The cover on the new TMNT Adventures Vol. 3 TPB makes me sad - Page 2

*Jephael* · 01-15-2013, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Powder

Have some respect for the legendary Lawson.

You should've been on here back when Volume 4 was brand new. Just about everyone in the fandom was dissing his artwork, but I actually defended it.

FoxZerro · 01-15-2013, 07:52 AM

When I was at Shellback on Saturday, Steve Lavigne told me he had just submitted a cover to IDW for Volume 5 of the Archie series. To me that means they will be using different artists for the covers. Who knows who we might see.

I agree this this is the weakest of the covers so far.

*Plasticplayhouse* · 01-15-2013, 05:55 PM

Lawson did quite a few drawings for Archie back in the day. He also did a ton of newspaper comic strips. While I like Jim's cover, Ryan brown is the ultimate Archie guy imo. His was the only of the Archie stuff that I really liked. Though I don't believe he takes this kind of work anymore.

darthsmozers · 01-15-2013, 06:13 PM

Wasn't this the accepted cover after IDW rejected Lawson's first attempt? I think it was posted on his FB sometime... the original was much better.

Are they really all red bandanas? To me they look blue, purple, and orange, just badly shaded...

And I too vote for Chris Allan

Toby Barrett · 01-15-2013, 07:08 PM

I've held the book in person. They're all wearing red.

darthsmozers · 01-15-2013, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Toby Barrett

I've held the book in person. They're all wearing red.

Amazon says Jan 22nd. Some folks have it already?

*pannoni1* · 01-15-2013, 07:32 PM

No belt initials or common skin tone colors in addition. It feels more like the cover of a DW collection for the 2003 cartoon than for Archie. They probably just want to make it look refreshing and unique.

At least the Vol. 4 cover has the belt initials and even though is in black & white, makes it aim nostalgic and should bring out the old fans.

*Powder* · 01-15-2013, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Plasticplayhouse

Lawson did quite a few drawings for Archie back in the day. He also did a ton of newspaper comic strips. While I like Jim's cover, Ryan brown is the ultimate Archie guy imo. His was the only of the Archie stuff that I really liked. Though I don't believe he takes this kind of work anymore.

He actually did a few whole issues, too.

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Originally Posted by darthsmozers

Wasn't this the accepted cover after IDW rejected Lawson's first attempt? I think it was posted on his FB sometime... the original was much better.

Are they really all red bandanas? To me they look blue, purple, and orange, just badly shaded...

And I too vote for Chris Allan

You're getting a bit mixed up, I think. & I would imagine they wouldn't bring Chris aboard until his art's inside the books (or is it already? I'm not following these so I have no idea how far they are).

***First of Two Latin Kings*** · 01-15-2013, 08:13 PM

Chris Allan didn't come on board until after Ninjara showed up I don't think, and these are still fairly early issues, Raphael is dressed like they just went or came back from Stump Asteroid there.

It always struck me that Chris Allan was trying to give the characters sex appeal, so it would be weird seeing him do covers for any of the pre-Japan trades.

**Jester** · 01-15-2013, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Powder

You're getting a bit mixed up, I think. & I would imagine they wouldn't bring Chris aboard until his art's inside the books (or is it already? I'm not following these so I have no idea how far they are).

Still primarily Mitchroney issues, last I saw. Surprised he wasn't tapped. He works for Nick. Maybe he's just too busy.

**Venom** · 01-15-2013, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

Still primarily Mitchroney issues, last I saw. Surprised he wasn't tapped. He works for Nick. Maybe he's just too busy.

He doesn't work for Nick any more; for the moment anyway. Things seem to ebb and flow in the entertainment industry.

darthsmozers · 01-16-2013, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by pannoni1

No belt initials or common skin tone colors in addition. It feels more like the cover of a DW collection for the 2003 cartoon than for Archie. They probably just want to make it look refreshing and unique.

At least the Vol. 4 cover has the belt initials and even though is in black & white, makes it aim nostalgic and should bring out the old fans.

Is it black and white in final or will it be colored before release?

01-15-2013, 05:55 PM	#23
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01-15-2013, 07:52 AM	#22
FoxZerro Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 574	When I was at Shellback on Saturday, Steve Lavigne told me he had just submitted a cover to IDW for Volume 5 of the Archie series. To me that means they will be using different artists for the covers. Who knows who we might see. I agree this this is the weakest of the covers so far.

01-15-2013, 06:13 PM	#24
darthsmozers Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,277	Wasn't this the accepted cover after IDW rejected Lawson's first attempt? I think it was posted on his FB sometime... the original was much better. Are they really all red bandanas? To me they look blue, purple, and orange, just badly shaded... And I too vote for Chris Allan

01-15-2013, 07:08 PM	#25
Toby Barrett Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 946	I've held the book in person. They're all wearing red.