Most Hilariously Out of Context TMNT Moments

*Cipher* · 11-02-2008, 01:13 PM

There are always those jaw-dropping moments that require you too step back and say, "Could you put that in context for me?"

Turns out TMNT is full of them as well. Post pictures from the comics, toon or movies, or just describe moments that when seen out of context, imply quite a different series of events.

*Sage Ninja* · 11-03-2008, 03:29 PM

WTF!? Who are these two characters supposed to be?

*Kendamu* · 11-03-2008, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Sage Ninja

WTF!? Who are these two characters supposed to be?

April and Renet, I think.

*Sage Ninja* · 11-03-2008, 03:47 PM

my god, if wheren't for the fact that April had boobs I would never think she was supposed to be female!!! O.O

*Cipher* · 11-03-2008, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Sage Ninja

my god, if wheren't for the fact that April had boobs I would never think she was supposed to be female!!! O.O

She had to have her head shaved during some Nanobot surgery, and at this point it was still growing back. This image came from Vol. 4 #14.

The reality is, Renet just took her back in time and showed her her origin. The joke is, it looks like two really butch women just experimented in a car.

*CyberCubed* · 11-03-2008, 04:46 PM

LOL, I knew someone was going to complain about Jim Lawson's art as soon as that pic was posted.

I always wondered how non-TMNT fans view Jim Lawsons are in the comics? Funny stuff.

*Kendamu* · 11-03-2008, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

LOL, I knew someone was going to complain about Jim Lawson's art as soon as that pic was posted.

I always wondered how non-TMNT fans view Jim Lawsons are in the comics? Funny stuff.

In some recent Tales comic review (I can't remember where), it was described as being drawn by Jim "I Like Squares" Lawson.

*shuriken* · 11-03-2008, 05:54 PM

Poor Jim Lawson

. Always gets crap about his work.

*VaughnMichael* · 11-03-2008, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

LOL, I knew someone was going to complain about Jim Lawson's art as soon as that pic was posted.

I always wondered how non-TMNT fans view Jim Lawsons are in the comics? Funny stuff.

My comic shop owner is a casual TMNT not a very big one and he saw me buying a recent tales issue drawn by Lawson and said he could draw better than that and he sucks at drawing lol

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Originally Posted by shuriken

Poor Jim Lawson

. Always gets crap about his work.

Hey you make crap that's what you get back.

Mandi-chan · 11-03-2008, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by shuriken

Poor Jim Lawson

. Always gets crap about his work.

His art stinks, what does he expect?

He is capable of drawing good...why he is so half-assed now is beyond me.

*Cipher* · 11-03-2008, 07:17 PM

Well, hell, let's just talk about Lawson's art because we all want to anyway.

Lawson has never been my favorite artist. His current style is at least more unique than his older work, where it's purposefully abstract instead of having random panels where you think "why the hell does that look so square?" See any of his work in TMNT Advantures or late Mirage Vol 1 - Vol 2 era for those moments. The problem with his new style, for me anyway, is that I just don't think it's at home in what is ostensibly an action comic.

It's also clear, though, that alot of his art doesn't have his all going into it, which is unfortunate but for some reason the man seems to be thrown every drawing task available when he should be, I don't know, drawing one thing and writing lots of other things because he's great at that. Actually, my ideal scenario with the book would be to have Laird do plot concepts and art, and have Lawson script.

*Roseangelo* · 11-03-2008, 08:01 PM

Not speaking for Jim personally, as I am certainly not qualified to, but it has been suggested to me as a general statement that some people "phone it in" when writing/drawing because Mirage, as a company, gives them no incentive to do any better. Writing/drawing is the only way to draw a paycheck (work for hire), so they do what they have to to pay all of the bills at home. And most all of them are struggling to do that as it is, while Peter and Gary sleep easy with all of that licensing money filling their pockets.

*Ninjinister* · 11-03-2008, 09:21 PM

It's sad looking at his earliest work side-by-side with his newer stuff. The Tales Vol. 1 Treasury I got today is prime for that.

*Cipher* · 11-03-2008, 09:33 PM

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It's sad looking at his earliest work side-by-side with his newer stuff. The Tales Vol. 1 Treasury I got today is prime for that.

See, this is one of those cases where I have to disagree. I'll admit that some of his Tales and Vol. 4 work seems to be "phoning it in," but that's because it looks sloppy within the standards of his new style.

The frotispieces in the Tales Treasury are sharp and detailed, clear examples of his new style done right, and the Spinal Tapped story isn't done in his new style. It's intentionally more cartoony than usual for a humorous story. If anything, I'm the other way around. Some of his old work in that book looks wonky as hell (like, anything in the first two issues), and I'm left to wonder how he improved so much by the time he did Return to New York (which actually looks really good.)

His new style has merit, and can look good. Unfortunatley, alot of the time it doesn't, because he's spread too thin, I suppose.

**Jester** · 11-03-2008, 09:40 PM

This is the quickest I've seen a thread do a total 180 before...

Nice concept, Cipher.

I must agree I don't care for Lawson's work. His issues of TMNTA are my least favorite (His and the Jagwar intro issue.)

*Rooish* · 11-03-2008, 10:35 PM

I feel kind of bad because I looked at this thread when it was started, laughed my ass off, and then didn't post. My scanner isn't functional right now so I don't know if I can add to it. But I will look through my comics and then mention what I find, in case someone else wants to post it.

Thanks for the laughs, Cipher.

As for Lawson's art... blaaaaaaaaaaaargh I don't know what to do. It is weird that he draws things so square and blocky. Especially looking at his City at War stuff (I know it was a long time ago) ... that was relatively cartoony, but in perspective and understated as opposed to exagerrated.

I do love his writing, though... I wish he'd come up with more stories.

Can someone please explain to me why Eric Talbot does not draw a book? I suppose I could ask him ...

*CyberCubed* · 11-03-2008, 10:39 PM

Just think how much better Volume 4 and those Tales issues would look if either Michael Dooney or Dan Berger did the artwork. Granted Dan's work is a bit cartoony so he's better for the comedy issues, but Dooney is amazing.

I LOVE Dooney's artwork, I think its some of the best, and its a shame that he doesn't do the Vol. 4 and Tales art.

*Kendamu* · 11-04-2008, 03:17 AM

I do like Lawson's stuff and I always have whether its been his old stuff or his new stuff. With all the different version of the Turtles out there, I've gotten used to there being varying art styles as well. However, I do like his old stuff a lot better.

On topic, I'll try to find something worthwile to post.

*odupianist* · 11-04-2008, 12:01 PM

Focus people! I'll have to start looking in my books and shows now, I'm sure there's lot of it to be posted.

*Kendamu* · 11-04-2008, 03:16 PM

http://lulz.net/share/src/1204114860735.jpg <--- This image is huge so I just made it a link.

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11-03-2008, 05:54 PM	#8
shuriken Second City Shinobi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chi-town Posts: 4,182	Poor Jim Lawson . Always gets crap about his work. __________________ Some things are better left unsaid. This isn't one of them

11-03-2008, 08:01 PM	#12
Roseangelo Emperor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 9,117	Not speaking for Jim personally, as I am certainly not qualified to, but it has been suggested to me as a general statement that some people "phone it in" when writing/drawing because Mirage, as a company, gives them no incentive to do any better. Writing/drawing is the only way to draw a paycheck (work for hire), so they do what they have to to pay all of the bills at home. And most all of them are struggling to do that as it is, while Peter and Gary sleep easy with all of that licensing money filling their pockets. __________________ www.ninjapizza.net www.colorsbyrosemary.com

11-03-2008, 09:21 PM	#13
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	It's sad looking at his earliest work side-by-side with his newer stuff. The Tales Vol. 1 Treasury I got today is prime for that. __________________

11-02-2008, 01:13 PM	#1
Cipher Foot Elite Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,454	Most Hilariously Out of Context TMNT Moments There are always those jaw-dropping moments that require you too step back and say, "Could you put that in context for me?" Turns out TMNT is full of them as well. Post pictures from the comics, toon or movies, or just describe moments that when seen out of context, imply quite a different series of events. Last edited by Cipher; 11-02-2008 at 03:16 PM.

11-03-2008, 04:46 PM	#6
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,870	LOL, I knew someone was going to complain about Jim Lawson's art as soon as that pic was posted. I always wondered how non-TMNT fans view Jim Lawsons are in the comics? Funny stuff.

11-03-2008, 07:17 PM	#11
Cipher Foot Elite Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,454	Well, hell, let's just talk about Lawson's art because we all want to anyway. Lawson has never been my favorite artist. His current style is at least more unique than his older work, where it's purposefully abstract instead of having random panels where you think "why the hell does that look so square?" See any of his work in TMNT Advantures or late Mirage Vol 1 - Vol 2 era for those moments. The problem with his new style, for me anyway, is that I just don't think it's at home in what is ostensibly an action comic. It's also clear, though, that alot of his art doesn't have his all going into it, which is unfortunate but for some reason the man seems to be thrown every drawing task available when he should be, I don't know, drawing one thing and writing lots of other things because he's great at that. Actually, my ideal scenario with the book would be to have Laird do plot concepts and art, and have Lawson script.

11-03-2008, 09:40 PM	#15
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,300	This is the quickest I've seen a thread do a total 180 before... Nice concept, Cipher. I must agree I don't care for Lawson's work. His issues of TMNTA are my least favorite (His and the Jagwar intro issue.) __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

11-03-2008, 10:35 PM	#16
Rooish Devil's Advocate Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 2,130	I feel kind of bad because I looked at this thread when it was started, laughed my ass off, and then didn't post. My scanner isn't functional right now so I don't know if I can add to it. But I will look through my comics and then mention what I find, in case someone else wants to post it. Thanks for the laughs, Cipher. As for Lawson's art... blaaaaaaaaaaaargh I don't know what to do. It is weird that he draws things so square and blocky. Especially looking at his City at War stuff (I know it was a long time ago) ... that was relatively cartoony, but in perspective and understated as opposed to exagerrated. I do love his writing, though... I wish he'd come up with more stories. Can someone please explain to me why Eric Talbot does not draw a book? I suppose I could ask him ...

11-03-2008, 10:39 PM	#17
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,870	Just think how much better Volume 4 and those Tales issues would look if either Michael Dooney or Dan Berger did the artwork. Granted Dan's work is a bit cartoony so he's better for the comedy issues, but Dooney is amazing. I LOVE Dooney's artwork, I think its some of the best, and its a shame that he doesn't do the Vol. 4 and Tales art.

11-04-2008, 03:17 AM	#18
Kendamu Sewerhead Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,890	I do like Lawson's stuff and I always have whether its been his old stuff or his new stuff. With all the different version of the Turtles out there, I've gotten used to there being varying art styles as well. However, I do like his old stuff a lot better. On topic, I'll try to find something worthwile to post.

11-04-2008, 12:01 PM	#19
odupianist Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,744	Focus people! I'll have to start looking in my books and shows now, I'm sure there's lot of it to be posted.

11-04-2008, 03:16 PM	#20
Kendamu Sewerhead Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,890	http://lulz.net/share/src/1204114860735.jpg <--- This image is huge so I just made it a link.