TMNT #44 Preview & Discussion

[nimajneb]

I really wasn't ready for that.

So graphic and you just don't expect it - I always assumed it would be Alopex and Nobody to the rescue...

(And what's the talk about it being wrapped up up by issue 50? Tmnt doesn't finish does it?)

[PangolinFeets]

I nearly always pick up the variants. I'm really glad I did in this case. Even if they won't stay that price I don't feel anxious about it.

[Allio]

and just like normally, I'm just going to wait on the trade to come out

[Vicky82]

Originally Posted by nimajneb

I really wasn't ready for that.

So graphic and you just don't expect it - I always assumed it would be Alopex and Nobody to the rescue...

(And what's the talk about it being wrapped up up by issue 50? Tmnt doesn't finish does it?)

The story arc not the comic.

Tom Waltz
‏@TomWaltz
Folks, clearing the air here. IDW's #TMNT doesn't end at #50. It's a grand finale of sorts, but the series will continue. We have big plans!

[nimajneb]

Originally Posted by Vicky82

The story arc not the comic.

Tom Waltz
‏@TomWaltz
Folks, clearing the air here. IDW's #TMNT doesn't end at #50. It's a grand finale of sorts, but the series will continue. We have big plans!

Phew,
I was worried as this is the very best comic every month!

[nimajneb]

Originally Posted by PangolinFeets

I nearly always pick up the variants. I'm really glad I did in this case. Even if they won't stay that price I don't feel anxious about it.

My local comic book shop always reserves me the Eastman variants but I think I might get the santolouco covers for the vengeance arc.

I like he idea of using Metalhead as a temporary aid for Donnie but I'm not sure about going back to RoboDon again from the Image days.

[Powder]

Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

I love Image Volume 3, but I have to admit... they totally screw Donny over. His characterization has nothing to do with the introspective intellect from Mirage.

Utter nonsense. Donatello has always had a dark side. Introspective, deeply intelligent people, who live in isolation, often have some pretty insane sh*t going on inside of their heads. & that's without considering the fact that killing people is a recreational hobby for him & his brothers. I think his characterization in the image series is a perfectly natural progression.

Anyway, if what was done in this issue was in fact done as a nod to the Image series, in that Donnie will now be a cyborg of sorts, then I say "Major props, IDW!".

If that's not the route they're going in, then my assumption is that they make a deal with the devil, so to speak, in that the pantheon uses some sort of black magic to bring him back. Considering they're set to be the stars in upcoming arcs, this is equally likely, I think.

Just wish this big twist hadn't been SPOILED TO KINGDOM COME. The internet needs to get slapped.

[bushido]

I have never seen so many websites and forums talk as much of a TMNT comic. It really makes a buzz. Comments range from shock to anger. However all websites announce the death of Don, which is not something official or definitive. It really annoys me. In any case, many people are now interested in this TMNT comic which should bring new readers.

[PangolinFeets]

Originally Posted by Powder

Utter nonsense. Donatello has always had a dark side. Introspective, deeply intelligent people, who live in isolation, often have some pretty insane sh*t going on inside of their heads. & that's without considering the fact that killing people is a recreational hobby for him & his brothers. I think his characterization in the image series is a perfectly natural progression.

Anyway, if what was done in this issue was in fact done as a nod to the Image series, in that Donnie will now be a cyborg of sorts, then I say "Major props, IDW!".

If that's not the route they're going in, then my assumption is that they make a deal with the devil, so to speak, in that the pantheon uses some sort of black magic to bring him back. Considering they're set to be the stars in upcoming arcs, this is equally likely, I think.

Just wish this big twist hadn't been SPOILED TO KINGDOM COME. The internet needs to get slapped.

I'm looking forward to any direction they decide to go with. But I'm mostly excited for the next issue's reactions from the brothers. What's Raph gonna do? Splinter and Leo will probably blame themselves. It's going to be intense.

And yea, the spoilers are being told BY MAJOR NEWS SITES! My friend knew she couldn't read it until today, but it was spoiled for her thanks to IGN. And it was her birthday. Ugh.

Also, I realized I own the original page of the fight between Splinter and Donnie right before he leaves. That's the last time Splinter sees him.

[TigerClaw]

Originally Posted by bushido

I have never seen so many websites and forums talk as much of a TMNT comic. It really makes a buzz. Comments range from shock to anger. However all websites announce the death of Don, which is not something official or definitive. It really annoys me. In any case, many people are now interested in this TMNT comic which should bring new readers.

Its kind of a good thing that, the entire internet is buzzing over this, How often does the TMNT comics get attention to some of the bigger sites out there?

The fact sites like IGN or any comic book website, shows that a lot of people still care about TMNT.

In a world where DC and Marvel dominate the headlines, Its great to see a little comic like TMNT, Get this much attention.

[ChosenOne]

Originally Posted by Powder

Utter nonsense. Donatello has always had a dark side. Introspective, deeply intelligent people, who live in isolation, often have some pretty insane sh*t going on inside of their heads. & that's without considering the fact that killing people is a recreational hobby for him & his brothers. I think his characterization in the image series is a perfectly natural progression.

Have you been reading my diary? Or, y'know, my mind?

On topic, it's fun to see the overwhelming response to this issue and all the speculation that seems to be going with it. I wonder how those folks will feel once Donnie's mishap is reversed?

[bushido]

Originally Posted by TigerClaw

Its kind of a good thing that, the entire internet is buzzing over this, How often does the TMNT comics get attention to some of the bigger sites out there?

The fact sites like IGN or any comic book website, shows that a lot of people still care about TMNT.

In a world where DC and Marvel dominate the headlines, Its great to see a little comic like TMNT, Get this much attention.

Yes, it's a good thing. It helps to remind that TMNT is not originally a "kids stuff". A lot of misinformed people still have that opinion. This comic deserves more recognition from a wider audience.

[Allio]

Spoiler:

Knock knock Donnie got shell shocked

[Vicky82]

Oh my god, it's actually been reported on Entertainment Weekly.

http://www.ew.com/article/2015/03/19...f418bc4fe33f05

I wonder how long until The Sun reports it.

I can't wait for the next issue.

I want to see Casey and April's reactions.
I expected Leo will blame himself but also he will have to stay strong for Mikey and Raph.
I expect Raph will go off to blow some steam but I expect Alopex will have to calm him down.

[Bry]

If the IDW equivalent of "City At War" kicks off around issue #50...?



I haven't had a chance to hit the comic shop, so unfortunately the Internet coverage totally spoiled this one for me.

But:

Spoiler:

Ultimately I'm sure Donnie's as "dead" as Casey was after this:



But y'know... it's still pretty ballsy. And "death of a Ninja Turtle?" headlines certainly draw some attention. There's a reason Marvel and DC keep going to that well.

This is the kind of thing that turns Bebop and Rocksteady from kinda-lovable dope sidekicks into complete monsters, but they were also shown as capable of this from the start, so it's well-done.

And this could mean some serious character development and focus for Donnie, which sounds great to me. And if they have Donnie's mind "trapped" steering Metalhead for a while, that sounds like a really sly reference to the Image run. And that's something this team does damn well - playing with familiar story elements and doing surprising things with them.

[Duke Nukem]

I hope someone here is going to TriCon and sells me a copy for a decent price, I can't imagine what eBay scalpers will want for that.

[TMNT is cooler than MOTU]

Out of all the incarnations of the TMNT, the IDW series has easily been my favorite since the 1990 movie.

It's insane how much $ this comic book is going for on eBay now. I tried calling my local shops to see if they had any more copies and they're all sold out.

[TigerClaw]

Originally Posted by Vicky82

Oh my god, it's actually been reported on Entertainment Weekly.

http://www.ew.com/article/2015/03/19...f418bc4fe33f05

I wonder how long until The Sun reports it.

I can't wait for the next issue.

I want to see Casey and April's reactions.
I expected Leo will blame himself but also he will have to stay strong for Mikey and Raph.
I expect Raph will go off to blow some steam but I expect Alopex will have to calm him down.

I think Raph is going to do more then blow off Steam, Hes gonna go after Bebop and Rocksteady, for what they done to his brother, We will most likely see a side of Raph we never seen before, a side filed with so much rage, That he wants to kill them both.

[Eurydemus]

Whew.

That was quite an emotional ringer I went through today. In spite of the FCBD leak, how everything played out was still incredibly sad, but also absolutely brilliant from a storytelling perspective. A number of people have said it before and I'll echo their sentiments that the IDW turtles are quickly becoming on par with the Mirage run (before things got wonky).

[PangolinFeets]

Originally Posted by TigerClaw

I think Raph is going to do more then blow off Steam, Hes gonna go after Bebop and Rocksteady, for what they done to his brother, We will most likely see a side of Raph we never seen before, a side filed with so much rage, That he wants to kill them both.

It'll be cool to see him get crazier than when Casey was stabbed back in City Fall. That was awesome.