TMNT Micro-Series #4: Leonardo (preview/discussion) - Page 6

TonySiegel · 04-18-2012, 04:18 PM

The books feel shorter don't they?

Upon first read the issue was enjoyable, besides the length of it, didn't have much complaints (still looking to nitpick).

[Raphael's micro remains the undisputed best in the micro series!

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Toby Barrett · 04-18-2012, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TonySiegel

The books feel shorter don't they?

Don't read the previews, it helps considerably.

*CyberCubed* · 04-18-2012, 05:19 PM

I wish the books could be 32 pages each of story material, but I know that's not feasible based on IDW's production model.

Vader · 04-18-2012, 05:58 PM

This entire thread has been derailed. Can a mod clean this dump of a thread up and get things back on topic. The Leo book, nothing else?

IamtheKnight · 04-18-2012, 06:00 PM

I thought that the art in this issue was great. I hope that Ross does some more issues later on. Though, I thought that the writing wasn't the best. Other than that I thought it was a good issue.

Toby Barrett · 04-18-2012, 06:12 PM

A question I have is--

Spoiler:

Bobby Curnow · 04-18-2012, 06:27 PM

Spoiler:

Toby Barrett · 04-18-2012, 06:29 PM

I see, thanks Bobby! Sorry, that just concerned me a little.

*Candy Kappa* · 04-18-2012, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Vader

This entire thread has been derailed. Can a mod clean this dump of a thread up and get things back on topic. The Leo book, nothing else?

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*ToTheNines* · 04-18-2012, 06:59 PM

Shout out to who ever had the idea to have this fight take place in a construction site. I've always thought that was bad ass scenery for ninja brawls.

*Samhain* · 04-18-2012, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

Shout out to who ever had the idea to have this fight take place in a construction site. I've always thought that was bad ass scenery for ninja brawls.

Word. I also like the fact that it was raining in the issue. Matched perfectly with Leo's emotions at the time and really set the mood. The original micro had snow, so rain was a nice variant.

*ToTheNines* · 04-18-2012, 07:09 PM

That was cool because it was raining like crazy here. Plus I liked how it gave the Peterson cover some relation to the story.

*MikeandRaph87* · 04-18-2012, 07:13 PM

I wonder if it could be a reference to the start of the fight in Ninja Turtles II that took place at a construction site?

*plastroncafe* · 04-18-2012, 07:16 PM

Loved it!
The action was great, and I really dig the reincarnation plot.

*Samhain* · 04-18-2012, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeandraph87

I wonder if it could be a reference to the start of the fight in Ninja Turtles II that took place at a construction site?

Um No, it's more than likely a homage to the original Leonardo Micro where the fight took place at a construction site. Ya know, Mirage?...

Toby Barrett · 04-18-2012, 07:20 PM

Yea. Otherwise they would have taken time to honor the traditional pre-fight donut!

*MikeandRaph87* · 04-18-2012, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Samhain

Um No, it's more than likely a homage to the original Leonardo Micro where the fight took place at a construction site. Ya know, Mirage?...

...Or both!

TMNT is cooler than MOTU · 04-18-2012, 07:36 PM

As I stated in another thread, Ross Campbell NEEDS to draw more TMNT stuff as soon as possible. This is the best looking TMNT comics in years! Also, just to clarify, that was

Spoiler:

he was fighting at the end, right?

*DonatelloFan* · 04-18-2012, 08:19 PM

Just read the issue. Not my favorite issue by any means, but it was different, and different is always good.

I wasn't a fan of Leo's dialogue either, as has been discussed a lot in this thread. Before reading it, I didn't understand what people could be complaining about, but yeah, it just seems weird.

And the entire what, half of the issue, where he's fighting? Again, I just couldn't understand what people were complaining about, but the whole fight sequence felt 'off'. It's almost like no one was fighting anyone, but just standing there.

It's just my opinion though. I'm by no means a comic genius, or master of everything comic related. There are others here that can dissect the issue FAR better than I.

On another note, is it weird for a comic shop to NOT get the issues of a comic released that day? I mean, I went in today for my Walking Dead #96 and Leo Micro (I only have TWD and TMNT reserved every month), and they didn't even GET the TMNT issue. Said they were supposed to get it next week.

Why have a hold on issues if I can't get them? If it's abnormal, or happens again, I'll just cancel my TMNT issues and get TWD from now on. If it's not something that generally happens, then I may have to go back to eBay or drive further away to another shop.

I'd hate to, but they didn't even realize that it was released today. I had to convince them. And trust me, it's no fun trying to convince a comic shop owner that I'm supposed to have an issue of a comic in my hands, and want to know why it's not.

*DrSpengler* · 04-18-2012, 10:07 PM

Here's my review of TMNT Microseries #4: Leonardo at TMNT Entity.

I love Campbell's art and I dug what Lynch was doing with the flashbacks; a great way to show what the reincarnation angle brings to the table in terms of emotional weight. And the fight with "scar-face" was pretty great, as it made him out to be way beyond the Turtles and I think we all know who he's going to turn out to be.

Now, what I DIDN'T care for was how easily Leo punked all those Foot Soldiers. This was their first appearance, after all, and introducing them as cardboard targets to be knocked over with ease only serves to diminish their threat as villains. I'm fine with the Foot turning into fodder once the Turtles improve their skills later down the line, but as jokes right off the bat? Not doing them any favors.

All in all, though, I think this was a good continuation of the story and I'm REALLY looking forward to TMNT #10, now.

04-18-2012, 04:18 PM	#101
TonySiegel Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Worldwide Posts: 638	The books feel shorter don't they? Upon first read the issue was enjoyable, besides the length of it, didn't have much complaints (still looking to nitpick). [Raphael's micro remains the undisputed best in the micro series! ] __________________ "...Color or creed, is no need for a man to bleed/ I believe, we all breathe the same seed/ Unless it's diluted, for somethin to intrude it..." - Kool G. Rap

04-18-2012, 06:00 PM	#105
IamtheKnight Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gotham City Posts: 701	I thought that the art in this issue was great. I hope that Ross does some more issues later on. Though, I thought that the writing wasn't the best. Other than that I thought it was a good issue. __________________

04-18-2012, 06:12 PM	#106
Toby Barrett Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 946	A question I have is-- Spoiler: April is seen at the end of the issue along with Casey and the other turtles... does this issue take place before issue 9? Are we just to assume that she woke up and knows the turtles now? No introductions or anything?

04-18-2012, 06:27 PM	#107
Bobby Curnow Official TMNT Staff/Cast Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 1,518	Spoiler: Continuity is #8, Leo, #9, just like release order. At the end of Leo, April is just seeing hurt Leo, and has an appropriate reaction, she hasn't 'met' them yet. You'll see formal introduction in page 1 of #9 in one week.

04-18-2012, 07:13 PM	#113
MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,185	I wonder if it could be a reference to the start of the fight in Ninja Turtles II that took place at a construction site? __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon!

04-18-2012, 05:19 PM	#103
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,734	I wish the books could be 32 pages each of story material, but I know that's not feasible based on IDW's production model.

04-18-2012, 05:58 PM	#104
Vader Random Punk Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 30	This entire thread has been derailed. Can a mod clean this dump of a thread up and get things back on topic. The Leo book, nothing else?

04-18-2012, 06:29 PM	#108
Toby Barrett Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 946	I see, thanks Bobby! Sorry, that just concerned me a little.

04-18-2012, 06:59 PM	#110
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,113	Shout out to who ever had the idea to have this fight take place in a construction site. I've always thought that was bad ass scenery for ninja brawls.

04-18-2012, 07:09 PM	#112
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,113	That was cool because it was raining like crazy here. Plus I liked how it gave the Peterson cover some relation to the story.

04-18-2012, 07:20 PM	#116
Toby Barrett Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 946	Yea. Otherwise they would have taken time to honor the traditional pre-fight donut!

04-18-2012, 07:36 PM	#118
TMNT is cooler than MOTU Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Southern CA Posts: 858	As I stated in another thread, Ross Campbell NEEDS to draw more TMNT stuff as soon as possible. This is the best looking TMNT comics in years! Also, just to clarify, that was Spoiler: Shredder he was fighting at the end, right? __________________ Thank you for getting rid of Hamato Yoshi, Michael Bay and Co.! He was suuuuuper unnecessary.

04-18-2012, 08:19 PM	#119
DonatelloFan "The Pixel Dad" Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,764	Just read the issue. Not my favorite issue by any means, but it was different, and different is always good. I wasn't a fan of Leo's dialogue either, as has been discussed a lot in this thread. Before reading it, I didn't understand what people could be complaining about, but yeah, it just seems weird. And the entire what, half of the issue, where he's fighting? Again, I just couldn't understand what people were complaining about, but the whole fight sequence felt 'off'. It's almost like no one was fighting anyone, but just standing there. It's just my opinion though. I'm by no means a comic genius, or master of everything comic related. There are others here that can dissect the issue FAR better than I. On another note, is it weird for a comic shop to NOT get the issues of a comic released that day? I mean, I went in today for my Walking Dead #96 and Leo Micro (I only have TWD and TMNT reserved every month), and they didn't even GET the TMNT issue. Said they were supposed to get it next week. Why have a hold on issues if I can't get them? If it's abnormal, or happens again, I'll just cancel my TMNT issues and get TWD from now on. If it's not something that generally happens, then I may have to go back to eBay or drive further away to another shop. I'd hate to, but they didn't even realize that it was released today. I had to convince them. And trust me, it's no fun trying to convince a comic shop owner that I'm supposed to have an issue of a comic in my hands, and want to know why it's not. __________________ My Pixel Paintings: On this forum On Facebook Samples:

04-18-2012, 10:07 PM	#120
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	Here's my review of TMNT Microseries #4: Leonardo at TMNT Entity. I love Campbell's art and I dug what Lynch was doing with the flashbacks; a great way to show what the reincarnation angle brings to the table in terms of emotional weight. And the fight with "scar-face" was pretty great, as it made him out to be way beyond the Turtles and I think we all know who he's going to turn out to be. Now, what I DIDN'T care for was how easily Leo punked all those Foot Soldiers. This was their first appearance, after all, and introducing them as cardboard targets to be knocked over with ease only serves to diminish their threat as villains. I'm fine with the Foot turning into fodder once the Turtles improve their skills later down the line, but as jokes right off the bat? Not doing them any favors. All in all, though, I think this was a good continuation of the story and I'm REALLY looking forward to TMNT #10, now.