TMNT #93 Preview and Discussion - Page 4

05-01-2019, 12:06 PM

Got it, thanks!

jadenova · 05-01-2019, 08:00 PM

Is anyone going to try to match up the locations on the map with where they are located in real life? The EPF Headquarters is Columbus Circle.

*Utrommaniac* · 05-01-2019, 08:39 PM

That might actually be a good idea, all things considered.

DrReagan · 05-10-2019, 10:39 AM

Late to the party with this post, but I just have to say, as a long time fan of Karai this issue disappointed me greatly.

I mean the issue was good, but it saddens me to see how despite making it seem otherwise for so long, Karai it turns out is a lot more like her grandfather then maybe even she believed.

I mean asking to talk with Jennika like that only to run her through like that, there is absolutely no honor in what she did there.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 05-10-2019, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by DrReagan

Late to the party with this post, but I just have to say, as a long time fan of Karai this issue disappointed me greatly.

I mean the issue was good, but it saddens me to see how despite making it seem otherwise for so long, Karai it turns out is a lot more like her grandfather then maybe even she believed.

I mean asking to talk with Jennika like that only to run her through like that, there is absolutely no honor in what she did there.

Well, while I greatly enjoy seeing a more villainous take on Karai, I do think that we'll eventually get back to a more sympathetic portrayal. The Evil Red Sword of Glowing Hatred is obviously influencing her somehow.

Bobby Curnow · 05-10-2019, 03:30 PM

All opinions are of course totally valid, but I feel compelled to share my own: I think that in Karai's eyes honor went out the door when Splinter refused the gauntlet challenge, something even Shredder accepted. Splinter had his chance to play by the book, and to Karai anything is game now.

*Utrommaniac* · 05-10-2019, 04:22 PM

Honestly though, it makes sense at that point. It's been a long time coming, and I think she has indeed been more like Saki than she realized this whole time.

Especially since, y'know...she's carrying an "evil" magic sword that has a corrupting force.

05-10-2019, 04:36 PM

Yeah, and besides, we've barely scratched the surface with her. She's the main antagonist of the final arc leading up to #100, at least as far as we know. She's absolutely going to get even more fleshed out as time goes by. Besides, with Saki being built up to come back, her turning into the new Shredder, being manipulated by Kitsune, seems like a solid concept.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 05-10-2019, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobby Curnow

All opinions are of course totally valid, but I feel compelled to share my own: I think that in Karai's eyes honor went out the door when Splinter refused the gauntlet challenge, something even Shredder accepted. Splinter had his chance to play by the book, and to Karai anything is game now.

That's a fair point. I was honestly quite surprised to see the Gauntlet refused. It makes sense both in terms of story development and Splinter's character arc... but it was probably not the wisest choice for Splinter to make.

daggio · 05-10-2019, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Igglet

Yeah, and besides, we've barely scratched the surface with her. She's the main antagonist of the final arc leading up to #100, at least as far as we know. She's absolutely going to get even more fleshed out as time goes by. Besides, with Saki being built up to come back, her turning into the new Shredder, being manipulated by Kitsune, seems like a solid concept.

Maybe even two Shredders are gonna appear. The one with the Takeshi spirit becoming the dragon and the Saki spirit becoming an ally of the turtles, judging by what's going on over in Shredder in Hell. With the extreme spiritual nature of that miniseries, I wouldn't be surprised for the two different spirits to branch off and become completely separate from each other......if that's what's happening, I'm not that great at grasping spiritual elements and stories.

05-11-2019, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by daggio

Maybe even two Shredders are gonna appear. The one with the Takeshi spirit becoming the dragon and the Saki spirit becoming an ally of the turtles, judging by what's going on over in Shredder in Hell. With the extreme spiritual nature of that miniseries, I wouldn't be surprised for the two different spirits to branch off and become completely separate from each other......if that's what's happening, I'm not that great at grasping spiritual elements and stories.

Though I doubt that's the direction they'll go with, I wouldn't be too surprised if they did. Your theory certainly does make sense.

daggio · 05-11-2019, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Igglet

Though I doubt that's the direction they'll go with, I wouldn't be too surprised if they did. Your theory certainly does make sense.

If my theory is right (and I'm not saying it is), I'm guessing the Dragon/Takeshi will inhabit Saki's body while Saki might inhabit Splinter's body (that's assuming by this point where Shredder in Hell takes place Splinter has died).

*MikeandRaph87* · 05-11-2019, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by daggio

If my theory is right (and I'm not saying it is), I'm guessing the Dragon/Takeshi will inhabit Saki's body while Saki might inhabit Splinter's body (that's assuming by this point where Shredder in Hell takes place Splinter has died).

Spoiler:

~~ChosenOne~~ · 05-11-2019, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by daggio

If my theory is right (and I'm not saying it is), I'm guessing the Dragon/Takeshi will inhabit Saki's body while Saki might inhabit Splinter's body (that's assuming by this point where Shredder in Hell takes place Splinter has died).

You've been watching season 4 of Heroes, haven't you?

*Utrommaniac* · 05-11-2019, 01:31 PM

Not to drag an ancient meme from its mausoleum, but...

~~ChosenOne~~ · 05-11-2019, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Utrommaniac

Not to drag an ancient meme from its mausoleum, but...
https://i.imgflip.com/30ps4q.jpg

I'm down for that!

daggio · 05-11-2019, 08:41 PM

Its gonna start looking like that first (or second) episode of Back to the Sewers in the 4kids cartoon with Ch'rell, the real Shredder, and Cyber Shredder throwing down

Speaking of which, the IDW series has the first two characters, but not the third....I think it's time Cyber Shredder appears. I nominate Metalhead for that position

, heck, I'll nominate Jennika for that if in fact her soul is placed inside a robotic body. And if that happens, it'll be the perfect chance to have Lady Shredder(Karai) throw down with Cyber Shredder (Jennika).

*Utrommaniac* · 05-11-2019, 09:18 PM

The thing I think is funny about how many Shredders there's going to be...is that I don't think Ch'rell is going to become Shredder at all. As if he's going to take up the mantle of the guy that set his 'beloved leader' on fire and messed up all of his plans; someone that his leader absolutely despised.

daggio · 05-11-2019, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Utrommaniac

The thing I think is funny about how many Shredders there's going to be...is that I don't think Ch'rell is going to become Shredder at all. As if he's going to take up the mantle of the guy that set his 'beloved leader' on fire and messed up all of his plans; someone that his leader absolutely despised.

I agree, here in IDW I see Ch'rell just staying Ch'rell....on the flip side, we've undoubtedly got so much story to before this series ends that ya never know, maybe pose as Shredder just for an ambush?

~~ChosenOne~~ · 05-11-2019, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Utrommaniac

The thing I think is funny about how many Shredders there's going to be...is that I don't think Ch'rell is going to become Shredder at all. As if he's going to take up the mantle of the guy that set his 'beloved leader' on fire and messed up all of his plans; someone that his leader absolutely despised.

Isn't that more or less the reason why Krang started wearing the alien warlord's body, though? We've barely seen IDW Ch'rell and his personality yet, could be he's the type to get a kick out of parading his superior's enemy around as a gruesome trophy to show the whole world who came out on top in the end.

Or something. There's a ton of ways such a development could go, that's the whole fun of writing.

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05-10-2019, 04:22 PM	#67
Utrommaniac Resident overthinker Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: what is going on.......... Posts: 5,318	Honestly though, it makes sense at that point. It's been a long time coming, and I think she has indeed been more like Saki than she realized this whole time. Especially since, y'know...she's carrying an "evil" magic sword that has a corrupting force. __________________ DeviantART

05-11-2019, 01:31 PM	#75
Utrommaniac Resident overthinker Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: what is going on.......... Posts: 5,318	Not to drag an ancient meme from its mausoleum, but... __________________ DeviantART

05-11-2019, 09:18 PM	#78
Utrommaniac Resident overthinker Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: what is going on.......... Posts: 5,318	The thing I think is funny about how many Shredders there's going to be...is that I don't think Ch'rell is going to become Shredder at all. As if he's going to take up the mantle of the guy that set his 'beloved leader' on fire and messed up all of his plans; someone that his leader absolutely despised. __________________ DeviantART

05-01-2019, 12:06 PM	#61
Igglet Guest Posts: n/a	Got it, thanks!

05-01-2019, 08:00 PM	#62
jadenova Mouser Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 7	Is anyone going to try to match up the locations on the map with where they are located in real life? The EPF Headquarters is Columbus Circle.

05-10-2019, 10:39 AM	#64
DrReagan Mouser Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 12	Late to the party with this post, but I just have to say, as a long time fan of Karai this issue disappointed me greatly. I mean the issue was good, but it saddens me to see how despite making it seem otherwise for so long, Karai it turns out is a lot more like her grandfather then maybe even she believed. I mean asking to talk with Jennika like that only to run her through like that, there is absolutely no honor in what she did there.

05-10-2019, 03:30 PM	#66
Bobby Curnow Official TMNT Staff/Cast Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 1,518	All opinions are of course totally valid, but I feel compelled to share my own: I think that in Karai's eyes honor went out the door when Splinter refused the gauntlet challenge, something even Shredder accepted. Splinter had his chance to play by the book, and to Karai anything is game now.

05-10-2019, 04:36 PM	#68
Igglet Guest Posts: n/a	Yeah, and besides, we've barely scratched the surface with her. She's the main antagonist of the final arc leading up to #100, at least as far as we know. She's absolutely going to get even more fleshed out as time goes by. Besides, with Saki being built up to come back, her turning into the new Shredder, being manipulated by Kitsune, seems like a solid concept.

05-11-2019, 08:41 PM	#77
daggio Foot Soldier Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Greenwich, CT Posts: 239	Its gonna start looking like that first (or second) episode of Back to the Sewers in the 4kids cartoon with Ch'rell, the real Shredder, and Cyber Shredder throwing down Speaking of which, the IDW series has the first two characters, but not the third....I think it's time Cyber Shredder appears. I nominate Metalhead for that position , heck, I'll nominate Jennika for that if in fact her soul is placed inside a robotic body. And if that happens, it'll be the perfect chance to have Lady Shredder(Karai) throw down with Cyber Shredder (Jennika).