Donatello: Dark Energy

*Donnie* · 09-15-2011, 08:26 PM

Greetings, everyone!

I've received the green light from Krang to post this in the Comics section.

Here's the backstory...

Not too long ago I made a thread asking artists around the 'Drome if they would like to collaborate on comic style shorts based on the TMNT. I was delighted to see many talented members on the forum respond with interest! I found a kindred spirit in pl212 (Pedro) and we began work on our first short immediately. We decided to release the Shorts online and in PDF format.

So, introducing...

Lajud & Montelione's "BETWEEN THE LINES" - an ongoing fan made collection of short comics based on the TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, characters created by the great duo of Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird.

Story, Script: Matthew Montelione

Artwork, Inking, Layouts: Pedro Lajud

Our stories are set within Mirage continuity and in the original veins of Eastman & Laird. We have worked carefully to not conflict with what has transpired in the world of Mirage's TMNT - rather, we seek to offer glimpses of what might have went on "between the lines" of their universe. Concerning the artwork, Pedro is by far the best choice for such a task - his natural skills speak for themselves, and his originality in drawing the characters is, in my opinion, brilliant. We have worked incredibly hard to deliver an engaging TMNT product steeped in the original darkness of Mirage while adding some of our own unique spices. We hope that we have succeeded.

We are proud to introduce our first short...

DONATELLO: DARK ENERGY (PART I)

Behind "Dark Energy" (Part I):

"Dark Energy (Part I)" is the first of a series of shorts centered around Donatello. Part I of "Dark Energy" takes place during Mirage Volume 1, issue #2, during the "several weeks" that pass (pg. 7) - much before the TMNT first met and rescued April O'Neil.

"Dark Energy" will focus on Donatello's inner turmoil as he grows up knowing the vision that Splinter explained to him - and what he will ultimately attempt to do in light of an uncertain future. Spanning a series of shorts, "Dark Energy" will also briefly explore (amongst other character aspects) Donatello's burden of being the unofficial "second-in-command" to his brothers, his love of science over martial arts, and his relationships with individual family members. We have paid homage to other future Donatello stories in our own, and some of you might be able to point them out.

Here's a preview from page 1...

TO DOWNLOAD "DARK ENERGY (PART I)" VISIT OUR WEBSITE -

Lajud & Montelione's BETWEEN THE LINES (Fan Made TMNT Shorts)

Well, I think that's it. On behalf of Pedro & I, thanks for viewing our work and we really hope that you enjoy our first short...

Sincerely,
Matthew

- Special thanks to Master Splinter for hooking us up with a website.
- The legal disclaimer, etc. along with most of what you have just read is available to see on page 6 of "Dark Energy".

09-15-2011, 08:26 PM	#1
Donnie Something from the Past Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York Posts: 3,256	Donatello: Dark Energy Greetings, everyone! I've received the green light from Krang to post this in the Comics section. Here's the backstory... Not too long ago I made a thread asking artists around the 'Drome if they would like to collaborate on comic style shorts based on the TMNT. I was delighted to see many talented members on the forum respond with interest! I found a kindred spirit in pl212 (Pedro) and we began work on our first short immediately. We decided to release the Shorts online and in PDF format. So, introducing... Lajud & Montelione's "BETWEEN THE LINES" - an ongoing fan made collection of short comics based on the TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, characters created by the great duo of Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird. Story, Script: Matthew Montelione Artwork, Inking, Layouts: Pedro Lajud Our stories are set within Mirage continuity and in the original veins of Eastman & Laird. We have worked carefully to not conflict with what has transpired in the world of Mirage's TMNT - rather, we seek to offer glimpses of what might have went on "between the lines" of their universe. Concerning the artwork, Pedro is by far the best choice for such a task - his natural skills speak for themselves, and his originality in drawing the characters is, in my opinion, brilliant. We have worked incredibly hard to deliver an engaging TMNT product steeped in the original darkness of Mirage while adding some of our own unique spices. We hope that we have succeeded. We are proud to introduce our first short... DONATELLO: DARK ENERGY (PART I) Behind "Dark Energy" (Part I): "Dark Energy (Part I)" is the first of a series of shorts centered around Donatello. Part I of "Dark Energy" takes place during Mirage Volume 1, issue #2, during the "several weeks" that pass (pg. 7) - much before the TMNT first met and rescued April O'Neil. "Dark Energy" will focus on Donatello's inner turmoil as he grows up knowing the vision that Splinter explained to him - and what he will ultimately attempt to do in light of an uncertain future. Spanning a series of shorts, "Dark Energy" will also briefly explore (amongst other character aspects) Donatello's burden of being the unofficial "second-in-command" to his brothers, his love of science over martial arts, and his relationships with individual family members. We have paid homage to other future Donatello stories in our own, and some of you might be able to point them out. Here's a preview from page 1... TO DOWNLOAD "DARK ENERGY (PART I)" VISIT OUR WEBSITE - Lajud & Montelione's BETWEEN THE LINES (Fan Made TMNT Shorts) Well, I think that's it. On behalf of Pedro & I, thanks for viewing our work and we really hope that you enjoy our first short... Sincerely, Matthew - Special thanks to Master Splinter for hooking us up with a website. - The legal disclaimer, etc. along with most of what you have just read is available to see on page 6 of "Dark Energy". Last edited by Donnie; 02-01-2012 at 12:20 AM.