The cover on the new TMNT Adventures Vol. 3 TPB makes me sad

liugeaux · 01-11-2013, 08:05 PM

So I just picked up my copy of the TMNT Adventures Vol 3 TPB and while I've been disappointed by Jim Lawson's covers for one reason or another thus far, my sadness on this one comes from the colors too.

http://www.amazon.com/Teenage-Mutant...=I7K2O4PGVBCTS

The turtles, except Raph, all have red masks. WTF! Way to fail Joana Lafuente, and everyone at IDW who let this slip through approval.

I know its not really a big deal...but come on, it hints at the level of effort being put into these reprints.

*Powder* · 01-11-2013, 08:11 PM

Wow. IDW really has let some poor coloring stuff see print. The amount of mistakes/inaccuracies/unprofessional practices seen in all of the reprinted material is pretty disappointing.

*ToTheNines* · 01-11-2013, 08:17 PM

Really? That saw print? I figured it was an early version and they'd fix it.

*CyberCubed* · 01-11-2013, 08:18 PM

I think its pretty funny that some of the covers for the Mirage reprints had color bandanas, now the Archie reprints have red bandanas.

*Andrew NDB* · 01-11-2013, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I think its pretty funny that some of the covers for the Mirage reprints had color bandanas, now the Archie reprints have red bandanas.

I'm OK with errors happening in this direction. Karma.

liugeaux · 01-11-2013, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

Really? That saw print? I figured it was an early version and they'd fix it.

Yeah, it very much saw print.

Spoiler:

**Jester** · 01-11-2013, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

I'm OK with errors happening in this direction. Karma.

"Geeze, where's your off switch!"
-Raphael to Michelangelo

*CyberCubed* · 01-11-2013, 10:10 PM

I'm going to have to buy a copy of this.

*frank_one* · 01-12-2013, 11:37 AM

They all have red masks? Sounds good to me.

*Redeemer* · 01-12-2013, 12:36 PM

THis is why I dont get this collected archies......they are just so piss poor.

*CyberCubed* · 01-12-2013, 01:21 PM

I find the way Lawson drew Wyrm kinda funny.

*Jephael* · 01-14-2013, 10:06 AM

Geez, after taking a good look at that crappy cover, I'm glad I've already got the original Archie series as originally printed, and therefore have no need for these piss-poor reprints!

*Powder* · 01-14-2013, 11:05 AM

Crappy cover? Have some respect for the legendary Lawson.

*CyberCubed* · 01-14-2013, 11:07 AM

You know I think they should have had Lawson do the Mirage trade covers and Dooney do the Archie ones.

Lawson's art is obviously better suited for Mirage and Dooney has a better take on the OT TMNT design.

Matches Malone · 01-14-2013, 11:13 AM

I can't say I agree. Dooney's turtles look great and are a good representation of the more serious Mirage series, except of course when they're collections of the McWeeney & co.

Lawson's turtles, on the other hand, are really cartoony now, albeit not in the same style as the Fred Wolf cartoon. Plus, I think the idea is that the covers should be represented by one of the artists who drew the series, since he drew a good amount of the Archie issues.

I've also been thinking about how awesome it would have been if we got a cartoon that was modeled after Lawson's style. Would've been cool.

*Powder* · 01-14-2013, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Matches Malone

I've also been thinking about how awesome it would have been if we got a cartoon that was modeled after Lawson's style. Would've been cool.

Oh my god, this idea is amazing. I've just started animating and got Flash too, maybe I can do a short somewhere down the line...

*DrSpengler* · 01-14-2013, 12:16 PM

Considering how angular and geometric it is, one would think Lawson's contemporary style would lend itself to animation rather efficiently.

I'm down with Lawson doing covers for these (though I'd love to see Mitchroney do a few), though I don't think this Vol. 3 cover is one of his better efforts. The layout's just kinda... boring.

All the villains arbitrarily standing in the foreground then looking over their shoulders at the TMNT, "Oh hay lookie there its the turtles now where'd they come from I wonder hmmmm..."

He can do a lot better, I think.

liugeaux · 01-14-2013, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DrSpengler

He can do a lot better, I think.

I agree he can do ALOT better.

I respect Lawson, and love the work he did in Tales and Mirage Vols. 1, 2 and 4, but all of the Adventures trade covers have been tacky looking, poorly inked and muddly colored messes. That's in stark contrast to the Dooney covers for the classics trades. Those Dooney covers are beautiful!

I think IDW dropped the ball on the covers for these because clearly the job should have went to Chris Allen. His depiction of the TMNT is what I most closely relate to the Adventure series and he's possibly my favorite TMNT artist of all time.

*discordiatookie* · 01-14-2013, 02:06 PM

I quite like the cover, bit silly with the red bandanas though!

Only issue for me is that Krang is very vol 4 Utromy...

Matches Malone · 01-14-2013, 02:13 PM

I definitely liked the first volume of the turtles riding the pizza slice. It's just so goofy and fits perfectly with the cartoon vibe.

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Originally Posted by Powder

Oh my god, this idea is amazing. I've just started animating and got Flash too, maybe I can do a short somewhere down the line...

All signs point to yes.

01-11-2013, 08:05 PM	#1
liugeaux Hench Mutant Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 328	The cover on the new TMNT Adventures Vol. 3 TPB makes me sad So I just picked up my copy of the TMNT Adventures Vol 3 TPB and while I've been disappointed by Jim Lawson's covers for one reason or another thus far, my sadness on this one comes from the colors too. http://www.amazon.com/Teenage-Mutant...=I7K2O4PGVBCTS The turtles, except Raph, all have red masks. WTF! Way to fail Joana Lafuente, and everyone at IDW who let this slip through approval. I know its not really a big deal...but come on, it hints at the level of effort being put into these reprints. __________________ My Blog: liugeaux.com My Podcast!: Reality Breached My Ninja Turtles Podcast: Shellheads: A TMNT Podcast

01-12-2013, 12:36 PM	#10
Redeemer Technodrome Technician Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: third earth Posts: 4,737	THis is why I dont get this collected archies......they are just so piss poor. __________________ GT:Reedeamer *THE TECHNODROME REDESIGN 2015* http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=51594

01-14-2013, 10:06 AM	#12
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,142	Geez, after taking a good look at that crappy cover, I'm glad I've already got the original Archie series as originally printed, and therefore have no need for these piss-poor reprints! __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

01-14-2013, 11:13 AM	#15
Matches Malone Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: California Posts: 954	I can't say I agree. Dooney's turtles look great and are a good representation of the more serious Mirage series, except of course when they're collections of the McWeeney & co. Lawson's turtles, on the other hand, are really cartoony now, albeit not in the same style as the Fred Wolf cartoon. Plus, I think the idea is that the covers should be represented by one of the artists who drew the series, since he drew a good amount of the Archie issues. I've also been thinking about how awesome it would have been if we got a cartoon that was modeled after Lawson's style. Would've been cool. __________________ "Baxter, you slime puppy!"

01-14-2013, 02:06 PM	#19
discordiatookie facehugger Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 2,817	I quite like the cover, bit silly with the red bandanas though! Only issue for me is that Krang is very vol 4 Utromy... __________________ Oh Discordia! Charyou Tree! Come, Reap! Don't tell us to grow up and out of it I got my cloak and dagger in a bar room brawl You actually trying to read this tiny text? Damn, you're dedicated! This is all just for effect you know... original TMNT art collection

01-11-2013, 08:11 PM	#2
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,945	Wow. IDW really has let some poor coloring stuff see print. The amount of mistakes/inaccuracies/unprofessional practices seen in all of the reprinted material is pretty disappointing.

01-11-2013, 08:17 PM	#3
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,084	Really? That saw print? I figured it was an early version and they'd fix it.

01-11-2013, 08:18 PM	#4
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,721	I think its pretty funny that some of the covers for the Mirage reprints had color bandanas, now the Archie reprints have red bandanas.

01-11-2013, 10:10 PM	#8
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,721	I'm going to have to buy a copy of this.

01-12-2013, 11:37 AM	#9
frank_one Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern Europe Posts: 2,221	They all have red masks? Sounds good to me.

01-12-2013, 01:21 PM	#11
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,721	I find the way Lawson drew Wyrm kinda funny.

01-14-2013, 11:05 AM	#13
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,945	Crappy cover? Have some respect for the legendary Lawson.

01-14-2013, 11:07 AM	#14
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,721	You know I think they should have had Lawson do the Mirage trade covers and Dooney do the Archie ones. Lawson's art is obviously better suited for Mirage and Dooney has a better take on the OT TMNT design.

01-14-2013, 12:16 PM	#17
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	Considering how angular and geometric it is, one would think Lawson's contemporary style would lend itself to animation rather efficiently. I'm down with Lawson doing covers for these (though I'd love to see Mitchroney do a few), though I don't think this Vol. 3 cover is one of his better efforts. The layout's just kinda... boring. All the villains arbitrarily standing in the foreground then looking over their shoulders at the TMNT, "Oh hay lookie there its the turtles now where'd they come from I wonder hmmmm..." He can do a lot better, I think.