The End of Tales of the TMNT?

*DrSpengler* · 01-19-2009, 07:34 PM

It is a shame to see Tales go, but as has already been mentioned, there's more to blame here than just Diamond.

You'd think a comic titled "Ninja Turtles" released during the prime of the Ninja Turtles resurgance, wouldn't generate such pitiful numbers.

And yet, trades for the book were not made available in places where the core audience could find them (book stores). Additionally, Laird's insistence on "doing his buddy Jim a solid", resulted in an artstyle that didn't appeal top practically anyone.

There were a number of poor business and creative decisions which lead to Tales' self destruction, and considering the massive upswing in popularity Ninja Turtles was going through during Tales' run, there really is no quality excuse for such failures.

Still, "failure" may not be an appropriate word. 50+ issues is a very, very healthy run. But it was 50+ issues of nonprofit which could have been otherwise if it hadn't been for a group of stubborn old men.

Ah well. I have all my issues and I'll enjoy them. I guess this just means more money for me to save.

01-19-2009, 07:34 PM	#10
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	It is a shame to see Tales go, but as has already been mentioned, there's more to blame here than just Diamond. You'd think a comic titled "Ninja Turtles" released during the prime of the Ninja Turtles resurgance, wouldn't generate such pitiful numbers. And yet, trades for the book were not made available in places where the core audience could find them (book stores). Additionally, Laird's insistence on "doing his buddy Jim a solid", resulted in an artstyle that didn't appeal top practically anyone. There were a number of poor business and creative decisions which lead to Tales' self destruction, and considering the massive upswing in popularity Ninja Turtles was going through during Tales' run, there really is no quality excuse for such failures. Still, "failure" may not be an appropriate word. 50+ issues is a very, very healthy run. But it was 50+ issues of nonprofit which could have been otherwise if it hadn't been for a group of stubborn old men. Ah well. I have all my issues and I'll enjoy them. I guess this just means more money for me to save.