Future IDW one-shots

[Cowabunga Carl]

I'm not surprised that we would see more one shots. It makes since when you think about it that there are so many characters and only so much can be covered in the main series. As for April, as long as it doesn't turn her into a drawing I'd be cool with just about anything.

[TonySiegel]

The mousers should have a one shot... They are all after all the most misbegotten and misunderstood characters in the TMNT universe.

[CyberCubed]

The one-shots are definitely needed, in the main series there's not even enough time to explore each character with everything going on.

These characters definitely need to be fleshed out more. If the IDW series was the very first Turtle series ever, nobody would have any attachment to the characters because we barely know them.

[Matches Malone]

Originally Posted by Mr._Mutant_Man

I love stories that are from the average person's POV (like Marvels and Gotham Central). Stories where the usual heroes just drop in now and then and the story is told from another perspective. An April story like that would be great.

That's exactly how I felt Tristan Jones' & Paul Harmon's Tales issues were like. Everything from the POV of the cops and it worked really well. Maybe not as well as Gotham Central, but that dude can write!

Still, having said that, I am really enjoying Tom Waltz' style, even if his dialogue comes off pretty corny sometimes, especially with the excessive use of "bro." But the juggling between multiple perspectives and storylines is done so well, there's no denying the skill involved. That's another reason I'm loving these straight-forward one-shots, as it really puts these characters in focus as opposed to the main series which we can see a much bigger story. The two series in conjunction is the perfect balance.

Originally Posted by azrael

The 4rth should be shredder

I feel that there is a strong possibility for a Shredder/Oroku Saki Micro-Series. Next to Splinter, there is no other character who has as strong of a connection to the turtles than him. Anyone else would seem out of place to be put on the same tier of importance as Splinter, Casey, and April. It would also be a unique villain Micro. Then, the next tier or batch of Micros can include characters like Krang, Stockman, etc.

[Redeemer]

I think I would definitely enjoy a shredder/oroku saki or a "foot" in general one-shot. I wouldnt mind seeing why Saki even joined the foot or how he rose to power.

Or
I wouldnt mind seeing the foot through the eyes of random foot soldier.

[Mayhem]

In other, but related news, David Petersen told me IDW have asked him to do more one-shot covers in the future, and possibly the whole artwork to a one-shot. If time ever permitted. If you liked his covers, then this is definitely good news

[Venom]

Originally Posted by Mayhem

In other, but related news, David Petersen told me IDW have asked him to do more one-shot covers in the future, and possibly the whole artwork to a one-shot. If time ever permitted. If you liked his covers, then this is definitely good news

I will l-o-v-e seeing his interpretation of the Shredder!

All this talk of the micros officially continuing (I had asked Bobby about it last year and he stated the possibility), I really hope we eventually see the Fugitoid and get a micro with him too (the original Fugitoid one-shot could in essence be considered a micro).

[Uki]

Awesome-I'd read a micro about anyone in the TMNT universes-April, Splinter, Casey, Old Hob, Shredder, Bebop, Ricksteady...a random mouser...anyone. Shoot, sign me up for a monthly based on the pizza guy.

[ToTheNines]

Peterson was born to do a Splinter Micro.

[Venom]

Originally Posted by ToTheNines

Peterson was born to do a Splinter Micro.

Indubitably.

In a parallel universe he was born to draw Turtles full-time.

[Powder]

We did already get confirmation of more one-shots, ya know. Just not who (though it doesn't take a genius to guess).

Originally Posted by Mayhem

In other, but related news, David Petersen told me IDW have asked him to do more one-shot covers in the future, and possibly the whole artwork to a one-shot. If time ever permitted. If you liked his covers, then this is definitely good news

I knew Peterson would be back on cover duty, but the possibility of him getting a whole book is really exciting. I'd love to see that.

[AquaParade]

I love having the micro-series! I'm definitely up to see it run casually alongside the main series.

A few things I would like to see from the micro-series...

- More great characters from the tmnt universe getting their time to shine. Yes, The Shredder is a definite must.

- To possibly read some "Year one" stories. If there is a rich story that can be told in the first 15 months of the turtles mutation, the red bandana's could once again be brought out.

- Ambiguous future story-lines! Yes, there definitely needs to be a lot more developing of the characters, story, and universe before this can happen. That being said, I love the way Mirage would hop around in the time-line of the tmnt. Piecing together the mystery of the tmnt's future, is one of the most rewarding things in the Mirage series. I'd love to see some time-line hopping here as well!

- Also, I wouldn't mind having these released the same day that the regular issues come out, even if it they only come out every two or three months. From what little I understand, comic deadlines are a hectic thing, and this could be far from possible, but I wanted to share my thoughts anyway.

These are just some personal hopes of mine. I'm excited to see what the team comes up with!

[CyberCubed]

If they do villain one-shots other than Shredder, I would like to see more of Old Hob and Baxter before the events of issue #1.

Perhaps Alopex as well.

[AquaParade]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

If they do villain one-shots other than Shredder, I would like to see more of Old Hob and Baxter before the events of issue #1.

Perhaps Alopex as well.

Old Hob is one I didn't think of. I would definitely be down to see that!

You know, I wouldn't mind if Lynch stuck around for a bit on the micro's either. He's gotten off to a strong start.

[Donnie]

Originally Posted by ToTheNines

Peterson was born to do a Splinter Micro.

Heck to the yeah. Peterson would own that book.

[Metropoliskid41]

Peterson's covers are fantastic, this is great news to that there will be more one shots. I think a "Rise of The Foot" would be a great story for a one shot, and then have both a Splinter and an Oraku Saki one shot spin out of those and have it done like issue #5, part flashback part present day for each.

[TristanHuwJones]

Originally Posted by Matches Malone

That's exactly how I felt Tristan Jones' & Paul Harmon's Tales issues were like. Everything from the POV of the cops and it worked really well. Maybe not as well as Gotham Central, but that dude can write!

Thanks man! Glad you dug those! I'd love to get back on that bandwagon at some point and finish those stories, but I have zero idea where things stand with the Mirage stuff like that. I kinda enjoy writing ABOUT the turtles through other characters than actually writing the Turtles themselves. Maybe someday we can get back to those. We'll see. Ghostbusters has me pretty tied up. Art and scripting is a big juggle.

[Metropoliskid41]

Originally Posted by TristanHuwJones

Ghostbusters has me pretty tied up. Art and scripting is a big juggle.

I can't wait for Haunted America!

[TristanHuwJones]

Wait'll you see what I'm doing in #8! >

[Metropoliskid41]

Hell yeah! Can't wait for it! Erik, Dan, and you have been tearing up that book!! I'm really looking forward to everything 2012 has in store for both Ghostbusters and TMNT!