TMNT 127 preview and discussion

[hypered1]

First pages:

Spoiler:

[Allio]

I know some people here are going to tear apart that “meeting” scene, but I do like that Raphael is at least trying to follow the law when he can. I mean it is a step up from his typical “jump into everything head first and hope not to die” attitude. At least Donatello, for all intent and purpose, acting like a decoy works.

And opinions on “turtles should/shouldn’t wear clothes” aside there should be a more defining color trait at least to divide which turtle is which - it gets Mirage level of bad at telling them apart, probably even worse as Leo was wearing Red colors. Donnie at least has the right idea with the mask around his neck.

Honestly liked the issue.

Cue the theories on “Ghost Writing”

[Andrew NDB]

Originally Posted by Allio

I know some people here are going to tear apart that “meeting” scene, but I do like that Raphael is at least trying to follow the law when he can

What's this? The Turtles follow the law now?

And opinions on “turtles should/shouldn’t wear clothes” aside there should be a more defining color trait at least to divide which turtle is which - it gets Mirage level of bad

Mirage level of what?

[hypered1]

The last few pages were pretty tense and kinda tease some stuff for the upcoming FCBD issue.

[red1981]

good issue i dont like the art much

[hypered1]

Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Mirage level of what?

I believe he's referring to it being a bit tricky working out which turtle is which when they aren't wearing their bandannas although their differing skin tones do help.

[Andrew NDB]

Originally Posted by hypered1

I believe he's referring to it being a bit tricky working out which turtle is which when they aren't wearing their bandannas although their differing skin tones do help.

Oh that again? Even though -- again -- no one can ever point to any panels where it's remotely confusing.

[hypered1]

Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Oh that again? Even though -- again -- no one can ever point to any panels where it's remotely confusing.

To be fair just because it's easy for you doesn't mean it's easy for everyone.

[Andrew NDB]

Originally Posted by hypered1

To be fair just because it's easy for you doesn't mean it's easy for everyone.

"To be fair" would be at least someone within the "everyone" who can point to some panels where it's confusing. Nobody has/can.

[Sharman]

I'll be honest - the only thing that confuses me a little is the colors.
This is, no doubt, due to my color-blindess but some colors seem rather similar at times (e.g. orange/yellow and blue/purple).
However, for the most part, the context of the dialogue/script tends to remedy this situation for me in due course.

As for the issue itself; I'm excited to see it descending into dark, scary corners as the comic progresses. Maybe it's just me but I do love the darker stuff.

[Lord Nightwalker]

It's never been confusing to me.

[red1981]

Originally Posted by Sharman

I'll be honest - the only thing that confuses me a little is the colors.
This is, no doubt, due to my color-blindess but some colors seem rather similar at times (e.g. orange/yellow and blue/purple).
However, for the most part, the context of the dialogue/script tends to remedy this situation for me in due course.

As for the issue itself; I'm excited to see it descending into dark, scary corners as the comic progresses. Maybe it's just me but I do love the darker stuff.

i like the dark story but the art could be better i think

[Cloudrunner]

I think the art is fine but I still don't understand why people are drawing Alopex mask-less after she got the blue mask. Pretty sure that was implied to be a permanent feature.

[CyberCubed]

This was a pretty interesting issue with both the Utrom/Triceraton plot continuing and Dr. Barlow and his frankenstein mutants are an interesting idea. Now it makes sense why Groundchuck always looked half metal/robotic when the original cartoon never explained that.

Also it does feel like the writing isn't Sophie's usual work, so this is very likely being co-written by someone.

[Andrew NDB]

I perused the issue a little bit. Not bad. It has a good sense of atmosphere, at least surrounding the creepy doctor.

[neatoman]

So... Uh... Barlow is the Rat King in disguise or his puppet, right? He clearly seems like he mutated into a rat and has two rat servants. Not to mention how he is somehow able to tap into the mystical nature of the Dragon. I don't really feel like putting this in spoilers, it seems kind of obvious that there is some connection. If it doesn't turn out there is one, it would certainly be a red herring.

[hypered1]

Originally Posted by neatoman

So... Uh... Barlow is the Rat King in disguise or his puppet, right? He clearly seems like he mutated into a rat and has two rat servants. Not to mention how he is somehow able to tap into the mystical nature of the Dragon. I don't really feel like putting this in spoilers, it seems kind of obvious that there is some connection. If it doesn't turn out there is one, it would certainly be a red herring.

On page 16 Barlow states that he's a mouse, but I do have my suspicions too.

[ChosenOne]

Originally Posted by neatoman

So... Uh... Barlow is the Rat King in disguise or his puppet, right? He clearly seems like he mutated into a rat and has two rat servants. Not to mention how he is somehow able to tap into the mystical nature of the Dragon. I don't really feel like putting this in spoilers, it seems kind of obvious that there is some connection. If it doesn't turn out there is one, it would certainly be a red herring.

You know, I'd clued in to this right after the solicits/art that showed the pieces of the Dragon animating Venus were released, because a) how would a regular surgeon know or be able to pull that off?, b) he looks like a Mini-Me version of Rat King, and c) we know Barlow's shenanigans lead into the Armageddon Game.

I meant to bring that up here before this issue came out but personal circumstances didn't allow for it. Not even for a quick review of the issue as per usual. So the rat servants thing went over my head completely until you brought it up, but I'll be damned if the gun isn't smoking even harder now...

Of course, we have no idea who he was on the phone with, so that person's identity could still provide an explanation for everything and make Barlow's similaritues to RK nothing more than a red herring.

[red1981]

the story seems to be leading to a dark place

[mrmaczaps]

This book continues to suck and this issue went DARK and not in a good way. The art sucked. Both a & b covers are terrible and that last page... I got no good words for this book. Hope for cancellation & move on.

The annual was decent though.