Tales of the TMNT 35 - Page 3

*Scandia* · 06-20-2007, 04:44 AM

Is it known how long the "Forever War" arc will be then?

darthsmozers · 06-20-2007, 07:00 AM

originally (10+ years ago) the series was to end at issue #75, as evidenced by the fact that the stories really began to build on one another, despite likely declining sales. However, the book was cancelled. So, the last story featuring the art of Chris Allan was #70. 71 and 72 were both "tmnt when they were kids" stories, and really had no bearing on the series' continuity. 72 was the last issue.

If you go to Chris Allan's page here: http://www.ak-studios.com/chrissite/chrisportfolio.html you can see sketches for 5 Forever War covers. Keep in mind this was a long time ago and has no bearing on the length of the (possibly) forthcoming storyline. (although, I'd imagine they'd try to use these ideas in some form since Chris seemed to passionate about them). Anyway, perhaps that will whet your appetite.

*Andrew NDB* · 06-21-2007, 09:35 PM

Posted my review of Tales #35 here :
http://www.ninjaturtlesempire.com/fo...=newpost&t=220

*DrSpengler* · 06-21-2007, 09:58 PM

Good review.

I hadn't actually made that connection between Rat King's astral presence in Tales #35 and his line, "last year I was a ghost" in Tales #4. I wonder if that's a coincidence. Even so, they bridge together very nicely.

*Raph's Girl* · 06-24-2007, 12:33 AM

The Pantheon:

Good story. Interesting origin for the Rat King. Yes I think Splinter became the rat god. The cat goddess seemed to take a liking for him.

She also hinted that he'd been there before in a previous life or remembered the old rat king when he was young.

Did anybody else notice that the god of bats was Batman?? Seriously I took one look at him and started laughing. Dude! Batman!

Secret Spirit:
This was a meh story. So Leo's secret passion. The reason why he pushes himself and tries to push his brothers to the brink is cuz it gives him a high. That's pretty OOC for Leo IMO.

*Scandia* · 06-24-2007, 04:31 AM

I don't think it is OOC. On the contrary. It is something he enjoys quite a bit. It is part of his nature. He derives satisfaction from excelling and perfecting what he's passionate about.

OA · 06-24-2007, 07:00 AM

I liked the story quite a bit....always been a huge Rat King fan and loved the possible connection of what happened to Splinter at his moment of passing...

Honestly though, i didn't care mmuch for the backup story...the art got a bit confusing and the story itself didnt reveal too much about Leo

*Andrew NDB* · 06-24-2007, 01:44 PM

I don't think the short was ever intended to be an E! True Hollywood expose on Leonardo. Just a few minutes on Leo, a bit of what's going on in his head, and a little secret that isn't OOC by any stretch.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 06-28-2007, 11:59 AM

I finally read #35, and I'm sorry, but I thought it sucked. In my opinion, it completely screwed up the Rat King. I liked him better in Tales Vol. 1 #4. THAT is how the Rat King should be.

I also thought the whole Pantheon idea was a little bizarre. (And yes, I noticed Batman.

)

One question, though: where did Rat King get those two babes?

*Andrew NDB* · 06-28-2007, 06:16 PM

It some ways it almost seems like more of what you'd expect to see in the origin of the Archie version of the Rat King/Lord Ha'taan, but they tied it to the Mirage material -- even Volume 4 directly -- in a satisfying way. I dug it.

atgthatsme · 07-08-2007, 06:53 AM

i loved the back story it was pretty ace! my favourite one though in recent issues has being the one of Don writing down his thoughts

06-20-2007, 04:44 AM	#41
Scandia Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,265	Is it known how long the "Forever War" arc will be then? __________________ Turtles fight with honor!!!

06-20-2007, 07:00 AM	#42
darthsmozers Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,277	originally (10+ years ago) the series was to end at issue #75, as evidenced by the fact that the stories really began to build on one another, despite likely declining sales. However, the book was cancelled. So, the last story featuring the art of Chris Allan was #70. 71 and 72 were both "tmnt when they were kids" stories, and really had no bearing on the series' continuity. 72 was the last issue. If you go to Chris Allan's page here: http://www.ak-studios.com/chrissite/chrisportfolio.html you can see sketches for 5 Forever War covers. Keep in mind this was a long time ago and has no bearing on the length of the (possibly) forthcoming storyline. (although, I'd imagine they'd try to use these ideas in some form since Chris seemed to passionate about them). Anyway, perhaps that will whet your appetite. Last edited by darthsmozers; 06-20-2007 at 07:11 AM.

06-21-2007, 09:35 PM	#43
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,320	Posted my review of Tales #35 here : http://www.ninjaturtlesempire.com/fo...=newpost&t=220 __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

06-24-2007, 12:33 AM	#45
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	The Pantheon: Good story. Interesting origin for the Rat King. Yes I think Splinter became the rat god. The cat goddess seemed to take a liking for him. She also hinted that he'd been there before in a previous life or remembered the old rat king when he was young. Did anybody else notice that the god of bats was Batman?? Seriously I took one look at him and started laughing. Dude! Batman! Secret Spirit: This was a meh story. So Leo's secret passion. The reason why he pushes himself and tries to push his brothers to the brink is cuz it gives him a high. That's pretty OOC for Leo IMO. __________________

06-24-2007, 04:31 AM	#46
Scandia Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,265	I don't think it is OOC. On the contrary. It is something he enjoys quite a bit. It is part of his nature. He derives satisfaction from excelling and perfecting what he's passionate about. __________________ Turtles fight with honor!!!

06-21-2007, 09:58 PM	#44
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	Good review. I hadn't actually made that connection between Rat King's astral presence in Tales #35 and his line, "last year I was a ghost" in Tales #4. I wonder if that's a coincidence. Even so, they bridge together very nicely.

06-24-2007, 07:00 AM	#47
OA Scatter the nuns!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,981	I liked the story quite a bit....always been a huge Rat King fan and loved the possible connection of what happened to Splinter at his moment of passing... Honestly though, i didn't care mmuch for the backup story...the art got a bit confusing and the story itself didnt reveal too much about Leo __________________ Last edited by OA; 06-24-2007 at 07:09 AM.

06-24-2007, 01:44 PM	#48
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,320	I don't think the short was ever intended to be an E! True Hollywood expose on Leonardo. Just a few minutes on Leo, a bit of what's going on in his head, and a little secret that isn't OOC by any stretch. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

06-28-2007, 11:59 AM	#49
CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy Annalist Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 16,435	I finally read #35, and I'm sorry, but I thought it sucked. In my opinion, it completely screwed up the Rat King. I liked him better in Tales Vol. 1 #4. THAT is how the Rat King should be. I also thought the whole Pantheon idea was a little bizarre. (And yes, I noticed Batman. ) One question, though: where did Rat King get those two babes?

06-28-2007, 06:16 PM	#50
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,320	It some ways it almost seems like more of what you'd expect to see in the origin of the Archie version of the Rat King/Lord Ha'taan, but they tied it to the Mirage material -- even Volume 4 directly -- in a satisfying way. I dug it. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

07-08-2007, 06:53 AM	#51
atgthatsme Random Punk Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 29	i loved the back story it was pretty ace! my favourite one though in recent issues has being the one of Don writing down his thoughts