TMNT #36 - Reviews and Discussion - Page 3

*Eiko* · 07-17-2014, 05:47 AM

I have a feeling Dark Leo will be back.

*DrSpengler* · 07-17-2014, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SDCC

Exactly! In my review I mention a 'demented Richard O'Brien', the actor who played RiffRaff.

HA! At least I know I'm not seeing things.

Tazi · 07-17-2014, 06:45 AM

He reminded me to a character from Spoderman: Kraven's Last Hunt, called Vermin:

He is kind of a rat-dude too, and lives in the sewers, got red eyes, pointy ears, sharp teeth, rat-like claws... kinda similar.

But yeap, those features are the ones of many vampire designs, Castlevania also has characters like that:

He is even named Orlox.

*MikeandRaph87* · 07-17-2014, 07:21 AM

The Rat King design reminds us of a variety of different characters. The one he reminded me of was The Entity of Atlantis in the 2003 cartoon.

http://turtlepedia.wikia.com/wiki/Entity

~~ChosenOne~~ · 07-17-2014, 11:45 AM

RK reminded me of The Master from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, who was himself based on Count Orlok, so I guess everything's connected.

*Redeemer* · 07-17-2014, 05:07 PM

I think the Rat King Reminds me of the......

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Originally Posted by Eiko

I have a feeling Dark Leo will be back.

The more I think about it, the more I see it coming. I would love to see Leo get a little revenge!

miracle.eli · 07-17-2014, 07:46 PM

This is my new favorite IDW issue: i loved the RK design, the script, pacing and connections to Kitsune. My absolute favorite part, though, was the reference RK made to the elders and their chess game for the world -- for me it clearly referenced THE PANTHEON idea from Tales Volume 2 (#35) and I am really excited to see that explored!

*Powder* · 07-17-2014, 08:09 PM

Might have to agree with the fella above me!

*Raven* · 07-17-2014, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by miracle.eli

This is my new favorite IDW issue: i loved the RK design, the script, pacing and connections to Kitsune. My absolute favorite part, though, was the reference RK made to the elders and their chess game for the world -- for me it clearly referenced THE PANTHEON idea from Tales Volume 2 (#35) and I am really excited to see that explored!

My thoughts exactly, this issue for me really took a turn I was not expecting. Beside Rat Kings design (Still getting use to) his connection to Kitsune is very intriguing. Again, another great read and more reasons to keep sticking with the book!

Leomaru · 07-18-2014, 08:58 AM

This is my favorite version of the Rat King!
A very interesting issue. I don't understand RK's ability though. He mentioned that he'll be forgotten. It seems he erased himself from Leo's and Splinter's memories. They also forgot how Splinter's injury happened. Yet Leo remembers the turning weakness to strength part.

Technogeek29 · 07-18-2014, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Leomaru

This is my favorite version of the Rat King!
A very interesting issue. I don't understand RK's ability though. He mentioned that he'll be forgotten. It seems he erased himself from Leo's and Splinter's memories. They also forgot how Splinter's injury happened. Yet Leo remembers the turning weakness to strength part.

Of course Leo remembers because Rat King wants him to. He wants to throw a wrench into everyone's plans because it's fun. If he really wanted, I'm sure he could've erased that part entirely. As far as thery are concerned they blacked out. I have no idea how they are suppose to fight this guy.

martinitolove · 07-19-2014, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Raven

My thoughts exactly, this issue for me really took a turn I was not expecting. Beside Rat Kings design (Still getting use to) his connection to Kitsune is very intriguing. Again, another great read and more reasons to keep sticking with the book!

Hmm... I suppose this "Pantheon" in the IDW universe will be the cause of Splinter and the Turtles' reincarnation in the current time after beeing killed 500 years ago. So who is the grandmaster...

*Powder* · 07-19-2014, 03:50 AM

I'm rooting for Pai Doth Noor & Cudley The Cowlick.

But I'll tell ya this, if they don't use all of this mystical stuff as a means to crossover with the Mirage universe at some point, I will be disappointed.

martinitolove · 07-19-2014, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by martinitolove

Hmm... I suppose this "Pantheon" in the IDW universe will be the cause of Splinter and the Turtles' reincarnation in the current time after beeing killed 500 years ago. So who is the grandmaster...

I have thought about it a bit more. I suppose that the Pantheon of upper beeings consist of Kitsune, Ratking, Splinter's wife Tang Shen and maybe Rennet and Savanti Romero.
Maybe Tang Shen fell in love with Splinter, bore him four children and let them reincarnate into turtles later. As love between Kitsune and Shredder tells us, these higher beeings support their partners.

Tazi · 07-19-2014, 01:58 PM

I wonder if Bishop's origin and hatred will be releated to these anchient beings instead of aliens when he will be introduced... (yeah, I would be surprised if he wouldn't appear)

ctt4lfecw · 07-20-2014, 07:54 PM

This stuff with ancient beings has so much potential. Can't wait to see how it all pans out. Rat King does look a little CastleVania-ish. I like it!

*Redeemer* · 07-20-2014, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Tazi

I wonder if Bishop's origin and hatred will be releated to these anchient beings instead of aliens when he will be introduced... (yeah, I would be surprised if he wouldn't appear)

I am hoping to see Bishop at some point, but I don't see him coming for a while.

*MikeandRaph87* · 07-20-2014, 10:01 PM

Like with Rat King I remember the IDW gang stating on this message board that Leatherhead would appear as would Agent Bishop when they could be fit in where it made sense.Mondo Gecko was also said to appear before issue #50. We could assume Agent Bishop would appear just before #50 and could already be working in the shadows. He would likely take advantage of the aftermath of the alliance of convinence between Shredder and Krang. Leatherhead and Mondo Gecko are strong candidates for Old Hob's mutant army. I could be wrong on where those three characters and Rat King were mentioned to appear just to wait and see when.Perhaps the IDW dudes can confirm or deny if I have a sketchy or solid memory about that.

~~ChosenOne~~ · 07-20-2014, 10:45 PM

If/when Bishop does get his introduction, I hope he's portrayed as a beast of a fighter that can put both heroes and villains to shame in their combined efforts to beat him in an all-out brawl. That was the coolest thing about him in the 4Kids show!

Heck, I'd even like to see him go up against Shredder!

Tazi · 07-21-2014, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Redeemer

I am hoping to see Bishop at some point, but I don't see him coming for a while.

Dephends on when they plan to launch the Utrom invasion/terraforming thing.

You know: Interdimensional invasion -> Earth Protection Forces -> Bishop

oh and:
-> ??????? -> PROFIT

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If/when Bishop does get his introduction, I hope he's portrayed as a beast of a fighter that can put both heroes and villains to shame in their combined efforts to beat him in an all-out brawl. That was the coolest thing about him in the 4Kids show!

Heck, I'd even like to see him go up against Shredder!

Yeah, pretty much what I think.

The other thing that was cool about him is being an anti-villain, as having the intention of protecting all his people, yet doing it with some extreme methods. Funny, that's actually what Krang wants too, except he is on the other side.
Bishop being some kind of anchient being (like Rat King or Kitsune), who symphatizes with humanity and tries to protect them, yet still being distant from them enough, to make some fkd up ****, would actually make a lot of sense.

Also, Bishop's organization would a good thing later, to introduce more characters, like they could introduce Razorback or Complete Carnage as agents/mercenaries. Well, Razorback already worked to Bishop in Mirage...

...and then we're back at the "Tristan should write TMNT again" part.

07-17-2014, 05:47 AM	#41
Eiko Aussie and Proud Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Foot HQ Australia Posts: 1,816	I have a feeling Dark Leo will be back. __________________

07-17-2014, 06:45 AM	#43
Tazi Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 1,088	He reminded me to a character from Spoderman: Kraven's Last Hunt, called Vermin: He is kind of a rat-dude too, and lives in the sewers, got red eyes, pointy ears, sharp teeth, rat-like claws... kinda similar. But yeap, those features are the ones of many vampire designs, Castlevania also has characters like that: He is even named Orlox. __________________

07-17-2014, 07:21 AM	#44
MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,185	The Rat King design reminds us of a variety of different characters. The one he reminded me of was The Entity of Atlantis in the 2003 cartoon. http://turtlepedia.wikia.com/wiki/Entity __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon!

07-17-2014, 07:46 PM	#47
miracle.eli Mouser Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 5	fave! This is my new favorite IDW issue: i loved the RK design, the script, pacing and connections to Kitsune. My absolute favorite part, though, was the reference RK made to the elders and their chess game for the world -- for me it clearly referenced THE PANTHEON idea from Tales Volume 2 (#35) and I am really excited to see that explored!

07-19-2014, 01:58 PM	#55
Tazi Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 1,088	I wonder if Bishop's origin and hatred will be releated to these anchient beings instead of aliens when he will be introduced... (yeah, I would be surprised if he wouldn't appear) __________________

07-17-2014, 11:45 AM	#45
~~ChosenOne~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 3,951	RK reminded me of The Master from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, who was himself based on Count Orlok, so I guess everything's connected.

07-17-2014, 08:09 PM	#48
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,945	Might have to agree with the fella above me!

07-18-2014, 08:58 AM	#50
Leomaru Thug Join Date: May 2014 Location: Kuwait Posts: 56	This is my favorite version of the Rat King! A very interesting issue. I don't understand RK's ability though. He mentioned that he'll be forgotten. It seems he erased himself from Leo's and Splinter's memories. They also forgot how Splinter's injury happened. Yet Leo remembers the turning weakness to strength part.

07-19-2014, 03:50 AM	#53
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,945	I'm rooting for Pai Doth Noor & Cudley The Cowlick. But I'll tell ya this, if they don't use all of this mystical stuff as a means to crossover with the Mirage universe at some point, I will be disappointed.

07-20-2014, 07:54 PM	#56
ctt4lfecw Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Neutrino Posts: 817	This stuff with ancient beings has so much potential. Can't wait to see how it all pans out. Rat King does look a little CastleVania-ish. I like it!

07-20-2014, 10:01 PM	#58
MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,185	Like with Rat King I remember the IDW gang stating on this message board that Leatherhead would appear as would Agent Bishop when they could be fit in where it made sense.Mondo Gecko was also said to appear before issue #50. We could assume Agent Bishop would appear just before #50 and could already be working in the shadows. He would likely take advantage of the aftermath of the alliance of convinence between Shredder and Krang. Leatherhead and Mondo Gecko are strong candidates for Old Hob's mutant army. I could be wrong on where those three characters and Rat King were mentioned to appear just to wait and see when.Perhaps the IDW dudes can confirm or deny if I have a sketchy or solid memory about that. __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon!

07-20-2014, 10:45 PM	#59
~~ChosenOne~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 3,951	If/when Bishop does get his introduction, I hope he's portrayed as a beast of a fighter that can put both heroes and villains to shame in their combined efforts to beat him in an all-out brawl. That was the coolest thing about him in the 4Kids show! Heck, I'd even like to see him go up against Shredder!