"THE SHREDDER" graphic novel

*Andrew NDB* · 04-01-2020, 12:19 AM

First was the fan-made Image finisher, then was "Odyssey," then was "Origin," and now it's this. A new graphic novel illustrated by Jim Lawson with digital duotones in B&W. It'll likely be my last foray into TMNT fan-made material beyond helping out what Arseniy is cooking up with "Forever War" and what may come with that.

It's Mirage-based, of course. More info to come, but it is set to be a 60% sequel, 40% prequel to the story of Oroku Saki. His childhood, his rising up the ranks of the Foot Clan in Japan and adopting the moniker of "The Shredder." And in the present (which would be shortly after the events of "Origin," in the post-Vol. 4 landscape), Oroku Saki returning to life for one final, fateful "Round 3," as it were.

The campaign is now live:

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/t...der/x/210319#/

Nortock Diab · 04-01-2020, 11:39 AM

If it not for april's fool, that's terrific news!

But why would it be your last shot at fan-writing the turtles?

I remember you said a Volume 4 ending could be an option if Peter Laird states he does not wish to do more issues.

Not sure I can be of any help... As for your previous projects, you can count on my financial support when time comes though!

dawwe · 04-01-2020, 01:20 PM

I'm guessing this is a April Fools' joke. If not, sounds cool.

*Andrew NDB* · 04-01-2020, 03:16 PM

Well that was awkwardly timed by me. But no, not an April Fool's joke.

Zog The Magnificent · 04-01-2020, 04:54 PM

Couple of things. One, this is awesome, and I'll totally support it when the time comes. Two, I don't think I can be much help before then. Though since the question was posed, my first thought for a logo was a cover where Shredder is standing straight up, heavily shadowed with his arms in an x across his chest, with "The Shredder" being in the same font as the later issues of TMNT Vol. 4, but in a maroon color. Not that I can actually draw that. The best of luck to you!

dawwe · 04-01-2020, 06:28 PM

Only thing I can think of that I can contribute in some way is perhaps some small art related thing. Perhaps something like a pin-up I guess? I threw together a quick Shredder sketch so you have something relevant to look at and also an example of a recent, not quite finished Raphael piece under the spoiler.

Spoiler:

*Andrew NDB* · 04-02-2020, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Zog The Magnificent

Couple of things. One, this is awesome, and I'll totally support it when the time comes. Two, I don't think I can be much help before then. Though since the question was posed, my first thought for a logo was a cover where Shredder is standing straight up, heavily shadowed with his arms in an x across his chest, with "The Shredder" being in the same font as the later issues of TMNT Vol. 4, but in a maroon color. Not that I can actually draw that.

That's a pretty cool idea.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dawwe

Only thing I can think of that I can contribute in some way is perhaps some small art related thing. Perhaps something like a pin-up I guess? I threw together a quick Shredder sketch so you have something relevant to look at and also an example of a recent, not quite finished Raphael piece under the spoiler.

Spoiler:

I dig that Shredder. That's cool. Maybe we can do like a hodgepodge of artwork at the end.

dawwe · 04-02-2020, 05:27 AM

Yeah, that would be pretty cool I think.

shredder orokusaki · 04-02-2020, 08:07 AM

Evryonr will see now how i began leader of the foot ninjas and killed all my enemeis in Japan before i met the turtles! This will have all of my versions(Mirrage 1987 2003 2012 IDW and even Rise) and you will see what i was doing long time ago when the turtles didnt exist! You will see why they call me THE SHREDDER!

The Turtle Terminator · 04-02-2020, 09:15 AM

This sounds awesome!

Really want to see Saki’s reaction to Nagi’s death

~~AquaParade~~ · 04-02-2020, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by shredder orokusaki

Evryonr will see now how i began leader of the foot ninjas and killed all my enemeis in Japan before i met the turtles! This will have all of my versions(Mirrage 1987 2003 2012 IDW and even Rise) and you will see what i was doing long time ago when the turtles didnt exist! You will see why they call me THE SHREDDER!

God, that would be hilarious if this was accurate.

*DrSpengler* · 04-02-2020, 11:29 AM

Oroku Saki's back story is one of the bigger oversights of the Mirage canon. Looking forward to this!

dawwe · 04-02-2020, 02:18 PM

I know I'm getting ahead of myself here but do people, and Andrew more importantly prefer something more like inked line art or something more paint like. Like what I'm doing here? Maybe you prefer line art if it's going to be in black and white. Still just playing around here.

Spoiler:

Lordmylar06 · 04-02-2020, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Maybe we can do like a hodgepodge of artwork at the end.

That would be awesome! I'd be interested in submitting something for your consideration.

*Andrew NDB* · 04-03-2020, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Turtle Terminator

This sounds awesome!

Really want to see Saki’s reaction to Nagi’s death

Oh, for certain you'll have that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrSpengler

Oroku Saki's back story is one of the bigger oversights of the Mirage canon. Looking forward to this!

You already know.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dawwe

I know I'm getting ahead of myself here but do people, and Andrew more importantly prefer something more like inked line art or something more paint like. Like what I'm doing here? Maybe you prefer line art if it's going to be in black and white. Still just playing around here.

It's pretty much whatever you want to send. Though it'll invariably end up as in black and white, so keep that in mind.This will be a 100% B&W venture.

Sharman · 04-03-2020, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

like back with "Odyssey," I'll throw it out there... is anyone particularly good with logos? Does anyone have any notion of how they might be able to contribute (not monetarily)?

I'm not literate enough with any programmes to be of real service but, to me, the obvious thing re logo is to use a distorted or 'damaged' (slashed?) form of the original Mirage title font.

Another is to take the Mirage title (i.e. "Eastman and Laird's Teenage Mutant ninja Turtles") and cut out the letters (in title font) to make up "Shredder" from it, so that *in* the letters that make up "Shredder" we see the source title. Or vice-versa.

I'm probably not explaining very well.

pl212 · 04-03-2020, 02:39 PM

I can give the logo thing a shot if no one else is on it.

Also I can contribute with art if need be. Here are some samples with Shredder:

*Andrew NDB* · 04-03-2020, 10:39 PM

After some fandangling that's honestly gone on for a couple of years... A.C. Farley will, in fact, do the cover.

shredder orokusaki · 04-04-2020, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AquaParade

God, that would be hilarious if this was accurate.

This is accurate.

Sharman · 04-04-2020, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

After some fandangling that's honestly gone on for a couple of years... A.C. Farley will, in fact, do the cover.

Oh. Wow.

Not much else to say on that.

04-01-2020, 12:19 AM	#1
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 29,265	"THE SHREDDER" graphic novel First was the fan-made Image finisher, then was "Odyssey," then was "Origin," and now it's this. A new graphic novel illustrated by Jim Lawson with digital duotones in B&W. It'll likely be my last foray into TMNT fan-made material beyond helping out what Arseniy is cooking up with "Forever War" and what may come with that. It's Mirage-based, of course. More info to come, but it is set to be a 60% sequel, 40% prequel to the story of Oroku Saki. His childhood, his rising up the ranks of the Foot Clan in Japan and adopting the moniker of "The Shredder." And in the present (which would be shortly after the events of "Origin," in the post-Vol. 4 landscape), Oroku Saki returning to life for one final, fateful "Round 3," as it were. The campaign is now live: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/t...der/x/210319#/ __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ] Last edited by Andrew NDB; 06-22-2021 at 07:19 PM.

04-01-2020, 11:39 AM	#2
Nortock Diab Hench Mutant Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Paris, France Posts: 417	If it not for april's fool, that's terrific news! But why would it be your last shot at fan-writing the turtles? I remember you said a Volume 4 ending could be an option if Peter Laird states he does not wish to do more issues. Not sure I can be of any help... As for your previous projects, you can count on my financial support when time comes though! __________________ Fan Comic: Tales of the TMNT Special full PDF Fan Print: Jim Lawson's Guzzi LeMans The Collected Strips Fan Print: Jim Lawson's Secret Garage For sale: Nortock Diab's Comic Shop

04-01-2020, 01:20 PM	#3
dawwe Foot Soldier Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 136	I'm guessing this is a April Fools' joke. If not, sounds cool. __________________

04-01-2020, 03:16 PM	#4
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 29,265	Well that was awkwardly timed by me. But no, not an April Fool's joke. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

04-01-2020, 06:28 PM	#6
dawwe Foot Soldier Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 136	Only thing I can think of that I can contribute in some way is perhaps some small art related thing. Perhaps something like a pin-up I guess? I threw together a quick Shredder sketch so you have something relevant to look at and also an example of a recent, not quite finished Raphael piece under the spoiler. Spoiler: __________________

04-01-2020, 04:54 PM	#5
Zog The Magnificent Stone Warrior Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 569	Couple of things. One, this is awesome, and I'll totally support it when the time comes. Two, I don't think I can be much help before then. Though since the question was posed, my first thought for a logo was a cover where Shredder is standing straight up, heavily shadowed with his arms in an x across his chest, with "The Shredder" being in the same font as the later issues of TMNT Vol. 4, but in a maroon color. Not that I can actually draw that. The best of luck to you!

04-02-2020, 05:27 AM	#8
dawwe Foot Soldier Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 136	Yeah, that would be pretty cool I think. __________________

04-02-2020, 08:07 AM	#9
shredder orokusaki Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Japan Posts: 1,406	Evryonr will see now how i began leader of the foot ninjas and killed all my enemeis in Japan before i met the turtles! This will have all of my versions(Mirrage 1987 2003 2012 IDW and even Rise) and you will see what i was doing long time ago when the turtles didnt exist! You will see why they call me THE SHREDDER! __________________ I AM THE SHREDDER!!!!!

04-02-2020, 09:15 AM	#10
The Turtle Terminator Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,100	This sounds awesome! Really want to see Saki’s reaction to Nagi’s death

04-02-2020, 11:29 AM	#12
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,830	Oroku Saki's back story is one of the bigger oversights of the Mirage canon. Looking forward to this!

04-02-2020, 02:18 PM	#13
dawwe Foot Soldier Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 136	I know I'm getting ahead of myself here but do people, and Andrew more importantly prefer something more like inked line art or something more paint like. Like what I'm doing here? Maybe you prefer line art if it's going to be in black and white. Still just playing around here. Spoiler: __________________ Last edited by dawwe; 04-02-2020 at 09:44 PM.

04-03-2020, 02:39 PM	#17
pl212 Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 813	I can give the logo thing a shot if no one else is on it. Also I can contribute with art if need be. Here are some samples with Shredder: __________________ I'm open for art commissions, if interested send me a PM https://www.instagram.com/plajud/

04-03-2020, 10:39 PM	#18
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 29,265	After some fandangling that's honestly gone on for a couple of years... A.C. Farley will, in fact, do the cover. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]