Eastman to Republish Bodycount - Page 3

*VaughnMichael* · 01-14-2008, 05:11 PM

I think the walking dead is one of the best series to come along in a long time.
It's funny both titles that I get are in black & white.
Well I do get another WormWood Gentleman Corpse but that doesnt come out to often.

*Rooish* · 01-24-2008, 10:13 AM

Can't wait until this comes out. I'm glad it wasn't Eastman who bought out Laird's share of Mirage, though, because I doubt we'd ever see the other Turtles besides Raph (especially Mike) again.

*odupianist* · 01-24-2008, 01:25 PM

You never know Rooish. Eastman might have staffed some people to balance out his Raph obsession. We might have had better art too lol

*Kendamu* · 01-24-2008, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Rooish

Can't wait until this comes out. I'm glad it wasn't Eastman who bought out Laird's share of Mirage, though, because I doubt we'd ever see the other Turtles besides Raph (especially Mike) again.

Better than Gameraph in my opinion.

Besides, this wasn't supposed to be some definitive version of the Turtles that Eastman would write all the time. It was more of a homage to John Woo movies that happened to have Raph and Casey starring in it.

*Rooish* · 01-24-2008, 05:04 PM

That is true, especially about the art. I guess ... I wish that Pete and Kev could have both stayed on, maybe writing their own separate-but-equal TMNT stories. After all, the true TMNT canon/continuity is so spotty and weird that it wouldn't matter too much if there were two completely separate visions of the Turtles from their creators. I mean, Kevin always imagined that April O'Neil was a black woman!

Plus if Kev had stayed around, he might have been more involved with his fans. And Mirage might have stayed an idealistic place where the staff were treated better. Who knows.

*R-iZZy* · 01-25-2008, 02:58 AM

I remembered loving Bodycount simply for the fact that it was just guns blazing; totally nothing but hardcore violence, death and guts. It was basically TMNT on meth, crack and speed! I dunno, if it came to Eastman taking over TMNT alone and volume four was more like Bodycount, I'd have been 100% behind that more than what we have now.

*Kendamu* · 01-30-2008, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by R-iZZy

I remembered loving Bodycount simply for the fact that it was just guns blazing; totally nothing but hardcore violence, death and guts. It was basically TMNT on meth, crack and speed! I dunno, if it came to Eastman taking over TMNT alone and volume four was more like Bodycount, I'd have been 100% behind that more than what we have now.

I would like it, but I don't think it would've ever turn out that way. Bodycount was just it's own little thing it seems.

I think Kevin's TMNT would be more like the opposite of Vol. 4 (sci-fi). All Ninja action.

~~AquaParade~~ · 01-30-2008, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Goongasnootch

I would like it, but I don't think it would've ever turn out that way. Bodycount was just it's own little thing it seems.

I think Kevin's TMNT would be more like the opposite of Vol. 4 (sci-fi). All Ninja action.

If I had to choose one of them to have taken over, I think I would have chosen eastman at this point. Might make a good thread topic...if it didnt turn into flamewars.

*Kendamu* · 01-30-2008, 03:44 PM

I prefer Ninja action over Star Trek myself.

Eastman or Laird, I'm a Tales fan either way. The Tales stories are often one-shots so that means I can pretty well start anywhere in most cases.

*Buslady* · 01-30-2008, 06:25 PM

I dont mind a little scifi but I REALLY miss the good old fighting days. There's just way too much scifi in the comics right now. Too bad Kev can't do his own TMNT title...it'd be interesting to see what he'd do

DK2 · 02-03-2008, 06:55 PM

Kind of cool that Eastman is reprinting this mini series/graphic novel. Not surprised either. Knowing Laird has no flavour for action and violence he wouldn't reprint this anyway. It was Kevins thing. Cool he still can do some TMNT stuff. I don't know if I'll get this. I managed to get the original trade at a second hand bookstore years ago for half cover price. After seeing this news, I might make myself reread this again. I actually liked the Image Vol. 3 series. It was good from its own and had stories and action and pace that was acceptable, after Vol. 2.

thebrownranger · 02-03-2008, 09:42 PM

I can't wait. How much is it going to cost? I'm also looking for the original copies as well. Any body have a trace of where to find them?

soccerstud652 · 04-20-2008, 12:04 AM

Any idea of a date or pricing?

OA · 04-20-2008, 01:22 PM

I spoke to Kevin about this at the NYCC and he said they should be coming out anytime now...

soccerstud652 · 04-20-2008, 01:34 PM

http://www.metaltv.com/showitem.cfm?Itemnum=5004

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**NEW! Bodycount - Eastman & Bisley
Item# 5004
Price: $16.95

In Kevin Eastman's last major work on the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" he teamed up with Simon Bisley to spin a "John Woo" inspired story featuring Raphael and Casey Jones.
In this one hundred page action packed adventure, often called the longest running gunfight in comics, Casey and Raphael find them selves caught-up in the middle of an international family murder revenge assassination plot, complete with gansters, thugs, secret agents, double agents, armies of Kevlar covered swat teams, resistance warriors, and more spent shell casings that the D-Day invasion.

Pre order this book now - Available end of April 2008

My question: Is there any new material in this set? I know the original collected Bodycount had "8 pages of "behind the scenes" images and commentary from Kevin featuring his layouts alongside Simon's finished pages." But Eastman mentions nothing of bonus features or a signed copy or anything of the sort.

soccerstud652 · 04-26-2008, 03:06 PM

I pre-ordered this, any idea when it ships?

~~AquaParade~~ · 04-26-2008, 03:26 PM

I wish they would have these books in Barnes and Nobles and Borders. I'd pick em all up so fast. Problem is I don't really have a convenient way of ordering things online. I should really make that a priority of mine.

thebrownranger · 04-28-2008, 03:11 PM

Totally slipped my mind. Here's the pic that Kevin let me take w/ the advanced Bodycount reprint at NYCC:
I must say, these are some high quality interior pages.

*Raph's Girl* · 04-28-2008, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by soccerstud652

I pre-ordered this, any idea when it ships?

Well as you can see from above it says it ships end of April....but the website now says it's delayed till the end of May as it's still at the printer.

Ok..so the price is $16.95....how much is S/H???

Im almost tempted to pre-order this....

soccerstud652 · 04-28-2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Raph's Girl

Well as you can see from above it says it ships end of April....but the website now says it's delayed till the end of May as it's still at the printer.

Ok..so the price is $16.95....how much is S/H???

Im almost tempted to pre-order this....

I think I may cancel my order and wait for the hardcover...

01-24-2008, 10:13 AM	#42
Rooish Devil's Advocate Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 2,130	Can't wait until this comes out. I'm glad it wasn't Eastman who bought out Laird's share of Mirage, though, because I doubt we'd ever see the other Turtles besides Raph (especially Mike) again. __________________ Thanks evan2000 for the sig!

01-24-2008, 05:04 PM	#45
Rooish Devil's Advocate Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 2,130	That is true, especially about the art. I guess ... I wish that Pete and Kev could have both stayed on, maybe writing their own separate-but-equal TMNT stories. After all, the true TMNT canon/continuity is so spotty and weird that it wouldn't matter too much if there were two completely separate visions of the Turtles from their creators. I mean, Kevin always imagined that April O'Neil was a black woman! Plus if Kev had stayed around, he might have been more involved with his fans. And Mirage might have stayed an idealistic place where the staff were treated better. Who knows. __________________ Thanks evan2000 for the sig!

01-25-2008, 02:58 AM	#46
R-iZZy The Long Con Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: G'ville, FL (Gator Country), USA Posts: 3,007	I remembered loving Bodycount simply for the fact that it was just guns blazing; totally nothing but hardcore violence, death and guts. It was basically TMNT on meth, crack and speed! I dunno, if it came to Eastman taking over TMNT alone and volume four was more like Bodycount, I'd have been 100% behind that more than what we have now. __________________

01-30-2008, 06:25 PM	#50
Buslady WingsOfDarkness! Perkele! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In 7803... Posts: 4,366	I dont mind a little scifi but I REALLY miss the good old fighting days. There's just way too much scifi in the comics right now. Too bad Kev can't do his own TMNT title...it'd be interesting to see what he'd do __________________

02-03-2008, 09:42 PM	#52
thebrownranger Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY Posts: 782	I can't wait. How much is it going to cost? I'm also looking for the original copies as well. Any body have a trace of where to find them? __________________ https://www.instagram.com/allenjac0b/ WANTED: A.C. Farley Leonardo Bust (bronze & unpainted) Playmates TMNT statues- Donatello, Michelangelo

01-14-2008, 05:11 PM	#41
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	I think the walking dead is one of the best series to come along in a long time. It's funny both titles that I get are in black & white. Well I do get another WormWood Gentleman Corpse but that doesnt come out to often.

01-24-2008, 01:25 PM	#43
odupianist Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,744	You never know Rooish. Eastman might have staffed some people to balance out his Raph obsession. We might have had better art too lol

01-30-2008, 03:44 PM	#49
Kendamu Sewerhead Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,890	I prefer Ninja action over Star Trek myself. Eastman or Laird, I'm a Tales fan either way. The Tales stories are often one-shots so that means I can pretty well start anywhere in most cases.

02-03-2008, 06:55 PM	#51
DK2 Stone Warrior Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 621	Kind of cool that Eastman is reprinting this mini series/graphic novel. Not surprised either. Knowing Laird has no flavour for action and violence he wouldn't reprint this anyway. It was Kevins thing. Cool he still can do some TMNT stuff. I don't know if I'll get this. I managed to get the original trade at a second hand bookstore years ago for half cover price. After seeing this news, I might make myself reread this again. I actually liked the Image Vol. 3 series. It was good from its own and had stories and action and pace that was acceptable, after Vol. 2.

04-20-2008, 12:04 AM	#53
soccerstud652 Hench Mutant Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 493	Any idea of a date or pricing?

04-20-2008, 01:22 PM	#54
OA Scatter the nuns!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,981	I spoke to Kevin about this at the NYCC and he said they should be coming out anytime now... __________________

04-26-2008, 03:06 PM	#56
soccerstud652 Hench Mutant Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 493	I pre-ordered this, any idea when it ships?

04-26-2008, 03:26 PM	#57
~~AquaParade~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,450	I wish they would have these books in Barnes and Nobles and Borders. I'd pick em all up so fast. Problem is I don't really have a convenient way of ordering things online. I should really make that a priority of mine.

04-28-2008, 03:11 PM	#58
thebrownranger Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY Posts: 782	Totally slipped my mind. Here's the pic that Kevin let me take w/ the advanced Bodycount reprint at NYCC: I must say, these are some high quality interior pages. __________________ https://www.instagram.com/allenjac0b/ WANTED: A.C. Farley Leonardo Bust (bronze & unpainted) Playmates TMNT statues- Donatello, Michelangelo