What if Forever War still got a chance? - Page 4

*CyberCubed* · 07-14-2011, 03:42 PM

Man, if IDW greenlits it then Murphy seriously better get his ass in gear and finish the thing.

There is no doubt in my mind that if Murphy had his heart in it, "The Forever war" would have made it out back in 2009 during the 25th anniversary.

Lordmylar06 · 07-14-2011, 04:37 PM

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for an IDW official finish. Time to get on their forums or fan email and start plugging this.

*Powder* · 07-14-2011, 04:39 PM

If this goes down, I'm buyin' a cake & some party hats. You'll all be invited over (well, not all of you).

**Jester** · 07-14-2011, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

The word is that Steve has had a bit of turnabout on things -- he's holding out on the hope that IDW might consider publishing the Forever War through official channels. He's going to give them some time to mull it over and if they either say no or sit on it for longer than a few months then it's game on with the original plan.

*CyberCubed* · 07-14-2011, 06:08 PM

The Forever War may have a similar fate as Duke Nukem Forever.

*sdp* · 07-14-2011, 07:38 PM

You mean that its underwhelming and feels like something that would have been cool if it had come out 10 years ago?

*Whitewolf89* · 07-15-2011, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

The word is that Steve has had a bit of turnabout on things -- he's holding out on the hope that IDW might consider publishing the Forever War through official channels. He's going to give them some time to mull it over and if they either say no or sit on it for longer than a few months then it's game on with the original plan.

Really? Wow, this is cool news!

Heh, I would absolutely LOVE to see "Forever War" published officially by a company like IDW, but if that doesn't work out, I wish you guys good luck with the original plan! I am behind y'all 1000%, either way!

*ToTheNines* · 02-18-2012, 02:44 PM

Anyone know anything now?

*ToTheNines* · 02-21-2012, 09:14 PM

Anyone care now?

*CyberCubed* · 02-21-2012, 09:33 PM

To be honest I stopped caring a while ago. There is no possible way this story can ever live up to expectations after over 15 years.

I've already accepted "Year of the Turtle" as Archie's conclusion since 1996. I already have my "final" Shredder story.

The ONLY aspect I'd love to see wrapped up is Null, as he was really the only loose end in Archie continuity that never got any proper closure. All the other villains were either dead or lost in limbo (like Armaggon).

*Powder* · 02-21-2012, 10:11 PM

I care to an extent, obviously if it were to get made I'd excitedly buy it. But basically, I'm on the same page as Cybercubed.

darthsmozers · 03-13-2012, 05:53 PM

I remember communicating with chris allan back around 2003 or so, just idle chit chat. During that time i also let him know how much the fans here hoped for that story. Then flash forward a few years and the good, bad, and ugly details of the story that never was found its way on Murphy's blog. Then there was the ramping of another attempt, complete with Tmnta trade paperback, and we all know how that went. Up and down, up and down. And yet.....YES, i still hope for the day!!!! If for no other reason than to just see the darn thing in print, in any format, to revisit the version of the characters i grew up with. Here's hoping!

Or at the least, some TMNTA tpb's, please?

*Jephael* · 03-13-2012, 06:28 PM

You know an interesting thought occured to me. It's possible the reason The Forever War is taking so long is that Mr. Allen and all some of the other people behind it didn't really like the idea of it being published in black and white (I know I didn't). Now that Nickelodeon and IDW are involved, maybe the story will get a chance at being released in full color!

*Andrew NDB* · 03-13-2012, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

The ONLY aspect I'd love to see wrapped up is Null, as he was really the only loose end in Archie continuity that never got any proper closure. All the other villains were either dead or lost in limbo (like Armaggon).

And Null isn't even in The Forever War.

Quote:

Maybe the reason The Forever War is taking so long is that Mr. Allen and all some of the other people behind it didn't really like the idea of it being published in black and white.

That has 0 reason to do with it at all. Not even slightly.

*Jephael* · 03-13-2012, 06:31 PM

It was just a theory I had. I could be totally wrong about it.

*Andrew NDB* · 03-13-2012, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jephael

It was just a theory I had. I could be totally wrong about it.

There's no reason to come up with theories... we have the facts, from the horse's mouth(s). Steve does lament, though, that had he known the sale was coming up he would have busted ass (and subsequently made sure Chris was busting ass) to get it done on time and into people's hands.

*Jephael* · 03-13-2012, 06:39 PM

Okay, but how do you know you have all the facts? I'm sure Mirage has kept people in the dark on stuff. Hell, I'll bet there's even stuff Ivey doesn't know!

Lordmylar06 · 03-13-2012, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jephael

Okay, but how do you know you have all the facts? I'm sure Mirage has kept people in the dark on stuff. Hell, I'll bet there's even stuff Ivey doesn't know!

Andrew might be one of the best hopes we have of seeing this story in any format if IDW doesn't pick it up. He's got pretty good connections with a lot of the former Mirage guys. He was highly important to the conclusion of the Image volume that was recently finished, and if he's able to do anything with Forever War I'll support it.

*VaughnMichael* · 03-13-2012, 07:39 PM

This is one of the few TMNT related things I'd buy these days.
But I'm not going to hold my breath on it.

*CyberCubed* · 03-13-2012, 07:58 PM

What does anyone expect out if it anyway? This wasn't intended to conclude the Archie universe, and Null isn't even in it.

Its almost as if people are hyped up to think this was some sort of, "climatic ending" to the Archie series when in reality it really wasn't.

07-14-2011, 04:37 PM	#62
Lordmylar06 Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hurst, TX Posts: 950	I'm keeping my fingers crossed for an IDW official finish. Time to get on their forums or fan email and start plugging this. __________________ http://jmylarart.myportfolio.com/work

07-14-2011, 04:39 PM	#63
Powder So tired of this place Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell Ri La Posts: 26,803	If this goes down, I'm buyin' a cake & some party hats. You'll all be invited over (well, not all of you). __________________ I'm convinced that none of you have ever experienced joy

07-14-2011, 07:38 PM	#66
sdp - Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tokio, Italy Posts: 9,998	You mean that its underwhelming and feels like something that would have been cool if it had come out 10 years ago? __________________ *Bye* *TMNT !!! I'm unaliving tonight* Click to join The Drome Discord server

02-21-2012, 10:11 PM	#71
Powder So tired of this place Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell Ri La Posts: 26,803	I care to an extent, obviously if it were to get made I'd excitedly buy it. But basically, I'm on the same page as Cybercubed. __________________ I'm convinced that none of you have ever experienced joy

03-13-2012, 06:28 PM	#73
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,088	You know an interesting thought occured to me. It's possible the reason The Forever War is taking so long is that Mr. Allen and all some of the other people behind it didn't really like the idea of it being published in black and white (I know I didn't). Now that Nickelodeon and IDW are involved, maybe the story will get a chance at being released in full color! __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988 www.jephael.com

07-14-2011, 03:42 PM	#61
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,018	Man, if IDW greenlits it then Murphy seriously better get his ass in gear and finish the thing. There is no doubt in my mind that if Murphy had his heart in it, "The Forever war" would have made it out back in 2009 during the 25th anniversary.

07-14-2011, 06:08 PM	#65
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,018	The Forever War may have a similar fate as Duke Nukem Forever.

02-18-2012, 02:44 PM	#68
ToTheNines [sic] Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 15,098	Anyone know anything now?

02-21-2012, 09:14 PM	#69
ToTheNines [sic] Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 15,098	Anyone care now?

02-21-2012, 09:33 PM	#70
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,018	To be honest I stopped caring a while ago. There is no possible way this story can ever live up to expectations after over 15 years. I've already accepted "Year of the Turtle" as Archie's conclusion since 1996. I already have my "final" Shredder story. The ONLY aspect I'd love to see wrapped up is Null, as he was really the only loose end in Archie continuity that never got any proper closure. All the other villains were either dead or lost in limbo (like Armaggon).

03-13-2012, 05:53 PM	#72
darthsmozers Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,150	I remember communicating with chris allan back around 2003 or so, just idle chit chat. During that time i also let him know how much the fans here hoped for that story. Then flash forward a few years and the good, bad, and ugly details of the story that never was found its way on Murphy's blog. Then there was the ramping of another attempt, complete with Tmnta trade paperback, and we all know how that went. Up and down, up and down. And yet.....YES, i still hope for the day!!!! If for no other reason than to just see the darn thing in print, in any format, to revisit the version of the characters i grew up with. Here's hoping! Or at the least, some TMNTA tpb's, please?

03-13-2012, 06:31 PM	#75
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,088	It was just a theory I had. I could be totally wrong about it. __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988 www.jephael.com

03-13-2012, 06:39 PM	#77
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,088	Okay, but how do you know you have all the facts? I'm sure Mirage has kept people in the dark on stuff. Hell, I'll bet there's even stuff Ivey doesn't know! __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988 www.jephael.com

03-13-2012, 07:39 PM	#79
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	This is one of the few TMNT related things I'd buy these days. But I'm not going to hold my breath on it.

03-13-2012, 07:58 PM	#80
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,018	What does anyone expect out if it anyway? This wasn't intended to conclude the Archie universe, and Null isn't even in it. Its almost as if people are hyped up to think this was some sort of, "climatic ending" to the Archie series when in reality it really wasn't.

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