IDW 36 cover. *spoiler* - Page 3

*MikeandRaph87* · 07-08-2014, 08:28 PM

This is Kevin Eastman's variant cover to #36. Rat King looks different on Kevin's cover than the standard cover.

Spoiler:

RatKingLeo · 07-09-2014, 09:35 AM

That cover is awesome. Looks like a hybrid of the original Rat King and a mutated Nick version

Mutant Ninja Anole · 07-09-2014, 09:51 AM

The "Dark Leo" cover seems to indicate we'll get a mental battle that will address the tension between Leo and Splinter. Obviously the brainwashing of City Fall put Leo through the ringer, but also when Leo and Splinter sat down in previous issues it seems there's a conflict of priorities. Leo wants to address the Technodrome, but Splinter wants to focus completely on the Foot. Both have points, and it's going to come to a head if

Spoiler:

Should be good!

*MikeandRaph87* · 07-09-2014, 02:18 PM

So Rat King is used as a plot device to put behind any brainwashing effects that Leo may have held over it seems.

Shredder may be playing Krang to find out Krang's plan so he can counter it undetected as an ally in his cause in #38. Of course Krang would dispose of Shredder in the final stage of his ultimate plan anyway. We could see Shredder's faking an alliance and see how it unfolds over two arcs before the epic arc around #50. I wonder how Rat King might pay into that potential plot? I don't see him just sitting there on the sidelines unless hd were to rake advantage of the aftermath.

*Panda_Kahn_fan* · 07-10-2014, 01:24 PM

Just curious, but now that the Rat King has an identidy in one continuity, does anyone think the IODW rat king might be Dr. Victor Falco, as well? (With a diffrent backstory, obviously)

RatKingLeo · 07-10-2014, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Panda_Kahn_fan

Just curious, but now that the Rat King has an identidy in one continuity, does anyone think the IODW rat king might be Dr. Victor Falco, as well? (With a diffrent backstory, obviously)

I'm not sure if they will do that or not, I am very curious to see how they handle it. If he will be more along the lines of the Mirage Version or the Nick version or a completely different IDW version.

I just hope they keep him around and make him a central character in the series that would be awesome

Tazi · 07-10-2014, 02:46 PM

From his clothing style, I've got a guess that his past goes back to the feudal japan era.

From Santolouco's cover, I think the Rat King will make Splinter think, that Leo is turned dark again, and wants to kill him, while Leo will experience Splinter attacking him without a reason.

Mutant Ninja Anole · 07-10-2014, 04:07 PM

So has there been no previews for this issue? It's slated to release in 7 days.

*ProphetofGanja* · 07-11-2014, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Mutant Ninja Anole

So has there been no previews for this issue? It's slated to release in 7 days.

I'm guessing Tom will post one pretty soon

AlZarkovski · 07-11-2014, 08:45 AM

I am not Tom, but... preview!

07-08-2014, 08:28 PM	#41
MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,186	This is Kevin Eastman's variant cover to #36. Rat King looks different on Kevin's cover than the standard cover. Spoiler: __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon!

07-09-2014, 09:35 AM	#42
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07-09-2014, 09:51 AM	#43
Mutant Ninja Anole Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: USA Posts: 591	The "Dark Leo" cover seems to indicate we'll get a mental battle that will address the tension between Leo and Splinter. Obviously the brainwashing of City Fall put Leo through the ringer, but also when Leo and Splinter sat down in previous issues it seems there's a conflict of priorities. Leo wants to address the Technodrome, but Splinter wants to focus completely on the Foot. Both have points, and it's going to come to a head if Spoiler: The ending of Utrom Empire is any indication, defeating Krang may involve allying with the Foot temporarily. Should be good! __________________ My stupid Tumblr

07-09-2014, 02:18 PM	#44
MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,186	So Rat King is used as a plot device to put behind any brainwashing effects that Leo may have held over it seems. Shredder may be playing Krang to find out Krang's plan so he can counter it undetected as an ally in his cause in #38. Of course Krang would dispose of Shredder in the final stage of his ultimate plan anyway. We could see Shredder's faking an alliance and see how it unfolds over two arcs before the epic arc around #50. I wonder how Rat King might pay into that potential plot? I don't see him just sitting there on the sidelines unless hd were to rake advantage of the aftermath. __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon!

07-10-2014, 01:24 PM	#45
Panda_Kahn_fan Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,715	Just curious, but now that the Rat King has an identidy in one continuity, does anyone think the IODW rat king might be Dr. Victor Falco, as well? (With a diffrent backstory, obviously) __________________ 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.

07-10-2014, 02:46 PM	#47
Tazi Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 1,088	From his clothing style, I've got a guess that his past goes back to the feudal japan era. From Santolouco's cover, I think the Rat King will make Splinter think, that Leo is turned dark again, and wants to kill him, while Leo will experience Splinter attacking him without a reason. __________________

07-10-2014, 04:07 PM	#48
Mutant Ninja Anole Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: USA Posts: 591	So has there been no previews for this issue? It's slated to release in 7 days. __________________ My stupid Tumblr

07-11-2014, 08:45 AM	#50
AlZarkovski Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Russia Posts: 1,079	I am not Tom, but... preview!