Mighty Mutanimals#1 Discussion & Preview

[TigerClaw]

Originally Posted by Tazi

I can see the Ninjara thing somewhat... But what does Bludgeon have to do Armaggon other then they both being the same species? ...oh wait, they are not even the same species.

Yeah, They are not quite, One is a shark, the other a hammerhead shark, Either way, They are both different kinds of Sharks.

As for Alopex and Ninjara, They are simular except that one is a Snowfox and the other a regular fox.

[neatoman]

Originally Posted by TigerClaw

Yeah, They are not quite, One is a shark, the other a hammerhead shark.

Still not that much of a difference.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Originally Posted by TigerClaw

Yeah, They are not quite, One is a shark, the other a hammerhead shark, Either way, They are both different kinds of Sharks.

As for Alopex and Ninjara, They are simular except that one is a Snowfox and the other a regular fox.

Visually they're similar. Other than that, not much.

Armaggedon was a time-travelling shark from the future with robotic legs (if I remember correctly) that is more in line with Fishface than Bludgeon. Bludgeon is simply a hench mutant right now.

Alopex wasn't even a mutant, she was an anthropomorphic fox creature, a warrior, and also a homicidal ethnic-cleaning maniac in her earliest appearance. Then a love interest for Raph. Alopex is a hench mutant who first tried to hunt down the Turtles, served Shredder loyally, and then rebelled and is now an ally and potentially a further servant of Kitsune. Only similarity is the (meh) fox/Raph shipping.

The characters have nothing in common but appearance.

By contrast, Mondo Gecko is still a stoner skater lizard with attitude and punk rock t-shirts serving on the Mutanimals. Personality, allegiance, and appearance are all the same.

And THAT is why IDW didn't name these characters Armaggedon or Ninjara.

[Usagi Miyamoto]

If they are bringing in Ninjara I'd like a much different look from Alopex. To be frank, I and likely many others just considered Alopex a faux-Ninjara, especially given her link with Raph.

[ticktack]

Originally Posted by Kingoji

Sorry this is so rough, but I was looking at the #4 teaser cover and, well, I kinda want this to be true:-

http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/i/20...ji-d8jtnm4.jpg

I know, unlikely. But I can hope!

cool .

[snake]

Originally Posted by Purple Kraken

I don't like this issue of the Mutanimals comic book. It embraces suicide, which is a very serious issue. I don't think I can read the rest of the mini-series.

You're f*cking kidding me.


Oh wait, it's Purple Kraken, you're not.

[ToTheNines]

Originally Posted by snake

You're f*cking kidding me.


Oh wait, it's Purple Kraken, you're not.

Lol. Quotes are the bane of the ignore lists existence.

[TigerClaw]

Originally Posted by Usagi Miyamoto

If they are bringing in Ninjara I'd like a much different look from Alopex. To be frank, I and likely many others just considered Alopex a faux-Ninjara, especially given her link with Raph.

If they bring in Ninjara, They would have to change her origin, She was never a mutant, But I'm ok if they make her a Mutant in the IDW universe.

[Ninjinister]

Originally Posted by TigerClaw

If they bring in Ninjara, They would have to change her origin, She was never a mutant, But I'm ok if they make her a Mutant in the IDW universe.

That's only assuming they continue the "mutants only" trend. I mean the original Mutanimals had what, two mutants on the team?

[TigerClaw]

Originally Posted by Ninjinister

That's only assuming they continue the "mutants only" trend. I mean the original Mutanimals had what, two mutants on the team?

Probably, The majority of the characters were turn into humanoid animals via magic, one being born of a human mother, And others being aliens from another planet.

[oldmanwinters]

Originally Posted by Kingoji

Sorry this is so rough, but I was looking at the #4 teaser cover and, well, I kinda want this to be true:-

http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/i/20...ji-d8jtnm4.jpg

I know, unlikely. But I can hope!

Heh, Ninjar (male version?) in that style reminds me of one of the characters in Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog comic (pre-Worlds Collide, of course).

[SDCC]

Only just got my copy and reviewed it.

http://www.superdstuff.com/2015/03/t...animals-1.html

I have little past experience of the various characters on display here, and Null is an entirely new thing to me. But I'm really interested based on this first issue.

It's a really well written piece, taking on some mature subject matter with decency. No 'look at what I'm doing to be relevant' nonsense.

[DisKosh]

Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

The first in the entire TMNT franchise in all its iterations, I believe.

No, E'ro'chk from Mirage vol. 4. Although as far as I'm aware Lindsey is the first LGBT+ character in this series.

Originally Posted by Plasticplayhouse

Originally Posted by Ninjinister
Things certainly got dark when double M decided that his method of being "saved" was different from what the Mutanimals had in mind. Didn't expect it from this book.

I thought that was one of the greatest moments in the whole comic. i felt it to be pretty powerful. it made me step outside my box and actually consider the emotions and pain someone in MM's circumstance may have.

I agree, fantastically executed. I know people will brush this off saying it's not real etc but I really felt for him and it takes a skilled writer/artist to make me feel that way. Kudos to the team who worked on this issue.

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Agreed, its almost like some people here are living in the 1950's. What's next, women shouldn't be allowed to vote and we should have colored restrooms again?

Not just people here, but I agree with your point.

Although, it is ironic seeing that TMNT is basically about people who are treated badly because they're different...

Originally Posted by The Big Bad

Ah, so somebody other than Bobby Curnow did read my letter. I'm glad. You seem to have misunderstood it on a rather fundamental level, though. My problem was with a) the issue showing April and her mom as good people deciding to experimental and potentially dangerous substance to a person without their consent or knowledge, something that most people would have considered obviously immoral if Kirby O'Neil had not been disabled, b) and that Kirby's disability only existed in the story so that it could be cured. My problem was never that Kirby was happy; it's that the book very clearly assumed that this was the only possible reaction.

Yes, I remember that letter. You did make a good point, I just wish they had a scene where they talked it over with him and gave him autonomy. I guess they didn't want to disappoint him if it didn't work but he's a grown man, he can handle disappointment especially if his family are there to support him.

Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

All I can say is, YOU go through the type of torture, abuse, and degradation that Mutagen Man has obviously suffered and see if you don't feel that death might be a preferred exit.

Not saying you should change your moralistic views on whether or not you believe suicide is right or wrong; I'm saying you're reading a story and this character does not hold your same views... and as others have said, it is a brilliant, moving, and thought-provoking direction for the story--so I say, nor should he hold your same views.

I applaud IDW for going here, regardless of any personal opinions I have on the matter. This is an awesome story.

Originally Posted by Coola Yagami

It really shouldn't. It's kind of a realistic thing many would possibly face instead of continuing to live like a random mass of organs floating in a jar of goo.

Mutagen Man is the most tragic TMNT character ever and only a serious comic could have gone with this kind of serious approach.

I have to agree with both of them. I love this portrayal of the character so damn much. It brings back memories of Quasimodo or Gwynplaine from The Man Who Laughs, it feels as though Victor Hugo started writing for TMNT.