Who would you like to see write for the show?

Vincent · 06-15-2008, 07:23 AM

This is a thread for fantasizing about writers (of comics, cartoons, et.c.) we would like to see writing for Back to the Sewer.

Let's try to keep it somewhat plausible by not mentioning people who would never write for TMNT or a children's cartoon. Also, don't mention yourself (unless you're an established writer).

I think I'd like to start by mentioning Peter David, writer of stuff and co-creator of Space Cases. I read his Dreamwave TMNT comic series last night, and it blew me away, and it annoyed me that it ended after only seven issues. He's got a great sense of humor, he doesn't dumb it down and he can be deep and serious at the same time as being funny, his dialogue is just amazing, he's got a great grip on the characters and he spins intelligent, interesting and emotionally resonant stories. If he were at least given the chance to write an episode of the cartoon (or better yet, more than one, or hey, the next movie), that would be straight up magical. Peter David currently writes for the Marvel comic series She-Hulk (which I have yet to read his run on).

Which brings us to Dan Slott, who was the previous writer for She-Hulk and a whole bunch of other things and now apparently writes for Amazing Spider-Man. I've only read his She-Hulk run, myself, but I enjoyed it. It was funny and "out there" and interestingly weird. Upon googling, I just found out that he has written for the TMNT before, in Archie comics' "Year of the Turtle". Has anyone read it?

Doug Petrie & Jane Espenson wrote the two parter "The Joining" for "The Batman". A sign that they're not above writing for cartoons. And the fact that they're really good writers and did a whole bunch of great work on genre salad ensemble show Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a sign that they could probably do something interesting with the similarly mixy (and eight-syllabled) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Though they may be busy at the moment as co-executive producers on CSI and Battlestar Galactica respectively.

Keep the thread going, people! What writers do you think could bring that extra layer of awesome to the show?

Disclaimer, I suppose: This thread is fantasy, and as such highly unlikely to have any effect on the actual show unless someone from 4kids happens to stumble in here and go "well wouldja lookit that!".

*ToTheNines* · 06-15-2008, 07:36 AM

I'm gonna go ahead and be boring: Michaels Reaves (who used to write for the OT) and Paul Dini.

Also, I think David Wise deserves another crack at TMNT.

*gobo* · 06-15-2008, 08:50 AM

Kevin Eastman...

CudleyCowlick · 06-17-2008, 09:09 AM

I'd like to see Steve Murphy write more, even though the fart jokes in "The Ancient One" got just a lil' bit old. I'm willing to give him another chance.

*Sage Ninja* · 06-17-2008, 09:34 AM

me

**Machias Banshee** · 06-17-2008, 12:17 PM

I think Goldfine did pretty darn well, looking back at the previous seasons. Plus he actually looked at people's reactions to the stories to get a handle on what they liked...

I wouldn't mind writing some...

*goes to get established first*

*Buslady* · 06-17-2008, 12:48 PM

David A McIntee

cos he is a pro writer and my buddy

Vincent · 06-19-2008, 03:04 PM

I'm currently in the middle of reading Rick Veitch's TMNT vol. 1 story "The River". It's quite compelling. Wouldn't mind seeing him tackle the turtles again.

Jelly Bean · 06-20-2008, 09:59 AM

I wonder if it would be possiable to get Kevin Monroe to write a few episodes.

06-15-2008, 07:23 AM	#1
Vincent Hench Mutant Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 293	Who would you like to see write for the show? This is a thread for fantasizing about writers (of comics, cartoons, et.c.) we would like to see writing for Back to the Sewer. Let's try to keep it somewhat plausible by not mentioning people who would never write for TMNT or a children's cartoon. Also, don't mention yourself (unless you're an established writer). I think I'd like to start by mentioning Peter David, writer of stuff and co-creator of Space Cases. I read his Dreamwave TMNT comic series last night, and it blew me away, and it annoyed me that it ended after only seven issues. He's got a great sense of humor, he doesn't dumb it down and he can be deep and serious at the same time as being funny, his dialogue is just amazing, he's got a great grip on the characters and he spins intelligent, interesting and emotionally resonant stories. If he were at least given the chance to write an episode of the cartoon (or better yet, more than one, or hey, the next movie), that would be straight up magical. Peter David currently writes for the Marvel comic series She-Hulk (which I have yet to read his run on). Which brings us to Dan Slott, who was the previous writer for She-Hulk and a whole bunch of other things and now apparently writes for Amazing Spider-Man. I've only read his She-Hulk run, myself, but I enjoyed it. It was funny and "out there" and interestingly weird. Upon googling, I just found out that he has written for the TMNT before, in Archie comics' "Year of the Turtle". Has anyone read it? Doug Petrie & Jane Espenson wrote the two parter "The Joining" for "The Batman". A sign that they're not above writing for cartoons. And the fact that they're really good writers and did a whole bunch of great work on genre salad ensemble show Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a sign that they could probably do something interesting with the similarly mixy (and eight-syllabled) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Though they may be busy at the moment as co-executive producers on CSI and Battlestar Galactica respectively. Keep the thread going, people! What writers do you think could bring that extra layer of awesome to the show? Disclaimer, I suppose: This thread is fantasy, and as such highly unlikely to have any effect on the actual show unless someone from 4kids happens to stumble in here and go "well wouldja lookit that!". __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHorFa22x3Q Hey, if Vanilla Ice and Partners in Kryme can do it, so can I. Last edited by Vincent; 06-15-2008 at 08:20 AM.

06-15-2008, 08:50 AM	#3
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Buslady WingsOfDarkness! Perkele! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In 7803... Posts: 4,366	David A McIntee cos he is a pro writer and my buddy __________________

06-15-2008, 07:36 AM	#2
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,297	I'm gonna go ahead and be boring: Michaels Reaves (who used to write for the OT) and Paul Dini. Also, I think David Wise deserves another crack at TMNT.

06-17-2008, 12:17 PM	#6
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	I think Goldfine did pretty darn well, looking back at the previous seasons. Plus he actually looked at people's reactions to the stories to get a handle on what they liked... I wouldn't mind writing some... goes to get established first

06-19-2008, 03:04 PM	#8
Vincent Hench Mutant Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 293	I'm currently in the middle of reading Rick Veitch's TMNT vol. 1 story "The River". It's quite compelling. Wouldn't mind seeing him tackle the turtles again. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHorFa22x3Q Hey, if Vanilla Ice and Partners in Kryme can do it, so can I.