TMNT Battle Nexus coming in November!

[hypered1]

https://www.ign.com/articles/the-ori...exus-sdcc-2025

[Andrew NDB]

Is this more Turtles Forever crap where the Mirage universe is literally black and white? Because that's stupid as sh** and doesn't even make any sense (the covers? Vol. 2? hello?).

[nidza_maj2000]

Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Is this more Turtles Forever crap where the Mirage universe is literally black and white? Because that's stupid as sh** and doesn't even make any sense (the covers? Vol. 2? hello?).

In my opinion it looks really good it is kind of like Roger Rabbit style

[Smithguy789]

My headcanon is that any instance of black-and-white "Turtle Prime" isn't the Mirage Universe we know, but a universe where issue one happened and then the universe itself stayed on that pallete/style.

[Andrew NDB]

Originally Posted by nidza_maj2000

In my opinion it looks really good it is kind of like Roger Rabbit style

No, it's crap. And a bit demeaning to Mirage at large. It's as if to say, "Mirage was black and white, but the NEW Turtle universes have evolved beyond those dinosaurs!"

[nidza_maj2000]

Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

No, it's crap. And a bit demeaning to Mirage at large. It's as if to say, "Mirage was black and white, but the NEW Turtle universes have evolved beyond those dinosaurs!"

Okay, agree to disagree, your opinion is vaild but I think it looks good

[oldmanwinters]

It feels like 2004 again somehow.

And probably a small detail, but this is the first Drome thread I can remember in which the first post shows off an image of the 2nd issue in a newly announced series before the first issue!

[jestergoblin]

Arguably the biggest selling point of Battle Nexus is that it features the return of the original Shredder from Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird's Mirage Comics TMNT run. Fittingly, this villain is still rendered in that classic black-and-white style. He'll be joined by Metalhead from the 2012 animated series, Slash from the IDW universe, and Ninjara, who is making her IDW debut here. These four villains have been handpicked to defeat the Turtles in this high-stakes tournament.

What an odd assortment but I get the idea. IDW Slash seems like a weird choice given his character arc, but he is a great foil to fight Mikey.

Was kind of hoping we'd finally get SOME answer about Oroku Yoshi.

And I agree, the whole b&w gimmick (or the b&w with just red bandanas) has always irked me.

[hypered1]

Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

It feels like 2004 again somehow.

And probably a small detail, but this is the first Drome thread I can remember in which the first post shows off an image of the 2nd issue in a newly announced series before the first issue!

It was the only picture in the article that would let me grab it's direct link. Issue 1's cover is in the article's gallery though.

[CyberCubed]

I mean it's just more non-canon crossover stuff like the Godzilla mini just announced or Power Rangers or Street Fighter. It doesn't really matter.

[oldmanwinters]

Originally Posted by hypered1

It was the only picture in the article that would let me grab it's direct link. Issue 1's cover is in the article's gallery though.

Hooray! You fixed it!

EDIT:
Oh, wow, impressive that they already showed the covers (A & B) to the first 5 issues already! Potential Spoilers be darned!
https://www.facebook.com/teenagemuta...eb9xxN75z511Nl

[TigerClaw]

Ninjara is gonna be a part of this, Sophie Campbell has posted two new concept art of her, I love her IDW design.
https://bsky.app/profile/mooncalfe1..../3lusqbhoa4k2i

[Chaotix12345]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I mean it's just more non-canon crossover stuff like the Godzilla mini just announced or Power Rangers or Street Fighter. It doesn't really matter.

Pretty sure that this IS canon. They wouldn't be introducing IDW's version of Ninjara here and creating fight pairings that perfectly tie into each character's development in the ongoing if it wasn't. Tom Waltz, Sophie Campbell, and others from the main book are also on writing duty.

Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

Hooray! You fixed it!

EDIT:
Oh, wow, impressive that they already showed the covers (A & B) to the first 5 issues already! Potential Spoilers be darned!
https://www.facebook.com/teenagemuta...eb9xxN75z511Nl

Interesting that you'd assume that Ninjara would be Raph's opponent, but his cover has him facing off with Alopex.

[Andrew NDB]

Originally Posted by Chaotix12345

Pretty sure that this IS canon. They wouldn't be introducing IDW's version of Ninjara here

Seems a little strange. Why bring in IDW Ninjara from the IDW universe in the Battle Nexus? Why not bring in actual Archie Ninjara?

[nidza_maj2000]

Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Seems a little strange. Why bring in IDW Ninjara from the IDW universe in the Battle Nexus? Why not bring in actual Archie Ninjara?

Well they decided to introduce her in this

[Andrew NDB]

Originally Posted by nidza_maj2000

Well they decided to introduce her in this

Just seems weird. Why use a story with a multiversal platform to introduce someone... not from the multiverse?

[nidza_maj2000]

Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Just seems weird. Why use a story with a multiversal platform to introduce someone... not from the multiverse?

She is probably from IDW universe like Slash, probably Shredder from Mirage universe and Metalhead from TMNT 2012 universe recruited them to fight Turtles from different universes and IDW Turtles might be able to defeat them

[CyberCubed]

I don't see how this is canon with IDW Slash there. And they should of just used Archie Ninjara. What's the point of making a new one for this?

[nidza_maj2000]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I don't see how this is canon with IDW Slash there. And they should of just used Archie Ninjara. What's the point of making a new one for this?

It will be explained in this comic

[CyberCubed]

Most of the crossovers are not canon. Only the ghostbuster ones and Usagi crossovers are canon in IDW