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TomWaltz 03-23-2012 11:49 AM

Tmnt #8 preview
 
See you all next week!

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?p...eview&id=11862

Tom W.

oldmanwinters 03-23-2012 12:02 PM

So many TMNT comics come out so quickly! It's getting hard to keep up!

I try not to read the word bubbles in the previews, but

Spoiler:
Did I spot some Neutrions on the last page?

Killer Moth 03-23-2012 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by oldmanwinters (Post 928002)
So many TMNT comics come out so quickly! It's getting hard to keep up!

I try not to read the word bubbles in the previews, but

Spoiler:
Did I spot some Neutrions on the last page?

I usually try to, because...

Spoiler:
Not only is Baxter aware of Apolex's existence, Krang has some knowledge of what is assumed to be the Foot. It answers nicely, "why didn't Baxter just use Hob for retrieving the mutagen," and also asks, "how does the Foot know about the mutagenic compound?"

After seeing Old Hob enjoying the destruction he is wreaking in this issue, anyone else think he'll hook up with Shredder/Bebop/Rocksteady eventually? Because after his latest clash with the Turtles, he'd really fit in with our favorite punks and Apolex.

Frankly, I'd buy it for the Neutrino panel, as them having BFGs against the Stone Warriors? Oh, my.


Excellent preview, and thank you for the link, Mr. Waltz. I'm grateful for them, as I usually just wait to buy the issue, instead. I'm quickly becoming more and more intrigued with this series to indulge in the spoilers, and that's just fine.

CyberCubed 03-23-2012 12:42 PM

Is it just me or is this Duncan's best art yet? Everything looks much better than the first few issues.

Also Krang and Shredder possibly being enemies? I love it!

ToTheNines 03-23-2012 12:54 PM

Wowwww.

Spoiler:
Mike getting mauled was awesome!

And those are some interesting revelations going on between Baxter and Krang. I still can't imagine what the hell Krang and Shredder would be enemies for... We know the Foot are fighting the French ninjas, but Krang seems to be just using Earth as a hideaway from his outer space war.

MikeandRaph87 03-23-2012 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed (Post 928018)
Is it just me or is this Duncan's best art yet? Everything looks much better than the first few issues.

Also Krang and Shredder possibly being enemies? I love it!

That is the best part of it all! We saw them as partners and I always wonder what it would be like for them to have a relationship similar to say General Blanque and Prime Leader Zandramon.

The last issue was worth twice the issue price for just one scene and that was the one which showed Krang in the chest compartment of the generic dicator outfit. Last issue when it gave Tragg's name and rank it confirmed the spelling of his name but naming him Captain threw me a little. I am only so familar with miltary ranks and though since Krang is the general than perhaps Brigidier. If not any type of general ranking isn't Luietenant next? So is there someone in command between Tragg and Krang? Hmmm....

Matches Malone 03-23-2012 01:15 PM

Thanks for the preview! Came a bit earlier than usual...

I guess this confirms that the turtles and Old Hob were not only exposed to the super-soldier mutagen, but also the psychotropic serum. I guess that would explain why Leo is starting to see glimpses of his past life as opposed to regaining his past memories in full like Splinter.

I am a little bummed that the Shredder is going to throw in with the mutants right from the get-go, as I like seeing the Foot as a pure ninja clan, at least at first. Still, we'll see how it all shakes out since I'm not opposed to the idea in general. It just seems like it works better as a natural development in the narrative that he will seek out mutants only after seeing the challenge the turtles pose to his foot clan.

Killer Moth 03-23-2012 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberCubed (Post 928018)
Is it just me or is this Duncan's best art yet? Everything looks much better than the first few issues.

Also Krang and Shredder possibly being enemies? I love it!

Indeed. The art looks spiffy.

Once you factor in issue #10's cover along with this issue, it's starting to appear that the comic's first year might end with a battle royale between Krang/Baxter/Old Hob, Shredder/Bebop/Rocksteady and the Turtles. At least, one can hope.

And I'll second what Matches said about the mutant angle with Shredder. The Foot Clan using mutants is fine, but some extra build-up leading Shredder to go there as a tactic would have been more preferable. (Or, we may get that, anyway, via a flashback or one-shot issue.)

TomWaltz 03-23-2012 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matches Malone (Post 928034)
Thanks for the preview! Came a bit earlier than usual...

I guess this confirms that the turtles and Old Hob were not only exposed to the super-soldier mutagen, but also the psychotropic serum. I guess that would explain why Leo is starting to see glimpses of his past life as opposed to regaining his past memories in full like Splinter.

I am a little bummed that the Shredder is going to throw in with the mutants right from the get-go, as I like seeing the Foot as a pure ninja clan, at least at first. Still, we'll see how it all shakes out since I'm not opposed to the idea in general. It just seems like it works better as a natural development in the narrative that he will seek out mutants only after seeing the challenge the turtles pose to his foot clan.

You may be on to something here, Matches Malone...

;)

ToTheNines 03-23-2012 01:54 PM

I also loved how Raph still wants to kill Hob, I'd like to see him get his way.

Tom, the way Baxter talks, it seems like the Foot Clan made off with some goods after their break-in from #2/3. But in the actual issues, it looks like they lost all the loot down the sewer. What's the deal?

DarkLightDragon 03-23-2012 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToTheNines (Post 928044)
I also loved how Raph still wants to kill Hob, I'd like to see him get his way.

Tom, the way Baxter talks, it seems like the Foot Clan made off with some goods after their break-in from #2/3. But in the actual issues, it looks like they lost all the loot down the sewer. What's the deal?


I don't think that was the Foot's first time stealing some of the serums. True they lost the serums in #2 and #3 but then, how do you explain Alopex? They must've been able to obtain some of the goods before those issues for mutating her. Though you could argue why Stockgen didn't update their security after a few thefts.

TomWaltz 03-23-2012 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToTheNines (Post 928044)
I also loved how Raph still wants to kill Hob, I'd like to see him get his way.

Tom, the way Baxter talks, it seems like the Foot Clan made off with some goods after their break-in from #2/3. But in the actual issues, it looks like they lost all the loot down the sewer. What's the deal?

Mwahahahaha!!!

ToTheNines 03-23-2012 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomWaltz (Post 928047)
Mwahahahaha!!!

Your evil laugh further supports my theory that Baxter is actually working for Shredder.

MikeandRaph87 03-23-2012 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToTheNines (Post 928051)
Your evil laugh further supports my theory that Baxter is actually working for Shredder.

Or that Tom took the loot!:D


One thing we don't know yet for sure is does the mutagen affect animals and make them humaniod or can a human become animal-like. The rock soliders seemed to be humans that were experimented on but was it the mutagen like what was used on the TMNT,Splinter,Hob, and Apolex?

DarkLightDragon 03-23-2012 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToTheNines (Post 928051)
Your evil laugh further supports my theory that Baxter is actually working for Shredder.


That works too. Maybe better than what I said.

Oculus Orbus 03-23-2012 02:22 PM

Nice.

Spoiler:
There's definitely an improvement in the art (Mikey being attacked was fantastic), and it looks like we'll be having some big revelations soon. I'm not too sure if I liked seeing Neutrinos, I guess I'll just have to wait and see.

azrael 03-23-2012 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToTheNines (Post 928044)
I also loved how Raph still wants to kill Hob, I'd like to see him get his way.

Tom, the way Baxter talks, it seems like the Foot Clan made off with some goods after their break-in from #2/3. But in the actual issues, it looks like they lost all the loot down the sewer. What's the deal?

I bet Baxter's double dipping

Toby Barrett 03-23-2012 02:57 PM

Ah man, Duncan's art is incredible in this issue! His best yet, I think.
I've been looking forward to this one since the previews came out! Love all the action and information we're being given!

PS: It's also nice how Raphael's sai are drawn like real sai and not stabby daggers! haha!

pihb 03-23-2012 03:03 PM

Art looks awesome. loved Donnie's Line from the original movie about the bus

Dirty Blond 03-23-2012 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Toby Barrett (Post 928069)
Raphael's sai are drawn like real sai and not stabby daggers! haha!

Thanks for pointing that out. (Pun unintended.) I have always wondered why his weapons have been depicted like that in the many versions of TMNT.


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