New IDW collection for non-Eastman/Laird Vol. 1 issues - Page 2

*DrSpengler* · 01-22-2012, 01:08 PM

Well, this isn't my ideal way of seeing the stories collected, but I'm still thrilled that IDW is getting them out there PERIOD. The more product, the better.

Granted, this could create some confusion if they decide to go back and release everything in chronological collections.

Their Transformers collections are a mindboggling mess. First they released each arc in individual trades, then they released Best Of arcs focused on certain writers and artists, then they released deluxe hardcovers that collect each miniseries in publication order, and NOW they're releasing deluxe hardcovers of every issue in a "suggested reading order".

It's confusing for anybody trying to just get into IDW's Transformers series and, well, it's STILL pretty confusing for those in the know, as well.

I'm rather of the opinion that they should release the material as straight-forwardly as possible the first time around so as to make things easier on consumers as they can.

Regardless, I'll repeat that I'm pleased the stuff is getting released PERIOD. It's been the better part of two decades since ANY of this material has seen print in any format. Hopefully newcomers will be able to figure out how IDW is setting up their trades and enjoy the material.

*ToTheNines* · 01-22-2012, 02:28 PM

I wonder if they'll all have red headbands in this book or not...

marcelangelo · 01-22-2012, 03:15 PM

now here is why spengs is called the doctor!...

..I agree very much with you, for all we know idw may have a plan figured out about all this anyway and we will see lots of great turtles comics action rolling in on us

Matches Malone · 01-22-2012, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DrSpengler

Well, this isn't my ideal way of seeing the stories collected, but I'm still thrilled that IDW is getting them out there PERIOD. The more product, the better.

Granted, this could create some confusion if they decide to go back and release everything in chronological collections.

Their Transformers collections are a mindboggling mess. First they released each arc in individual trades, then they released Best Of arcs focused on certain writers and artists, then they released deluxe hardcovers that collect each miniseries in publication order, and NOW they're releasing deluxe hardcovers of every issue in a "suggested reading order".

It's confusing for anybody trying to just get into IDW's Transformers series and, well, it's STILL pretty confusing for those in the know, as well.

I'm rather of the opinion that they should release the material as straight-forwardly as possible the first time around so as to make things easier on consumers as they can.

Regardless, I'll repeat that I'm pleased the stuff is getting released PERIOD. It's been the better part of two decades since ANY of this material has seen print in any format. Hopefully newcomers will be able to figure out how IDW is setting up their trades and enjoy the material.

All very true. It's definitely an exciting time right now I think to be a turtles fan! While it's not my preferred method, IDW is being very good to the TMNT franchise, I think. And if the quality of the current ongoing stays strong, I'm sure this will help build up interest for these reprints as well, so there really isn't too much to worry about. Just all a game of wait and see for now.

*Powder* · 01-22-2012, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

I wonder if they'll all have red headbands in this book or not...

You've just made me cautiously PISSED.

If they turn these Mirage issues into rainbow brite I am going to urinate on everybody.

*CyberCubed* · 01-22-2012, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Powder

You've just made me cautiously PISSED.

If they turn these Mirage issues into rainbow brite I am going to urinate on everybody.

You know they won't do that so stop jumping to conclusions.

Matches Malone · 01-22-2012, 05:55 PM

They didn't even fix the misspelling of Michelangelo's name on the "retro-variant," why would they go out of their way to change the colors of the masks in the reprints? In a new series, anything goes, but with reprinted fan favorites, it's a different story.

Were the Archie reprints in black & white? Just curious...

*ToTheNines* · 01-22-2012, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Matches Malone

They didn't even fix the misspelling of Michelangelo's name on the "retro-variant," why would they go out of their way to change the colors of the masks in the reprints? In a new series, anything goes, but with reprinted fan favorites, it's a different story.

What do you mean "go out of their way"? They're coloring the issues either way.

Abnormal Freak · 01-22-2012, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Goongasnootch

Ooh! Shell of the Dragon in color? Freakin' awesome! I'm in!

Already been done for the second print of the issue, expertly hand-colored by Bode and some others.

I guarantee the new coloring won't look nearly as good. ;p

Matches Malone · 01-22-2012, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

What do you mean "go out of their way"? They're coloring the issues either way.

Well, I meant go out of their way as in to change something that doesn't need to be changed. There is nothing calling for the masks to be changed into the rainbow colors; the IDW ongoing series is very much a separate series. Just because they brought those colors into that series doesn't mean they are going to needlessly impose that on everything every chance they get.

**Jester** · 01-22-2012, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Matches Malone

Were the Archie reprints in black & white? Just curious...

Um...well...when they released Future Tense....it was in Black and White. But that was Mirage.

*Powder* · 01-22-2012, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Matches Malone

Well, I meant go out of their way as in to change something that doesn't need to be changed.

They're already in a habit of doing that.

Toby Barrett · 01-22-2012, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Powder

A habit? The only thing they changed majorly is the origin, which at this point was stale anyway, and the stupid bandanas.

**Jester** · 01-22-2012, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Toby Barrett

A habit? The only thing they changed majorly is the origin, which at this point was stale anyway, and the stupid bandanas.

Yes, but the bandana change seems very unnecessary.

Toby Barrett · 01-22-2012, 07:50 PM

But it's silly to jump to the conclusion that they're going to do the same thing in a series they're not actively working on.
Just because they did something in the series they actually have an active part in creating doesn't mean they're going to give "Michaelangelo" and orange bandana, orange knee pads, and photoshop an initialized belt buckle on him.

**Jester** · 01-22-2012, 07:52 PM

It's a legitimate worry...since they are coloring them in-house. I'm sure they won't, but there's a possibility.

*Powder* · 01-22-2012, 08:24 PM

^

Jester says it best.

**Jester** · 01-22-2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Powder

^

Jester says it best.

Well I try...

*CyberCubed* · 01-22-2012, 09:16 PM

The idea that they would colorized bandanas in Mirage books is the dumbest thing I ever heard. IDW is giving TMNT excellent treatment so I see nothing to be concerned about.

*Samhain* · 01-22-2012, 09:42 PM

This is great to hear. And I'm not worried about IDW doing Multi-Colored in this collected book. I mean, that just wouldn't make any sense.

01-22-2012, 03:15 PM	#23
marcelangelo Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,471	now here is why spengs is called the doctor!.....I agree very much with you, for all we know idw may have a plan figured out about all this anyway and we will see lots of great turtles comics action rolling in on us

01-22-2012, 05:55 PM	#27
Matches Malone Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: California Posts: 954	They didn't even fix the misspelling of Michelangelo's name on the "retro-variant," why would they go out of their way to change the colors of the masks in the reprints? In a new series, anything goes, but with reprinted fan favorites, it's a different story. Were the Archie reprints in black & white? Just curious... __________________ "Baxter, you slime puppy!"

01-22-2012, 07:52 PM	#36
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,300	It's a legitimate worry...since they are coloring them in-house. I'm sure they won't, but there's a possibility. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

01-22-2012, 01:08 PM	#21
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	Well, this isn't my ideal way of seeing the stories collected, but I'm still thrilled that IDW is getting them out there PERIOD. The more product, the better. Granted, this could create some confusion if they decide to go back and release everything in chronological collections. Their Transformers collections are a mindboggling mess. First they released each arc in individual trades, then they released Best Of arcs focused on certain writers and artists, then they released deluxe hardcovers that collect each miniseries in publication order, and NOW they're releasing deluxe hardcovers of every issue in a "suggested reading order". It's confusing for anybody trying to just get into IDW's Transformers series and, well, it's STILL pretty confusing for those in the know, as well. I'm rather of the opinion that they should release the material as straight-forwardly as possible the first time around so as to make things easier on consumers as they can. Regardless, I'll repeat that I'm pleased the stuff is getting released PERIOD. It's been the better part of two decades since ANY of this material has seen print in any format. Hopefully newcomers will be able to figure out how IDW is setting up their trades and enjoy the material.

01-22-2012, 02:28 PM	#22
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,321	I wonder if they'll all have red headbands in this book or not...

01-22-2012, 07:50 PM	#35
Toby Barrett Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 946	But it's silly to jump to the conclusion that they're going to do the same thing in a series they're not actively working on. Just because they did something in the series they actually have an active part in creating doesn't mean they're going to give "Michaelangelo" and orange bandana, orange knee pads, and photoshop an initialized belt buckle on him.

01-22-2012, 08:24 PM	#37
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,945	^ Jester says it best.

01-22-2012, 09:16 PM	#39
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,860	The idea that they would colorized bandanas in Mirage books is the dumbest thing I ever heard. IDW is giving TMNT excellent treatment so I see nothing to be concerned about.

01-22-2012, 09:42 PM	#40
Samhain Dare To Be Stupid! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 1313 Mockingbird Lane Posts: 4,752	This is great to hear. And I'm not worried about IDW doing Multi-Colored in this collected book. I mean, that just wouldn't make any sense.