TMNT: Challenges, "what's in it"?

*DrSpengler* · 06-09-2007, 12:24 PM

I'm voraciously looking for more material I can add to the Mirage Continuity Timeline, and that mostly involves seeking out the various short stories published all over the place. I found this at the main site:

http://www.ninjaturtles.com/comics/b...challenges.htm

So I ask to anyone who owns it, what short stories are published? Any new material or is it just older short stories reprinted in a collection?

Any help would be fantastic.

*VaughnMichael* · 06-09-2007, 12:35 PM

it's an all new tale by Michael Dooney. Sorry would say more but I'm in a hurry but I'm sure some one else like Rose would like to jump right in and tell you more.

*Roseangelo* · 06-09-2007, 01:11 PM

Hahaha, here I am.

Challenges is honestly one of the single best TMNT books a person can own; even the people who don't read the comics should have this.

There are six short stories:
Origin story
Splinter
Raphael
Michaelangelo
Leonardo
Donatello

Raph's story was actually adapted into one of the 2K3 episodes (where he helps the blind lady move boxes in her apartment).

With the exception of Raph's story, all of them take place in Northampton.

It's actually an award-winning book, although I don't have the name of the award off the top of my head.

Seriously, everyone MUST own this!!

*DrSpengler* · 06-09-2007, 02:52 PM

Great, thanks!

Looks like I'm going to have to brave the horrors of eBay.

EDIT:
Just got a new, never read copy for $16.95 (and that's with shipping).

Not bad, though I probably won't receive it for about a month.

*Roseangelo* · 06-09-2007, 02:54 PM

Or you could get it from Mirage.

*Andrew NDB* · 06-09-2007, 02:59 PM

Mirage was very nice to me when I originally ordered Challenges about... jeeze... 10 years ago. I ordered the softcover, but they sent the signed hardcover.

Great comic/anthology.

*DrSpengler* · 06-09-2007, 03:26 PM

Rassafracken...

Ah well, at least I'm still gettin' one.

*VaughnMichael* · 06-09-2007, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DrSpengler

Rassafracken...

Ah well, at least I'm still gettin' one.

You know I don't order from them either I would if they had an online store...it's really something they should look into.

*DrSpengler* · 06-09-2007, 05:22 PM

I have ordered from Mirage before when I was finishing up my collection. They're not bad to deal with, but it just took a very, very, VERY long time to get my comics. I know it's only, like, a 2-man operation up there in Northampton, but damn, it took over a month to get my stuff.

*Buslady* · 06-09-2007, 05:42 PM

challenges is cool. it's small format, has some really cute short stories. my favorite is the one about raph pissing of splinter just so the guys can see if he's still got it. i love that one
of course mrs morrison and her kitty, i love that one. doy...hehe..
well worth it.

*Roseangelo* · 06-09-2007, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DrSpengler

I have ordered from Mirage before when I was finishing up my collection. They're not bad to deal with, but it just took a very, very, VERY long time to get my comics. I know it's only, like, a 2-man operation up there in Northampton, but damn, it took over a month to get my stuff.

Only a month? When I was ordering from them semi-regularly in the early-mid 90s, it typically took at least three months to get my stuff. I didn't have my own bank account yet, so my mom was the one who would send the checks for me. "Is the check cashed yet, mom?" "Nope..." Oh, but what a wonderful day it was when that package finally came.

The last time I ordered from them was for the Donatello statue, which actually showed up pretty quickly.

*VaughnMichael* · 06-09-2007, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrSpengler

I have ordered from Mirage before when I was finishing up my collection. They're not bad to deal with, but it just took a very, very, VERY long time to get my comics. I know it's only, like, a 2-man operation up there in Northampton, but damn, it took over a month to get my stuff.

I was talking about them having like an online store or selling things on ebay like they did with the statues and figures.
I think they would make allot more that way to be honest.
I've never ordered anything from them sadly because I don't own a printer.

*DrSpengler* · 06-09-2007, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Roseangelo

Only a month? When I was ordering from them semi-regularly in the early-mid 90s, it typically took at least three months to get my stuff. I didn't have my own bank account yet, so my mom was the one who would send the checks for me. "Is the check cashed yet, mom?" "Nope..." Oh, but what a wonderful day it was when that package finally came.

The last time I ordered from them was for the Donatello statue, which actually showed up pretty quickly.

The motto "If it's not late, it's not Mirage" seems to have seeped into every aspect of their business.

Still, at least they offer the service, and I'd rather buy directly from the source and ensure that I company I like gets my money than some dude on eBay.

This time around I hadn't even bothered to check Mirage's store for Challenges because I felt so sure they wouldn't have it. I'll know better from now on.

*Roseangelo* · 06-09-2007, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DrSpengler

This time around I hadn't even bothered to check Mirage's store for Challenges because I felt so sure they wouldn't have it. I'll no better from now on.

I dunno why, but I have the feeling they have piles of them. Michael Dooney was a Comic-Con a few years ago and he had a couple boxes and was just handing 'em out.

*Andrew NDB* · 06-09-2007, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DrSpengler

I have ordered from Mirage before when I was finishing up my collection. They're not bad to deal with, but it just took a very, very, VERY long time to get my comics. I know it's only, like, a 2-man operation up there in Northampton, but damn, it took over a month to get my stuff.

I just placed an order with Katie last week. Between my phone call and when they arrived was 3 business days.

*DrSpengler* · 06-09-2007, 06:14 PM

So you placed it over the phone?

I did it ye olde fashioned way, with a mail-order form and a personal check.

But even by those standards, it took forever.

*Scandia* · 06-09-2007, 06:16 PM

I ordered from Mirage. My check has been cashed. But I have not gotten my comics yet. It is within the time period they stated, though.

*Andrew NDB* · 06-09-2007, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DrSpengler

So you placed it over the phone?

Yeah, just gave CC over the phone. I imagine if you send them a check they wait 3-10 business days after they deposit it before they send it to you... standard practice to prevent bouncing or whatnot.

Time Mistress · 06-09-2007, 08:25 PM

I have Challenges. Great little book.

I've ordered from Mirage before over the phone, my comics came within a few weeks, very promptly.

*oldmanwinters* · 11-06-2009, 03:37 PM

Can anyone tell me if this book is standard size or if it is a mini-comic?

Also, I take it there are both hardback and softcover printings?

06-09-2007, 12:24 PM	#1
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	TMNT: Challenges, "what's in it"? I'm voraciously looking for more material I can add to the Mirage Continuity Timeline, and that mostly involves seeking out the various short stories published all over the place. I found this at the main site: http://www.ninjaturtles.com/comics/b...challenges.htm So I ask to anyone who owns it, what short stories are published? Any new material or is it just older short stories reprinted in a collection? Any help would be fantastic.

06-09-2007, 01:11 PM	#3
Roseangelo Emperor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 9,112	Hahaha, here I am. Challenges is honestly one of the single best TMNT books a person can own; even the people who don't read the comics should have this. There are six short stories: Origin story Splinter Raphael Michaelangelo Leonardo Donatello Raph's story was actually adapted into one of the 2K3 episodes (where he helps the blind lady move boxes in her apartment). With the exception of Raph's story, all of them take place in Northampton. It's actually an award-winning book, although I don't have the name of the award off the top of my head. Seriously, everyone MUST own this!! __________________ www.ninjapizza.net www.colorsbyrosemary.com

06-09-2007, 02:52 PM	#4
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	Great, thanks! Looks like I'm going to have to brave the horrors of eBay. EDIT: Just got a new, never read copy for $16.95 (and that's with shipping). Not bad, though I probably won't receive it for about a month. Last edited by DrSpengler; 06-09-2007 at 03:06 PM.

06-09-2007, 02:54 PM	#5
Roseangelo Emperor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 9,112	Or you could get it from Mirage. __________________ www.ninjapizza.net www.colorsbyrosemary.com

06-09-2007, 02:59 PM	#6
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,415	Mirage was very nice to me when I originally ordered Challenges about... jeeze... 10 years ago. I ordered the softcover, but they sent the signed hardcover. Great comic/anthology. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

06-09-2007, 12:35 PM	#2
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	it's an all new tale by Michael Dooney. Sorry would say more but I'm in a hurry but I'm sure some one else like Rose would like to jump right in and tell you more.

06-09-2007, 03:26 PM	#7
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	Rassafracken... Ah well, at least I'm still gettin' one.

06-09-2007, 05:22 PM	#9
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	I have ordered from Mirage before when I was finishing up my collection. They're not bad to deal with, but it just took a very, very, VERY long time to get my comics. I know it's only, like, a 2-man operation up there in Northampton, but damn, it took over a month to get my stuff.

06-09-2007, 05:42 PM	#10
Buslady WingsOfDarkness! Perkele! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In 7803... Posts: 4,366	challenges is cool. it's small format, has some really cute short stories. my favorite is the one about raph pissing of splinter just so the guys can see if he's still got it. i love that one of course mrs morrison and her kitty, i love that one. doy...hehe.. well worth it. __________________

06-09-2007, 06:14 PM	#16
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	So you placed it over the phone? I did it ye olde fashioned way, with a mail-order form and a personal check. But even by those standards, it took forever.

06-09-2007, 06:16 PM	#17
Scandia Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,265	I ordered from Mirage. My check has been cashed. But I have not gotten my comics yet. It is within the time period they stated, though.

06-09-2007, 08:25 PM	#19
Time Mistress Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pennshellvania, or the 79th level of Null-Time Posts: 710	I have Challenges. Great little book. I've ordered from Mirage before over the phone, my comics came within a few weeks, very promptly. __________________ AKA the Edwardian Adventuress and Fairlady_Z "You just made your last mistake, Bugeyes -- 'cuz nobody beats up my best buddy and gets away with it -- Nobody! Got that?!" Raphael about Michaelangelo, TMNT Volume 1

11-06-2009, 03:37 PM	#20
oldmanwinters Overlord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Between yesterday and tomorrow! Posts: 15,480	Can anyone tell me if this book is standard size or if it is a mini-comic? Also, I take it there are both hardback and softcover printings? __________________ Experience the TMNT Fan Commentaries! Check out my TMNT fan comic, "Nothing to Fear"! View my sketch work! I'm selling some of my hard-to-find TMNT items!