MIRAGE VOL.4 - ISSUE #10 [MAJOR SPOILER] - Page 8

impetus · 06-18-2003, 09:03 PM

what I wonder is why he dropped in front of the open door where he could be seen?

*Dane E5R* · 06-18-2003, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by impetus

what I wonder is why he dropped in front of the open door where he could be seen?

Yea..Because, y'know, he could've chosen where he wanted to die..

Sorry for the sarcasm, but dang.

*XERO* · 06-18-2003, 09:17 PM

Could someone post that picture of Splinter dying, please?

Thanks

impetus · 06-19-2003, 01:22 PM

Elite5Raph, if you've read the book you know that he started out in the kitchen, started to get weak then took several steps OUT OF THE KITCHEN before falling and dying right in front of the door.... so to answer your unnecessarily sarcastic comment, YES, he could have. You HAVE read it, right? If so, then you know the question makes sense. If not... I won't even go into that.

Sorry for the sarcasm, but dang.

Now my theory, to answer my own question is that perhaps he meant to close the door. Or perhaps in his shock he wasn't really thinking (likely).

*Jephael* · 06-19-2003, 04:58 PM

I can't help though but wonder what was going on in Splinter's mind when it hit him. His last words: "My sons!"

I gotta show this issue to my cousin Wendy. She used to be so frightened of Splinter when the original film first came out. This might creep her out even more now.

Splinter · 06-19-2003, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jephael

I can't help though but wonder what was going on in Splinter's mind when it hit him. His last words: "My sons!"

I'm going to go with the standpoint that he was afraid to leave them alone. Or that he was wishing that they were here before he died. Or maybe it was some part of Splinter, wanting to warn his son's about somthing. Especially if the Rat King's apperance has a more sinister reason. Like what has been discussed before in the thread.

*Dane E5R* · 06-19-2003, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by impetus

Elite5Raph, if you've read the book you know that he started out in the kitchen, started to get weak then took several steps OUT OF THE KITCHEN before falling and dying right in front of the door.... so to answer your unnecessarily sarcastic comment, YES, he could have. You HAVE read it, right? If so, then you know the question makes sense. If not... I won't even go into that.

Sorry for the sarcasm, but dang.

Now my theory, to answer my own question is that perhaps he meant to close the door. Or perhaps in his shock he wasn't really thinking (likely).

Dude, I don't want to start another fight here, but no, Splinter could not pinpoint the exact moment that he was gonna die. You honestly think he thought "The front door! That looks like a good place to die! I'M ON IT!" NO. I can guarantee it. It's just like when people complain that Uncle Ben's last words were "Peter, Peter" in the Spider-Man movie. Alright? Right.

impetus · 06-19-2003, 09:18 PM

alrighty!

~~TheShredder~~ · 06-22-2003, 10:11 AM

I still can't belive they killed off Splinter! I mean a rat that somehow learned nitjitsu from watching some guy! Splinter He taught them to be Ninja teens!

impetus · 06-22-2003, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Elite5Raph

You honestly think he thought "The front door! That looks like a good place to die! I'M ON IT!"

No - which is exactly my point. You misinterpreted my question, which, if it was worded awkwardly, I apologize for. All I'm saying is, what might have caused him to go to the door (Other than the camera zooming out to the cat) ?

**HorseTechie** · 06-23-2003, 12:25 PM

I have yet no answer for that. Maybe he was hoping he could find the others (those retired superhero dudes) for help?

Donatello02 · 06-24-2003, 08:05 AM

I tihnk it would have been better if Splinter died in battle and not just by some stroke.

Ghidorah2000 · 06-24-2003, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Donatello02

I tihnk it would have been better if Splinter died in battle and not just by some stroke.

I was thinking the same thing. But eh. What are we gonna do about it now?

Nate · 06-24-2003, 03:43 PM

As I mentioned in another thread, he did just take a sip of his tea. Would I be crazy to think it may have been poisoned... by Rat King, mabey?

**Machias Banshee** · 06-24-2003, 04:52 PM

*using her powers of ESP, predicts that there will be a flood of angry/sad/homicidal/suicidal fanletters sent to Peter as to WHY he killed Splinter like this.*

Nate · 06-24-2003, 06:23 PM

I hope not, Mirage is getting enough ******** from "fans" as it is, be it about Laird's replies, or Lawsons style. Just shut the hell up people. If I were Laird, I'd've packed up my ****, and said good bye, if half the "fans" don't even like the stuff, which is the prevaling theme of at least the Turtle Tracks.

*Jephael* · 06-24-2003, 06:34 PM

I gotta agree with you on that, dude. It sickens me that people have to be so negative about this stuff, that it drives me to be more and more posative about how much I enjoy the comic book, no matter what its "flaws".

Nate · 06-24-2003, 06:42 PM

Jeph, I appriciate positive, intelligent, and constructive letters like your's (in Vol.4 #10) more, and more everyday. I will be writing one very soon concerning these matters, and the fact that they do not represent the ideas of the fanbase. Please tell me that more of you besides Jeph and I that feel this way. If you do, you don't have to post it here, but please write Mirage, and tell them what a fantastic job they're doing, and be sure to thank them for doing this, in this depression that comic book sales are in: they can't be making a whole lot of dough, and it's all for the love of the series and the fans. Be a fan.

impetus · 06-24-2003, 08:40 PM

spoken truly

~~Leo656~~ · 06-24-2003, 08:48 PM

I'm a fan.

A fan who wishes the book could live up to its full potential (which it isn't at the moment), but a fan nonetheless.

06-18-2003, 09:03 PM	#141
impetus Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Kansas City Posts: 978	what I wonder is why he dropped in front of the open door where he could be seen? __________________

06-18-2003, 09:17 PM	#143
XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,179	Could someone post that picture of Splinter dying, please? Thanks __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

06-19-2003, 01:22 PM	#144
impetus Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Kansas City Posts: 978	Elite5Raph, if you've read the book you know that he started out in the kitchen, started to get weak then took several steps OUT OF THE KITCHEN before falling and dying right in front of the door.... so to answer your unnecessarily sarcastic comment, YES, he could have. You HAVE read it, right? If so, then you know the question makes sense. If not... I won't even go into that. Sorry for the sarcasm, but dang. Now my theory, to answer my own question is that perhaps he meant to close the door. Or perhaps in his shock he wasn't really thinking (likely). __________________

06-19-2003, 04:58 PM	#145
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,142	I can't help though but wonder what was going on in Splinter's mind when it hit him. His last words: "My sons!" I gotta show this issue to my cousin Wendy. She used to be so frightened of Splinter when the original film first came out. This might creep her out even more now. __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

06-19-2003, 09:18 PM	#148
impetus Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Kansas City Posts: 978	alrighty! __________________

06-22-2003, 10:11 AM	#149
~~TheShredder~~ Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: My Throne Room Posts: 442	I still can't belive they killed off Splinter! I mean a rat that somehow learned nitjitsu from watching some guy! Splinter He taught them to be Ninja teens!

06-23-2003, 12:25 PM	#151
HorseTechie Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Midwest Posts: 5,677	I have yet no answer for that. Maybe he was hoping he could find the others (those retired superhero dudes) for help?

06-24-2003, 08:05 AM	#152
Donatello02 Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 503	I tihnk it would have been better if Splinter died in battle and not just by some stroke. __________________ 'What ninja weapon did Don get? A stickball bat. Hey, you can call it a 'bo'. But you can call it a Ford Tempo too...it's still just a stick.'

06-24-2003, 03:43 PM	#154
Nate Hench Mutant Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Close enough to kill you ;) Posts: 301	As I mentioned in another thread, he did just take a sip of his tea. Would I be crazy to think it may have been poisoned... by Rat King, mabey? __________________

06-24-2003, 04:52 PM	#155
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	using her powers of ESP, predicts that there will be a flood of angry/sad/homicidal/suicidal fanletters sent to Peter as to WHY he killed Splinter like this.

06-24-2003, 06:23 PM	#156
Nate Hench Mutant Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Close enough to kill you ;) Posts: 301	I hope not, Mirage is getting enough ****** from "fans" as it is, be it about Laird's replies, or Lawsons style. Just shut the hell up people. If I were Laird, I'd've packed up my **, and said good bye, if half the "fans" don't even like the stuff, which is the prevaling theme of at least the Turtle Tracks. __________________

06-24-2003, 06:34 PM	#157
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,142	I gotta agree with you on that, dude. It sickens me that people have to be so negative about this stuff, that it drives me to be more and more posative about how much I enjoy the comic book, no matter what its "flaws". __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

06-24-2003, 06:42 PM	#158
Nate Hench Mutant Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Close enough to kill you ;) Posts: 301	Jeph, I appriciate positive, intelligent, and constructive letters like your's (in Vol.4 #10) more, and more everyday. I will be writing one very soon concerning these matters, and the fact that they do not represent the ideas of the fanbase. Please tell me that more of you besides Jeph and I that feel this way. If you do, you don't have to post it here, but please write Mirage, and tell them what a fantastic job they're doing, and be sure to thank them for doing this, in this depression that comic book sales are in: they can't be making a whole lot of dough, and it's all for the love of the series and the fans. Be a fan. __________________

06-24-2003, 08:40 PM	#159
impetus Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Kansas City Posts: 978	spoken truly __________________

06-24-2003, 08:48 PM	#160
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	I'm a fan. A fan who wishes the book could live up to its full potential (which it isn't at the moment), but a fan nonetheless.