Ask a Question: IDW's TMNT Editor Thread

[neatoman]

Speaking of Karai, this might be a silly question but since she is Shredder's "granddaughter" in these comics, could you convince one of the artists to do a Rick and Morty tribute cover featuring the two of them?

[Bobby Curnow]

I haven't seen enough Rick and Morty to catch the reference, but I suspect the answer is no!

[CyberCubed]

Is it a coincidence that Slash knocked out Hun all 3 times they met? It seems every time Hun is causing trouble for the Turtles, Slash is always the one to knock him out.

[ctt4lfecw]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Is it a coincidence that Slash knocked out Hun all 3 times they met? It seems every time Hun is causing trouble for the Turtles, Slash is always the one to knock him out.

Nice observation!

[neatoman]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Is it a coincidence that Slash knocked out Hun all 3 times they met? It seems every time Hun is causing trouble for the Turtles, Slash is always the one to knock him out.

If I had to guess myself, I'd say it's because Hun is strong as hell but he's not an idiot who can be tricked like Bebop and Rocksteady, so he has to be taken down with equal or greater force and Slash is the only ally to the turtles who has that kind of power.

[Mormegil]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Is it a coincidence that Slash knocked out Hun all 3 times they met? It seems every time Hun is causing trouble for the Turtles, Slash is always the one to knock him out.

The third time they fought I thought for sure they were going to have Hun win. Now it's like a thing. Slash is near the top of my favorite character list, I hope he keeps it up.

[neatoman]

Does April's sister Robyn exist in the IDW-verse?

[psychturtle]

Will we be getting a new FCBD TMNT issue next year? Would love to hunt one of those down

[AquaParade]

Bobby, apologies if you've been asked this before, but in your mind (and Tom, I'd love to hear your perspective too), is it 100% certain that the turtles are reincarnated creatures?
Is this also something you guys leave open or do you feel that you have acknowledged it as a basic truth within the story?

One of my favorite elements of the earlier issues was Donatello and Leonardo hashing out their difference of opinion on the matter, basically boiling down to science vs faith. I found it to be really compelling because each side had valid points. Thanks for your time.

[ProphetofGanja]

Originally Posted by aquaparade

bobby, apologies if you've been asked this before, but in your mind (and tom, i'd love to hear your perspective too), is it 100% certain that the turtles are reincarnated creatures?
Is this also something you guys leave open or do you feel that you have acknowledged it as a basic truth within the story?

One of my favorite elements of the earlier issues was donatello and leonardo hashing out their difference of opinion on the matter, basically boiling down to science vs faith. I found it to be really compelling because each side had valid points. Thanks for your time.

Originally Posted by panda_kahn_fan

an even better question for bobby is; is yoshi the only one truly reincarnated, and the four turtles not really his sons?

[AquaParade]

Originally Posted by Panda_Kahn_fan

An even better question for Bobby is; is Yoshi the only one truly reincarnated, and the four turtles not really his sons?

I'm not sure if that's a better question considering it'd be a rather huge spoiler if revealed, rather than some insight into the potential directions it could go.

[Panda_Kahn_fan]

Originally Posted by AquaParade

I'm not sure if that's a better question considering it'd be a rather huge spoiler if revealed, rather than some insight into the potential directions it could go.

I meant in the context of importance, rather than actually asking the question.

[AquaParade]

Originally Posted by Panda_Kahn_fan

I meant in the context of importance, rather than actually asking the question.

Yeah, should have figured. I've always liked the concept your suggesting though. Very 'Alan Moore Swamp Thing'.

[Bobby Curnow]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Is it a coincidence that Slash knocked out Hun all 3 times they met? It seems every time Hun is causing trouble for the Turtles, Slash is always the one to knock him out.

Just how the story developed. We did make a point to give Hun some good hits in the last fight.

[Bobby Curnow]

Originally Posted by neatoman

Does April's sister Robyn exist in the IDW-verse?

Not as we've seen, but I suppose we could introduce her if we wanted.

[Bobby Curnow]

Originally Posted by psychturtle

Will we be getting a new FCBD TMNT issue next year? Would love to hunt one of those down

I don't know, a bit too early to say!

[Bobby Curnow]

Originally Posted by AquaParade

Bobby, apologies if you've been asked this before, but in your mind (and Tom, I'd love to hear your perspective too), is it 100% certain that the turtles are reincarnated creatures?
Is this also something you guys leave open or do you feel that you have acknowledged it as a basic truth within the story?

One of my favorite elements of the earlier issues was Donatello and Leonardo hashing out their difference of opinion on the matter, basically boiling down to science vs faith. I found it to be really compelling because each side had valid points. Thanks for your time.

The ending of TMNT #50 was very much intended to put the subject up to debate. Basically, a long running theme of the series is that science and the mystical are more intertwined than it may seem at first glance.

[psychturtle]

What inspirations are you guys using for the rat king in this series? Any previous editions or other fictional characters that are being used as inspiration?

[Redeemer]

Originally Posted by psychturtle

What inspirations are you guys using for the rat king in this series? Any previous editions or other fictional characters that are being used as inspiration?

Thats what I am wondering as well!!!!
This IDW Ratking is very unique and stands out compared to other incarnations of the character. IDW RatKing is easily one of my favorite Villains in the IDW series. I want to say he is my favorite, but you guys have also done such a great job with Krang and Shredder.

[Bobby Curnow]

Originally Posted by psychturtle

What inspirations are you guys using for the rat king in this series? Any previous editions or other fictional characters that are being used as inspiration?

In addition to previous Rat Kings, he's a bit Nosferatsu, Loki and Joker. Those aren't active inspirations, but things I just thought of upon pondering the question.