[Fan Comic] Master Splinter in "Nothing to Fear" - Page 2

*oldmanwinters* · 10-12-2011, 07:01 AM

Thanks for the high praise, luzmagica! I hope you enjoy the next page!

http://oldmanwinters.deviantart.com/...ge-5-263023906

**Jester** · 10-12-2011, 07:08 AM

Lookin' good so far, Adam. Just one question: Why the color difference between the piping of Splinter's kimono on the "cover" and in the interior art?

*oldmanwinters* · 10-12-2011, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jester

Lookin' good so far, Adam. Just one question: Why the color difference between the piping of Splinter's kimono on the "cover" and in the interior art?

Artistic preference! Powder decided to give him a royal purple robe with vivid white trim. I think it really helps the image "pop" off the cover. For the comic, I decided a more low-key black trim would suit the comic better, though I did keep the purple robe since it looks way cooler than the pinkish tint he wore in the cartoon show.

You'll notice that we also decided to color his tail differently (in the show I think it was just plain brown).

*Luzmagica* · 10-12-2011, 10:41 AM

I love the small little rat with the cheese piece next to fridge!!! Cute details!!!

!!!! Also when Splinter look so surprise/fear Mousers going out the Oven...Nice expression!!!

*oldmanwinters* · 10-12-2011, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Luzmagica

I love the small little rat with the cheese piece next to fridge!!! Cute details!!!

!!!! Also when Splinter look so surprise/fear Mousers going out the Oven...Nice expression!!!

Thanks again, and I'm glad somebody noticed the rat! That little rodent had a cameo on the original piece, and Powder's color job really brought him to life and endeared him to me. Thus, I knew I had to bring the little nipper back for the comic. You'll probably be happy to know that it'll be showing up one more time in this issue.

I had so much fun drawing Page 5! At the end of the day, it may be my personal favorite, with the exception of the kitchen table cloth (checkerboard patterns = evil to draw). It proved to be one of the most difficult to color due to all the little details and characters.

*oldmanwinters* · 10-13-2011, 08:13 AM

This comic just hit the half-way point!

http://oldmanwinters.deviantart.com/...ge-6-263185256

Stingray69 · 10-13-2011, 09:55 PM

Looks really good so far. That table cloth reminds me of the original red power ranger.

**Jester** · 10-13-2011, 09:59 PM

Now that you mention it...I prefer the gray tail. It's certainly more 'ratty"...

*oldmanwinters* · 10-14-2011, 04:32 PM

The plot thickens!

http://oldmanwinters.deviantart.com/...ge-7-263466420

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Originally Posted by Stingray69

Looks really good so far. That table cloth reminds me of the original red power ranger.

Believe it or not, I"m working on a TMNT-Power Rangers amalgamation piece and I realized I hate drawing & coloring those Ranger outfits just as much as I hated doing the tablecloth! The geometric patterns always have to be so exact to look right and the coloring is a chore too!

*Coola Yagami* · 10-17-2011, 07:56 PM

I wonder who is under the shredder armor...?

**Jester** · 10-17-2011, 08:03 PM

It's a Cylon Shredder!

*oldmanwinters* · 10-17-2011, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

It's a Cylon Shredder!

He does sorta resemble a Battlestar reject, doesn't he?

*oldmanwinters* · 10-19-2011, 09:34 AM

Be honest, who didn't see this "big reveal" coming?
http://oldmanwinters.deviantart.com/...ge-8-264214524
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I'll admit, I was so struck by the visual look of these Brendan McCarthy pieces of fourth live-action movie concept art, that I just had to work it into my comic!

Spoiler:

*Bauer536* · 10-19-2011, 12:30 PM

Hey Winters: Who's the turtle? Is that Don?

These images of a scrapped movie idea doesn't help.

*Coola Yagami* · 10-19-2011, 12:52 PM

Don went to the dark side...

*oldmanwinters* · 10-19-2011, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Bauer536

Hey Winters: Who's the turtle? Is that Don?

These images of a scrapped movie idea doesn't help.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coola Yagami

Don went to the dark side...

In my original vision, I planned to make it a specific turtle. But after more thought, I realized it would be far more interesting to leave the identity ambiguous, thus leaving the viewer (and Splinter for that matter!) to draw their own conclusions. The grey mask and generic green skin tone were my attempts to avoid any obvious association with the established mutant turtles.

I will go on record as saying, "it ain't Kirby" (a new character created by Eastman/Laird and planned for the fourth movie).

Buffy · 10-20-2011, 03:12 PM

Loving the story so far!

*Eiko* · 10-21-2011, 05:39 AM

Wow this is really cool love it.

*oldmanwinters* · 10-21-2011, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Buffy

Loving the story so far!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eiko

Wow this is really cool love it.

Happy to hear you are enjoying it so far. Here's one of my favorite pages:

http://oldmanwinters.deviantart.com/...ge-9-264529221

I just had to find a way to work the classic Shredder into my story!

Look for the conclusion sometime next week.

*Luzmagica* · 10-21-2011, 12:12 PM

Nice! Cant wait to see the next one!!!

Poor Splinter....he looks like so defeated in that page!!!

10-12-2011, 07:01 AM	#21
oldmanwinters Overlord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Between yesterday and tomorrow! Posts: 15,492	Page 5 Thanks for the high praise, luzmagica! I hope you enjoy the next page! http://oldmanwinters.deviantart.com/...ge-5-263023906 __________________ Experience the TMNT Fan Commentaries! Check out my TMNT fan comic, "Nothing to Fear"! View my sketch work! I'm selling some of my hard-to-find TMNT items! Last edited by oldmanwinters; 07-03-2017 at 02:14 PM.

10-12-2011, 07:08 AM	#22
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,300	Lookin' good so far, Adam. Just one question: Why the color difference between the piping of Splinter's kimono on the "cover" and in the interior art? __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

10-12-2011, 10:41 AM	#24
Luzmagica A Magic Light Dudette! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Spain. Posts: 3,878	I love the small little rat with the cheese piece next to fridge!!! Cute details!!! !!!! Also when Splinter look so surprise/fear Mousers going out the Oven...Nice expression!!! __________________

10-13-2011, 08:13 AM	#26
oldmanwinters Overlord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Between yesterday and tomorrow! Posts: 15,492	Page 6 This comic just hit the half-way point! http://oldmanwinters.deviantart.com/...ge-6-263185256 __________________ Experience the TMNT Fan Commentaries! Check out my TMNT fan comic, "Nothing to Fear"! View my sketch work! I'm selling some of my hard-to-find TMNT items! Last edited by oldmanwinters; 07-03-2017 at 02:15 PM.

10-13-2011, 09:59 PM	#28
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,300	Now that you mention it...I prefer the gray tail. It's certainly more 'ratty"... __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

10-13-2011, 09:55 PM	#27
Stingray69 Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 916	Looks really good so far. That table cloth reminds me of the original red power ranger.

10-17-2011, 07:56 PM	#30
Coola Yagami Overlord Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 15,705	I wonder who is under the shredder armor...? __________________ "I was down with TMNT once, but then they changed what TMNT was. Now what I was down with is no longer TMNT and what TMNT now is seems weird and scary. And it'll happen to YOU." Check out my blog for Comic Reviews and other things. https://markepicblogofrandomness.blogspot.com/ I also started The AEW Crew, the All Elite Wrestling Fan Club! https://www.facebook.com/groups/637508120044168/

10-17-2011, 08:03 PM	#31
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,300	It's a Cylon Shredder! __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

10-19-2011, 09:34 AM	#33
oldmanwinters Overlord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Between yesterday and tomorrow! Posts: 15,492	Page 8 Be honest, who didn't see this "big reveal" coming? http://oldmanwinters.deviantart.com/...ge-8-264214524 [img=http://oldmanwinters.deviantart.com/art/TMNT-comic-Nothing-to-Fear-p8-264214524][/url] I'll admit, I was so struck by the visual look of these Brendan McCarthy pieces of fourth live-action movie concept art, that I just had to work it into my comic! Spoiler: http://brendanmccarthy.byethost8.com...njaturtles.htm __________________ Experience the TMNT Fan Commentaries! Check out my TMNT fan comic, "Nothing to Fear"! View my sketch work! I'm selling some of my hard-to-find TMNT items! Last edited by oldmanwinters; 07-03-2017 at 02:16 PM.

10-19-2011, 12:30 PM	#34
Bauer536 Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2011 Location: United States Posts: 1,550	Hey Winters: Who's the turtle? Is that Don? These images of a scrapped movie idea doesn't help.

10-19-2011, 12:52 PM	#35
Coola Yagami Overlord Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 15,705	Don went to the dark side... __________________ "I was down with TMNT once, but then they changed what TMNT was. Now what I was down with is no longer TMNT and what TMNT now is seems weird and scary. And it'll happen to YOU." Check out my blog for Comic Reviews and other things. https://markepicblogofrandomness.blogspot.com/ I also started The AEW Crew, the All Elite Wrestling Fan Club! https://www.facebook.com/groups/637508120044168/

10-20-2011, 03:12 PM	#37
Buffy Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: where am I? Posts: 1,472	Loving the story so far! __________________ Forgiveness is divine, but never pay full price for late pizza.

10-21-2011, 05:39 AM	#38
Eiko Aussie and Proud Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Foot HQ Australia Posts: 1,816	Wow this is really cool love it. __________________

10-21-2011, 12:12 PM	#40
Luzmagica A Magic Light Dudette! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Spain. Posts: 3,878	Nice! Cant wait to see the next one!!! Poor Splinter....he looks like so defeated in that page!!! __________________