Turtles 2030 Discussion & Spoilers

[Andrew NDB]

https://i.ibb.co/X86SzhV/889816db59b0ea2de18ec6340915d9c0-original.jpg

It's being included as an incentive if you back his "Box City Wallops" Kickstarter. As long as you back a physical copy, you get a copy of "Turtles 2030" for free.

The Kickstarter:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lawson-bcw/the-box-city-wallops-color-specials?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=jim+lawson&fbclid=IwAR3KfTOEtRjDbeShhg1qFjClN46_H0iLCLX4bR0uf cw967McCo3guuNaHvg

[Lord Nightwalker]

Thanks for the heads up Andrew. Definitely worth a look.

[Shedder]

dammit you hooked me

[AquaParade]

A Jim Lawson "TMNT Fan-Comic" ?

I'm definitely interested.

[Andrew NDB]

A Jim Lawson "TMNT Fan-Comic" ?

An oxymoron, really, isn't it?

[oldmanwinters]

I jumped aboard for this incentive!

[Ninjinister]

That's not bad for the price. Going by other Kickstarters I've seen before, I expected something like a $75 or up tier for something like this

An oxymoron, really, isn't it?

What, is Jim not a fan? :lol:

[Diorm]

Yeah he wrote it and this is the first time we heard about such a thing. And what's with the title?
I took the 15$ pledge plus shipping to Canada. Is it enough or I need to take the trade for it to work?

It's weird that I get more excited about that kind of news than everything in the IDW run nowadays. Andrews comics, last ronin, forever War, ending of Volume 3...

[Chet]

If there are more than 300 pledgers, do some people not get the book?

[Andrew NDB]

If there are more than 300 pledgers, do some people not get the book?

I'm sure he would print enough to suit.

[oldmanwinters]

Glad to see there is less than $900 to go with the pledge goal! Seems like it really picked up steam after the Fan Comic incentive announcement.

[Diorm]

I kinda feel bad that I decided to pledge only because of the "fan comic" :ohwell:

[AquaParade]

I feel bad that I enjoyed the cheese more than the turkey on my turkey sandwich.

[frank_one]

The Turtles fan comics is totally unrelated to the comics he is trying to get funds for. He knows people care about Turtles so he throws random Turtles stuff in the funding campaign. Probably not the most honest move but I still hope him the best. Now that Mirage is no more it would make my heart break hearing he cannot keep drawing and has to find another job.

[oldmanwinters]

The Turtles fan comics is totally unrelated to the comics he is trying to get funds for. He knows people care about Turtles so he throws random Turtles stuff in the funding campaign. Probably not the most honest move but I still hope him the best. Now that Mirage is no more it would make my heart break hearing he cannot keep drawing and has to find another job.

How is the move "not honest"? The incentives are clearly spelled out.

[Diorm]

So yeah, we can speculate about this comic too right?
Leo and giant praying mantis.
And "Issue 01". Sooo... more to come?

[frank_one]

How is the move "not honest"? The incentives are clearly spelled out.He's using our passion for Turtles to get funds for something that is not related to Turtles. I'm not saying he's doing something bad but... it isn't totally right either. But, again, I love him and that's ok.

[Jeeves]

Thank you, Andrew, for posting this. I'd have been quite upset to find out about this after it was too late to snag one for myself.

[Jeeves]

Apologies for the double post, but my copy arrived, and I wanted to share some thoughts while it was fresh in my mind.

I like how we get a little time to go over what each of the turtles are doing, while still balancing it nicely with action sequences. It's so nice to see the turtles rendered by Jim's capable hands.

Casey being a cop threw me for a loop at first, but honestly seems like the ultimate payoff for his entire character arc. He went from a street thug practicing vigilante justice to a police officer upholding actual justice. It's fun to speculate that perhaps he turned himself around by sobering up in response to his lost night with Karai in Vol. 4.

Speaking of volume 4, I'm quite glad Jim seems to have taken the approach of avoiding addressing it's cliff-hangers. While I'd be all for a conclusion helmed by Lawson, I wouldn't feel right about it unless Pete gave his approval and input. What Jim is doing now is great, the fact that Don and Mike are also working with the police definitely implies continuity with the fourth volume without actually explicitly declaring it.

Raph's family gave me hard 90's movie Foot Clan vibes, which is totally awesome. His character seemed spot-on to me: a fiery compassion willing to commit small wrongs without thinking to address what he perceives as bigger wrongs. It's not surprising, but it is nice to see how well Jim understands these characters.

And the best part? That this is only the first part! We already have two interesting plot threads to follow- Shadow's involvement in crime and the conflict this will cause Casey, and the problem of Raph's mutating sewer orphans. I don't know how Jim plans to release future installments, but I'm excited for them to eventually surface.

Love to hear everybody else's thoughts, once more of you get your copies. I got #242, in case anybody is curious.

[DrSpengler]

Got my copies of Box City Wallops and TMNT Fancomic #1 yesterday. The TMNT comic was longer than I expected: 24 pages, so a full-length issue. I was expecting a mini story, so this was a pleasant surprise.

Plot-wise, it goes with a timeskip until an imaginary "shortly after Volume 4" setting. Whatever plot threads left hanging from Volume 4 are evidently resolved with specifics unaddressed since that's Laird's baby and I assume Lawson didn't want to step on any toes. This is a "fancomic" after all, so it's all just a what-if scenario (though I'll take it over nothing in my head canon).

The directions Lawson takes the characters all feel organic and interesting. It reminds me of what he was doing with them in Vol. 2, pulling them apart in different directions that seemed fitting for them at that time in the narrative and their lives. Unfortunately, Vol. 2 got terminated early so we never really got to see how Lawson would have further developed those arcs. This fancomic canon seems like a do-over, albeit skipping ahead in the timeline, and I hope he puts out more of them. I'll back all his campaigns (Box City Wallops was fun, too; don't want to ignore what was the main course of the campaign).

I got #50 out of 300, btw.

[Peter Palmer]

I got mine too. 45/300 here.

[Mobius37]

145/300 for me! Exited to see that this is only part 1 with more to follow!

[Wentos]

Oh God I hope that means I get another shot at Part 1. I totally spaced on this kickstarter and I've been kicking myself ever since.

[Ninjinister]

24/300 for me. I haven't read BCW yet but I actually really enjoyed Turtles 2030.

[Diorm]

Oh God I hope that means I get another shot at Part 1. I totally spaced on this kickstarter and I've been kicking myself ever since.

Well it does say: first printing in the back of the issue. Maybe when he release the second one?
I really like this one. Goes well in my headcanon. I'm 239 by the way. Received it today in Canada.
Looks like the turtles are in there Fifties in this one.

[oldmanwinters]

My package showed up yesterday, and very handsome lot overall; good show to Jim Lawson! My Turtles 2030 comic was #10.

[Diorm]

Got my copies of Box City Wallops and TMNT Fancomic #1 yesterday. The TMNT comic was longer than I expected: 24 pages, so a full-length issue. I was expecting a mini story, so this was a pleasant surprise.

Plot-wise, it goes with a timeskip until an imaginary "shortly after Volume 4" setting. Whatever plot threads left hanging from Volume 4 are evidently resolved with specifics unaddressed since that's Laird's baby and I assume Lawson didn't want to step on any toes. This is a "fancomic" after all, so it's all just a what-if scenario (though I'll take it over nothing in my head canon).

The directions Lawson takes the characters all feel organic and interesting. It reminds me of what he was doing with them in Vol. 2, pulling them apart in different directions that seemed fitting for them at that time in the narrative and their lives. Unfortunately, Vol. 2 got terminated early so we never really got to see how Lawson would have further developed those arcs. This fancomic canon seems like a do-over, albeit skipping ahead in the timeline, and I hope he puts out more of them. I'll back all his campaigns (Box City Wallops was fun, too; don't want to ignore what was the main course of the campaign).

I got #50 out of 300, btw.

Wont you be making a post about it on your blog?

[Chet]

Got mine a few days ago!

[Venom]

Many of us pitched in to Jim's Kickstarter campaign to nab his unofficial story, Turtles 2030.

I wanted to start a thread allowing us to talk about the story and how it furthers the Volume 4 narrative, albeit unofficially.

...

[Diorm]

I was wondering if we will ever get a sequel to this? It's say vol1 on the cover and the story feels like a beginning to a new story. Will we have to wait for a new kickstarter from Jim for this?
Are people talking to him about this? Did he have any feedbacks? Nobody is really talking about it and it's kinda strange. And sad, because maybe he'll never make any sequel to this with no feedbacks.

[funatic]

I was wondering if we will ever get a sequel to this? It's say vol1 on the cover and the story feels like a beginning to a new story. Will we have to wait for a new kickstarter from Jim for this?
Are people talking to him about this? Did he have any feedbacks? Nobody is really talking about it and it's kinda strange. And sad, because maybe he'll never make any sequel to this with no feedbacks.

I had the pleasure of finally picking up my kickstarter books from Jim in person last week (was holding off to get them at a convention that clearly never came). I asked him about this and you really hit the nail on the head Diorm.

Apparently the 2nd issue (of 3 planned) is finished but not printed. He was hoping to sell them at cons down the line. However, he said he’s received no feedback from anyone on the story so asssumed there wasn’t much interest. If you want this story concluded definitely reach out to Jim (his Facebook is maybe the best bet?) and let him know!! He seems a bit uninspired and maybe this could pep his step. Furthermore this seems like the closest thing to new volume 4 material we may ever get so I’d love to see more, wouldn't you all?

UPDATE: I shared some of the feedback written in this thread with Jim and he was super happy to see it. Says he definitely intends to finish this trilogy now!

[Diorm]

That's great to hear!
Since Andrew said something about the kickstarter leaving Lawson in the red, I was scared he'll ever end this new story.

So it's a trilogy then? Interesting :)

He really has time to answer to people on facebook?

Edit: Is it possible to fuse this thread with this one? https://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=62360

[Chris]

I would totally buy all 3 issues if he sold them on his site. Glad to hear he's still planning on doing them.

[Diorm]

Lawson just replied to me about the feedback I gave him on Messenger. He seemed really greatful and said something about another old character coming back in another issue but wont spoil who it is for me.

[KM3K]

I'd love to buy all three issues. I missed out on the Kickstarter. I sent Jim a message on Facebook asking about if he had any left or if there would be a reprint, but I never heard anything back. If other people here could prod him into a reprint and continuing the storyline, that would be awesome!

[Diorm]

I asked Jim if, when writing the story, he considered everything he worked on like Volume 4 or "Origins" & "Odyssey". Or if it was set in it's own separate universe. Here was his answer:

No- I really was trying to pay attention to and keep in mind particularly Pete's work on volume 4. I will say too that I let Arseny have a peek at the story before I published it, and he had me change Donatello to being blind- to keep in continuity with both Odyssey and Mirage universes.

For those that doesnt know, Arseny is Demon-Alukard on the forum.

[Andrew NDB]

So apparently Jim Lawson completed #2 and #3 and is now selling a TPB of all 3 put together right now. You can contact him on his website to order a copy:

https://www.jimlawsonart.com/

[Monty Mole]

So apparently Jim Lawson completed #2 and #3 and is now selling a TPB of all 3 put together right now. You can contact him on his website to order a copy:

https://www.jimlawsonart.com/

That's fantastic news! I definitely need to get a copy

[Andrew NDB]

I'm really surprised. Jim Lawson drops 2 brand new full-length issues out of nowhere, following his 2030 #1 he dropped three years ago... and nobody is saying much of anything? This is as close as new Vol. 4 stuff as we've gotten. C'mon, folks.

[Topsu]

I was just wondering about this one day. Cool to hear we can get a book, but it would probably get more buzz if it wasn't hidden like that.

[DrSpengler]

Got mine in the mail the other day. 40/300!

Story's really wild, but filled with all the usual character insights that you get from a Lawson script. Everyone knows him as the prolific Turtle artist, but he could script some of the best stories, too; he knows the characters rather deeply.

[Andrew NDB]

Got mine in the mail the other day. 40/300!

Is that a new run, then, of 300? The one I have is 83/100.

[Mayhem]

Mine is 75/100 but it's arrived a bit bent in the mail, seeing if can flatten it out somewhat.

[DrSpengler]

Is that a new run, then, of 300? The one I have is 83/100.

Here's a pic. That could be a "1" and not a "3" lol.

[DrSpengler]

For what it's worth, I wrote a review on TMNT Entity:

https://tmntentity.blogspot.com/2023/06/tmnt-2030.html

I enjoyed this collection a whole lot. But it also made me realize what I took for granted every month before 2009.

[CyberCubed]

Now I see garbage from IDW, pushing some social media cow's latest identity politic-fueled OC,

Ok this got me, kek

[Andrew NDB]

For what it's worth, I wrote a review on TMNT Entity:

https://tmntentity.blogspot.com/2023/06/tmnt-2030.html

I enjoyed this collection a whole lot. But it also made me realize what I took for granted every month before 2009.

I wasn't expecting all that stuff at the end of the review. That's real talk, man.

[Monty Mole]

For what it's worth, I wrote a review on TMNT Entity:

https://tmntentity.blogspot.com/2023/06/tmnt-2030.html

I enjoyed this collection a whole lot. But it also made me realize what I took for granted every month before 2009.


That was one of your best, man. Couldn't have agreed more!

[Zog The Magnificent]

It really is sad, how far it's all fallen. The last time TMNT IDW was good was during the build-up to #100. Even before all of the nonsense, #100 had a let-down of an ending. The Michael Bay movies weren't great. The Batman vs TMNT movie was pretty good, but it went nowhere, and the comics overstayed their welcome. IDW has been in the garbage ever since, Mutant Mayhem looks to be a travesty, and Rise was way off base. The comics haven't been good since 2019, and the animation hasn't put anything worthwhile out since 2017. TMNT hasn't really made anything good in a long time. The Fan Projects have been the best things to come out in the recent years.

[Wentos]

I actually think Mutant Mayhem looks great for what it's trying to be, but I totally understand being disenchanted with the overall direction of TMNT since the buyout, particularly the comics. Unfortunately, TMNT is one of IDW's best-selling monthlies and The Last Ronin did absolute gangbusters by IDW standards, so I don't see them parting with the license to cut costs the way they did with Transformers. All we can really do is hope IDW goes out of business like they've been threatening to for the last few years.

(But I can wait until they've finished releasing their Mirage compendiums.)

[bjaxx87]

Some cool news for everyone that (like me) missed the train on the limited TPB:
https://youtu.be/HHohnbgUmIk?t=659

Those copies sold out so fast, I had tons of requests for that book. So I think it's gonna get reprinted with maybe a little bit of new content at some point in the future.

If you don't want to wait, you can get in touch with Jim for a free digital copy (PDF file).

[bjaxx87]

Wow, I finally had time to give it a read. 2030 really feels like a prelude to a full Mirage Volume 5 of another 30-ish issues and I wish that was true...(spoilers ahead)

Leo got out of his isolation, Raph lost his newfound purpose of protecting the children, Donnie lost Kirby, Shadow seems to slowly follow the path of destruction that will finally lead to her future mentioned in Tales of the TMNT V2 #69... It's the perfect starting point for a new series of them getting back together.

Since the virus got spread at the Hudson river, mankind really got sterilized without anyone noticing, right? Another interesting plot point that shouldn't contradict any previously shown future since the flood is going to reduce the population anyway.

I also thought that Shadow was mutating when her face was shown after the crash, but I guess those were just bruises?

Anyway, it was really cool to dive back into the Mirageverse. Dialogues, interactions between the brothers and art felt like it never went on hiatus and I also loved how Jim portrayed the sewers as huge and mysterious catacombs.

I really recommend to pick-up the reprint if/once it get's avaliable.

[IMJ]

For what it's worth, I wrote a review on TMNT Entity:

https://tmntentity.blogspot.com/2023/06/tmnt-2030.html

I enjoyed this collection a whole lot. But it also made me realize what I took for granted every month before 2009.

I just checked out your blog too. Well said.... all things in comparison to another in hindsight, right? 8)

[Demon-Alukard]

Hey, guys! Another TMNT project knocks in your door! All Jim Lawson fans remember TMNT2030 – the visionary unofficial TMNT comic from Jim Lawson himself, part one of which came as a free bonus in Jim’s crowdfunding, and later printed in extremely limited copies as a collected book with the complete story.

But Not AS Complete as the TMNT 2030 Ultimate Edition! It’s time to read the WHOLE story now, including events of YEAR 2030!

With new prologue and epilogue, written by Arseniy Dubakov, scripted by Andrew Modeen and drawn by Jim Lawson, TMNT 2030 is part of the expanded Mirage TMNT continuity now, taking place between TMNT: Origin and TMNT: The Shredder books, with all leading to TMNT: Odyssey!
What's about ULTIMATE edition?

• IDW "The Ultimate Collection" design aesthetic and deluxe size!
• New ULTIMATE-like collage cover by Jim Lawson and Dmitry Bobrovnik (colors), inspired by IDW's TMNT The Ultimate Collection series;
• Extremely expanded main story — 15 new pages from Jim Lawson!
• Gallery with all covers and concept arts
• Hardcover book, high quality gloss paper, 104 pages, 12,1x8,4 inches

I'm going to send the book to the printer in September.
Feel free to send me DM and preorder. All backers names will be printed on the Thanks page inside the books (as always)! And you still can order previous books.

Cheers!

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[bjaxx87]

Oh, I'm so in for this! Immediately sent you a DM at Facebook.
Sounds like a perfect bundle of content.

[Zog The Magnificent]

I've already sent my message. I'm always down to preorder these comics.

[Diorm]

I really like what you guys are doing! And making it part of your continuity is amazing! (I kinda was already doing it in my head canon)

[marcelangelo]

Great project! I have the first issue from the kickstarter project back in the day.
Was just wondering why you felt the need to reletter his work and put digital tones over it? A bit intrusive on jim's work, don't you think?
Other than that I am happy to be getting this in physical edition finally. To me this is mountains above everything idw has brought into the world. Especially the last ronin. So thank you

[Andrew NDB]

Great project! I have the first issue from the kickstarter project back in the day.
Was just wondering why you felt the need to reletter his work and put digital tones over it? A bit intrusive on jim's work, don't you think?

Everything is above board with Jim.

[marcelangelo]

All rightithen.

[Drose18]

If it is indeed free, would anyone be willing to share the pdf my way? I don’t want to bother Jim I’m sure he’s getting tons of messages about this (also I don’t use Facebook anymore)

[Demon-Alukard]

Was just wondering why you felt the need to reletter his work and put digital tones over it? A bit intrusive on jim's work, don't you think?
I don't think it's intrusive in any way. At first story planned to be published as a small ashcan-like book, so artwork wasn't supposed to be superdetailed, now it'll be published as quality paper oversize format, so it'll be filled with additional details and depth with duoshade. Jim would use duoshade paper with a pleasure, if he would get any these days, I believe.

Same situation with the lettering -- with increased size digital font looks neater, and also give a chance to add italic / bold italic inscription of letters.

[Andrew NDB]

Dan Berger just shared a sliver of his frontispiece for TMNT 2030:

https://i.ibb.co/LRTpTz9/374629338-10159910959477762-7053850727807734504-n.jpg

I don't think it's intrusive in any way. At first story planned to be published as a small ashcan-like book, so artwork wasn't supposed to be superdetailed, now it'll be published as quality paper oversize format, so it'll be filled with additional details and depth with duoshade. Jim would use duoshade paper with a pleasure, if he would get any these days, I believe.

Same situation with the lettering -- with increased size digital font looks neater, and also give a chance to add italic / bold italic inscription of letters.

All of this is true. Jim ran out of duoshade paper (as did the world) halfway into "Odyssey" and that was that, sadly. Believe me, I've scoured the world trying to round up some to give him for many years now. And yes, there is nothing we're doing with 2030 that Jim isn't very aware of and has approved of.

[Coola Yagami]

Dan Berger just shared a sliver of his frontispiece for TMNT 2030:

https://i.ibb.co/LRTpTz9/374629338-10159910959477762-7053850727807734504-n.jpg



All of this is true. Jim ran out of duoshade paper halfway into "Odyssey" and that was that, sadly.

Is that Radical?

[Andrew NDB]

Is that Radical?

That is Shadow. About in her 40s.

[Braeden99]

Is that Radical?

It's Shadow

[DexVcx]

If it is indeed free, would anyone be willing to share the pdf my way? I don’t want to bother Jim I’m sure he’s getting tons of messages about this (also I don’t use Facebook anymore)

If you don't mind can you send the PDF my way also

[Andrew NDB]

If you don't mind can you send the PDF my way also

It doesn't exist. And won't.

[Demon-Alukard]

COWABUNGA, GUYS!
Good news -- TMNT 2030 ULTIMATE Edition is done and almost went to the printer (just a few days for proofreading!)

Throughout the project, the book has grown to 112 pages, thanks to amazing Dan Berger's frontispiece, afterword by Jim Lawson, and a bunch of bonus pages (including characters designs and unpublished material)!

Also, all preorders added on my site, so and if you already preorder the book, but don't get email confirmation, let me know please (but firstly check spam folder and if you'll find it there, please add email in trusted ones)!

Let me know, if you're interested, and I'll send you all further information. And please find attached final expanded preview (https://disk.yandex.ru/i/9LkXF0M-r3VGtQ) with the first 17 pages of the book!

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[Braeden99]

Don't know if it's too late, but if it's not, I noticed a typo on page 18

[Demon-Alukard]

Don't know if it's too late, but if it's not, I noticed a typo on page 18

Yes, thank you! I did preview before sent it to proofreading, we'll fix them all, don't worry!

[Braeden99]

Yes, thank you! I did preview before sent it to proofreading, we'll fix them all, don't worry!

Awesome! :tthumbsu:

[Mechapod]

I don't know how I missed this thread all this time...

Anyway, really bummed that I missed the announcements of the 2nd & 3rd issues of Turtles 2030. I did get in on the KS and got the first issue (195/300).

Also happy to have gotten in on the pre-order deadline for the ultimate edition. It's looking great!

[miru]

Why does the story with the Mother Mutagen give off so many MMZ vibes? The Mother Mutagen and how she functions is very similar to the Mother Elf and Cyber-Elves, and if it ended up in another continuity I could see something like the Elf Wars being caused between humans and Mutants due to the spores. The Mother Mutagen becoming a starfish specifically seems like a gentle jab at Nickelodeon, one that in light of recent events feels more deserved. Heck, Doc Feral from Palladium already feels like a predecessor to Dr. Weil; these two ideas were made for each other.

And the TMNT Entity review being much more harsh than before on post-Mirage content has me a bit concerned. But by now it is clear the bad, or at least the mediocre, has begun to outweigh the good.

[Andrew NDB]

Honestly, I've seen the finished pages art-wise here, and Yuriy's new digital duotones blow what I did on Odyssey and for much of The Shredder right out of the water. It's amazing. It feels like you're looking at a 1980s Mirage TMNT comic, point blank. This guy is like a tank with the stuff.

[Demon-Alukard]

Hey, guys! Good news -- TMNT 2030 book is finally printed! It will take about ten more days to get it from the printer to my hands, so here's only first photos form print company. After arriving I'll start to mailing out your preorders. Stay tuned!

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[marcelangelo]

Dan Berger just shared a sliver of his frontispiece for TMNT 2030:

https://i.ibb.co/LRTpTz9/374629338-10159910959477762-7053850727807734504-n.jpg



All of this is true. Jim ran out of duoshade paper (as did the world) halfway into "Odyssey" and that was that, sadly. Believe me, I've scoured the world trying to round up some to give him for many years now. And yes, there is nothing we're doing with 2030 that Jim isn't very aware of and has approved of.

Okay, understand that. I am really excited about this book!! Oh, and the digital tones really give this a special kick!!

[marcelangelo]

Hey, different thing I know, but would you guys ever try to get lets say the complete planet racers story re released in such lush volumes? This being not only jim's but also peter's baby I don't know how hard it would be to get approval from them. But would you like to see that book be released in glorious hardcover?
(i have re read the three books several times over the years and love em)

[Demon-Alukard]

Hey, guys! About a first half of your TMNT 2030 preorders sent, the rest will be sent out during the next week too. You should get emails with track nummbers by now or will get them soon. Stay tuned!

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[elgarlic]

Just wanted to point out, for anyone waiting, I didn't receive a shipping email (not in spam, and I do get his emails usually). But checking my order page on the website, I do have a tracking number. Thanks!

[Mechapod]

Received my copy in the mail today. Well packaged and in great condition. It looks great and am really excited to read this.

A huge Thank You, Mr. Dubakov for making this happen!

[Andrew NDB]

Just got my hardcover(s) in the mail as well. Excellent looking book, this is top notch.

[ToTheNines]

This is probably the biggest thing I missed while I was away. I normally have to read things in snippets due to the nature of my life, but I started last night and it was such a page turner that I just couldn’t stop.

Jim was really flexing his horror-muscle here, he nailed the creepy vibe when he was going for it.


Loved most of the character beats. Don’t know if really buy the NYPD hiring a guy in his 50’s with Casey’s background, but why not?


Really enjoyed Jim’s letter at the end, but are there any other interviews out there? Not that it matters, and obviously he and Peter would have discussed what was next, but I’m curious to know how close this was to Peter’s vision of what was to come. Either way, it felt right at home. I felt transported to 15 years ago and it was awesome.

I know the ‘drome ain’t what it used to be, but I can’t believe there wasn’t more buzz around this!

[ZariusTwo]

How did I miss this sticky? It's been up for four years.

Always nice to have more post-volume 4 content, official or not.

[Demon-Alukard]

How did I miss this sticky? It's been up for four years.

Always nice to have more post-volume 4 content, official or not.

For sure! And you still can add it in your collection as the hardcover book-- just send email to [email protected] for details.

[ZariusTwo]

For sure! And you still can add it in your collection as the hardcover book-- just send email to [email protected] for details.

I'd love to be able to afford it and the other books you've been printing out, but I have a budget at the moment. I can lead other customers your way though by promoting this on other forums.

[ToTheNines]

I forgot to ask when I first read I first read this. I assume the “Asteroidean Overlord” story will be told someday? Probably a stupid question lol

[Andrew NDB]

I forgot to ask when I first read I first read this. I assume the “Asteroidean Overlord” story will be told someday? Probably a stupid question lol

Definitely. Berger has supplied the whole shebang for what he had in mind there and I believe we'll see it.