TMNT FAQ - Please Read!!!

[DrSpengler]

Originally Posted by Leo656

Personally I'm of the opinion that MOST of the early Image stable were hacks. Just a bunch of arrogant pencillers trying to start their own comic book company, producing pin-up books with word balloons slapped on em to pass for a "story", and they couldn't even ship THAT on time. I especially always hated Spawn. It looked like Todd McFarlane took all his old Spider-Man art, drew chains and a cape on it, and created a new character. I don't understand why everyone thinks the guy's so damn talented. "Wow, his Spider-Man was amazing! He drew his eyes bigger! He contorted him into all these cool swinging poses where it looks like Spidey's trying to sniff his own butt!" Sorry, I'll pass, thanks.

So yeah I was not surprised at all that the Image TMNT book stunk like a senior citizen's bedpan.

It's true, early Spawn was garbage. But the story and art got noticeably better after McFarlane left the book to his crew. It's currently very interesting and more like the excellent HBO tv series.

As far as all of Image being hacks goes, ever read The Maxx by Sam Kieth? One of the most unique and involved books I've ever read. My personal favorite comic book.