Rumour: Jason Aaron Reportedly Writing IDW TMNT Relaunch

[hypered1]

Originally Posted by TigerClaw

Not happening as they are gonna do spinoff comics, and those characters can easily get there own spinoffs, If Jennika can get her own spinoff, so can Alopex.

Yeah, Jenny's not going anywhere. There's a pb collection of her minis and intro issues out in June and an action figure later this year too.

[CyberCubed]

When they say spinoffs I assume they just mean short mini-series like we've always been getting. Jennika for example got a 6-issue mini-series shortly after issue 100. But they could still be kept out of the main series especially if the writer doesn't want to use them. Depends how many mini's that IDW can put out at once.

Also Sophie is still reassuring everyone on her twitter in her replies that IDW TMNT is not getting a reboot. I assume she's correct, since she obviously has more insider knowledge than anyone else at the moment. Weirdly Tom Waltz hasn't made any comment on his twitter, he's just promoting The Last Ronin Part 2 there.

[Autbot_Benz]

As someone who really enjoyed and owns his entire run of Thor. I think Jason Aaron will do well on Turtles. I also have his Doctor Strange Omnibus.

[Andrew NDB]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

When they say spinoffs I assume they just mean short mini-series like we've always been getting. Jennika for example got a 6-issue mini-series shortly after issue 100. But they could still be kept out of the main series especially if the writer doesn't want to use them. Depends how many mini's that IDW can put out at once.

Also Sophie is still reassuring everyone on her twitter in her replies that IDW TMNT is not getting a reboot. I assume she's correct, since she obviously has more insider knowledge than anyone else at the moment. Weirdly Tom Waltz hasn't made any comment on his twitter, he's just promoting The Last Ronin Part 2 there.

IDW TMNT is continuing. No Vol. 2 announced yet. New minis to come. None of this is a reboot.

<---- All of these things can be true.

[ZariusTwo]

Originally Posted by MikeandRaph87

His DC work is more sporadic and the Action Comics run seems to be the first long-term title commitment to DC.]

He's only on AC for a handful of issues. Action Comics reportedly no longer has a permanent writer and DC don't know when they'll assign one.

[TheLabRat]

Weirdly, no writers want a mutant turtle villain. Many hacks still want a fifth core ninja turtle.

[Sumac]

Originally Posted by TheLabRat

Weirdly, no writers want a mutant turtle villain. Many hacks still want a fifth core ninja turtle.

Of course, fifth Turtle would allow them to cement their status in the history of the franchise. Generic Turtle villain would not.
That's what people without a talent do!

[TurtleGurkle]

Jason Aaron + a relaunch should bring in a lot of new readers. Wonder who the artist is?

[hypered1]

Confirmation that Aaron is taking over and the numbering will reset:

https://comicbook.com/comics/news/te...son-aaron-idw/

Also gives us a clearer timeline:

Jan: #147
Feb: #148
Mar: #149, UDFC #1
Apr: #150, UDFC #2, FCBD
May: UDFC #3
Jun: Vol.2 - Alpha #1, UDFC #4
Jul: Vol.2 #1, UDFC #5

[Andrew NDB]

Originally Posted by hypered1

https://comicbook.com/comics/news/te...son-aaron-idw/

Well, there you go. There's your Vol. 2, #1 announcement. And it's preceded by an Alpha #1 special? That sure reminds me of the "Age of Apocalypse."

And maybe this dude is going to be A-OK.

"Especially for me, a kid who first fell in love with the Turtles all those years ago because of that original Mirage Studios series, buying those groundbreaking issues fresh off the rack, comics that kicked you in the face with their action-packed grit and gloriously raw attitude."

Hey, that's music to my ears.

[Cowabung-Gal]

Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

"Especially for me, a kid who first fell in love with the Turtles all those years ago because of that original Mirage Studios series, buying those groundbreaking issues fresh off the rack, comics that kicked you in the face with their action-packed grit and gloriously raw attitude."

Hey, that's music to my ears.

Keep in mind, though: they all claim to be longtime fans, whether that is true or not, in order to get the job. And these modern writers are always thinking of ways to “fix” the past, like inserting their own ideology into the storyline or retconning certain things that are considered “problematic”.

So don’t get your hopes up

[BornAgain]

If you want to see what Aaron can do, read Scalped. It’s gritty, raw and tons of fun. Main character even wields nunchucks.

This has much potential. Can’t wait to see who they bring on as artist. Hopefully they didn’t break the bank on Aaron. I get the hesitation surrounding him given the culture wars and Aaron’s arguable involvement in some of that. It’s a big can of worms that I don’t feel like opening, but I do get those worries. He has the talent and he understands the TMNT so this could go either way.


It’s exciting to see that they are putting so much faith in the TMNT brand at IDW. Even as someone who hasn’t read the ongoing for years, I think they continue to do a fantastic job with the license. There’s been something for everyone at this point.

[Shargor]

Originally Posted by Cowabung-Gal

Keep in mind, though: they all claim to be longtime fans, whether that is true or not, in order to get the job. And these modern writers are always thinking of ways to “fix” the past, like inserting their own ideology into the storyline or retconning certain things that are considered “problematic”.

So don’t get your hopes up

Well, to be frank, Aaron is too big of a name for TMNT, and I don't believe that IDW can meet his regular rate. So yeah, in this case I believe that in order to convince him working on a new series, he has to be a fan.

[Cowabung-Gal]

Originally Posted by Shargor

Well, to be frank, Aaron is too big of a name for TMNT, and I don't believe that IDW can meet his regular rate. So yeah, in this case I believe that in order to convince him working on a new series, he has to be a fan.

Seth Rogen is a big name too, but he obviously knows squat about TMNT yet he was hired to produce the next movie, and the heap of garbage that is Mutant Mayhem was what we got from him. All you have to do is play with the toys in the 80s and poof, you’re qualified for the job.

At this point, I’d trust lesser known people like Andrew to write the new comic series. Shoot, even fanfic writers could provide better material.

[CyberCubed]

It's weird how they confirm this is set in the same IDW universe yet from everything he says it feels like he wants to start things off fresh.

Like Shredder is at the moment a reformed "good guy" in IDW and is currently in Dimension X. If he wants to use Shredder he has to continue off from that. And also Splinter is dead, I hope he doesn't do something like bring Splinter back to life.

IDW has already used like 95% of all important TMNT characters in some fashion.

[Cowabung-Gal]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

And also Splinter is dead, I hope he doesn't do something like bring Splinter back to life.

As a longtime comic reader, you should know by now that they always come back.

[Shargor]

Originally Posted by Cowabung-Gal

Seth Rogen is a big name too, but he obviously knows squat about TMNT yet he was hired to produce the next movie, and the heap of garbage that is Mutant Mayhem was what we got from him. All you have to do is play with the toys in the 80s and poof, you’re qualified for the job.

At this point, I’d trust lesser known people like Andrew to write the new comic series. Shoot, even fanfic writers could provide better material.

First of all, Seth Rogen is not in the same category in Hollywood, as Aaron in comic industry. Michael Bay is a better comparison, but he didn't direct movies himself.

Also, TMNT as a comic property never had BIG names behind it on the long run. I mean, it's hard to expect for Jonathan Hickman or Jim Lee to work on TMNT ongoing.

Just to clarify, I'm not talking about quality, cause Aaron has as many stinkers as masterpieces, but he is a really big name. Like suitable for Big Two main ongoings name. And I don't remember when else TMNT has this big of a name behind it. So yeah, I believe, that he has to be a fan. It doesn't guarantee success, but it's better that he is than if he wasn't.

[Shargor]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

It's weird how they confirm this is set in the same IDW universe yet from everything he says it feels like he wants to start things off fresh.

Like Shredder is at the moment a reformed "good guy" in IDW and is currently in Dimension X. If he wants to use Shredder he has to continue off from that. And also Splinter is dead, I hope he doesn't do something like bring Splinter back to life.

IDW has already used like 95% of all important TMNT characters in some fashion.

It's a good point of worry, cause Jason is from Big 2 background where it's normal to ignore all previous events for your own run. So I hope editors will guide him accordingly.

[CyberCubed]

Considering he already signed a contract he must either be willing to work for lower pay for IDW or they're paying him a lot to come to the series and increase sales. I don't know how much comic writers get paid but I imagine it'll be 5 times whatever Sophie made as a monthly writer.

[hypered1]

Originally Posted by Shargor

And I don't remember when else TMNT has this big of a name behind it.

Unless you count the one panel of Turtle Soup that Jack Kirby drew