Secret History of the Foot Clan #1 - Covers

[rich]

Get ready for some cover awesomeness. :o

The covers for Secret History of the Foot Clan #1...

Regular - Santolouco (http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/SHOTFC_Cover-A_Santolouco.jpg)
http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/SHOTFC_Cover-A_Santolouco-98x150.jpg

Cover RI A - Grampa (http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/SHOTFC_Cover-RI-A_Grampa.jpg)
http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/SHOTFC_Cover-RI-A_Grampa-98x150.jpg

Cover RI B - Eastman (http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/SHOTFC_Cover-RI-B_Eastman.jpg)
http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/SHOTFC_Cover-RI-B_Eastman-150x113.jpg

Cover RE - Dynamic Forces (http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/SHOTFC_Cover-RE_Dynamic-Forces.jpg)
http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/SHOTFC_Cover-RE_Dynamic-Forces-150x113.jpg

Cover RE - Hastings "Eastman Sketch" (http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/SHOTFC_Cover-RE_Hastings.jpg)
http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/SHOTFC_Cover-RE_Hastings-98x150.jpg

Cover RE - Jetpack #1 "Eastman Interlocking, Part 1" (http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/SHOTFC_Cover-RE_Jetpack-01.jpg)
http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/SHOTFC_Cover-RE_Jetpack-01-98x150.jpg

Cover RE - Jetpack #2 "Eastman Sketch Wraparound" (http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/SHOTFC_Cover-RE_Jetpack-02.jpg)
http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/SHOTFC_Cover-RE_Jetpack-02-150x113.jpg

Cover RE - Jetpack #3 "Blank" (http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/SHOTFC_Cover-RE_Jetpack-03.jpg)
http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/SHOTFC_Cover-RE_Jetpack-03-150x113.jpg

[Eiko]

Wow they look pretty darn cool.

[Jester]

What's with the use of the 4Kids' Foot symbol on the banner on the top?

[Plasticplayhouse]

Wow that's a lot of covers! Pretty nice ones too.

[Lampy]

JEEEZUS!!!!!! that's a buttload of awesome covers!!!!

[TheCanadiandrome]

JEEEZUS!!!!!! that's a buttload of awesome covers!!!!
I want em all!!!

[Turns]

The RE Jetpack #2 cover is supposed to be "the first in a series of 4 covers that will interlock" but that cover is just the sketch version of RI B cover, so do you think that the RI B cover will also be " the first in a series of 4 covers that will interlock" or do you think that they will be different in future issues in order to make the people that want to have the 4 issue interlocking covers purchase through Jetpack comics?

[LeoNerdo]

What's with the use of the 4Kids' Foot symbol on the banner on the top?

Well they have used it already in the ongoing.
Issue #13:
http://i48.tinypic.com/14kjlkx.jpg

Gee Santoluoco is so talented. I'm excited for this series.

[Redrumh2o]

Let me guess....the Jetpack ones will be $1k each :trolleye:

[Jester]

Well they have used it already in the ongoing.
Issue #13:
http://i48.tinypic.com/14kjlkx.jpg

Gee Santoluoco is so talented. I'm excited for this series.
Wow....I can't believe I missed that. :P

[rich]

The RE Jetpack #2 cover is supposed to be "the first in a series of 4 covers that will interlock" but that cover is just the sketch version of RI B cover, so do you think that the RI B cover will also be " the first in a series of 4 covers that will interlock" or do you think that they will be different in future issues in order to make the people that want to have the 4 issue interlocking covers purchase through Jetpack comics?

It's actually just the opposite. Jetpack #1 is the interlocking cover. Jetpack #2 is the sketch wraparound.

[Turns]

They sure made a lot of Kevin Eastman variants for this issue (not that I'm complaining). I have no idea which cover I'm going to get yet because they are all so excellent.

[Turns]

It's actually just the opposite. Jetpack #1 is the interlocking cover. Jetpack #2 is the sketch wraparound.

This may not be accurate but on the following webpage it says that both Jetpack #1 and Jetpack #2 are part one of interlocking covers.

http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/2012/09/secret-history-of-the-foot-clan-1-idw/#jp-carousel-2349

"Cover RE Jetpack #2 – Jetpack Comics “Eastman Sketch Wraparound” Retailer Exclusive, limited to 1,000 copies; the first in a series of 4 covers that will interlock; available from Jetpack Comics"

[zodiac brave]

hell jeah! im so stoked for this story! i hope its EEEPIIIIIIIIIIC! so many covers! and they all look pretty sweet. gotta say the regular cover stirs up the most fanboy excitement in me, tho. that image is kinda iconic, imo.

[rich]

This may not be accurate but on the following webpage it says that both Jetpack #1 and Jetpack #2 are part one of interlocking covers.

http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/2012/09/secret-history-of-the-foot-clan-1-idw/#jp-carousel-2349

"Cover RE Jetpack #2 – Jetpack Comics “Eastman Sketch Wraparound” Retailer Exclusive, limited to 1,000 copies; the first in a series of 4 covers that will interlock; available from Jetpack Comics"

LOL. That's my website. I totally didn't catch that. It's all fixed now...if you don't see it immediately try clearing your browser cache and see if that corrects it. Sorry about that.

[Lampy]

me too. it's difficult to pick which ONE cover is the best. so i think i'm compelled to get them all.

[Turns]

LOL. That's my website. I totally didn't catch that. It's all fixed now...if you don't see it immediately try clearing your browser cache and see if that corrects it. Sorry about that.

LOL. Its all good.

And ya its fixed now

[Powder]

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn.

I think I like the 'Dynamic Forces' cover best.

[Jester]

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn.

I think I like the 'Dynamic Forces' cover best.
Who drew that? It has a distinctly Laird vibe to it. Or is that earlier Eastman?

[Lampy]

Who drew that? It has a distinctly Laird vibe to it. Or is that earlier Eastman?

yea it does. actually it looks a lot like kevin's art without all his "scratching" and shading.

[Mayhem]

Great covers... just trying to get them all is going to be a pain in the backside...

[erfolgsdiplomat]

funny
this one http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/SHOTFC_Cover-RE_Dynamic-Forces.jpg
i just saw the original yesterday on laird's blog
http://peterlairdstmntblog.blogspot.co.at/2008/10/blast-from-past-repost-25-at-war-battle.html :D

[Jester]

funny
this one http://www.tmnt-ninjaturtles.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/SHOTFC_Cover-RE_Dynamic-Forces.jpg
i just saw the original yesterday on laird's blog
http://peterlairdstmntblog.blogspot.co.at/2008/10/blast-from-past-repost-25-at-war-battle.html :D
THANK YOU!!!! I knew it looked familiar.

[Lampy]

oooooooohhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!! so it was Laird's! COOL! i wish they kept it with all its original detailing though. would've looked way better.

[VaughnMichael]

That's sort of not cool that someone else is taking credit for Lairds work.
Unless they are calling Eastman & Laird Dynamic Forces now lol:lol:
I do like the original much better though.
Very cool covers none the less. :)

[Powder]

Pete's is based off of a sketch Kevin did, so I'm assuming the cover in use here is his actual sketch. Just don't know why they called it that.

[erfolgsdiplomat]

oooooooohhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!! so it was Laird's! COOL! i wish they kept it with all its original detailing though. would've looked way better.

I agree. And the lasers kinda disrupt a lot of Raph. But it is still nice to see some good old Mirage stuff in current publications. I just hope they give credit if there is need for credit.

[Roseangelo]

Pete's is based off of a sketch Kevin did, so I'm assuming the cover in use here is his actual sketch. Just don't know why they called it that.

It's a retailer exclusive. Dynamic Forces is the retailer.

http://www.dynamicforces.com

Looks like it's actually by Kevin.

[Powder]

Yeah, by 'his actual sketch' I meant Kevins. Good to to get some clarification on the name, though.

[Tinus]

Great covers! Can't wait for the first issue to be released!

[Turns]

Its too bad they couldn't get Peter's permission to use the finished copy, the detail is awesome.

[Venom]

Wooow, cover overload again! :teek:

I'm totally loving the Dynamic Forces cover the best - it has a very classic Mirage feel to it (with good reason!).

[Powder]

Its too bad they couldn't get Peter's permission to use the finished copy, the detail is awesome.

...

Viacom owns the TMNT, they don't need to ask permission for anything.

[mgambino]

...

Viacom owns the TMNT, they don't need to ask permission for anything.

So could they really use any of the TMNT art Laird has drawn in the past without his permission?

[Roseangelo]

So could they really use any of the TMNT art Laird has drawn in the past without his permission?

Published art, yes. That is why Laird got paid $60 million. Random doodles, no.

[Metropoliskid41]

Man all of those covers are gorgeous, its weird that there are to Retailer Incentive covers, but no 1:4 Cover B cover. I assume the RI covers are at a 1:10 & 1:25 rate, or is it higher?

I really wish they would have had Burnham tackle a cover, don't know if you guys have ever had the pleasure of meeting Erik or seen his art, but it's top notch, I've had the pleasure of meeting him quite a few times & have 14 or 15 sketches from him. I really dig his take on the Turtles & Splinter, I hope we get to see him tackle a cover or two before the series is done.

[rich]

I assume the RI covers are at a 1:10 & 1:25 rate, or is it higher?

Yes, this is the typically the incentive assignment for the IDW RI covers.

[sykosis]

Why do the make blank covers?

[rich]

Why do the make blank covers?

Purely for sketching purposes. The idea is that you'd either buy the blank and have your favorite TMNT artist sketch on it or you'd buy it "pre-sketched" by Eastman (like the #1 RI D cover). Also, retailers sometimes make these RE blanks for upcoming in-store promotions like signings and planned artist visits.

[dkram230]

Those blank covers are such a dilemma for me. I'll probably never have the opportunity for an artist to sketch them, but I'm trying to collect all variants so I still want them. Yet, I find it so hard to justify paying premium prices for a blank cover (like the $100 JP Annuals). Hopefully, since the blank JP cover of SHOTFC is limited to 250 copies instead of just 100, it will at least be 1/2 the price of the annual. But even that still seems way too high for retail price.

The IDW series seems to be holding up pretty well in value while the franchise is hot right now. But I wonder if 10 years from now nobody will care anymore and variants like the Jetpacks will be struggeling to sell on eBay with a $3.00 BIN!

[rich]

...I wonder if 10 years from now nobody will care anymore and variants like the Jetpacks will be struggeling to sell on eBay with a $3.00 BIN!

Probably no one will care except collectors. It's hard to know for sure on price but it's a good bet they'll be extremely hard to come by with such a low print qty. Typically, harder to find = more rare. More rare = more $$.

[Venom]

The IDW series seems to be holding up pretty well in value while the franchise is hot right now. But I wonder if 10 years from now nobody will care anymore and variants like the Jetpacks will be struggeling to sell on eBay with a $3.00 BIN!

As a long-time collector of the Turtle comics, the general rule of thumb I've noticed regarding new material is "Get it now because it's not cheap later".

Of course, that was when Mirage printed the books, now with IDW producing their comics in larger quantities, those books may slide down the slope in value over time. Thus far, a lot of the Mirage material can be had for around cover price, give or take a bit.

[rich]

As a long-time collector of the Turtle comics, the general rule of thumb I've noticed regarding new material is "Get it now because it's not cheap later".

I pretty much go by the "Get it now" rule...partly because of price and partly because of scarcity in the future. But I know that not everyone is able to do that and some of these IDW covers are extremely expensive. I wasn't always able to go by that rule...during my college years I wasn't able to keep up with much and it took me years to track down some of the lower print run issues from that era. However, the internet has completely changed things from the way they were 10 or 15 years ago. It likely wouldn't take so long today.

[Irishmile]

Have you all seen the art on Mateus Santolouco's deviantart page (http://santolouco.deviantart.com/)?

He has these up.. he mentions they were not final and the cover was unofficial.. but still pretty darn cool.

obviously nicktoon inspired.
http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/227/b/b/bb0aee627b27dcbd44062022b5645f4c-d5b6r8n.jpg

unofficial cover
http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/199/8/1/81cceb5bd7217901cb5b468ec41c0e55-d57oxil.jpg

[Powder]

Yeah they're old news. As I've said before, the unofficial cover is the illest one. Shame it's not to be used.

[Irishmile]

Yeah they're old news.

I had a feeling that would be the case.. but figured it wouldnt hurt to mention them anyway.

[Toby Barrett]

I certainly hope Raph and Mikey don't have vacuum mouths in the actual book. XD

[ctt4lfecw]

I saw the covers on google, I wish they could use those instead of these.

[Irishmile]

I honestly rarely like the way artists draw the turtles so I don't even care anymore.. I just enjoy the stories.

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

Your avatar is so confusing to me (but I like it, don't get me wrong).