Some good news for TMNT Comic lovers..................

*Whitewolf89* · 09-06-2004, 11:16 AM

I don't know if anyone knows this yet, but here goes:

I subscribe to Westfield Comics online catalog, and get it in my inbox. What does this have to do with anything about the TMNT, you might ask? Simple. I was perusing the latest "catalog" (December's) from them, and in the section (Comics E-O) that has Mirage Comics listed in it, I came across something VERY thrilling. And that is that "Tales of the TMNT" Volume 2, #6, will feature the return to the TMNT Universe of former ARCHIE Comics TMNT creative team, Chris Allen and Dean Clarrain! Good times ahead!

Honestly, though, I don't know how many issues they'll do, or if it will be only this one (God, I sincerely HOPE that it turns out to be more than ONE issue!!!), but I'M reading this to mean that they're coming back to the TMNT, hopefully on a full time basis. But, naturally, I urge you all to get this book! I know Chris and Dean have a LOT of fans of their work out there, and this looks to be fun!

Keep your fingers crossed on this one, peeps.

*cqb101* · 09-06-2004, 11:26 AM

Also, Tales is going monthly starting soon. Both are great news!

Triceraton · 09-06-2004, 12:17 PM

Yep, that's listed in the new Diamond Previews catalog as well, here's what it says:

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Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #6
by Dean Clarrain & Chris Allan

Fans of the Archie Comics' late lamented Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures comic book series get ready to rejoice- that book's creative team of Clarrain and Allan return to comics after nearly a decade! This issue focuses on the tumultuous and often violent life-long relationtionship between Leonardo and the Foot soldier known as Cha Ocho! Ever wonder how Cha got that nasty scar across his face? Find out in this issue!
32pgs, B&W $2.95

bufo · 09-06-2004, 12:37 PM

well, I'm hearing lot's of positive things about the "Tales of..." series, I think I'll pick up the next couple of issues

Aztec General · 09-06-2004, 12:56 PM

I haven't read too much of their work on the Archie series, but judging by the summaries I've read it seems that the series got interesting towards the end of its run.

I'm intrigued to see them create storylines for the Mirage continuity.

*raphael_is_cool* · 09-06-2004, 02:14 PM

Cool. We get to learn about Cha Ocho

*Whitewolf89* · 09-06-2004, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cqb101

Also, Tales is going monthly starting soon. Both are great news!

Indeed! LOL There goes my monthly "extra cash" supply again!!!

Cha Ocho? Never heard of him, myself. Where did HE come from? And when did he and Leo become enemies? Sounds like I've missed out on a BUNCH of stuff!

*Jephael* · 09-06-2004, 03:34 PM

I have a feeling Ocha could've been a random member of the Foot Clan from back when The Shredder was still around.

Triceraton · 09-06-2004, 06:29 PM

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Cha Ocho? Never heard of him, myself. Where did HE come from? And when did he and Leo become enemies? Sounds like I've missed out on a BUNCH of stuff!

He's in Volume 4, and doesn't get along with Leo very well, but it was never explained why. That's what this issue of Tales is going to cover, the history he has with Leo.

*Whitewolf89* · 09-07-2004, 04:45 PM

Cool. Looks like I'll be going to my local comics store to order THIS puppy.

God, I GOTTA get my TMNT comics caught back up! AND get to collecting them again! I missed out on the last few issues of Vol. 1, never got ANY of Vol. 2, only have ONE issue of the Image series (the ubiquitous (infamous?! Heh.) "Vol. 3"), and don't have ONE single issue of Vol. 4 OR "Tales of the TMNT" Vol. 2! But THAT will change tomorrow. Hopefully. IF I'm NOT too late TO put my order in. I hope.

bufo · 09-07-2004, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Whitewolf89

Cool. Looks like I'll be going to my local comics store to order THIS puppy.

God, I GOTTA get my TMNT comics caught back up! AND get to collecting them again! I missed out on the last few issues of Vol. 1, never got ANY of Vol. 2, only have ONE issue of the Image series (the ubiquitous (infamous?! Heh.) "Vol. 3"), and don't have ONE single issue of Vol. 4 OR "Tales of the TMNT" Vol. 2! But THAT will change tomorrow. Hopefully. IF I'm NOT too late TO put my order in. I hope.

exactly the same thing with me, but the tales of really seem to be great

**Machias Banshee** · 09-08-2004, 08:41 AM

*hugs her archies*

I LOVED Chris Allan... this is gonna be great....

darthsmozers · 09-11-2004, 07:41 PM

hold up. i dont think its going to return to their TMNT universe....its just that they're style, yes?

**Machias Banshee** · 09-11-2004, 08:48 PM

Right, its the style we're talking about.

*whee history lesson!*

There were a lot of different artists on the Archie Comics, but Chris And Dean were by far some of the best.

for example...

Here is a very Allan-ianGroupshot of The turtles and Ninjara. A LOT of details, especially around the plastron. It also seems more... well, Realistic.

This was the issue by Allan Chris that HOOKED me into his art.
Michelangelo's Capture was by far the most tear-jerking issue i had ever seen. I first saw it in Middle school, and even today when I look at it here in my dormroom, I grieve for him...

ON a Positive note...

Hehee...here's Chris's style of Splinter
By far, my most favorite form. So tall, so strong... so DAMM good looking!

Dean's style is more of a cartoony style, as seen here.

*ahem*

Of course, there were other good artsits, such as Garret Ho... you'll see why i like it. Very much like Chris's style, Garret does a lot of details. Just take a look at the very bottom square of this page.

YOu'll see Splinter The face is longer, and his color's lighter, but Mmm Mmm MMMmmm....

heh, sorry.... *hides from the cold firehose*

*Whitewolf89* · 09-14-2004, 11:39 AM

Cris and Dean are two of my fave TMNT artists, for very different reasons. I love Chris for his more serious type style, and Dean for his more cartoony one.

*MrPliggins* · 09-14-2004, 09:56 PM

wait a minute...Dean wasn't an artist, was he? I thought he was just a writer. That issue #17 cover was drawn by Ken Mitcheroney

CrippledNitemare · 09-16-2004, 09:11 AM

Good news indeed.

Now if Laird could get them to do the Forever War.

*Whitewolf89* · 09-16-2004, 09:22 AM

I think one of the new TMNT issues SAID something about them going to DO the "Forever War" sometime during this series run, but I'm not sure what thread it was in, or which issue. All I know was, the info was on the letter's page in the back of the comic. Can anybody help me OUT here?

darthsmozers · 09-16-2004, 01:25 PM

think it was in the letters page of one of the ToTMNT issues. Yes, something may come, but not for awhile, and barring many pieces that must fall into place.

Privately, I've done what I can to get the ball rolling, so we'll have to wait and see.

*Whitewolf89* · 09-16-2004, 04:50 PM

Check out Splinter's latest post in the Technodrome News section. Mirage WILL be publishing "The FOREVER WAR" story-arc, but as a graphic novel that will be released sometime in 2005. Start saving your money, peeps. This one's going to be HOT!!!

This book is SO mine when it comes out!!!

09-06-2004, 11:26 AM	#2
cqb101 Cinephile Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Salem, MA Posts: 8,489	Also, Tales is going monthly starting soon. Both are great news! __________________ Facebook

09-06-2004, 12:37 PM	#4
bufo Foot Soldier Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Oss, The Netherlands Posts: 129	well, I'm hearing lot's of positive things about the "Tales of..." series, I think I'll pick up the next couple of issues __________________ "I want to be a better man, I wanna strip the flesh from the spirit, I wanna write the kind of songs that inspire people to be fearless"

09-06-2004, 12:56 PM	#5
Aztec General Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,437	I haven't read too much of their work on the Archie series, but judging by the summaries I've read it seems that the series got interesting towards the end of its run. I'm intrigued to see them create storylines for the Mirage continuity. __________________

09-06-2004, 03:34 PM	#8
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	I have a feeling Ocha could've been a random member of the Foot Clan from back when The Shredder was still around. __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

09-07-2004, 04:45 PM	#10
Whitewolf89 Freedom Fighter and Ninja Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Currently residing in the Turtles' Lair, NYC sewer system, NYC, NY Posts: 2,927	Cool. Looks like I'll be going to my local comics store to order THIS puppy. God, I GOTTA get my TMNT comics caught back up! AND get to collecting them again! I missed out on the last few issues of Vol. 1, never got ANY of Vol. 2, only have ONE issue of the Image series (the ubiquitous (infamous?! Heh.) "Vol. 3"), and don't have ONE single issue of Vol. 4 OR "Tales of the TMNT" Vol. 2! But THAT will change tomorrow. Hopefully. IF I'm NOT too late TO put my order in. I hope. __________________ Brother against brother...........

09-06-2004, 11:16 AM	#1
Whitewolf89 Freedom Fighter and Ninja Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Currently residing in the Turtles' Lair, NYC sewer system, NYC, NY Posts: 2,927	Some good news for TMNT Comic lovers.................. I don't know if anyone knows this yet, but here goes: I subscribe to Westfield Comics online catalog, and get it in my inbox. What does this have to do with anything about the TMNT, you might ask? Simple. I was perusing the latest "catalog" (December's) from them, and in the section (Comics E-O) that has Mirage Comics listed in it, I came across something VERY thrilling. And that is that "Tales of the TMNT" Volume 2, #6, will feature the return to the TMNT Universe of former ARCHIE Comics TMNT creative team, Chris Allen and Dean Clarrain! Good times ahead! Honestly, though, I don't know how many issues they'll do, or if it will be only this one (God, I sincerely HOPE that it turns out to be more than ONE issue!!!), but I'M reading this to mean that they're coming back to the TMNT, hopefully on a full time basis. But, naturally, I urge you all to get this book! I know Chris and Dean have a LOT of fans of their work out there, and this looks to be fun! Keep your fingers crossed on this one, peeps. __________________ Brother against brother...........

09-06-2004, 02:14 PM	#6
raphael_is_cool Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: England Posts: 2,151	Cool. We get to learn about Cha Ocho

09-08-2004, 08:41 AM	#12
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	hugs her archies I LOVED Chris Allan... this is gonna be great....

09-11-2004, 07:41 PM	#13
darthsmozers Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,277	hold up. i dont think its going to return to their TMNT universe....its just that they're style, yes?

09-11-2004, 08:48 PM	#14
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Right, its the style we're talking about. *whee history lesson!* There were a lot of different artists on the Archie Comics, but Chris And Dean were by far some of the best. for example... Here is a very Allan-ianGroupshot of The turtles and Ninjara. A LOT of details, especially around the plastron. It also seems more... well, Realistic. This was the issue by Allan Chris that HOOKED me into his art. Michelangelo's Capture was by far the most tear-jerking issue i had ever seen. I first saw it in Middle school, and even today when I look at it here in my dormroom, I grieve for him... ON a Positive note... Hehee...here's Chris's style of Splinter By far, my most favorite form. So tall, so strong... so DAMM good looking! Dean's style is more of a cartoony style, as seen here. ahem Of course, there were other good artsits, such as Garret Ho... you'll see why i like it. Very much like Chris's style, Garret does a lot of details. Just take a look at the very bottom square of this page. YOu'll see Splinter The face is longer, and his color's lighter, but Mmm Mmm MMMmmm.... heh, sorry.... hides from the cold firehose

09-14-2004, 11:39 AM	#15
Whitewolf89 Freedom Fighter and Ninja Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Currently residing in the Turtles' Lair, NYC sewer system, NYC, NY Posts: 2,927	Cris and Dean are two of my fave TMNT artists, for very different reasons. I love Chris for his more serious type style, and Dean for his more cartoony one. __________________ Brother against brother...........

09-14-2004, 09:56 PM	#16
MrPliggins Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,050	wait a minute...Dean wasn't an artist, was he? I thought he was just a writer. That issue #17 cover was drawn by Ken Mitcheroney

09-16-2004, 09:11 AM	#17
CrippledNitemare Thug Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nanaimo, Canada Posts: 51	Good news indeed. Now if Laird could get them to do the Forever War. __________________ Coming from Mirage 2006?... 2007? Ah well... it'll be here when it gets here.

09-16-2004, 09:22 AM	#18
Whitewolf89 Freedom Fighter and Ninja Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Currently residing in the Turtles' Lair, NYC sewer system, NYC, NY Posts: 2,927	I think one of the new TMNT issues SAID something about them going to DO the "Forever War" sometime during this series run, but I'm not sure what thread it was in, or which issue. All I know was, the info was on the letter's page in the back of the comic. Can anybody help me OUT here? __________________ Brother against brother...........

09-16-2004, 01:25 PM	#19
darthsmozers Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,277	think it was in the letters page of one of the ToTMNT issues. Yes, something may come, but not for awhile, and barring many pieces that must fall into place. Privately, I've done what I can to get the ball rolling, so we'll have to wait and see.

09-16-2004, 04:50 PM	#20
Whitewolf89 Freedom Fighter and Ninja Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Currently residing in the Turtles' Lair, NYC sewer system, NYC, NY Posts: 2,927	Check out Splinter's latest post in the Technodrome News section. Mirage WILL be publishing "The FOREVER WAR" story-arc, but as a graphic novel that will be released sometime in 2005. Start saving your money, peeps. This one's going to be HOT!!! This book is SO mine when it comes out!!! __________________ Brother against brother...........