Laird now "hopes to finish" volume 4

*Andrew NDB* · 07-17-2017, 10:36 AM

"I hope to someday return to finish up the story lines in Volume 4, but when that will be, I have no idea. I can only hope that when I get around to it, Jim Lawson will still be willing to draw it!"

http://peterlairdstmntblog.blogspot....l#comment-form

From a response on July 9th.

It seems like a minor thing, but saying "I hope to someday return to finish up" volume 4 is different than him saying, "Maybe I'll do it, but I doubt I will," as he's been saying for a few years. Maybe a small distinction, but it seems important.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 07-17-2017, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

"I hope to someday return to finish up the story lines in Volume 4, but when that will be, I have no idea. I can only hope that when I get around to it, Jim Lawson will still be willing to draw it!"

http://peterlairdstmntblog.blogspot....l#comment-form

From a response on July 9th.

It seems like a minor thing, but saying "I hope to someday return to finish up" volume 4 is different than him saying, "Maybe I'll do it, but I doubt I will," as he's been saying for a few years. Maybe a small distinction, but it seems important.

Such a minor comment, and yet, it fills me with hope!!!

And I thought this was going to be a trolling post from you, Andrew.

*Andrew NDB* · 07-17-2017, 10:53 AM

Also, his saying "when that will be" and not "if that will be." Overall this is much more positive about Vol. 4 than anything I've seen him post in years.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 07-17-2017, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Also, his saying "when that will be" and not "if that will be." Overall this is much more positive about Vol. 4 than anything I've seen him post in years.

Absolutely agreed.

Sorta sounds like maybe he had a late-night inspiration and thought, "Yeah, I should do that in a few years."

I'm quite excited!

*Vegita-San* · 07-17-2017, 11:11 AM

it would be nice. he can still do tmnt after a nice long break and do it his way. especially if the recent stuff isn't too his liking.

i didn't mind volume 4 all that much from what i can remember.

~~AquaParade~~ · 07-17-2017, 11:11 AM

Thanks for sharing, Andrew. Pretty exciting.

I'm really not sure what the ending could possibly due to satisfy me, other than just be heartfelt and remain true to the characters. Maybe a Peter/Kevin eastman pin-up in the back?

Looking forward to further news.

*neatoman* · 07-17-2017, 11:14 AM

Does he have an outline?
How many issues would it take to finish the story at a minimum?

If takes like one or two issues to wrap things up, I don't see why he couldn't finish it. If it takes more than that, who knows?

*Andrew NDB* · 07-17-2017, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by neatoman

Does he have an outline?

Just going off of previous Q&As over the years, it sounds like only in his head. But yeah.

~~mrmaczaps~~ · 07-17-2017, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by neatoman

Does he have an outline?
How many issues would it take to finish the story at a minimum?

If takes like one or two issues to wrap things up, I don't see why he couldn't finish it. If it takes more than that, who knows?

He has a rough outline in his head of where he wants to go and if I recall correctly, one of the times at shellback he said something about needing about 5 or 6 issues to wrap things up... He could probably condense things to a 5 issue run to finish but it would be rushed...

I'd love to see an conclusion but it won't be the same not having Shellback and making an event out of its release... Although Steve could always rent a hall or something or team up with Jetpack for the release.

Casey · 07-30-2017, 05:17 PM

Yeah. I was ready to be let down. Still am lol.

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Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

Such a minor comment, and yet, it fills me with hope!!!

And I thought this was going to be a trolling post from you, Andrew.

*myconius* · 07-17-2017, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

"I hope to someday return to finish up the story lines in Volume 4, but when that will be, I have no idea. I can only hope that when I get around to it, Jim Lawson will still be willing to draw it!"

http://peterlairdstmntblog.blogspot....l#comment-form

From a response on July 9th.

It seems like a minor thing, but saying "I hope to someday return to finish up" volume 4 is different than him saying, "Maybe I'll do it, but I doubt I will," as he's been saying for a few years. Maybe a small distinction, but it seems important.

oh i really do hope so!!!

it's much too early to start celebrating, but even at the mere thought-

let's just keep our fingers crossed and hope that the planets will align!

*Donnie* · 07-17-2017, 04:40 PM

Oh man, I really hope Peter gets around to finishing Volume 4.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 07-17-2017, 04:45 PM

I wonder if passing a church collection plate or filling a PAC envelope with crumpled twenties would help encourage his creative desire to finish Volume 4.

Show him the fans care and will put their money where their mouth is, the way we put money towards Andrew finishing Volume 3. I wish I'd been active when that was happening, I'd have shelled out whatever I could for that...

*Andrew NDB* · 07-17-2017, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

I wish I'd been active when that was happening, I'd have shelled out whatever I could for that...

You'll have your chance for "Origin." In just a few days.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 07-17-2017, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

You'll have your chance for "Origin." In just a few days.

Sounds promising!

*CyberCubed* · 07-17-2017, 05:55 PM

I don't know why people are talking about crossovers or spinoffs or whatever, Volume 4 has it's own separate plots that were winding down around the time of issue 32. I don't see what the hell people are talking about other stuff when all we want is some closure to the current stories.

Mike is still with the Triceratons about to attack Styracadons and find out why the Regenta betrayed him, Leo was still in the Battle Nexus with an alternate Shredder about to meet and alternate Splinter, and besides that Raph/Don/April's story were all pretty much over or coming to a conclusion. There's not much else.

Then from what we know from Tales and the Future TMNT stories, we know the world goes to hell and most humans leave the planet but a few.

*Andrew NDB* · 09-17-2021, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

"I hope to someday return to finish up the story lines in Volume 4, but when that will be, I have no idea. I can only hope that when I get around to it, Jim Lawson will still be willing to draw it!"

http://peterlairdstmntblog.blogspot....l#comment-form

From a response on July 9th.

It seems like a minor thing, but saying "I hope to someday return to finish up" volume 4 is different than him saying, "Maybe I'll do it, but I doubt I will," as he's been saying for a few years. Maybe a small distinction, but it seems important.

Well, I guess this was only 4 years ago.

*DrSpengler* · 09-17-2021, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Well, I guess this was only 4 years ago.

Bidin' my time! Bidin' my time!

*guitar riff*

Bidin' my time! Bidin' my time!

*Jephael* · 09-18-2021, 10:43 PM

Sadly I wouldn't bank on Peter Laird ever getting around to it, especially at this point. I think he's just done with all of this, and I can't say I blame him. Mirage had its chance. It's time to let go.

~~AquaParade~~ · 09-19-2021, 08:08 AM

Kevin made it sound like Peter is retired, when he mentioned asking Peter if he wanted to do more work on The Last Ronin. Sounds like he is done-done.

Sort of sad, in regards to how Peter’s work on TMNT just hits a lackluster dead end, but I always liked the ambiguous nature of Mirage’s future anyway.

It’s hard for me to imagine TLR being the canon ending now either though, given the differences to Mirage. The hints given in “Old Times” or the tales volume 2 issues are enough for me.

And I look at TLR as, of course, The Dark Knight Returns, in terms of canon. It’s one possible future for any version of TMNT, but mostly just it’s own thing. It’s inspired by the tone of Mirage and seems to be somewhat rooted in a past that reflects the first 11 issues of Mirage, which is cool too.

07-17-2017, 10:36 AM	#1
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 29,251	Laird now "hopes to finish" volume 4 *"I hope to someday return to finish up the story lines in Volume 4, but when that will be, I have no idea. I can only hope that when I get around to it, Jim Lawson will still be willing to draw it!"* http://peterlairdstmntblog.blogspot....l#comment-form From a response on July 9th. It seems like a minor thing, but saying "I hope to someday return to finish up" volume 4 is different than him saying, "Maybe I'll do it, but I doubt I will," as he's been saying for a few years. Maybe a small distinction, but it seems important. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

07-17-2017, 10:53 AM	#3
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 29,251	Also, his saying "when that will be" and not "if that will be." Overall this is much more positive about Vol. 4 than anything I've seen him post in years. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

07-17-2017, 04:45 PM	#13
CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy Annalist Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 16,435	I wonder if passing a church collection plate or filling a PAC envelope with crumpled twenties would help encourage his creative desire to finish Volume 4. Show him the fans care and will put their money where their mouth is, the way we put money towards Andrew finishing Volume 3. I wish I'd been active when that was happening, I'd have shelled out whatever I could for that... __________________ *ALL THEIR DAYS ARE NUMBERED*

09-18-2021, 10:43 PM	#19
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,088	Sadly I wouldn't bank on Peter Laird ever getting around to it, especially at this point. I think he's just done with all of this, and I can't say I blame him. Mirage had its chance. It's time to let go. __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988 www.jephael.com

07-17-2017, 11:11 AM	#5
Vegita-San Emperor Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,915	it would be nice. he can still do tmnt after a nice long break and do it his way. especially if the recent stuff isn't too his liking. i didn't mind volume 4 all that much from what i can remember.

07-17-2017, 11:11 AM	#6
~~AquaParade~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,450	Thanks for sharing, Andrew. Pretty exciting. I'm really not sure what the ending could possibly due to satisfy me, other than just be heartfelt and remain true to the characters. Maybe a Peter/Kevin eastman pin-up in the back? Looking forward to further news.

07-17-2017, 04:40 PM	#12
Donnie Something from the Past Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York Posts: 3,240	Oh man, I really hope Peter gets around to finishing Volume 4.

07-17-2017, 05:55 PM	#16
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,031	I don't know why people are talking about crossovers or spinoffs or whatever, Volume 4 has it's own separate plots that were winding down around the time of issue 32. I don't see what the hell people are talking about other stuff when all we want is some closure to the current stories. Mike is still with the Triceratons about to attack Styracadons and find out why the Regenta betrayed him, Leo was still in the Battle Nexus with an alternate Shredder about to meet and alternate Splinter, and besides that Raph/Don/April's story were all pretty much over or coming to a conclusion. There's not much else. Then from what we know from Tales and the Future TMNT stories, we know the world goes to hell and most humans leave the planet but a few.

09-19-2021, 08:08 AM	#20
~~AquaParade~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,450	Kevin made it sound like Peter is retired, when he mentioned asking Peter if he wanted to do more work on The Last Ronin. Sounds like he is done-done. Sort of sad, in regards to how Peter’s work on TMNT just hits a lackluster dead end, but I always liked the ambiguous nature of Mirage’s future anyway. It’s hard for me to imagine TLR being the canon ending now either though, given the differences to Mirage. The hints given in “Old Times” or the tales volume 2 issues are enough for me. And I look at TLR as, of course, The Dark Knight Returns, in terms of canon. It’s one possible future for any version of TMNT, but mostly just it’s own thing. It’s inspired by the tone of Mirage and seems to be somewhat rooted in a past that reflects the first 11 issues of Mirage, which is cool too.