So um... Old Hob, huh?

[Xav]

Originally Posted by azrael

Do we know that the cat is a villian or just a villian?

Wait what?

[discordiatookie]

Originally Posted by TomWaltz

No worries, oldmanwinters -- I've worked on Silent Hill and Ghostbusters... I know how passionate fans can get on the forums. I'm all for mature, civil debate -- it's part of the fun, far as I'm concerned. All I ask from my fellow TMNT fans is this: if you're gonna get nasty on the boards, at least have the cojones to use your real name and not some anonymous tag. If you can't back up your words with your true self, then those words aren't worth much in my opinion. I'm an old Marine and can take a lot of punishment, but cowardly cyber bullies, whether you are 14 or 41, are gonna be ignored.

That said, I really do enjoy reading what everyone is saying and I understand the apprehension about a new TMNT series. Just know that we truly WANT this to be a great new addition to this beloved franchise and we are sweating over every word we write and every line we draw. We're fans, too -- Kevin, Dan, and myself (and everyone at IDW and Nickelodeon) -- and we are working hard to create something we'd want to collect ourselves, even if we weren't directly involved with the series.

So let's rock, folks! It's gonna be crazy fun!

Tom Waltz

Wow! Welcome, Tom Waltz! Thanks for taking the time to post in here, it is much appreciated. Although its a bit early to say much, i'm grooving on the idea of a new angle to the TMNT comics, and am looking forward to the ride!

[Jester]

Well I, Kevin Gene McGill Jr, am very excited to hear that you guys want to tell good stories. That's all that matters.
I'd almost re-post my "Proposed Origin of Old Hob" but nah....

[TomWaltz]

Originally Posted by Jester

Well I, Kevin Gene McGill Jr, am very excited to hear that you guys want to tell good stories. That's all that matters.
I'd almost re-post my "Proposed Origin of Old Hob" but nah....

Thanks, Kevin!

[azrael]

Tom if I may ask a question. How is the series looking so far precentages wise for the following?

Sci-fi
grounded
ninja

I am suppa excited for this series. I am so happy that you guys want to tell good stories, and not just keep it old school. I love the mirage/image runs I hope to one day say IDW on that list. I want a story I can add to my all time favorite tmnt issues as well so far just 2 Issue 1 vol 1 and Challenges by Dooney.

[CyberCubed]

Originally Posted by TomWaltz

Thanks, Kevin!

Mr. Waltz, just curious, but is the character, "Old Hob" going to be exclusive to the comics, or can say the Nick cartoon writers use the character in the upcoming TV series at some point? Would you give them permission to use him in the TV series if they chose to?

I'm just wondering if Nick would be able to use any characters that were originally created at IDW. You have to admit, seeing Old Hob appear on TV would be cool, not to mention an action figure from Playmates.

[Venom]

Hey Tom!

Do you happen to know what the distribution ratio of the multiple variant covers are?

[TomWaltz]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Mr. Waltz, just curious, but is the character, "Old Hob" going to be exclusive to the comics, or can say the Nick cartoon writers use the character in the upcoming TV series at some point? Would you give them permission to use him in the TV series if they chose to?

I'm just wondering if Nick would be able to use any characters that were originally created at IDW. You have to admit, seeing Old Hob appear on TV would be cool, not to mention an action figure from Playmates.

Hey, CyberCubed -- or is that C2 for short?

Far as I know, all IDW creations are fair game for Nickelodeon to use. Our two versions are separate beasts, but that's not to say we won't see Old Hob in the cartoon down the line -- I'd dig that!

Thanks for your interest and support!

Tom W.

[TomWaltz]

Originally Posted by Venom

Hey Tom!

Do you happen to know what the distribution ratio of the multiple variant covers are?

I'll have to check on that, Venom. I think they are 1 to 1 across the board, but don't quote me on that just yet.

Thanks!

Tom W.

[TomWaltz]

Originally Posted by azrael

Tom if I may ask a question. How is the series looking so far precentages wise for the following?

Sci-fi
grounded
ninja

I am suppa excited for this series. I am so happy that you guys want to tell good stories, and not just keep it old school. I love the mirage/image runs I hope to one day say IDW on that list. I want a story I can add to my all time favorite tmnt issues as well so far just 2 Issue 1 vol 1 and Challenges by Dooney.

Azrael,

I don't know the percentages (Tom Waltz + Math = Fail). But, I promise, we will have a nice mix of all those elements (and maybe a few others). Really, it's all about what serves the story being told best.

Thanks for asking!

Tom W.

[TristanHuwJones]

Originally Posted by TomWaltz

Really, it's all about what serves the story being told best.

This! If you go back and read the first ten or eleven issues of Kevin and Peter's original books, you get straight up sci-fi, you get ground level grit with the Foot and the gangs, you get some comedy, you get everything that makes TMNT what it is, but it doesn't try to do anything but tell the story it's telling the best way it can. There are so many different stories in that first run it's almost crazy!

[azrael]

Hey thanks for the response I got a few more.

How many hardcover vols will we get?

Whats the break down of the next few hc/tpb vol will we get?

How often will a new vol release?

What vol. of tmnt are you going to reprint? Will we see Vol 1-4, Tales vol 1-2, specials/minis, and archie series?

I know it all comes down to how well they sell but I have a feeling after you (idw)get through 1-11 plus the mini's (they have been reprinted over and over and over) That they will sell better especially shades of grey and City at War arcs (one of my favorites hope that comes HC).

Vol 2 was good because it had a straight forward timeline. Vol 3 one of my favorites that a few good guys here are finishing up is awesome aswell. Vol 4 when read in as few sittings as possible brings something unusual to the table of tmnt comics.

[Kendamu]

Originally Posted by TomWaltz

No worries, oldmanwinters -- I've worked on Silent Hill and Ghostbusters... I know how passionate fans can get on the forums. I'm all for mature, civil debate -- it's part of the fun, far as I'm concerned. All I ask from my fellow TMNT fans is this: if you're gonna get nasty on the boards, at least have the cojones to use your real name and not some anonymous tag. If you can't back up your words with your true self, then those words aren't worth much in my opinion. I'm an old Marine and can take a lot of punishment, but cowardly cyber bullies, whether you are 14 or 41, are gonna be ignored.

I don't plan on getting nasty. Does this mean I get to keep hiding behind my anonymous Internet handle?

[gobo]

I want Archie trades. Gimme.

[Bjarni]

Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

(unless the IDW book turns out to be kind of a "stealth" continuation of the Mirage material... which would be pretty cool if you ask me)

This is what I'm hoping for. That being said, I like that they are introducing a new character instead of just doing the same bit over and over again. The Shredder should get his build up if he returns to this book. I'm actually hoping he just stays dead.

[CyberCubed]

Originally Posted by Bjarni

This is what I'm hoping for. That being said, I like that they are introducing a new character instead of just doing the same bit over and over again. The Shredder should get his build up if he returns to this book. I'm actually hoping he just stays dead.

I doubt its a stealth continuation. I'm under the impression the Turtles will meet Shredder for the first time, and this first issue is showing them growing up in one of their earliest adventures.

When they do use Shredder, I hope they keep him around for a while. We've never seen the Shredder in comics very much, they always killed him way too fast.

[Jester]

I'm kinda glad it's not a stealth continuation...I mean in the Mirage universe the TMNT aren't Ts anymore. I guess if you mean a Vol 1.5 or 2.5, than that I can get behind, but otherwise, come on new continuity!

[AquaParade]

I can't decide how I feel about the Shredder, at this point. Sure, I love the character...But, am I a little tired of him? You bet. As always, it comes down to the writing and art, but it's going to take a great interpretation of the character to win me over.

[Andrew NDB]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I doubt its a stealth continuation. I'm under the impression the Turtles will meet Shredder for the first time

While that's probably the case that's never been said or directly alluded to.

[Master Splinter]

I myself am pretty excited to hear about Old Hob. There are so many different stories that could be told using this new character. Sure the character is similar to Scratch, but it's not Scratch so I can move past that pretty quick. And sure they could have used Scratch but why not create something new and interesting that gets people like us talking. That is what makes me excited. Do I think that they copied Old Hob from Scratch, not at all. Splinter is a rat and a rat's most common enemy would be a cat, so it makes sense to me. Plus how far off is the idea that when Splinter and the Turtles bathed in some ooze there wasn't another animal that might have got some sloppy seconds...?

I cannot wait for this comic, I am excited with everything I hear... Do I want to see Shredder? Hell yeah, but I can wait and see what is in store...

-ms