Tales of the TMNT 35

*Raph's Girl* · 06-08-2007, 11:47 PM

Hey all. Just a heads up that midtowncomics.com is showing this issue as coming out on Wednesday (June 13th).

Here's the plot:
“The Pantheon” - Splinter the rat versus the Rat King! Featuring the origin of the Rat King and the truth behind his mysterious historical relationship with the Turtles’ sensei. Plus… who, or what, is The Pantheon?

*VaughnMichael* · 06-09-2007, 12:01 AM

Should be interesting! I hope he has an interesting story because I honestly like him not having one.

TristanHuwJones · 06-09-2007, 08:38 PM

http://comicnewsi.com/article.php?catid=231&itemid=9935

Preview is up for Tales of the TMNT #35. Head on over and take a gander!

*DrSpengler* · 06-09-2007, 09:48 PM

The issue looks fantastic (though they seem to give away the ending).

I haven't looked forward to a Tales issue this much in a while.

TristanHuwJones · 06-09-2007, 10:45 PM

Trust me, no spoilers here.

*Andrew NDB* · 06-10-2007, 05:12 AM

An interview with Mr. Tupper that touches on this issue here :

http://www.ninjaturtlesempire.com/tupper.html

*R-iZZy* · 06-10-2007, 11:41 AM

I've always liked the fact that Rat King was so mysterious. Seeing him with an actual backstory is a huge risk, imo. I hope this turns out better than I expect it to be.

*VaughnMichael* · 06-10-2007, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by R-iZZy

I've always liked the fact that Rat King was so mysterious. Seeing him with an actual backstory is a huge risk, imo. I hope this turns out better than I expect it to be.

Yeah I agree with you 100% and I'm a tad worried I hope it's atleast interesting.

darthsmozers · 06-11-2007, 02:29 PM

The fact that Chris Allan did the artwork is enough for me

*VaughnMichael* · 06-11-2007, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by darthsmozers

The fact that Chris Allan did the artwork is enough for me

I'm just happy he didn't draw splinters ears the rounded way he did towards the end of the Archie series I wasn't a big fan of those ears.

darthsmozers · 06-12-2007, 07:32 PM

Haha the mouse ears

*VaughnMichael* · 06-12-2007, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darthsmozers

Haha the mouse ears

Yeah lol

it sort of made him look like chucky cheese or something.

***First of Two Latin Kings*** · 06-13-2007, 06:50 AM

Can anyone verify that this book is really coming out today?

TristanHuwJones · 06-13-2007, 10:00 AM

It is definitely in stores. I hold mine as we speak.

*VaughnMichael* · 06-13-2007, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TristanHuwJones

It is definitely in stores. I hold mine as we speak.

I go to the shop in a few hours I'm actully excited for this one!

soccerstud652 · 06-13-2007, 02:08 PM

Anyone have an online order site for this? I have no comic shops near me.

aprilsfan · 06-13-2007, 02:22 PM

the preview for this issue is up at the official site on the comic page

http://www.ninjaturtles.com/html/comic.htm

jestergoblin · 06-13-2007, 04:39 PM

it's out, i have it. i read it.

the ending is very, very interesting.

*VaughnMichael* · 06-13-2007, 05:51 PM

Just got done reading it.
It's pretty interesting I like the idea and all but it's way to short and everything just happens so quickly they really should have given us a little more insite on things.

Spoiler:

Aztec General · 06-13-2007, 06:01 PM

My review with spoilers:

Spoiler:

06-08-2007, 11:47 PM	#1
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	Tales of the TMNT 35 Hey all. Just a heads up that midtowncomics.com is showing this issue as coming out on Wednesday (June 13th). Here's the plot: “The Pantheon” - Splinter the rat versus the Rat King! Featuring the origin of the Rat King and the truth behind his mysterious historical relationship with the Turtles’ sensei. Plus… who, or what, is The Pantheon? __________________

06-09-2007, 10:45 PM	#5
TristanHuwJones Official TMNT Staff/Cast Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,419	Trust me, no spoilers here. __________________ Still alive (somehow)... tristansbones.bsky.social and instagram @ instagram.com/tristans_bones

06-10-2007, 05:12 AM	#6
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,309	An interview with Mr. Tupper that touches on this issue here : http://www.ninjaturtlesempire.com/tupper.html __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

06-10-2007, 11:41 AM	#7
R-iZZy The Long Con Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: G'ville, FL (Gator Country), USA Posts: 3,007	I've always liked the fact that Rat King was so mysterious. Seeing him with an actual backstory is a huge risk, imo. I hope this turns out better than I expect it to be. __________________

06-13-2007, 10:00 AM	#14
TristanHuwJones Official TMNT Staff/Cast Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,419	It is definitely in stores. I hold mine as we speak. __________________ Still alive (somehow)... tristansbones.bsky.social and instagram @ instagram.com/tristans_bones

06-09-2007, 12:01 AM	#2
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	Should be interesting! I hope he has an interesting story because I honestly like him not having one.

06-09-2007, 08:38 PM	#3
TristanHuwJones Official TMNT Staff/Cast Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,419	http://comicnewsi.com/article.php?catid=231&itemid=9935 Preview is up for Tales of the TMNT #35. Head on over and take a gander! __________________ Still alive (somehow)... tristansbones.bsky.social and instagram @ instagram.com/tristans_bones

06-09-2007, 09:48 PM	#4
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	The issue looks fantastic (though they seem to give away the ending). I haven't looked forward to a Tales issue this much in a while.

06-11-2007, 02:29 PM	#9
darthsmozers Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,277	The fact that Chris Allan did the artwork is enough for me

06-12-2007, 07:32 PM	#11
darthsmozers Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,277	Haha the mouse ears

06-13-2007, 02:08 PM	#16
soccerstud652 Hench Mutant Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 493	Anyone have an online order site for this? I have no comic shops near me.

06-13-2007, 02:22 PM	#17
aprilsfan Foot Soldier Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 156	the preview for this issue is up at the official site on the comic page http://www.ninjaturtles.com/html/comic.htm

06-13-2007, 04:39 PM	#18
jestergoblin Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,460	it's out, i have it. i read it. the ending is very, very interesting.

06-13-2007, 05:51 PM	#19
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	Just got done reading it. It's pretty interesting I like the idea and all but it's way to short and everything just happens so quickly they really should have given us a little more insite on things. Spoiler: But it does give more to the story of Splinters death. So does that mean he's now the king of rats? And it opens up another question does Splinter take up the offer now that he has passed on or does he pass up the offer again. Spoiler: & I can't say I cared much for the Leonardo story it's cool and all to get short storys like that but the art was a bit annoying if not confusing along with how Leo kept rambling on.

06-13-2007, 06:01 PM	#20
Aztec General Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,437	My review with spoilers: Spoiler: I wasn't very happy with Rat King's backstory. Making him a street thug turned rat protector just doesn't fit into the being we eventually meet in Tales Vol. 1 #4. If you remember Rat King has no notion of who, or what, he is exactly. In fact he believes he's some kind of monster. There's no reference to him "indulging in vices" or being a criminal of some kind, let alone to being a supernatural protector of the rats. Heck, we're not even sure if he's really a villain based upon previous encounters. When is the beginning, Rat King's psychic warfare against Splinter, supposed to occur? Before the Rat King meets the TMNT? After? Before Splinter meets him during City At War? After? It's never made clear. If it was before CAW then Splinter should have recognized him there, which he clearly doesn't. If it was after CAW Splinter should have recognized him in this issue, which he doesn't. This new backstory just doesn't fit. I'm a little disappointed too because the Mirage Rat King ranks among the coolest characters in comic history. I will say that I did like the way they described Rat King's role in Splinter's death. Vol. 4 #10 does make more sense now. Although my question: Did Splinter accept the offer before his death and become the new "Rat King"? Or did he reject the offer? Which would have made more sense? They didn't make that terribly clear. Although it might have been intentially left ambigous. __________________ Last edited by Aztec General; 06-13-2007 at 06:06 PM.