TMNT Micro-Series #4: Leonardo (preview/discussion) - Page 7

*shuriken* · 04-18-2012, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DrSpengler

Now, what I DIDN'T care for was how easily Leo punked all those Foot Soldiers. This was their first appearance, after all, and introducing them as cardboard targets to be knocked over with ease only serves to diminish their threat as villains. I'm fine with the Foot turning into fodder once the Turtles improve their skills later down the line, but as jokes right off the bat? Not doing them any favors.

Other than the fact that some of the fighting seemed stiff, I disagree. Leo had trouble and was trying to get away, and the foot ninja's got some good shots and even took him down. Of course once he went into rage mode he started owning them which is fine cuz that's what he does.
The "interrogation" was silly, but it's understandable, he didn't know any better. Foolish, but understandable. Besides at the end they were just leading hime to scar-face, where he thoroughly got his ass beat.
I liked the art and the fact that at the end of it you knew Leo just faced about 4 dozen Foot ninjas.
This was my favorite Micro book, followed by the Raph one. And the Splinter one coming up next? awesome. Well done IDW, well done.

erick620 · 04-18-2012, 10:44 PM

Just finished reading it! OH MY GOD! This was probably the best micro series thus far. The artwork was AMAZING.

Can't wait for the splinter one shot. I wonder who is going to be doing the art for that one? Anyone know/seen covers?

*DonatelloFan* · 04-18-2012, 11:15 PM

David Petersen once again has the Cover A and RI-A. I'm thinking he has a lock on all Micro Series covers. Which is fine by me, since I'm a superfan of his art.

BAXTER STOCKMAN 19 · 04-19-2012, 03:19 AM

i read it now! I noticed that it was similar to the 2K3 episode Shredder Strikes back part 1 where Leonardo fought against the Foot alone . It even had an element from Shredder Strikes part 1 where a mysterious character helps Leonardo(and we learn later that he is one of the guardians). A very good issue but it would have been even better if Shedder had made an apperance!

*Xav* · 04-19-2012, 04:02 AM

Shredder Strikes Back part 1 was based off the original Mirage Leonardo Micro.

*ToTheNines* · 04-19-2012, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by erick620

Can't wait for the splinter one shot. I wonder who is going to be doing the art for that one? Anyone know/seen covers?

C.P. Wilson III is. Here's his Turtles:

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Originally Posted by BAXTER STOCKMAN 19

It even had an element from Shredder Strikes part 1 where a mysterious character helps Leonardo(and we learn later that he is one of the guardians).

Did I miss something?

*ToTheNines* · 04-19-2012, 08:05 AM

God damn IGN didn't review this

I'm totally confused, because it made their "Comics Run" list on Tuesday.

*Mayhem* · 04-19-2012, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by DonatelloFan

David Petersen once again has the Cover A and RI-A. I'm thinking he has a lock on all Micro Series covers. Which is fine by me, since I'm a superfan of his art.

He does. You must have missed my post a couple of months ago regarding the covers for the next set of four in the micro series. The April one will not be in solicitations though because I don't think David finished it that far in advance for Diamond to include it.

TomWaltz · 04-19-2012, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by DrSpengler

All in all, though, I think this was a good continuation of the story and I'm REALLY looking forward to TMNT #10, now.

Just don't forget to read #9 first, Spengs!

Tom W.

*DonatelloFan* · 04-19-2012, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mayhem

He does. You must have missed my post a couple of months ago regarding the covers for the next set of four in the micro series. The April one will not be in solicitations though because I don't think David finished it that far in advance for Diamond to include it.

I figured as much. I mean, why would they let him do just the Turtles? I hope Shredder gets one, because I'd LOVE to see his Shredder on a cover. I'm sure it's awesome.

Matches Malone · 04-19-2012, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DonatelloFan

I figured as much. I mean, why would they let him do just the Turtles?

Because the original Mirage Micro-Series, in which the current Micro-Series took inspiration from, only included the 4 turtles. The plan to expand it to other important characters beyond the turtles was decided upon after the first 4 already went into production. Petersen himself said that he thought Leonardo was to be his last cover as far as he knew until he got word that they are going to be doing more and asked him to continue his fantastic work!

azrael · 04-19-2012, 02:41 PM

Wow cant wait for more of this story. Now Im curious as to what the other 3 turtles went. Tom will that be touched upon or more left up to the imagination?

Vegeta · 05-15-2012, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

C.P. Wilson III is. Here's his Turtles:

Did I miss something?

That is some pretty turtle art

SS_Turtle · 05-15-2012, 08:04 PM

In regards to C.P. Wilson III: Great art, loving the facial expressions and detail.

ctt4lfecw · 06-24-2012, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DrSpengler

Here's my review of TMNT Microseries #4: Leonardo at TMNT Entity.

Now, what I DIDN'T care for was how easily Leo punked all those Foot Soldiers. This was their first appearance, after all, and introducing them as cardboard targets to be knocked over with ease only serves to diminish their threat as villains. I'm fine with the Foot turning into fodder once the Turtles improve their skills later down the line, but as jokes right off the bat? Not doing them any favors.

All in all, though, I think this was a good continuation of the story and I'm REALLY looking forward to TMNT #10, now.

^
I disagree. I felt the foot soldiers were really overwhelming Leo as I was reading. It felt like they were actually smothering him. I thought they beat him up pretty good before it was all over.

Icegaze · 09-19-2012, 07:56 AM

One of my favourite IDW issues so far.

Leo kicked bvtt! Love Ross Campbell's style although it really clashes with the design of most of the other turtles artwork out there. They are so tiny it almost makes them look like chibi versions of their selves. ;D

thelouisguy · 09-19-2012, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Icegaze

One of my favourite IDW issues so far.

Leo kicked bvtt! Love Ross Campbell's style although it really clashes with the design of most of the other turtles artwork out there. They are so tiny it almost makes them look like chibi versions of their selves. ;D

Glad you like him. Not sure if you saw the The Ross Campbell appreciation thread (IDW, WE WANT HIM BACK!)? You might also like the Ross Campbell plans his own FAN COMIC thread.

*ToTheNines* · 09-02-2026, 04:58 AM

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Right, right. I really hope Nickelodeon lets them have the turtles kill. They let Yoshi get away with some brutal stuff in #5.

Oof. You hate to see it.

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Icegaze Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 283	One of my favourite IDW issues so far. Leo kicked bvtt! Love Ross Campbell's style although it really clashes with the design of most of the other turtles artwork out there. They are so tiny it almost makes them look like chibi versions of their selves. ;D __________________

04-18-2012, 10:44 PM	#122
erick620 New Recruit Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 4	Just finished reading it! OH MY GOD! This was probably the best micro series thus far. The artwork was AMAZING. Can't wait for the splinter one shot. I wonder who is going to be doing the art for that one? Anyone know/seen covers?

04-19-2012, 03:19 AM	#124
BAXTER STOCKMAN 19 Stone Warrior Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greece Posts: 661	i read it now! I noticed that it was similar to the 2K3 episode Shredder Strikes back part 1 where Leonardo fought against the Foot alone . It even had an element from Shredder Strikes part 1 where a mysterious character helps Leonardo(and we learn later that he is one of the guardians). A very good issue but it would have been even better if Shedder had made an apperance!

04-19-2012, 04:02 AM	#125
Xav Foot Elite Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 3,037	Shredder Strikes Back part 1 was based off the original Mirage Leonardo Micro.

04-19-2012, 08:05 AM	#127
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,093	God damn IGN didn't review this I'm totally confused, because it made their "Comics Run" list on Tuesday.