MIRAGE VOL.4 - ISSUE #10 [MAJOR SPOILER] - Page 7

**HorseTechie** · 06-16-2003, 02:54 PM

Well, it's like this. Splinter had become an icon almost ofthe Turtles. Like April and Casey, pizza, and NYC.

Sure, it's JUST a comic, but it was an awesome comic! I am not deeply moved by this, but I still can understand why some people are. And I'll respect that for them. So please, heed Machias warning to not let this also turn into another messy argument.

Thank you.

Splinter · 06-16-2003, 03:16 PM

True, the art is pretty horrible. And proffessional artists I have shown it to say it looks like it was done by a 10 year old. But still, the point of the thread is talking about the death of a beloved character. Not how terrible the art is. That's a subject for another thread.

impetus · 06-16-2003, 08:43 PM

everyone keep in mind that as far as we know the Rat King is dead, so he may be a ghost or something.

Splinter · 06-16-2003, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by impetus

everyone keep in mind that as far as we know the Rat King is dead, so he may be a ghost or something.

Yeah he's dead. Leonardo killed him with a shuriken and then Splinter found his body when he broke his leg. That was the same time he first encountered the spirit of the deceased Rat King, who helped/forced him to struggle to survive. Also made him eat a rat to stave off hunger. So he's either back for some nefarious purpose, or to help guide Splinter in the afterlife.

ironhelix · 06-16-2003, 10:39 PM

I will ask one more time... What series is this? It doesn't seem like it's a reprint of any old books because I don't remember Splinter ever dying.

~~Leo656~~ · 06-16-2003, 10:45 PM

Splinter just died in the issue that came out last week, Mirage Vol. 4 #10.

Peanut · 06-17-2003, 12:59 PM

Everyone needs to settle down and discuss in a MATURE manner or the big man up stairs *here's a hint: he's little and pink* just might slam his foot down on some of you for arguing so much.

impetus · 06-17-2003, 01:04 PM

vintage, I think you're right about him being dead but I very much doubt Leo killed him. In the ish (Tales #4) it show the shuriken hitting him, but the last page show the Rat King sitting with all the rats around him, very much alive.

tormentedvagrant · 06-17-2003, 05:08 PM

Krangs android body has feet!

Well now everyone, cant we all just get along? I always wanted to say a line like that. Back to splinter, he will be missed, any guesses as to the cause? Just old age? a heart attack? evil? whats your oppinion (all)?

darthsmozers · 06-17-2003, 10:01 PM

Maybe if everyone agrees to drop it....

ANYWAYS, back on topic yet again (and please note the PM button after every post - its there for a reason.)

I'm headed to the comic store tomorrow, hoping to pick up ANY back issues of the old series. (v1,2, and 3.) I only have...3 of them LOL.

When does issue 11 come out....two months from now? or will there be a delay due to 10 being double sized? and thank goodness 10 and 11 were combined into just 10, or else 10 would have been pretty boring alone...

Oh, yeah...happy 200th post for me

Nate · 06-17-2003, 11:58 PM

My Vol 4 #10, and DW #1 shipped today! 3-5 more days

**Krang** · 06-18-2003, 01:35 AM

The next person who continues the argument in this thread will get a warning. If you want to continue arguing, keep it off the forums.

[mod edit - all the arguments prior to this post are now deleted. ~HT ]

darthsmozers · 06-18-2003, 12:05 PM

Its sad the Turtles weren't there when he died

MzTheInsomniac · 06-18-2003, 01:35 PM

i bet the turtles are happy

Splinter · 06-18-2003, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MzTheInsomniac

i bet the turtles are happy

[sarcasm]

Oh, ha ha. Yeah, I'm sure that they are pleased as punch. The only father that they have ever known for 20+ years. One that cared enough to raise them from babies. And wanted to ensure they survived in the dangerous world out there. Especially after not being there to even be with him when he died, so that they could say goodbye. Yes, I'm sure they are overjoyed with happiness.

[/sarcasm]

darthsmozers · 06-18-2003, 05:18 PM

Yeah Mz, that was an odd comment.

VintageSplinter, I agree. Now, it could very well be a burden on their minds...or a guilt April will carry knowing because of her, Splinter had no family nearby when he collapsed and died

**Machias Banshee** · 06-18-2003, 05:24 PM

*sigh* Losing their father....Its so sad. I just hope that Splinter doesnt fully leave. Maybe like a bunch have people have said, maybe He'll come and speak to the turtles, maybe tell them he'll always be there, watching over them, and all that stuff...

*Jephael* · 06-18-2003, 06:30 PM

I don't think April would feel guilty just because her ailment drew everyone away from Northampton. She may however feel bad that she survived while another beloved member just died.

darthsmozers · 06-18-2003, 08:43 PM

true..

Peanut · 06-18-2003, 08:45 PM

Did anyone else just stop and stare at the page where Splinter was laying on the floor? I knew someone was going to pop off and I prepared myself for it.. I promised I wouldn't be moved TOO much, but it didn't work. I just kinda felt sad...poor Splinter. I stared at that page for at least 10 minutes.

06-16-2003, 03:16 PM	#122
Splinter Radical Rat Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Splinter's Dojo Posts: 1,531	True, the art is pretty horrible. And proffessional artists I have shown it to say it looks like it was done by a 10 year old. But still, the point of the thread is talking about the death of a beloved character. Not how terrible the art is. That's a subject for another thread. __________________ R.I.P. Master Splinter - Mirage Comics - May 1984 / June 2003 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - New Episode Guide

06-16-2003, 08:43 PM	#123
impetus Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Kansas City Posts: 978	everyone keep in mind that as far as we know the Rat King is dead, so he may be a ghost or something. __________________

06-17-2003, 01:04 PM	#128
impetus Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Kansas City Posts: 978	vintage, I think you're right about him being dead but I very much doubt Leo killed him. In the ish (Tales #4) it show the shuriken hitting him, but the last page show the Rat King sitting with all the rats around him, very much alive. __________________

06-17-2003, 05:08 PM	#129
tormentedvagrant Hench Mutant Join Date: May 2003 Location: April's Apartment Posts: 462	Krangs android body has feet! Well now everyone, cant we all just get along? I always wanted to say a line like that. Back to splinter, he will be missed, any guesses as to the cause? Just old age? a heart attack? evil? whats your oppinion (all)? __________________ "I like to eat things I can pick out their bones with my teeth, not pick my teeth with their bones."--Leatherhead(RPG)

06-17-2003, 11:58 PM	#131
Nate Hench Mutant Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Close enough to kill you ;) Posts: 301	My Vol 4 #10, and DW #1 shipped today! 3-5 more days __________________

06-16-2003, 02:54 PM	#121
HorseTechie Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Midwest Posts: 5,677	Well, it's like this. Splinter had become an icon almost ofthe Turtles. Like April and Casey, pizza, and NYC. Sure, it's JUST a comic, but it was an awesome comic! I am not deeply moved by this, but I still can understand why some people are. And I'll respect that for them. So please, heed Machias warning to not let this also turn into another messy argument. Thank you.

06-16-2003, 10:39 PM	#125
ironhelix Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 321	I will ask one more time... What series is this? It doesn't seem like it's a reprint of any old books because I don't remember Splinter ever dying.

06-16-2003, 10:45 PM	#126
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	Splinter just died in the issue that came out last week, Mirage Vol. 4 #10.

06-17-2003, 12:59 PM	#127
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Everyone needs to settle down and discuss in a MATURE manner or the big man up stairs here's a hint: he's little and pink just might slam his foot down on some of you for arguing so much.

06-17-2003, 10:01 PM	#130
darthsmozers Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,277	Maybe if everyone agrees to drop it.... ANYWAYS, back on topic yet again (and please note the PM button after every post - its there for a reason.) I'm headed to the comic store tomorrow, hoping to pick up ANY back issues of the old series. (v1,2, and 3.) I only have...3 of them LOL. When does issue 11 come out....two months from now? or will there be a delay due to 10 being double sized? and thank goodness 10 and 11 were combined into just 10, or else 10 would have been pretty boring alone... Oh, yeah...happy 200th post for me

06-18-2003, 01:35 AM	#132
Krang Admin and Sega Guru Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Dimension X Posts: 3,755	The next person who continues the argument in this thread will get a warning. If you want to continue arguing, keep it off the forums. [mod edit - all the arguments prior to this post are now deleted. ~HT ] __________________ "My motherboard's microchips are chomping at the... 'bit'. A little computer humor." --Krang, Welcome Back, Polarisoids

06-18-2003, 12:05 PM	#133
darthsmozers Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,277	Its sad the Turtles weren't there when he died

06-18-2003, 01:35 PM	#134
MzTheInsomniac Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Daaaaaaayton O hi O Posts: 680	i bet the turtles are happy __________________ www.wheeljack.com BEETCH GO THERE!!!!

06-18-2003, 05:18 PM	#136
darthsmozers Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,277	Yeah Mz, that was an odd comment. VintageSplinter, I agree. Now, it could very well be a burden on their minds...or a guilt April will carry knowing because of her, Splinter had no family nearby when he collapsed and died

06-18-2003, 05:24 PM	#137
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	sigh Losing their father....Its so sad. I just hope that Splinter doesnt fully leave. Maybe like a bunch have people have said, maybe He'll come and speak to the turtles, maybe tell them he'll always be there, watching over them, and all that stuff...

06-18-2003, 06:30 PM	#138
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	I don't think April would feel guilty just because her ailment drew everyone away from Northampton. She may however feel bad that she survived while another beloved member just died. __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

06-18-2003, 08:43 PM	#139
darthsmozers Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,277	true..

06-18-2003, 08:45 PM	#140
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Did anyone else just stop and stare at the page where Splinter was laying on the floor? I knew someone was going to pop off and I prepared myself for it.. I promised I wouldn't be moved TOO much, but it didn't work. I just kinda felt sad...poor Splinter. I stared at that page for at least 10 minutes.