Have your voice heard: Push for Tristan Jones to work on the TMNT again!

thelouisguy · 10-01-2012, 12:18 PM

He is known for writing the Gang Wars issues from Mirage's Tales of the TMNT Vol. 2 as well as IDW's Infestation 2: TMNT. He is also a talented artist and has never officially drawn the Turtles.

With the lead artist for the IDW Turtles not set in stone and the current structure of the Micro-Series issues, this is the best time to push for Tristan Jones to come back and work on the Turtles again! Currently we have Andy Kuhn as the artist for issues 13 - 16 and Ben Bates doing issues 17 - 20. That leaves a nice opening for issues 21 - 24 to finish out year 2. The Micro-Series issues will likely resume in April 2013 after the SHotFC wraps up with 4 issue run. Micro-Series issues opens the door to a guest writer, guest artist, or both.

Have your voice heard: Push for Tristan Jones to work on the TMNT again! Please vote here are at IDWPublishing's forum to get Bobby and Tom's attention!

Take a look at his recent Turtles work:

Spoiler:

See some of his other works at:
http://tyrannosaurusjones.tumblr.com/
http://tristjones.deviantart.com/
https://twitter.com/TRexJones

*Plasticplayhouse* · 10-01-2012, 12:24 PM

i wouldnt mind seeing tristan draw/write a few issues.

*Oculus Orbus* · 10-01-2012, 12:35 PM

I've been gradually losing all interest in IDW TMNT, but I really really wanted to like the book. I kept buying it monthly until I moved back to Spain (I can't afford shipping the book here every month), and I would probably still buy it if I could, but it's definitely not something I enjoy reading.

Now, if Tristan Jones was in the picture, I wouldn't even think about it. With all due respect, I think IDW should have given the title to him in the first place. I've got nothing against Tom Waltz, and he's good at what he does, but Tristan's turtles are among the best that's ever been in my opinion. I don't think that would make me instantly love the book, as I deeply dislike some stuff that seem to be there to stay, but I'm pretty sure there'd be a certain improvement.

corvus · 10-01-2012, 12:36 PM

I kind of want a conclusion to gang wars.

**Venom** · 10-01-2012, 01:22 PM

Tristan "gets" the Turtles, and it would be a treat to see him on the main book.

The TMNT Infestation mini felt very much like a Mirage book, though, and with IDW wanting to carve out their own continuity, his vision - while it proved a success with his Mirage stories (36 sold out, didn't it?) - may not be what IDW wants.

But, he's anything if not adaptable and would do a marvelous job on the Turtles. Hell, he successfully brought Hun into the Mirage universe - a rare crossover of an animated character finding its way into the comics.

Sophie Campbell · 10-01-2012, 01:38 PM

Tristan rules.

*Panda_Kahn_fan* · 10-01-2012, 04:41 PM

YES to artist, 100% agree!

ABSOLUTELY NOT to him as writer! His writing is awesome, but I love what Tom Waltz in doing right now with the book!

thelouisguy · 10-01-2012, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Panda_Kahn_fan

ABSOLUTELY NOT to him as writer! His writing is awesome, but I love what Tom Waltz in doing right now with the book!

Tom has not written any of the micros or minis; they have all been guest writers. I agree, I would not want to replace Tom at this point either.

*Chris* · 10-01-2012, 05:41 PM

I'd love Tristan to do a micro or mini series in the IDW continuity, but what I want most for him to do is the conclusion to Gang Wars in the Mirage continuity. Ok it's a long shot but I can dream (I still dream of the day Peter finishes Vol. 4 as well...)

Lampy · 10-01-2012, 05:49 PM

Sounds good. I'd love for him to do another Turtles title.

Matches Malone · 10-01-2012, 06:37 PM

I think it's interesting that Tristan hasn't drawn the turtles yet! Especially after Paul Harmon departed from their excellent partnership in Tales Vol. 2, I thought we might see Tristan take over both duties.

*Powder* · 10-01-2012, 07:37 PM

We all made it VERY clear to IDW from day one that we'd like Tristan to be an active player. If they were going to make that happen on our account, they likely would have already. Bear in mind, first off, IDW has their own vision here. Though they give work to some guys from the past, they're trying to build a new team of talent. In addition to that, Tristan is a busy as hell dude from what I've come to understand. It may not be so easy as IDW going "Hey come do stuff!", the dude is working on what, like 4 titles simultaneously, with the undertaking of a creator owned/written/drawn thing now too? Cut dude some slack. I'm sure he'll show up again, though, and I of course would like that.

thelouisguy · 10-01-2012, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Powder

We all made it VERY clear to IDW from day one that we'd like Tristan to be an active player. If they were going to make that happen on our account, they likely would have already. Bear in mind, first off, IDW has their own vision here. Though they give work to some guys from the past, they're trying to build a new team of talent. In addition to that, Tristan is a busy as hell dude from what I've come to understand. It may not be so easy as IDW going "Hey come do stuff!", the dude is working on what, like 4 titles simultaneously, with the undertaking of a creator owned/written/drawn thing now too? Cut dude some slack. I'm sure he'll show up again, though, and I of course would like that.

I do not think I am being unreasonable. Tristan did do the Infestation issues for IDW. I know he is busy, but there might be another round of micros in April and their going to need people to work on them. Working out schedules in advance is how projects get assigned. Plus, with Tristan sketching TMNT recently, he said the best way to get him back on the books was taking it to the boards.

TristanHuwJones · 10-02-2012, 05:24 AM

Hey guys, cheers for all this love again -- I think the new show's kinda reinvigorated my love for them, and realising I'd never drawn them all before kinda kicked me in the pants to do it. I should catch up a bit on things here...!

Infestation was a lot of fun, but super challenging and it'd be great just to try some classic Turtle action without the horror slant. I'm actually going to be drawing something for Tom around that time frame (I actually just found out today), so it may not line up, but IDW definitely have big things in play. Tom's got a long term plan and I know there are things in there I would have loved to take a stab at, but the I don't think things match up directionally.

Continuing/finishing the crimelords thing? Certainly, but I don't think that fits in with what IDW want to do, or if that sort of thing even registers on Nick's radar at the moment.

I'd love to go back to the Turtles. In all honesty I'd kill a man to write Hun, King Cobra and the rest again (TRICERATONS), but none of that is up to me any more, and there are things in the pipeline for me at IDW, at Archie, and at other places now that I've got to see to. Andy, Ross, Dan, Tom, Bobby and everyone else are killing on that book, and maybe I'll do something again, but if and/or when isn't up to me.

Love to know who said "NO!" and why...! :/

*Powder* · 10-02-2012, 12:09 PM

Panda Khan Fan voted no. That's one of 'em, anyway.

Toby Barrett · 10-02-2012, 01:37 PM

My fault, accidentally pressed no instead of yes, I was just too embarrassed to admit it. :p

thelouisguy · 10-02-2012, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Toby Barrett

My fault, accidentally pressed no instead of yes, I was just too embarrassed to admit it. :p

Ha ha!

*Panda_Kahn_fan* · 10-03-2012, 12:23 PM

Hey! I voted yes!

I just wish the writing and drawing options were seperate.

Oh, and Tristan? I do love your work, and It'd be great to have to as artist on the main book, or writing a second book, special, or mini. But I do not want to lose Tom Waltz as writer, love what the man's doing with the Fred Wolf stuff in the comic!

*Jephael* · 10-03-2012, 03:50 PM

I gotta go back and take a look at Tristan's work. I know he did some badass artwork in Mirage, but I haven't looked at my collection in months!

thelouisguy · 10-03-2012, 06:08 PM

I don't want to replace Tom, I specified in the first post that the writing would be for micros and minis.

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Originally Posted by Jephael

I gotta go back and take a look at Tristan's work. I know he did some badass artwork in Mirage, but I haven't looked at my collection in months!

Tristan did not draw for Mirage, only wrote.

View Poll Results: Do you want Tristan Jones to work on the TMNT again?!
YES! (Write, Draw, Write/Draw)	35	85.37%
NO!	6	14.63%
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10-01-2012, 12:18 PM	#1
thelouisguy Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Montréal Posts: 313	Have your voice heard: Push for Tristan Jones to work on the TMNT again! He is known for writing the Gang Wars issues from Mirage's Tales of the TMNT Vol. 2 as well as IDW's Infestation 2: TMNT. He is also a talented artist and has never officially drawn the Turtles. With the lead artist for the IDW Turtles not set in stone and the current structure of the Micro-Series issues, this is the best time to push for Tristan Jones to come back and work on the Turtles again! Currently we have Andy Kuhn as the artist for issues 13 - 16 and Ben Bates doing issues 17 - 20. That leaves a nice opening for issues 21 - 24 to finish out year 2. The Micro-Series issues will likely resume in April 2013 after the SHotFC wraps up with 4 issue run. Micro-Series issues opens the door to a guest writer, guest artist, or both. Have your voice heard: Push for Tristan Jones to work on the TMNT again! Please vote here are at IDWPublishing's forum to get Bobby and Tom's attention! Take a look at his recent Turtles work: Spoiler: Leonardo Donatello Michelangelo Raphael Casey Jones Hun Triceraton See some of his other works at: http://tyrannosaurusjones.tumblr.com/ http://tristjones.deviantart.com/ https://twitter.com/TRexJones __________________ Lead the way, Toots. crossovercomics.ca/author/louis - @thelouisguy crossovercomics.ca/return-to-the-sewers - crossovercomics.ca/tag/tmnt+interview Last edited by thelouisguy; 10-02-2012 at 12:28 PM.

10-01-2012, 12:24 PM	#2
Plasticplayhouse the gray ghost Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North East Posts: 2,194	i wouldnt mind seeing tristan draw/write a few issues. __________________ Want to see more of my custom figures? http://plasticplayhouse.deviantart.com/ Last edited by Plasticplayhouse; 10-01-2012 at 05:22 PM.

10-01-2012, 12:36 PM	#4
corvus Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2012 Location: London Posts: 783	I kind of want a conclusion to gang wars. __________________

10-01-2012, 01:22 PM	#5
Venom Space Knight Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,637	Tristan "gets" the Turtles, and it would be a treat to see him on the main book. The TMNT Infestation mini felt very much like a Mirage book, though, and with IDW wanting to carve out their own continuity, his vision - while it proved a success with his Mirage stories (36 sold out, didn't it?) - may not be what IDW wants. But, he's anything if not adaptable and would do a marvelous job on the Turtles. Hell, he successfully brought Hun into the Mirage universe - a rare crossover of an animated character finding its way into the comics. __________________

10-01-2012, 12:35 PM	#3
Oculus Orbus Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Spain Posts: 1,535	I've been gradually losing all interest in IDW TMNT, but I really really wanted to like the book. I kept buying it monthly until I moved back to Spain (I can't afford shipping the book here every month), and I would probably still buy it if I could, but it's definitely not something I enjoy reading. Now, if Tristan Jones was in the picture, I wouldn't even think about it. With all due respect, I think IDW should have given the title to him in the first place. I've got nothing against Tom Waltz, and he's good at what he does, but Tristan's turtles are among the best that's ever been in my opinion. I don't think that would make me instantly love the book, as I deeply dislike some stuff that seem to be there to stay, but I'm pretty sure there'd be a certain improvement.

10-01-2012, 01:38 PM	#6
Sophie Campbell Official TMNT Staff/Cast Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 498	Tristan rules.

10-01-2012, 04:41 PM	#7
Panda_Kahn_fan Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,715	YES to artist, 100% agree! ABSOLUTELY NOT to him as writer! His writing is awesome, but I love what Tom Waltz in doing right now with the book! __________________ My TMNT fanfic: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1266176...n-a-Half-Shell IDW is the best version of TMNT If they make a TMNT reboot movie retelling the shredder battle/origin, I won't buy a ticket.

10-01-2012, 05:41 PM	#9
Chris Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: UK Posts: 1,898	I'd love Tristan to do a micro or mini series in the IDW continuity, but what I want most for him to do is the conclusion to Gang Wars in the Mirage continuity. Ok it's a long shot but I can dream (I still dream of the day Peter finishes Vol. 4 as well...)

10-01-2012, 05:49 PM	#10
Lampy Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 748	Sounds good. I'd love for him to do another Turtles title.

10-01-2012, 06:37 PM	#11
Matches Malone Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: California Posts: 954	I think it's interesting that Tristan hasn't drawn the turtles yet! Especially after Paul Harmon departed from their excellent partnership in Tales Vol. 2, I thought we might see Tristan take over both duties. __________________ "Baxter, you slime puppy!"

10-01-2012, 07:37 PM	#12
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,945	We all made it VERY clear to IDW from day one that we'd like Tristan to be an active player. If they were going to make that happen on our account, they likely would have already. Bear in mind, first off, IDW has their own vision here. Though they give work to some guys from the past, they're trying to build a new team of talent. In addition to that, Tristan is a busy as hell dude from what I've come to understand. It may not be so easy as IDW going "Hey come do stuff!", the dude is working on what, like 4 titles simultaneously, with the undertaking of a creator owned/written/drawn thing now too? Cut dude some slack. I'm sure he'll show up again, though, and I of course would like that.

10-02-2012, 05:24 AM	#14
TristanHuwJones Official TMNT Staff/Cast Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,419	Hey guys, cheers for all this love again -- I think the new show's kinda reinvigorated my love for them, and realising I'd never drawn them all before kinda kicked me in the pants to do it. I should catch up a bit on things here...! Infestation was a lot of fun, but super challenging and it'd be great just to try some classic Turtle action without the horror slant. I'm actually going to be drawing something for Tom around that time frame (I actually just found out today), so it may not line up, but IDW definitely have big things in play. Tom's got a long term plan and I know there are things in there I would have loved to take a stab at, but the I don't think things match up directionally. Continuing/finishing the crimelords thing? Certainly, but I don't think that fits in with what IDW want to do, or if that sort of thing even registers on Nick's radar at the moment. I'd love to go back to the Turtles. In all honesty I'd kill a man to write Hun, King Cobra and the rest again (TRICERATONS), but none of that is up to me any more, and there are things in the pipeline for me at IDW, at Archie, and at other places now that I've got to see to. Andy, Ross, Dan, Tom, Bobby and everyone else are killing on that book, and maybe I'll do something again, but if and/or when isn't up to me. Love to know who said "NO!" and why...! :/ __________________ Still alive (somehow)... tristansbones.bsky.social and instagram @ instagram.com/tristans_bones

10-02-2012, 12:09 PM	#15
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,945	Panda Khan Fan voted no. That's one of 'em, anyway.

10-02-2012, 01:37 PM	#16
Toby Barrett Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 946	My fault, accidentally pressed no instead of yes, I was just too embarrassed to admit it. :p

10-03-2012, 12:23 PM	#18
Panda_Kahn_fan Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,715	Hey! I voted yes! I just wish the writing and drawing options were seperate. Oh, and Tristan? I do love your work, and It'd be great to have to as artist on the main book, or writing a second book, special, or mini. But I do not want to lose Tom Waltz as writer, love what the man's doing with the Fred Wolf stuff in the comic! __________________ My TMNT fanfic: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/1266176...n-a-Half-Shell IDW is the best version of TMNT If they make a TMNT reboot movie retelling the shredder battle/origin, I won't buy a ticket.

10-03-2012, 03:50 PM	#19
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	I gotta go back and take a look at Tristan's work. I know he did some badass artwork in Mirage, but I haven't looked at my collection in months! __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988