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member_removed · 09-14-2024, 12:06 AM

Will Dark Legacy get a Graphic Novel release as well?

AlZarkovski · 04-08-2025, 09:33 AM

The final chapter of Illusions is finally out!

Illusions 6: Reverberation.

Spoiler:

Links to free digital version:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mfl...usp=drive_link

or

https://mega.nz/folder/rvIFWTob#s1pC.../file/byp3TQJY

Physical copy will be available later.

*ToTheNines* · 08-07-2025, 03:15 AM

Just found out about Dark Legacy, looks great. I’m probably gonna grab a copy next time I place an order with Arseniy. Any news on #2 and beyond?

AlZarkovski · 08-11-2025, 02:03 AM

Thank you! Unfortunately, the artist is currently very busy with other projects, so the 2nd issue of Dark Legacy will not be released until spring 2026. At the moment, 13 pages out of 22 have been drawn.

*ToTheNines* · 08-16-2025, 03:35 AM

Nice, I’m glad to hear you’re sticking with the same artist despite scheduling issues.

Smithguy789 · 09-10-2025, 10:58 AM

Are there plans for an English translation of the "Prime" series? What I've seen looks very interesting.

AlZarkovski · 09-10-2025, 12:32 PM

Yes, of course. We found that there are not many buyers for our comics in single format, unfortunately (in English). So we decided to release all our series at once as collector's editions. Prime consists of 5 issues and we will release the English version when all issues are completed. The preliminary date is 2026, now we are working on issues 3 and 4.

Issue #2 Russian covers:

Spoiler:

*oldmanwinters* · 09-11-2025, 02:35 PM

The single-issue covers really do look great!

*ToTheNines* · 02-23-2026, 07:22 PM

I got TMNT IV #1 today. I’m going to until all/most issues are out before I judge the story, but I really like the photorealistic art, and love that every single character is based on a real actor.

Keep up the great work, fellas!

Fenrys · 04-12-2026, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by AlZarkovski

Yes, the plot has already been written, we are planning 8 issues. In the third issue, the first 3 pages are ready and we hope that the rest will be drawn over the next six months

I know this is a really old post, but I'm curious if there was ever any more progress made on continuing Shredder War?

AlZarkovski · 04-13-2026, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

I got TMNT IV #1 today. I’m going to until all/most issues are out before I judge the story, but I really like the photorealistic art, and love that every single character is based on a real actor.

Keep up the great work, fellas!

Thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fenrys

I know this is a really old post, but I'm curious if there was ever any more progress made on continuing Shredder War?

Let me tell you about the current status of Shredder War.

Issue 1 - a free digital version is available.
Issue 2 - a free digital version is available.
Issue 3 - currently only a physical version in Russian has been released.
Issue 4-8 are in the works.

We will definitely release a physical English version once all eight issues are ready (in hardcover format). You can purchase this book from Arseniy.

We have decided to no longer release free digital versions of Shredder War. I understand this is disappointing news, but the project has not been abandoned and will definitely be completed.

We are planning to release an English version of Illusions this year. This will be the first, but not the last, Dream Studios hardcover book in English.

Fenrys · 04-13-2026, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlZarkovski

Thank you!

Let me tell you about the current status of Shredder War.

Issue 1 - a free digital version is available.
Issue 2 - a free digital version is available.
Issue 3 - currently only a physical version in Russian has been released.
Issue 4-8 are in the works.

We will definitely release a physical English version once all eight issues are ready (in hardcover format). You can purchase this book from Arseniy.

We have decided to no longer release free digital versions of Shredder War. I understand this is disappointing news, but the project has not been abandoned and will definitely be completed.

We are planning to release an English version of Illusions this year. This will be the first, but not the last, Dream Studios hardcover book in English.

Thanks for the update! I'd definitely be interested in a hardcover of Shredder War. Considering you won't be doing free digital releases anymore, would you consider doing a pdf for purchase at least? Maybe once the full 8 issues are done? I mostly collect and read digital comics, mainly getting collected hardcovers as a purely collector sort of thing. Don't really blame you for getting rid of free versions, stuff like this does take time and money afterall.

AlZarkovski · 04-13-2026, 10:40 AM

I'm open to selling digital copies, but not in the near future. The main reason is the problem with payment processing in Russia. Yes, Arseniy has a solution, but he only uses it for physical copies. Time will tell.

Fenrys · 04-13-2026, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlZarkovski

I'm open to selling digital copies, but not in the near future. The main reason is the problem with payment processing in Russia. Yes, Arseniy has a solution, but he only uses it for physical copies. Time will tell.

Ah, yea that makes sense. Hm, guess I'll just have to keep my eyes open for when issues go on sale in english (either singles or hardcover) and potentially buy 2 of the hardcover, 1 to keep and one to cut and scan into my own digital copy. Thanks for the replies!

*ToTheNines* · 08-24-2026, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlZarkovski

Thank you! Unfortunately, the artist is currently very busy with other projects, so the 2nd issue of Dark Legacy will not be released until spring 2026. At the moment, 13 pages out of 22 have been drawn.

Any update on #2?

AlZarkovski · 08-24-2026, 02:31 PM

Unfortunately, due to the artist's intense workload, work is progressing very slowly. Currently, 15 of the 22 pages are fully drawn. Work on page 16 will begin soon.

However, I want to inform you that English editions of our other comics, Illusion and Prime, are planned for the near future.

*ToTheNines* · 08-25-2026, 07:36 AM

Cool, thanks for the update.

How crucial is Illusions to the Time Lords Trilogy?

AlZarkovski · 08-25-2026, 09:34 AM

The Time Lords trilogy will consist of three mini-series: Prime (2026), Nexus (2027/2028 ), and Exodus (2029/2030).

Prime and Nexus are largely unrelated plot-wise. They are two stories from different periods of Renet's life. However, Exodus will tie all these plots together.

Illusions are important for understanding the events of Nexus. In Nexus, we will provide a brief summary of the most important events from Illusions, but I strongly recommend reading Illusions before Nexus.

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09-11-2025, 02:35 PM	#128
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04-08-2025, 09:33 AM	#122
AlZarkovski Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Russia Posts: 1,079	The final chapter of Illusions is finally out! Illusions 6: Reverberation. Spoiler: Links to free digital version: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mfl...usp=drive_link or https://mega.nz/folder/rvIFWTob#s1pC.../file/byp3TQJY Physical copy will be available later.

08-07-2025, 03:15 AM	#123
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,033	Just found out about Dark Legacy, looks great. I’m probably gonna grab a copy next time I place an order with Arseniy. Any news on #2 and beyond?

08-11-2025, 02:03 AM	#124
AlZarkovski Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Russia Posts: 1,079	Thank you! Unfortunately, the artist is currently very busy with other projects, so the 2nd issue of Dark Legacy will not be released until spring 2026. At the moment, 13 pages out of 22 have been drawn.

08-16-2025, 03:35 AM	#125
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,033	Nice, I’m glad to hear you’re sticking with the same artist despite scheduling issues.

09-10-2025, 10:58 AM	#126
Smithguy789 Thug Join Date: Dec 2024 Location: Tennessee Posts: 75	Are there plans for an English translation of the "Prime" series? What I've seen looks very interesting.

09-10-2025, 12:32 PM	#127
AlZarkovski Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Russia Posts: 1,079	Yes, of course. We found that there are not many buyers for our comics in single format, unfortunately (in English). So we decided to release all our series at once as collector's editions. Prime consists of 5 issues and we will release the English version when all issues are completed. The preliminary date is 2026, now we are working on issues 3 and 4. Issue #2 Russian covers: Spoiler:

02-23-2026, 07:22 PM	#129
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,033	I got TMNT IV #1 today. I’m going to until all/most issues are out before I judge the story, but I really like the photorealistic art, and love that every single character is based on a real actor. Keep up the great work, fellas!

04-13-2026, 10:40 AM	#133
AlZarkovski Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Russia Posts: 1,079	I'm open to selling digital copies, but not in the near future. The main reason is the problem with payment processing in Russia. Yes, Arseniy has a solution, but he only uses it for physical copies. Time will tell.

08-24-2026, 02:31 PM	#136
AlZarkovski Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Russia Posts: 1,079	Unfortunately, due to the artist's intense workload, work is progressing very slowly. Currently, 15 of the 22 pages are fully drawn. Work on page 16 will begin soon. However, I want to inform you that English editions of our other comics, Illusion and Prime, are planned for the near future.

08-25-2026, 07:36 AM	#137
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,033	Cool, thanks for the update. How crucial is Illusions to the Time Lords Trilogy?

08-25-2026, 09:34 AM	#138
AlZarkovski Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Russia Posts: 1,079	The Time Lords trilogy will consist of three mini-series: Prime (2026), Nexus (2027/2028 ), and Exodus (2029/2030). Prime and Nexus are largely unrelated plot-wise. They are two stories from different periods of Renet's life. However, Exodus will tie all these plots together. Illusions are important for understanding the events of Nexus. In Nexus, we will provide a brief summary of the most important events from Illusions, but I strongly recommend reading Illusions before Nexus.