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erik
08-19-2012, 09:45 AM
I wanted to find out -- the TMNT Micro-series. Does anyone know when the series will end? I'd really like to know adding TMNT to my pull list won't mean a permanent 2ed title along with it. Has IDW said when it might end?

I know they must be running out of characters; After April and the Fugitoid - who's next? They seem to like doing it in chunk of 4 - so.... Karai, Krang, Shredder... that white fox?

I didn't see another micro-series entry listed in the November Solicits for IDW (http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/08/17/avatar-boom-dynamite-and-idw-solicitations-for-november-2012/).

I know IDW said they had a lot of success with the micro-issues -- and thats why it was extended. They said it would be like Tales of the TMNT (which the issues have been like that). But eventually doesn't it just have to become "Tales of the TMNT" - and make a 2ed title offical. At least that way I know I'm signing on for two books.




I sure hope this isn't another Turtle...

http://cdn.bleedingcool.net/wp-content/uploads//2012/08/28.jpg?848685
Raph's Girl
08-19-2012, 10:07 AM
I sure hope this isn't another Turtle...

http://cdn.bleedingcool.net/wp-content/uploads//2012/08/28.jpg?848685

It's either Slash or Tokka! If it's Slash I hope they include his obsession with palm trees. :D
CyberCubed
08-19-2012, 10:26 AM
I think we'll continue to get micros until they decline in sales. I think they've been selling well.
Plasticplayhouse
08-19-2012, 10:35 AM
Gotta be slash. Man I love that Campbell cover!
AquaParade
08-19-2012, 01:18 PM
micro-series > ongoing.
Heather Breckel
08-19-2012, 07:35 PM
I hope to see it stick around! I really like that the micro series gives a variety of artists a chance to shine.
CyberCubed
08-19-2012, 11:13 PM
Since the biggest complaint about the IDW on-going is the slow pacing, the micros really help speed development along.
Matches Malone
08-20-2012, 01:18 AM
micro-series > ongoing.

Agreed. Kinda funny how this somewhat mirrors the Volume 4 and Tales Vol. 2 situation where most preferred the sister series over the main one. Still, I like how the two IDW series tie into each other a little more.
Venom
08-20-2012, 11:29 AM
Agreed. Kinda funny how this somewhat mirrors the Volume 4 and Tales Vol. 2 situation where most preferred the sister series over the main one. Still, I like how the two IDW series tie into each other a little more.

Tales Vol. 2 tied directly with all three Mirage Volumes at different points in the continuity, but I see what you mean: having one consistent timeline with the occasional offshoot offering character insight or situational predicament.
AquaParade
08-20-2012, 10:34 PM
Agreed. Kinda funny how this somewhat mirrors the Volume 4 and Tales Vol. 2 situation where most preferred the sister series over the main one. Still, I like how the two IDW series tie into each other a little more.

yeah, that is funny. Although, i think i prefer volume 4 to tales volume 2, strangely enough.
CyberCubed
08-20-2012, 11:13 PM
I think the difference is much like Tales, the micros give us a complete story from beginning to end. Its not stretched out over several months, we have a full one-and-done story...besides the continuity which leads to stuff later on.

With the ongoing, you're basically reading this long story arc that goes on for 4-5 months...and people tend to lose interest because well...it takes 5 months to finish a story arc.

Micros and one-shots don't have that problem, which is why I think people prefer them.
Lampy
08-21-2012, 04:36 AM
I think the difference is much like Tales, the micros give us a complete story from beginning to end. Its not stretched out over several months, we have a full one-and-done story...besides the continuity which leads to stuff later on.

With the ongoing, you're basically reading this long story arc that goes on for 4-5 months...and people tend to lose interest because well...it takes 5 months to finish a story arc.

Micros and one-shots don't have that problem, which is why I think people prefer them.

exactly... the pacing of a single micro is fluid until the end of the book. it doesn't rely on a follow-up. however it's no longer just a MICRO-series. Oh and regarding that #16 Campbell cover... the shape already implies a turtle. a big one... unless they purposely misled us by making the censor a turtle shape and it's really bebop and rocksteady or someone else! hah! that would be clever.
Plasticplayhouse
08-21-2012, 05:19 AM
i like them both. though once the major arch is over in the regular series, i would like to see the archs broken down to 3 months with the occasional one-&-done issues in between.
FantasticNinja
08-21-2012, 01:07 PM
Slash??? I've enjoyed the book a whole lot so far, but nothing has really got me pumped and excited. This is doing it, having Slash back in the actual book, large and in charge? I cannot wait for this! Add Metalhead, Bebop and Rocksteady, and this is the perfect TMNT book IMO.
Jephael
08-21-2012, 09:21 PM
I seriously regret my misgivings in the past about the Mirco issues before they came out. They're really great to read and I love how each issue has a different artist!
FoxZerro
08-22-2012, 08:51 AM
exactly... the pacing of a single micro is fluid until the end of the book. it doesn't rely on a follow-up. however it's no longer just a MICRO-series.

How is it not a Micro-series. The whole joke is that a mini-series runs about four issues but if you did 4 issues worth of mini-series into one book it would be a micro-series.

So far they all focus on one character as book one of one in a one book micro-series
Lampy
08-22-2012, 04:01 PM
How is it not a Micro-series. The whole joke is that a mini-series runs about four issues but if you did 4 issues worth of mini-series into one book it would be a micro-series.

So far they all focus on one character as book one of one in a one book micro-series

yes... but the series itself is more of an regular series now. pumps one out every month. i'm not complaining. i love the books... but a MICRO-series isn't supposed to last that long. just saying.
Matches Malone
08-22-2012, 05:10 PM
yes... but the series itself is more of an regular series now. pumps one out every month. i'm not complaining. i love the books... but a MICRO-series isn't supposed to last that long. just saying.

It's true. I guess technically you could say its technically a series of micro-series?!
Lampy
08-22-2012, 05:29 PM
It's true. I guess technically you could say its technically a series of micro-series?!

that works too...:tthumbsu:
Matches Malone
08-22-2012, 06:15 PM
that works too...:tthumbsu:

I used "technically" twice in the same sentence. That doesn't work. :tthumbsd:
Lampy
08-22-2012, 07:19 PM
I used "technically" twice in the same sentence. That doesn't work. :tthumbsd:

I understood what you were saying. so it worked.
CyberCubed
08-22-2012, 10:44 PM
I hope they go on for some time. I think Ross Cambell brought up the idea of doing secondary micros for the Turtles for, "Year Two."

Like say Micro #9 could be another Leonardo one, and then #10 another Raphael one...but this time be about them during the "Year Two" timeframe and so forth.
Kamek
08-22-2012, 11:38 PM
I hope they go on for some time. I think Ross Cambell brought up the idea of doing secondary micros for the Turtles for, "Year Two."

Like say Micro #9 could be another Leonardo one, and then #10 another Raphael one...but this time be about them during the "Year Two" timeframe and so forth.

I would absolutely love if they had "Year Two" Micros. I'd especially want to see how Leo handles himself when alone in a year two situation. That fight with Splinter at the rooftop and the subsequent rematch in #12 are probably one of my favorite moments of IDW's series. Especially the dialogue.
Powder
08-23-2012, 01:34 AM
I second that. Year two micros would be fantastic.
thelouisguy
08-23-2012, 07:11 AM
There are still many characters that could be featured in a micro-series issue. I also think it is a great thing to have when they introduce a new character; it is great to give a back story that might not fit or would distract from the ongoing series. Also, having another Leo or Raph issue would be great because I am sure they go out on their own from time to time and this is a nice way to explore their individuality.

As much as I liked Tales Vol 2, I prefer the micro-series format IDW is currently doing.
FoxZerro
08-23-2012, 07:20 AM
I used "technically" twice in the same sentence. That doesn't work. :tthumbsd:

It comepletely works you can have double positives, you just can't have double negatives.

Wow Mr. Kelly was right I will use math in everyday situations!
thelouisguy
09-11-2012, 08:43 AM
Here is what Bobby answered today about future micros.


Hi Louis,

Foot Clan mini series will run December through March. Next round of Micros isn't formally announced, but indeed-- I have an eye for starting right back up in April. I'm sure I'll have more to say about that in a couple months.

And thanks for your kind words!

From: http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=307683#307683
corvus
09-11-2012, 10:53 AM
Yeah it looks to me like there's not gonna be a second ongoing but they're gonna try always having a limited running at the same time.
Plasticplayhouse
09-11-2012, 11:51 AM
I second that. Year two micros would be fantastic.

I third that. It's original and could add more depth to the characters.
Venom
09-11-2012, 01:33 PM
Yeah it looks to me like there's not gonna be a second ongoing but they're gonna try always having a limited running at the same time.

Loko how long it took IDW to actually give Transformers a regular ongoing! The Turtles got off easy by getting an ongoing right out of the gate. :tsmile:
MikeandRaph87
09-11-2012, 02:03 PM
From: http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=307683#307683

Let's see if we can get confirmation on it being villain centric!It is the next logical step.The only question is which villains to focus on?
ToTheNines
09-11-2012, 05:22 PM
Let's see if we can get confirmation on it being villain centric!

Bobby Curnow: "although after a hypothetical 3rd set of Micros, that would make sense to me, as it sort of rounds out our trilogy set of micros. Essentially we're going "Brothers" "Allies" and then... "???" (not too hard to figure out)."

http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=307870#307870
MikeandRaph87
09-11-2012, 05:37 PM
Bobby Curnow: "although after a hypothetical 3rd set of Micros, that would make sense to me, as it sort of rounds out our trilogy set of micros. Essentially we're going "Brothers" "Allies" and then... "???" (not too hard to figure out)."

http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=307870#307870

Thanks!Suspicion confirmed. Now,we need to narrow it down with an educated guessing game. We have a possibility of...Shredder,Krang,Baxter Stockman,Karai,Old Hob,Slash, Apolex, and I am sure atleast one more by then and there is always going back to Bebop and Rocksteady.
Matches Malone
09-11-2012, 05:41 PM
Pretty exciting! I think there's no doubt that Krang and Baxter Stockman are getting a Micro. The Shredder would have been another obvious one, but now I'm not sure if the Foot Clan mini-series counts.

I think Alopex and Old Hob have a good chance because they are a) original IDW characters and b) have virtually no development so far. I'd be okay with either!
corvus
09-11-2012, 07:06 PM
At least hob has a personality. Alopex is just kind of there.
BentonGrey
09-11-2012, 07:30 PM
At least hob has a personality. Alopex is just kind of there.

In broad strokes, yeah, but they could certainly both do with the kind of fleshing out this would give them. I'm willing to like Hob as a villain (or even a redeemed hero), but I'd really like to see more from him. Alopex has the whole mystery thing going for her at the moment, but that will only last so long.
Mr._Mutant_Man
09-12-2012, 08:29 PM
Yeah it looks to me like there's not gonna be a second ongoing but they're gonna try always having a limited running at the same time.

I'd like to see an April O'Neil miniseries at some point, like Archie. The last micro-series issue left me wanting to read more stories from her POV.