusive-kevin-eastman-tmnt-idw/

Haha, they are dead wrong in their intro paragraph. They delegated Laird to writing and Eastman all the art in the original TMNT book. HA!

As a hardcore Donatello fan, I understand why Eastman centers his Annual around Raphael and Casey...I'd do the same thing with Donatello if I was in his shoes. Although, I hope the favoritism doesn't creep through too much. I don't want it to be a little too Raph. (I had to do it).

[The Purple Dragon]

Indeed it will!

thanks fore telling then i can order it in my comic shop instead of looking on ebay

[Matches Malone]

I'm psyched just like everyone else! Still, has anyone else felt like Eastman's Caseys have looked a little off with the short hair on this and the #12 cover? Maybe he's not used to drawing him without long hair yet!

48 page issue?! It's just like the ol' Mirage days...:)

[Venom]

Here's an interview with Kevin Eastman about the issue: http://geek-news.mtv.com/2012/07/13/sdcc-2012-exclusive-kevin-eastman-tmnt-idw/

Gotta love Kevin's enthusiasm! :D

Also loved seeing "best friend Peter Laird" in the mix, even it was in context regarding the early days of yore. Call me overly-optimisctic, but I'm reeeeeeeeally hoping for something super-special to happen in the future.

[corvus]

The interview...will not work on my phone...no matter what I do.

[Venom]

The interview...will not work on my phone...no matter what I do.

Odd...it's a text article. Sloppily written, so perhaps that's the prob - your phone is incompatible with stupid. :trazz:

[zkarlette]

Wow! It's Awesome! Love the detail in his work.:)

[Redeemer]

Bad-Assery is all I can say!!!! I cannot wait!!!!! I just hope the storyline is more original that what it sounds like in the interview....

[Lampy]

I am stoked for this... it looks like some huge war. And I'm glad to see the savate ninjas back in the story....

[corvus]

I am stoked for this... it looks like some huge war. And I'm glad to see the savate ninjas back in the story....

Not to be the first to complain but mousers or rock soldiers involved in this fight? That faction feels a little left out. But still its only the cover and Turtles + Casey vs. Unnamed Savateurs vs. Foot vs. Dragons! And Casey and Raph issues are awesome when not overdone. Raph is close to my least favorite turtle(that being Leo) but even I won't deny I look forward to issues where him and Casey are beating the crap out of people together.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Can't wait to pick this up in October loving the wrap around cover.

Yes Yes Yes!!

[Lampy]

Gotta love Kevin's enthusiasm! :D

Also loved seeing "best friend Peter Laird" in the mix, even it was in context regarding the early days of yore. Call me overly-optimisctic, but I'm reeeeeeeeally hoping for something super-special to happen in the future.

This... I'd love to see too. I'm pretty sure most... if not all... mirage fans would love for this to happen.

[Punix]

Found this on a website i order comics from:

Raphael and Casey find themselves in the middle of a criminal caper gone awry that touches the lives of many of their friends... and enemies! Double-cross upon double-cross leads the Turtles to the heart of the NYC criminal underworld. Various factions jockey for power, but at the end of the day only one can end up on top. Will it be the Foot Clan? Expect the unexpected in this exciting, all-new Kevin Eastman-written/drawn tale!

[Raph's Girl]

http://www.toonzone.net/2012/07/sdcc2012-pr-idw-presents-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-annual-2012/

More info!!

Expect the unexpected in this exciting, all-new tale that sets up a crucial future TMNT storyline.

City at War perhaps??? :D

[corvus]

Looks like its based on it.

[TheCanadiandrome]

hope there's a link to preorder this online somewhere soon

[SS_Turtle]

I'd imagine this will be available at your local comic book store.
That way you won't need to pay shipping unless you have amazon prime.

[TheCanadiandrome]

I'd imagine this will be available at your local comic book store.
That way you won't need to pay shipping unless you have amazon prime.

no local comic shop near me :cry:

will have to order from Amazon

[CyberCubed]

The strange thing is, the Turtles in this universe are instructed not to kill.

But the Mirage Turtles showed no remorse in killing Foot Soldiers. I wonder if this will be brought up at all in this annual.

[ToTheNines]

The strange thing is, the Turtles in this universe are instructed not to kill.

But the Mirage Turtles showed no remorse in killing Foot Soldiers. I wonder if this will be brought up at all in this annual.

Have you been paying attention to Splinter's arc at all? His philosophy on that is shifting rather quickly.

[oldmanwinters]

Somehow I just now found out this thing will cost $8. Ugh. :tdead:

[Mewzard]

Somehow I just now found out this thing will cost $8. Ugh. :tdead:

Isn't it twice as big as their $3.99 issues? That would make sense.

[Cowabunga Carl]

I have to make sure my comic guy gets this for me. Sometime he doesn't automatically pull things that aren't the main book.

[HotJuicyBurgers]

I have to make sure my comic guy gets this for me. Sometime he doesn't automatically pull things that aren't the main book.

Same thing happens to me. I asked my local comic shop about it and they looked at me like I was crazy. He was like you get all the turtles stuff. This is the same place that didn't get me the first 3 micros

[Powder]

Somehow I just now found out this thing will cost $8. Ugh. :tdead:

For 48 pages of Eastman work, that's a steal. Why the "Ugh"?

[oldmanwinters]

For 48 pages of Eastman work, that's a steal. Why the "Ugh"?

Granted, it is Kevin frikin' Eastman. So I'll be willing to buy it regardless.

But I just don't know the comics business model well enough to know whether or not 48-page issues tend to sell for that much these days. I was expecting something closer to $6.

I guess I'm still living in the 90s... heck, even the 00s.

[Cowabunga Carl]

I was going to say $8 sounds awesome. I mean if this isn't one of those retailers set price books. Now those can get crazy. I'm just really really excited.

[Powder]

Granted, it is Kevin frikin' Eastman. So I'll be willing to buy it regardless.

But I just don't know the comics business model well enough to know whether or not 48-page issues tend to sell for that much these days. I was expecting something closer to $6.

I guess I'm still living in the 90s... heck, even the 00s.

If you break it down, it's like, exactly two issues in one. & usually one issue costs $4. So you're getting two issues worth for... two issues worth. :P

[Cowabunga Carl]

How dare you use logic to prove a point Powder :-p lol

[oldmanwinters]

If you break it down, it's like, exactly two issues in one. & usually one issue costs $4. So you're getting two issues worth for... two issues worth. :P

How dare you use logic to prove a point Powder :-p lol

Yeah, I know, but I figure the cost of putting a single comic together probably costs a certain amount that isn't necessarily proportionate to the actual number of pages. For instance, I wouldn't expect a 15 page comic book to cost exactly half as much as a 30 page comic book. I figure most of the cost lies in just getting the darn thing printed and bound together. I certainly understand that page number ought to have some impact on price, but it just doesn't seem like the costs would necessarily double.

Anyhoo... I've said more about this than I ever cared to write. Like I said, I'm just an idiosyncratic comic buyer ("gimmie my Turtles, Mega Man, and Ghostbusters"!) who hasn't followed the changes in the market over the last decade. I'm also a bit of tightwad when it comes to buying DVDs, video games, and comic books. There was once a time when I even thought the Mirage comics were expensive at $3.25.

Bottom line is that I'll almost certainly end up buying this one regardless. It's Kevin frikin' Eastman after all.

[Scud]

Sweet! Can't wait!

~S~

[Plasticplayhouse]

i'm really looking forward to this. one can never get enough eastman/laird art!

[Powder]

You make very good points, Oldmanwinters. I guess I maintain my process of thought as good mood justifications for pricier paper goods purchases. :) Also nice to see we're still on the same page (if that's a pun, it's unintended) on what books to subscribe to. Granted I also follow Usagi, though it's been on hiatus.

[TheCanadiandrome]

soon as anyone knows of preorder info, do share with the rest of the class

[Genesis]

What he said. That Canucklehead, specifically.

[Andrew NDB]

City at War perhaps??? :D

Looks like its based on it.

Not even remotely, it sounds like. Unless warring factions of different organizations immediately equates to a storyline where it was Foot vs. Shredder Elite Foot.

[ToTheNines]

Not even remotely, it sounds like. Unless warring factions of different organizations immediately equates to a storyline where it was Foot vs. Shredder Elite Foot.

4kids Syndrome.

[corvus]

The foot did divide into several factions during city at war, not just everyone against the elite. This looks more like the gang war arch that happened in tales and took place right after. But shredder will probably be alive during this.

[CyberCubed]

I wonder how far they'll go with the killing and/or blood in this. Knowing Nick and IDW they can't go as far as say Bodycount, but I wonder if Kevin will be allowed to do City at War type of violence.

[HotJuicyBurgers]

Will there be multiple covers for this? I saw on a website that was selling a preorder for a 1:25 variant. man... I don't like variants...

[ToTheNines]

I remember reading that there will be an Eastman "sketch" variant.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Anyone been seeing this on eBay also?

[rich]

I remember reading that there will be an Eastman "sketch" variant.

The variant cover for this is a 25 copy Retailer Incentive which was solicited as an “Eastman Layout blueprint edition."

[AquaParade]

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=40291

Check it out, guys! Interview with Kevin regarding the annual, as well as some other interesting bits of info!

[Matches Malone]

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=40291

Check it out, guys! Interview with Kevin regarding the annual, as well as some other interesting bits of info!

Awesome find! Eastman's bringing back the duotones and the annual will be in black and white; very interesting!

[Genesis]

It's one of my favorite versions of the Turtles in cartoon form ever...There were only really three.

[Xav]

Kevin is writing and drawing it? I thought Bobby said Tom would be doing the script?

[AquaParade]

There were only really three.

I couldn't help but notice that! One of his favorites out of three.

You are a funny dude, Kevin. Still, it's hard not to love the guy.

[HotJuicyBurgers]

That is very cool. This is probably one of the last comics that will ever be done on this type of paper.

[Matches Malone]

Kevin is writing and drawing it? I thought Bobby said Tom would be doing the script?

I think he did the story, but Tom wrote out the actual script/dialogue.

There were only really three.

Kevin definitely seems to be the more PR friendly out of the two. Who knows what it really means... but I like that he is genuinely positive and optimistic in general!

[Bobby Curnow]

I think he did the story, but Tom wrote out the actual script/dialogue.


This is accurate, though it goes through another filter of Kevin at the end. As opposed to the ongoing, which is pretty much how Kevin described it in the article: Kevin and Tom talk general story, several arcs ahead of time, and then Kevin looks at the final script when the time comes, with maybe a small tweak or so.

Annual story is all Kevin!

[Lampy]

Awesome find! Eastman's bringing back the duotones and the annual will be in black and white; very interesting!

Yes! Now i am doubly stoked for this book. I cant wait. Kevin working solo on art and story, duotones used, excellent cover art, double sized book, i am ready for october. Definitely picking this up for sure.

side note: regarding his last sentence about the movie... Im glad he recognizes that the source material is important to the fans. Still... Not so sure about this movie though.

[Samhain]

Very much looking forward to this. Hopefully it won't let me down, I've not been to thrilled with a lot of Kevin's artwork lately.

[thelouisguy]

This is going to be amazing! I cannot wait to get my hands on it! I will try to post a review of it asap.

[CyberCubed]

Since Kevin keeps calling this a Raph/Casey story, are the other Turtles going to get a big role in this or are they just going to be kept in the sidelines? The cover gives me the impression they're going to be in the fights too...hopefully.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Man I wanna preorder this now!

[Andrew NDB]

Awesome find! Eastman's bringing back the duotones and the annual will be in black and white; very interesting!

This is the only real new news to arrive about the Kevin annual for about 6 months now.

It's virtually impossible that I won't love every panel of this thing but personally -- even as huge of a duotone fan as I am -- I was kind of looking forward to seeing what straight-up Kevin Eastman pencilled/inked art would look like in a full-length comic accompanied by cutting edge digital coloring. But ah well, this is a minor quibble.

[Roseangelo]

This is the only real new news to arrive about the Kevin annual for about 6 months now.

I don't know why, but I was actually working under the assumption that this was how it would be. Maybe because that's how the short story in the Hero Initiative book was.

[Andrew NDB]

I don't know why, but I was actually working under the assumption that this was how it would be. Maybe because that's how the short story in the Hero Initiative book was.

I have yet to see that tale myself, but I always thought that was indicative of nothing and just its own thing. And I know Kevin is keeping those remaining duoshade papers tightly for something else.

[Matches Malone]

It's virtually impossible that I won't love every panel of this thing but personally -- even as huge of a duotone fan as I am -- I was kind of looking forward to seeing what straight-up Kevin Eastman pencilled/inked art would look like in a full-length comic accompanied by cutting edge digital coloring. But ah well, this is a minor quibble.

I have a fewling we'll see something of the sort in due time.

I don't know why, but I was actually working under the assumption that this was how it would be. Maybe because that's how the short story in the Hero Initiative book was.

I know it was in black and white but was it with duotones as well? Maybe I'm just remembering wrong or misinterpreting, but I always had the impression it was done with digital effects mimicking duotones...?

[Roseangelo]

I know it was in black and white but was it with duotones as well? Maybe I'm just remembering wrong or misinterpreting, but I always had the impression it was done with digital effects mimicking duotones...?

Kevin sold the original pages on eBay - I'm quite certain it was duotone.

I think Andrew has been experimenting with getting the duotone effect in Photoshop. That might be what you're thinking of.

[Genesis]

Very much looking forward to this. Hopefully it won't let me down, I've not been to thrilled with a lot of Kevin's artwork lately.Yeah, it has been rather "scratchy" in recent years, but I've found myself enjoying it, more often than not.

Man I wanna preorder this now!You and me both, brotha.

I was kind of looking forward to seeing what straight-up Kevin Eastman pencilled/inked art would look like in a full-length comic accompanied by cutting edge digital coloring. But ah well, this is a minor quibble.I had similar hopes. Learning of the fate of the magic duotone paper, though, I have to say I'm happier about it being in black and white. Besides, this way, I can "see" them in uniform red bandannas in IDW's series, again.

[Venom]

There were only really three.

He's probably recalling the others that never made it to full series status. Taking the ones into account off the top of my head:

Fred Wolf original
Fred Wolf red sky
Superturtles OVA
John Woo
WB
4Kids!
TMNT

[frank_one]

Bobby Curnow posted this on the IDW board yesterday:

Folks were asking about the annual... here's an early sneak peak at one of Kevin's inked pages.

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


I hope to see those shades of gray ink digitally turned in DuoShade-like tones. Unless he is using real DuoShade already.

[thelouisguy]

I hope to see those shades of gray ink digitally turned in DuoShade-like tones. Unless he is using real DuoShade already.

Kevin Eastman did say that he IS using DuoShade for this issue.

Since Eastman is also drawing the entire 48-page issue, he still prefers to do it the old-fashioned way. "My preference is still blue pencil, pencil and ink and Sharpie and toothbrush for spatter and that's it," he said. There's one more special tool he's using for this issue -- a discontinued paper stock called Grafix DuoShade. "It's just a texturing paper where you pencil and ink your page like normal, but sort of built into the paper is a hidden texture that when you apply a chemical to it, it brings the texture out," Eastman said.
via http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=40291

He also mentioned somewhere (I cannot remember where, maybe the Chasing Turtles interviews) that he bought up all the DuoShade he could find when it was discontinued and still has a small supply for his personal use.

[ToTheNines]

I guess this is titled East Side Story.

[frank_one]

Yeah, I remember him saying this. And looking closer at the page (with Photoshop) I seem to notice DuoShade's lines. Very good!

[Powder]

Niiiiiice, has that classic look to it.

[pannoni1]

Looks like this could blend right into the Raphael Micro. Obviously "East Side Story" is a pop cultural reference to the musical West Side Story, so maybe there will be scenes inspired by that play. Looks like a classic story that makes a great alternative to the popular Raph/Casey stories, and I'd like to see more depth with the other Turtles.

[Sophie Campbell]

so.
pumped.

[Heather Breckel]

Looks amazing! Can't wait to see the full thing

[TheCanadiandrome]

Can I preorder this yet?

[Lampy]

so much grit. i love it!

[thelouisguy]

Can I preorder this yet?

Can't find it on Amazon or anything yet, but I was able to put in a preorder at my local comic book shop.

[nelodiavolo]

Must..have..this...I'm so stoked, I'm going to the gym to work out my stokness! ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGH!!!

[TheCanadiandrome]

Can't find it on Amazon or anything yet, but I was able to put in a preorder at my local comic book shop.

nice! congrats!

[BentonGrey]

Ohh yeah, I totally want this.

[zodach]

The variant cover for this is a 25 copy Retailer Incentive which was solicited as an “Eastman Layout blueprint edition."

I have this on pre-order and am very much looking forward to seeing how it turns out. Should be pretty hard to come by at 1:25.

[SS_Turtle]

I have this on pre-order and am very much looking forward to seeing how it turns out. Should be pretty hard to come by at 1:25.

I just preordered my varient cover, can't wait to get my copy!

[Redrumh2o]

I just preordered my varient cover, can't wait to get my copy!

Where did you preorder? Online?

[Vegeta]

Worth buying just for that cover

[Lampy]

Worth buying just for that cover

does anyone know how this will look like? is it just his blueprint layout of the colored cover? or an entirely different cover?

[frank_one]

"Cover RI (Kevin Eastman) – “Eastman Layout” blueprint edition – 25 copy Retailer Incentive"
http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/2012/07/tmnt-annual-2012-idw/

[Lampy]

"Cover RI (Kevin Eastman) – “Eastman Layout” blueprint edition – 25 copy Retailer Incentive"
http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/2012/07/tmnt-annual-2012-idw/

but that's the regular cover. are you saying that it'll be that cover in his usual blue penciling?

[frank_one]

Yes, I guess so.

[Mewzard]

From Bobby on the IDW forums:

"Yes! The Annual was just wrapped and sent to print on Friday, for Oct. 31st release. It's a completely new story, set in the IDW universe. Story by Kevin, script by Tom, all art by Kevin. It was originally set to be 48 pages, but Kevin couldn't resist adding TWELVE more pages. SIXTY PAGES.

This made my life, as editor trying to get the book out on time, miserable, but man... they make an already good book so much better. It's a crazy, madcap story. Really curious what people will think."

Oh, and he added this little nugget of info:

"Annual takes place sometime after TMNT #12, before TMNT #15. Let's say after TMNT #14, but like a lot of this type of stuff, it probably doesn't hold up to perfect scrutiny. "

So, he added a nice 12 pages to the already large annual. I guess if you gotta come back to the series for the first time in a long time with art, might as well make it a long read. I won't complain, that's for sure.

[rich]

does anyone know how this will look like? is it just his blueprint layout of the colored cover? or an entirely different cover?

...the covers for the TMNT 2012 Annual.

Regular - Eastman (http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/TMNT-Annual-2012_Regular_Eastman.jpg)
http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/TMNT-Annual-2012_Regular_Eastman-150x114.jpg

Cover RI - Eastman (http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/TMNT-Annual-2012_Cover-RI_Eastman.jpg)
http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/TMNT-Annual-2012_Cover-RI_Eastman-150x114.jpg

Cover RE Jetpack #1 - Eastman (http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/TMNT-Annual-2012_Cover-RE-Jetpack-01.jpg)
http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/TMNT-Annual-2012_Cover-RE-Jetpack-01-150x114.jpg

Cover RE Jetpack #2 (http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/TMNT-Annual-2012_Cover-RE-Jetpack-02.jpg)
http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/TMNT-Annual-2012_Cover-RE-Jetpack-02-150x114.jpg

Cover RE Jetpack #3 (http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/TMNT-Annual-2012_Cover-RE-Jetpack-03.jpg)
http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/TMNT-Annual-2012_Cover-RE-Jetpack-03-150x114.jpg

Cover RE Jetpack #4 - Eastman (http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/TMNT-Annual-2012_Cover-RE-Jetpack-04.jpg)
http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/TMNT-Annual-2012_Cover-RE-Jetpack-04-150x114.jpg

[TheCanadiandrome]

I want to order this, where can I get it?

[Plasticplayhouse]

60 pages of pure Kevin Eastman goodness, WOOHOO!!!! this comic cant come fast enough!

[rich]

I want to order this, where can I get it?

There are multiple pre-order comic book sites out there...just Google "TMNT Annual 2012" and you'll find them. Also, ebay shows some listings for pre-order. You can also wait until release day and just get it at the IDW online Shop (https://shop.idwpublishing.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=ninja+turtle).

[Redrumh2o]

Well....there is the pure blank that I have been waiting for!!....hopefully it is a reasonable price

RICH: Any idea what sort of material the blanks will have for a cover?

[rich]

Well....there is the pure blank that I have been waiting for!!....hopefully it is a reasonable price

RICH: Any idea what sort of material the blanks will have for a cover?

All of the past TMNT Jetpack Exclusives have been either $15 or $20 each so I'm sure these will be right in line with that. As for cover material, they're using the same cover stock as was used on the Color Classics Jetpack Exclusives (which is a matte finish). According to Jetpack, "It takes a pencil real nice." ;)

[Lampy]

wow... Kevin's really making it hard to just pick one... sneaky guy.

[TheCanadiandrome]

There are multiple pre-order comic book sites out there...just Google "TMNT Annual 2012" and you'll find them. Also, ebay shows some listings for pre-order. You can also wait until release day and just get it at the IDW online Shop (https://shop.idwpublishing.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=ninja+turtle).

Thanks for the link