You're Favorite Version of the turtles?

[Cipher]

Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

* IDW Comics: Began with a lot of potential, and it's always well written, but a lot of the limitations imposed by Nick really hurt what otherwise should be the "Big Brother" juxtaposed against the Nickelodeon show, which is for little kids.

We're on pretty much the same boat with most versions of the property. What's kept me from getting fully into or endorsing the IDW series, though, is less its visible restrictions, and more the bolded portion above, which I don't agree with on a regular basis.

[CyberCubed]

Originally Posted by Cipher

We're on pretty much the same boat with most versions of the property. What's kept me from getting fully into or endorsing the IDW series, though, is less its visible restrictions, and more the bolded portion above, which I don't agree with on a regular basis.

The comic itself is well written, its just there isn't much time for the characters to breathe or develop. But I guess with a 22 page comic you wouldn't expect them to focus on anything other than the plot.

We need another round of micro's for the Turtles.

[JTH]

I've liked the first movie the most of any turtles incarnation, but I admit, the Nick series is closing fast.

I'm not big on some things they've done, but the writing is well done and most of the new twists they've done I've found refreshing.

[Ramboraph4life aka Matt]

Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

* 4Kids: Unwatchable, even less so than the Fred Wolf show to me. Not even with alcohol (I've tried). What some people call adaptations (some people even throw in the word "faithful," which makes my skin crawl) of Mirage material I call horrible, children and toy-driven painful to watch bastardizations of such.

Respectfully but wholeheartedly disagree with all of that. But it's your opinion, so to each their own.

4Kids and the first 2 live action films for me are my favorites.

[snake]

Its a mix for me. But mostly the Nick turtles and the IDW ones.

[tmntpower1988]

I've been reading some of the turtles comics recently out of curiosity. While I do love violence it just seems weird the turtles actually stabbing the bad guys with their weapons and all the blood because I grew up with the watered down cartoon series.

[graphic_content]

I was hesitant at first...but the new NICK show has fast become my favorite. I love the fight animations, their 'teenage' dynamic, and even the not so subtle anime touches they inject into their comedy.

while the original cartoon still holds a very special place in my childhood memories, its hard to see the new NICK show, and not think that its improved upon the formula in a very strong way.

Its very possible that the new grit and aesthetic of the 2014 film may eventually make its way to the top of my list, but I reserve that judgement until Aug.

[DonatelloDomeHead31]

It's a tie for me, between the 1987 Turtles and the Archie comic turtles.

Humor was good for both, animation was good too.

Through them I had to have a slice of pizza everytime I saw them on TV.

Cowabunga

[CowabungaMikey]

I like all cartoons equally.

But my favorite Turtle is Michelangelo, and my favorite Michelangelo is the 1987 version, so...

[tmntmikey23]

I fav TMNT is mikey From 03 and the nick one and movie one

[Warhorse]

The live action movie and 2k3 toon. Havent read the comics. Maybe when one day someone turns the comics into a full blown novel adaptation i might read it then. Im just not a comic book fan.

[BabyTurtles]

Nick Turtles ^_^ I like the way they look especially~

[SwiftNinjaFox]

I think right now IDW is actually my favorite.
Second would be the movie
Third would be the Nick

I haven't read all of the Mirage comics, so I feel they should be on hold for now in ranking of my favorites. Working on reading the Ultimate Collection 1-4 right now to refresh some issues and catch the ones I missed. Of course, there's more to go after that too.

I will say that the colored bandannas are an overall plus for me. There's a lot of points in the Mirage comics I'm not sure who's supposed to be speaking other than Leo since I can usually see his scabbards. But Raph vs Mike and sometimes even Don if he's not got the bo visible, I have to do a little referencing the next panels or back a panel to make sure who's who.

[METALHEAD]

1# mirage tmnt : Love the grittiness of the comics and the art style of the first three comics

2# 2012 tmnt: nice blend of every tmnt incarnation i've watched.

3# 2014 movie tmnt: they look bad ass.

4: faithful to the comics in some ways, love the seriousness and tone. i questioned fast forward and back to the sewers...

[hitmonkey]

While I'm a big fan of Mirage Volume 1, I just have more fun with the 1990 film. If Donatello's intelligence had been properly displayed, that film would be my hands-down favorite. I've also grown quite fond of the Nick series by watching with my daughter.

[The Fifth Turtle]

Mine might actually be the new Nick toon.

[alliance]

i like the first movie turtles then the 80's cartoon and the Nick version my worst version is the 2k3 turtles, to me there not even worthy of holding the jockstraps of the christmas special turtles

[Redeemer]

Originally Posted by Bry

I wonder if it'd be worth having a stickied mega-thread with a poll to try to avoid these repeats in the future?

This would be a great idea. Instead of seeing a new thread weekly.

[AceDuck]

I got into it through the Archie comics, but my favorite version is the original Mirage series.

[Puddinpop]

Originally Posted by FellowChucker

Visually - Bay's 2014 Ninja Turtles
Characterization - Barron's 1990 TMNT
Humor: Nick Toon
Atmosphere: Barron's 1990 TMNT
Shredder: Barron's 1990 TMNT
Foot Clan: Mirage
Evil Utroms: Nick Toon
Origin: '87 OT
Casey Jones: Barron's 1990 TMNT
April O'Neil: '87 OT
Baxter Stockman: 2k3 Toon
Henchmen: '87 OT

I agree with this almost entirely. Visually the new shredder just looks more menacing than I've ever seen him and I love the whole look of the turtles. They actually look like mutants. As for humor? The nick series is brilliant lol. Atmosphere wise? The first film, I haven't seen the new one yet. But I'm sure people like you and I will walk into that theatre with giant smiles on our faces, over flowing with excitement like when we were 6 years old with pizzas on our laps ready to enjoy the ride!