Sophie Campbell plans her own FAN COMIC!?! - Page 10

*Whatswiththeheadbands?* · 08-16-2014, 08:27 AM

I love Raph's design. His Face Markings remind me of the Bat Logo.

coreyrc87 · 08-16-2014, 02:59 PM

The art, the writing, and - never thought I'd say this - the 5th turtle... All so awesome. There HAS to be a limited printing of this when its done! HAS to be! (and count me in on buying a copy or two if there is!)

*Whatswiththeheadbands?* · 08-16-2014, 03:20 PM

Just read all of what has been uploaded so far. I really like it.

Finally, someone got the idea of a 5th Turtle right.

Look forward to reading more Ross

Cryomancer · 08-16-2014, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Whatswiththeheadbands?

I love Raph's design. His Face Markings remind me of the Bat Logo.

If you ask me, it's totally

*Andrew NDB* · 08-18-2014, 11:41 AM

Is this still supposed to be a direct sequel to the first movie?

Sophie Campbell · 08-18-2014, 11:20 PM

thank you again, you guys!! i'm really surprised and happy with the response Artemisia has been getting, i thought for sure there'd be more people criticizing her.

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Is this still supposed to be a direct sequel to the first movie?

sort of, it's a sequel to a loose version of the first movie with all the basic plot beats, and then imagine my 5th Turtle Artemisia and Alopex added in (Artemisia was there since the mutation so she doesn't have any special origin, and Alopex's origins will be explored later).

i try to drop little hints of how the events prior to my comic took place, and there will be a few flashbacks.

basically all you need to know is the Turtles & Alopex meet April and Casey, they go to Northampton after the antique store burns down and to let Raph recover, there's the Splinter/campfire scene, and finally Shredder is tossed into a garbage truck and left for dead. my comic picks up about several months after that.

*Ninjinister* · 08-19-2014, 04:21 PM

The fan-addition of a fifth turtle is as old as turtle fan fiction itself, and at most points is cliché. But, I do believe that any character and any situation can rise above the norm given the man or woman behind the pen's talent. You've proved that enough so far with this 'book', Ross. Plus I'm sure that your tenure with the boys has built you some credibility as well.

*oldmanwinters* · 08-19-2014, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ross Campbell

thank you again, you guys!! i'm really surprised and happy with the response Artemisia has been getting, i thought for sure there'd be more people criticizing her.

sort of, it's a sequel to a loose version of the first movie with all the basic plot beats, and then imagine my 5th Turtle Artemisia and Alopex added in (Artemisia was there since the mutation so she doesn't have any special origin, and Alopex's origins will be explored later).

i try to drop little hints of how the events prior to my comic took place, and there will be a few flashbacks.

basically all you need to know is the Turtles & Alopex meet April and Casey, they go to Northampton after the antique store burns down and to let Raph recover, there's the Splinter/campfire scene, and finally Shredder is tossed into a garbage truck and left for dead. my comic picks up about several months after that.

While I have been concerned that adding the new characters into the plot as if they have always existed would weigh down the backstory, I look forward to seeing where things go from here. The little hints are a nice way to try and explain the continuity but I wouldn't want the narrative to lose itself in flashbacks or exposition. Love the Pimiko/Karai angle . . . that might be my favorite aspect yet.

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Originally Posted by Ninjinister

The fan-addition of a fifth turtle is as old as turtle fan fiction itself, and at most points is cliché. But, I do believe that any character and any situation can rise above the norm given the man or woman behind the pen's talent. You've proved that enough so far with this 'book', Ross. Plus I'm sure that your tenure with the boys has built you some credibility as well.

Well put, indeed.

Cryomancer · 08-20-2014, 02:29 AM

I wonder if having Alopex there as well diminishes "5th turtle" complaints, as we effectively have 6 "turtles". She sticks out a lot more thus far, too.

Technogeek29 · 08-20-2014, 03:31 AM

Going from what I posted on Deviantart.

Ok so re reading the comic I notice some things. Others I have suspicions of but I need more evidence. But during the campfire Raph was gazing at April throughout the comic he takes several glances at her with Mikey and Artie noticing as well.

When they fall asleep April is hugging on Raph as he sleeps which leads me to believe she is closest to him. Artie of course is nearby as well and she seems more comfortable in Raph's assertive precence. Understandable wall flowers like her tend to stick to people who they wish they could be like.

I notice Donnie seems to detache himself from the group multiple times. In fact if they aren't at the beat of his drum he seems to ignore them. Even more evident during the campfire when originally he was in the back of the pile, but when they went to sleep he is removed from it and sleeping a good distance away for his own personal space. Also during the movie even Leo takes the time to break away and enjoy time with his siblings but Donnie prefers to be left to his own devices. Reminds me of Mirage Don in that aspect.

Sophie Campbell · 08-20-2014, 10:36 PM

thanks for reading the comic so carefully, Technogeek29! i really appreciate that and all your analyses and observations are great and on-point. it's satisfying to know that people are giving the storytelling and character stuff some attention and not rushing through it.

*discordiatookie* · 08-21-2014, 02:05 PM

Spoiler:

Tazi · 08-21-2014, 02:08 PM

Are there some 'central page' where I can reach all invidual pages from?

For some reason the Deviantart interface never made much sense to me, and I always get confused with it.

*Ninturtle* · 08-21-2014, 03:06 PM

Can you guys link me to were I could find these comics

*discordiatookie* · 08-21-2014, 03:26 PM

http://secretsoftheooze.smackjeeves....r-a-beginning/

Here yas go

Chabrendeki · 11-03-2014, 04:30 AM

I just read it (in the background with the soundtrack for T. Malick's Thin Red Line) and wow!

I also like the art of Ross Campbell in the IDW-series, and this is just great - so sensitive, so fine. Great storytelling!

*Luckyday* · 11-03-2014, 10:12 AM

Man, the turtles in this look really young and act twelve too.

I didn't mind one bit though. They just adorable.

Karai is pretty like to her mirage counter part.

It seems like they straying away from alien sci fi aspect as much as possible by making the mutagen as a earth made chemical substance.

How old is April in this?

*Raven* · 11-04-2014, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Luckyday

It seems like they straying away from alien sci fi aspect as much as possible by making the mutagen as a earth made chemical substance.

I take it you haven't read the last three pages yet?

Birdman37 · 11-05-2014, 01:45 PM

Damn I love thick April

and is this going to continue?

*Andrew NDB* · 04-03-2017, 06:31 PM

Yeah, what word?

08-16-2014, 08:27 AM	#181
Whatswiththeheadbands? The Weed of Crime Join Date: May 2013 Location: The Shadow's Sanctum Posts: 3,007	I love Raph's design. His Face Markings remind me of the Bat Logo. __________________ Who knows what Evil lurks in the hearts of Men? The Shadow knows...

08-16-2014, 02:59 PM	#182
coreyrc87 Hench Mutant Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 417	The art, the writing, and - never thought I'd say this - the 5th turtle... All so awesome. There HAS to be a limited printing of this when its done! HAS to be! (and count me in on buying a copy or two if there is!) __________________

08-16-2014, 03:20 PM	#183
Whatswiththeheadbands? The Weed of Crime Join Date: May 2013 Location: The Shadow's Sanctum Posts: 3,007	Just read all of what has been uploaded so far. I really like it. Finally, someone got the idea of a 5th Turtle right. Look forward to reading more Ross __________________ Who knows what Evil lurks in the hearts of Men? The Shadow knows...

08-18-2014, 11:41 AM	#185
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,543	Is this still supposed to be a direct sequel to the first movie? __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

08-19-2014, 04:21 PM	#187
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	The fan-addition of a fifth turtle is as old as turtle fan fiction itself, and at most points is cliché. But, I do believe that any character and any situation can rise above the norm given the man or woman behind the pen's talent. You've proved that enough so far with this 'book', Ross. Plus I'm sure that your tenure with the boys has built you some credibility as well. __________________

08-20-2014, 02:29 AM	#189
Cryomancer Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,090	I wonder if having Alopex there as well diminishes "5th turtle" complaints, as we effectively have 6 "turtles". She sticks out a lot more thus far, too. __________________ Final Boss of translation group Opentrain. We do videogame comics and TMNT stuff. http://opentrain.theyear199x.org/

08-20-2014, 03:31 AM	#190
Technogeek29 Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Huntsville Posts: 1,486	Going from what I posted on Deviantart. Ok so re reading the comic I notice some things. Others I have suspicions of but I need more evidence. But during the campfire Raph was gazing at April throughout the comic he takes several glances at her with Mikey and Artie noticing as well. When they fall asleep April is hugging on Raph as he sleeps which leads me to believe she is closest to him. Artie of course is nearby as well and she seems more comfortable in Raph's assertive precence. Understandable wall flowers like her tend to stick to people who they wish they could be like. I notice Donnie seems to detache himself from the group multiple times. In fact if they aren't at the beat of his drum he seems to ignore them. Even more evident during the campfire when originally he was in the back of the pile, but when they went to sleep he is removed from it and sleeping a good distance away for his own personal space. Also during the movie even Leo takes the time to break away and enjoy time with his siblings but Donnie prefers to be left to his own devices. Reminds me of Mirage Don in that aspect.

08-20-2014, 10:36 PM	#191
Sophie Campbell Official TMNT Staff/Cast Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 498	thanks for reading the comic so carefully, Technogeek29! i really appreciate that and all your analyses and observations are great and on-point. it's satisfying to know that people are giving the storytelling and character stuff some attention and not rushing through it.

08-21-2014, 02:05 PM	#192
discordiatookie facehugger Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 2,817	Spoiler: holy sh*t to the return of the Shredder! He got messed up! Kinda reminds me of the Rat King... __________________ 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

08-21-2014, 02:08 PM	#193
Tazi Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 1,088	Are there some 'central page' where I can reach all invidual pages from? For some reason the Deviantart interface never made much sense to me, and I always get confused with it. __________________

08-21-2014, 03:06 PM	#194
Ninturtle Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2014 Location: Earth Posts: 1,534	Can you guys link me to were I could find these comics

08-21-2014, 03:26 PM	#195
discordiatookie facehugger Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 2,817	http://secretsoftheooze.smackjeeves....r-a-beginning/ Here yas go __________________ 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

11-03-2014, 04:30 AM	#196
Chabrendeki Hench Mutant Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 265	I just read it (in the background with the soundtrack for T. Malick's Thin Red Line) and wow! I also like the art of Ross Campbell in the IDW-series, and this is just great - so sensitive, so fine. Great storytelling! __________________

11-05-2014, 01:45 PM	#199
Birdman37 Random Punk Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 42	Damn I love thick April and is this going to continue?

04-03-2017, 06:31 PM	#200
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,543	Yeah, what word? __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]