TMNT #97 Preview and Discussion - Page 2

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 08-23-2019, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ChosenOne

Did anyone else read from that third bit of the quote directly onto Karai telling Splinter that he was finished instead of the last bit, or was it just me?

I did as well, at first...

~~ChosenOne~~ · 08-23-2019, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

I did as well, at first...

It kinda ruins the gravity of the moment but at the same time makes it a lot more awesome.

*ProphetofGanja* · 08-23-2019, 11:16 AM

Git gud scrubs, learn to read comics

But for real, Splinter finishing Ocho like that was absolutely badass

~~ChosenOne~~ · 08-23-2019, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ProphetofGanja

Git gud scrubs, learn to read comics

I hadn't finished scrolling down all the way yet.

And yeah, Ocho is usually such a monstrous beast, emphasis on the monstrous, and yet Splinter pretty much manhandles her... It's incredibly cathartic.

*ProphetofGanja* · 08-23-2019, 11:26 AM

I do wonder if it's a misdirect though, and Ocho's demonic healing powers will allow her to get up a few panels later and get some payback on Splinter

*CyberCubed* · 08-23-2019, 11:41 AM

I very much doubt Ocho being killed off in 3 preview pages before the issue is even out is what it seems. Not to mention how short lived it’s character would be in IDW. Something like that would be saved for the middle of an issue.

I do hope for some villain deaths though. Karai, Koya And Bludgeon just licking their wounds and retreating to Japan again like they did last time after issue 50 would be way too repetitive.

*Utrommaniac* · 08-23-2019, 01:25 PM

Uh yeah, no way she's going down that easily.

martinitolove · 08-24-2019, 03:10 AM

I think that Ocho is dead. No reason for the demon to remain alive. Cool character, but a war needs its victims. Koya and the tattoo-girl are next. Bishop will be eaten by Leatherhead. Metalhead will explode. We'll loose some of the mutanimals and Jennika. Mallinga will be defeated by self-sacrifice of the Dragon. Pantheon, Neutrinos and Triceratons will fight off the swarm. Manmoth will storm the EPF. Foot will protect Baxter. Splinter, Hob and Bludgeon will survive.

daggio · 08-26-2019, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I very much doubt Ocho being killed off in 3 preview pages before the issue is even out is what it seems. Not to mention how short lived it’s character would be in IDW. Something like that would be saved for the middle of an issue.

I do hope for some villain deaths though. Karai, Koya And Bludgeon just licking their wounds and retreating to Japan again like they did last time after issue 50 would be way too repetitive.

I agree about Ocho, especially when the preview Tom Waltz put up on his Twitter seems to show Ocho fighting and that panel isn't the same as the panels we see in the official preview. So I guess Ocho is gonna be up and fighting.
Though, I can see how emotionally attached to this series I'm becoming cuz i found myself getting somewhat excited to see that Splinter is still in the fight.

AlZarkovski · 08-27-2019, 04:11 AM

Full preview.

Technogeek29 · 08-28-2019, 07:58 AM

Did I ever mention that Harold is one of my favorite side character? Little things like no matter here he is or how stupid an idea it would be to mouth off he'll do it anyway. Honestly a divorce is something that isn't that surprising.

~~AquaParade~~ · 08-28-2019, 09:22 AM

Fist full issue I have read in at least a year...

Really enjoyed it. It had a great pace, some kickass panels, and I was able to follow along pretty easily, despite being more or less out of the loop since issues 50-60. It did make me want to go back and catch up, if I find the time/money, but I’ll be following along to issue #100 either way.

Splinter had one of my favorite lines of dialogue, regarding having trained over two lifetimes. It helped me to appreciate how much fun that reincarnation twist is.

(Have they been playing with that aspect of the series lately? I recall an intriguing panel featuring an Utrom spying on the turtles and Splinter in their past life, that seemed to imply something related to their reincarnation)

Anyways, as someone who dips back and forth on the book, I had a lot of fun. The only other thought that comes to mind is that Hickman’s X-Men run is on another level right now and reminding me how much I enjoy following comic books monthly. So while this was great, it’s hard not to compare to the only other book I read this week, which is really outshining most “superhero” comics as of late. In my opinion, anyway.

EDIT: Also, I'm probably missing something, but why is Casey such an asshole now?

*shredder orokusaki* · 08-28-2019, 09:33 AM

That is! Karai destroyed the turtles lair and splinter is almost dead!! We won! She took revenge for what he did to me! Now we fully control the foot again!

CiNozzo · 08-28-2019, 09:54 AM

Reading this issue + Shredder in Hell 4, here's my bet for issue #100.

Spoiler:

Well that's my bet, see you in issue #100 :p

*CyberCubed* · 08-28-2019, 09:55 AM

Nice art and fighting scenes in this one but too little Turtles as usual. Karai and her mutants are truly foes to be reckoned with though. Jennika dons her yellow bandana and Bishop is tracking Hun and the others. Found the discussion about Metalhead just being AI very interesting and Harold has a point.

The Turtles will likely call on Old Hob and the Mutanimals for help along with their other friends. I wonder how this will be resolved and if Karai will be defeated. Like I predicted the Pantheon aren’t really in this arc and likely watching from the sidelines, we’ll probably not see them resolved till issue 150.

I actually think having Bishop and Karai in this arc is a bit too much, it’s like fighting the EPF and Karai’s Foot is filling their plate. I can see why the Patheon aren’t here and Null is back on the sidelines as usual.

*Ninjinister* · 08-28-2019, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I actually think having Bishop and Karai in this arc is a bit too much, it’s like fighting the EPF and Karai’s Foot is filling their plate. I can see why the Patheon aren’t here and Null is back on the sidelines as usual.

Did you miss the part where this is City at War?

~~ChosenOne~~ · 08-28-2019, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Ninjinister

Did you miss the part where this is City at War?

Speaking of which, it'll be a major missed opportunity if Karai and Bishop don't clash at some point.

rayfillet101 · 08-28-2019, 12:57 PM

I liked how Jennika...

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I thought Brooklyn's reaction was a bit out of place. This is kind of the first time he has ever been anything other than Hun's bartender, so it was a bit jarring.

Hoping the reinforcements come fast for a grand finale!

daggio · 08-28-2019, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rayfillet101

I liked how Jennika...

Spoiler:

I thought Brooklyn's reaction was a bit out of place. This is kind of the first time he has ever been anything other than Hun's bartender, so it was a bit jarring.

Hoping the reinforcements come fast for a grand finale!

I think it suits Brooklyn cuz way back when the Skara Brae got trashed when Hun tussled with Fergie and Kennedy (remember them?

), Brooklyn was very angry, believing that this ultimately had all to do with the Turtles and the Foot. So Brooklyns unpleasantness towards Jennika is right up there where we last left off with Brooklyn.

*CyberCubed* · 08-28-2019, 05:59 PM

Pour one out for Yumiko and Mongo of the Elite Guard. Yes they had no character but their designs were cool.

I’m actually hoping all of Karai’s minions drop dead. The Turtles forgave Koya and Bludgeon way too many times and they keep coming back for another fight. And Ocho is obviously pure evil. I don’t know if Karai can atone, probably not but Natsu must also die for killing Mongo in cold blood.

It’s time for a culling of the villains. I want to see a bloodbath.

08-23-2019, 11:16 AM	#23
ProphetofGanja Dub Professor Join Date: May 2013 Location: Dub Side of the Moon Posts: 3,497	Git gud scrubs, learn to read comics But for real, Splinter finishing Ocho like that was absolutely badass __________________ "We've been frantically trying to reach you, Dude."

08-23-2019, 11:26 AM	#25
ProphetofGanja Dub Professor Join Date: May 2013 Location: Dub Side of the Moon Posts: 3,497	I do wonder if it's a misdirect though, and Ocho's demonic healing powers will allow her to get up a few panels later and get some payback on Splinter __________________ "We've been frantically trying to reach you, Dude."

08-23-2019, 01:25 PM	#27
Utrommaniac Resident overthinker Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: what is going on.......... Posts: 5,318	Uh yeah, no way she's going down that easily. __________________ DeviantART

08-28-2019, 07:58 AM	#31
Technogeek29 Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Huntsville Posts: 1,486	Did I ever mention that Harold is one of my favorite side character? Little things like no matter here he is or how stupid an idea it would be to mouth off he'll do it anyway. Honestly a divorce is something that isn't that surprising. __________________

08-28-2019, 09:22 AM	#32
~~AquaParade~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,450	Fist full issue I have read in at least a year... Really enjoyed it. It had a great pace, some kickass panels, and I was able to follow along pretty easily, despite being more or less out of the loop since issues 50-60. It did make me want to go back and catch up, if I find the time/money, but I’ll be following along to issue #100 either way. Splinter had one of my favorite lines of dialogue, regarding having trained over two lifetimes. It helped me to appreciate how much fun that reincarnation twist is. (Have they been playing with that aspect of the series lately? I recall an intriguing panel featuring an Utrom spying on the turtles and Splinter in their past life, that seemed to imply something related to their reincarnation) Anyways, as someone who dips back and forth on the book, I had a lot of fun. The only other thought that comes to mind is that Hickman’s X-Men run is on another level right now and reminding me how much I enjoy following comic books monthly. So while this was great, it’s hard not to compare to the only other book I read this week, which is really outshining most “superhero” comics as of late. In my opinion, anyway. EDIT: Also, I'm probably missing something, but why is Casey such an asshole now? Last edited by AquaParade; 08-28-2019 at 12:01 PM.

08-23-2019, 11:41 AM	#26
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,831	I very much doubt Ocho being killed off in 3 preview pages before the issue is even out is what it seems. Not to mention how short lived it’s character would be in IDW. Something like that would be saved for the middle of an issue. I do hope for some villain deaths though. Karai, Koya And Bludgeon just licking their wounds and retreating to Japan again like they did last time after issue 50 would be way too repetitive.

08-24-2019, 03:10 AM	#28
martinitolove Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 259	I think that Ocho is dead. No reason for the demon to remain alive. Cool character, but a war needs its victims. Koya and the tattoo-girl are next. Bishop will be eaten by Leatherhead. Metalhead will explode. We'll loose some of the mutanimals and Jennika. Mallinga will be defeated by self-sacrifice of the Dragon. Pantheon, Neutrinos and Triceratons will fight off the swarm. Manmoth will storm the EPF. Foot will protect Baxter. Splinter, Hob and Bludgeon will survive.

08-27-2019, 04:11 AM	#30
AlZarkovski Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Russia Posts: 1,079	Full preview.

08-28-2019, 09:33 AM	#33
shredder orokusaki Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Japan Posts: 1,518	That is! Karai destroyed the turtles lair and splinter is almost dead!! We won! She took revenge for what he did to me! Now we fully control the foot again! __________________ I AM THE SHREDDER!!!!!

08-28-2019, 09:54 AM	#34
CiNozzo Mouser Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 5	Reading this issue + Shredder in Hell 4, here's my bet for issue #100. Spoiler: Don't you guys think that Splinter will be the new body of the Dragon ? In Shredder in Hell #4, The Dragon says that he's going for plan B In #97, Karai does not want to kill Splinter, she wants him to be an example of defeat. And in #89, the Christmas issue, in the future, the turtles will kill Splinter. FutureLeo apologize to FutureMikey for not finding another way (getting his soul back because the Dragon possessed his body?) and then FutureMikey says : "He stopped being father a long time ago." Well that's my bet, see you in issue #100 :p __________________

08-28-2019, 09:55 AM	#35
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,831	Nice art and fighting scenes in this one but too little Turtles as usual. Karai and her mutants are truly foes to be reckoned with though. Jennika dons her yellow bandana and Bishop is tracking Hun and the others. Found the discussion about Metalhead just being AI very interesting and Harold has a point. The Turtles will likely call on Old Hob and the Mutanimals for help along with their other friends. I wonder how this will be resolved and if Karai will be defeated. Like I predicted the Pantheon aren’t really in this arc and likely watching from the sidelines, we’ll probably not see them resolved till issue 150. I actually think having Bishop and Karai in this arc is a bit too much, it’s like fighting the EPF and Karai’s Foot is filling their plate. I can see why the Patheon aren’t here and Null is back on the sidelines as usual.

08-28-2019, 12:57 PM	#38
rayfillet101 Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 1,454	I liked how Jennika... Spoiler: got her bandanna from Karai's Foot Assain's work uniform. That was her old job, wasn't it? I thought Brooklyn's reaction was a bit out of place. This is kind of the first time he has ever been anything other than Hun's bartender, so it was a bit jarring. Hoping the reinforcements come fast for a grand finale! __________________ "When you scream my name, pleading for the pain to stop, you may call me...Bishop."

08-28-2019, 05:59 PM	#40
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,831	Pour one out for Yumiko and Mongo of the Elite Guard. Yes they had no character but their designs were cool. I’m actually hoping all of Karai’s minions drop dead. The Turtles forgave Koya and Bludgeon way too many times and they keep coming back for another fight. And Ocho is obviously pure evil. I don’t know if Karai can atone, probably not but Natsu must also die for killing Mongo in cold blood. It’s time for a culling of the villains. I want to see a bloodbath.