Tales of the TMNT #8 (spoilers and such)

**Machias Banshee** · 02-20-2005, 05:37 PM

Hey guys,

I just found the update on the next upcoming Tales issue. Its being drawn and inked by our buddy Dan Berger! There's a certain warmth and... something... that really caught my eye. I think its because of the slight similarities to the comic strip style drawing that Dan did. I really miss it...

It really makes me wish there was a comic shop around here....

Take a peek here

*DrSpengler* · 02-20-2005, 05:54 PM

Cool. Looking forward to the Leatherhead fight (and a break from Lawson).

TheShowstoppa · 02-21-2005, 11:01 AM

I just got into Tales this weekend. I'm picking up the whole backstock of all the issues this weekend and I'm totally pumped about LH! I can't wait to pick up this issue in a couple of days!

*Jephael* · 03-02-2005, 08:34 AM

Aw man, I can't wait to read this issue!

**azure turtle** · 03-02-2005, 02:48 PM

I am seriously looking forward to this... I love Dan Berger's drawing style, and his storytelling is usually filled with plenty of humor. Can't wait to read through the next Tales.

twopinacoladas · 03-05-2005, 04:10 AM

I agree this should be a good one, and yeah its nice to have more variety then Jim Lawson I like Dans art I really liked issue 45 "Leatherhead too" It was just like the first issue... I liked the art also, a unique style for the turtles which I like and the way he does the eyes reminds me of what they look like in the new show... somewhat anyway...

Keno · 03-05-2005, 07:29 PM

is it out yet???

Triceraton · 03-23-2005, 02:23 PM

No, it's still not out yet...

I guess they weren't quite as ready to go monthly as they thought then?

Because March is almost over, and Tales #8 & #9 both should've been out by now...

*Duke* · 03-23-2005, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azure turtle

I love Dan Berger's drawing style, and his storytelling is usually filled with plenty of humor.

Yeah I too love his art style and his stories are usually pretty good. Looking forward to this one.

*Spitfire* · 03-23-2005, 05:30 PM

I sooo cant wait to get my claws on this. Leatherhead ooooo he looks so awesome

*DrSpengler* · 03-30-2005, 12:29 PM

Just read #8 today.

I love this guy's art; so much better than Lawson's. I wish he'd do Tales regularly.

The story was pretty good. Got to see more of Leatherhead, and that's always a good thing. It kept telling me to "see vol 1 #45". I wish Mirage would hurry up and release some TPBs.

Anyway, I didn't get teh bit with the ninja girl stealing Raph's bandana. But then, I never read #45, and apparantly that story was important.

Leatherhead looked great, though I was looking forward to a longer fight with Raph.

Spoiler:

It was alright, but what Tales REALLY needs are some 2 or 3-parters, like the Worms of Madness. There's only so much you can fit in one issue.

~~BartAllen~~ · 03-31-2005, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrSpengler

It was alright, but what Tales REALLY needs are some 2 or 3-parters, like the Worms of Madness. There's only so much you can fit in one issue.

Heck yeah that was the best story out of ToTMNT. followed closly be this latest issue.

OA · 04-03-2005, 10:08 AM

Just read the comic...and like i said before, I hope they dont keep the price up like they did for this one ($3.25) or even higher..

Anyways, I really enjoy Dan's sytle..it' so fresh and interesting...I also, dont remember issue 45 (though i do remember the cover I think with Rpah and Leatherhead in a pretty sweet cover) so the part with the girl ninja flew right over my head....overall though, very good book...

~~BartAllen~~ · 04-03-2005, 01:21 PM

I think the 3.25 is the new cover price for the book. from now on.. but i hope not.

*raphael_is_cool* · 04-03-2005, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrSpengler

I love this guy's art; so much better than Lawson's. I wish he'd do Tales regularly.

The story was pretty good. Got to see more of Leatherhead, and that's always a good thing. It kept telling me to "see vol 1 #45". I wish Mirage would hurry up and release some TPBs.

Anyway, I didn't get teh bit with the ninja girl stealing Raph's bandana. But then, I never read #45, and apparantly that story was important.

Skimming through the official site summary of the Vol 1. #45 issue it doesn't mention anything about a ninja girl

Interesting thing to note is that that old issue was also by Dan Berger

OA · 04-03-2005, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BartAllen

I think the 3.25 is the new cover price for the book. from now on.. but i hope not.

Hmm..i wonder if this will be the new price for both books...?

~~BartAllen~~ · 04-03-2005, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmnterminator

Hmm..i wonder if this will be the new price for both books...?

If it is.. i will have to drop one of the books. which will have to be tales.

Triceraton · 04-03-2005, 11:05 PM

$3.25 is the new price now for both TMNT & Tales. I just checked last month's Diamond Previews and the current one, and both are being solicited at the $3.25 price point.

I liked this issue, but I have no idea what was up with that ninja girl. Of course, I haven't read vol. 1 #45, but she's not mentioned in the official site's description for that issue either.

Of course now I'm really wondering what happens to Leatherhead... was he on Earth in vol. 4 before the Utroms returned(I'm still missing some of the earlier vol. 4 issues)? Or did he come back with them then?

*Raph's Girl* · 04-03-2005, 11:37 PM

Just read Tales 8. I guess I should read issue 45 now....

I found it a rather interesting read... but my fave part was the fact that the turtles were watching a Gamera movie marathon!!

Considering what Raphael looks like now in the comics that gave me a good laugh....

*Spitfire* · 04-04-2005, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BartAllen

If it is.. i will have to drop one of the books. which will have to be tales.

Whats so bad about the new price? TMNT Volume 4 only comes out once every 2 months and you have the entire month to buy the new issue of Tales. That's not a bad price at all. Ive seen bi-monthly comics go for 5

02-20-2005, 05:37 PM	#1
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Tales of the TMNT #8 (spoilers and such) Hey guys, I just found the update on the next upcoming Tales issue. Its being drawn and inked by our buddy Dan Berger! There's a certain warmth and... something... that really caught my eye. I think its because of the slight similarities to the comic strip style drawing that Dan did. I really miss it... It really makes me wish there was a comic shop around here.... Take a peek here

02-21-2005, 11:01 AM	#3
TheShowstoppa Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 629	I just got into Tales this weekend. I'm picking up the whole backstock of all the issues this weekend and I'm totally pumped about LH! I can't wait to pick up this issue in a couple of days! __________________ Courtesy of LUCKFF "I don't know what bothers me more; That this actually worked, or that Don carries around a pigeon puppet." - Mikey: Search for Splinter Pt. 1

03-02-2005, 02:48 PM	#5
azure turtle Mango Lovin' Mutant Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 9,453	I am seriously looking forward to this... I love Dan Berger's drawing style, and his storytelling is usually filled with plenty of humor. Can't wait to read through the next Tales. __________________ "God, I love being a turtle!" Want to meet the only blue ninja turtle in existence? Come visit me at my Lair!

03-05-2005, 04:10 AM	#6
twopinacoladas Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 717	I agree this should be a good one, and yeah its nice to have more variety then Jim Lawson I like Dans art I really liked issue 45 "Leatherhead too" It was just like the first issue... I liked the art also, a unique style for the turtles which I like and the way he does the eyes reminds me of what they look like in the new show... somewhat anyway... __________________ www.rj3d.com www.itstimetosplit.com

03-05-2005, 07:29 PM	#7
Keno Foot Soldier Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 244	is it out yet??? __________________ When you're in trouble don't give in and go sour try and rely on YOUR turtle power!!

02-20-2005, 05:54 PM	#2
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	Cool. Looking forward to the Leatherhead fight (and a break from Lawson).

03-02-2005, 08:34 AM	#4
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	Aw man, I can't wait to read this issue! __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

03-23-2005, 02:23 PM	#8
Triceraton Foot Soldier Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 246	No, it's still not out yet... I guess they weren't quite as ready to go monthly as they thought then? Because March is almost over, and Tales #8 & #9 both should've been out by now...

03-23-2005, 05:30 PM	#10
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	I sooo cant wait to get my claws on this. Leatherhead ooooo he looks so awesome __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

03-30-2005, 12:29 PM	#11
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	Just read #8 today. I love this guy's art; so much better than Lawson's. I wish he'd do Tales regularly. The story was pretty good. Got to see more of Leatherhead, and that's always a good thing. It kept telling me to "see vol 1 #45". I wish Mirage would hurry up and release some TPBs. Anyway, I didn't get teh bit with the ninja girl stealing Raph's bandana. But then, I never read #45, and apparantly that story was important. Leatherhead looked great, though I was looking forward to a longer fight with Raph. Spoiler: And for those who wondered why Leatherhead wasn't missing an eye in Vol 4, he explains that his eye grew back after he started mutating out of control. It was alright, but what Tales REALLY needs are some 2 or 3-parters, like the Worms of Madness. There's only so much you can fit in one issue.

04-03-2005, 10:08 AM	#13
OA Scatter the nuns!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,981	Just read the comic...and like i said before, I hope they dont keep the price up like they did for this one ($3.25) or even higher.. Anyways, I really enjoy Dan's sytle..it' so fresh and interesting...I also, dont remember issue 45 (though i do remember the cover I think with Rpah and Leatherhead in a pretty sweet cover) so the part with the girl ninja flew right over my head....overall though, very good book... __________________

04-03-2005, 01:21 PM	#14
~~BartAllen~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 922	I think the 3.25 is the new cover price for the book. from now on.. but i hope not.

04-03-2005, 11:05 PM	#18
Triceraton Foot Soldier Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 246	$3.25 is the new price now for both TMNT & Tales. I just checked last month's Diamond Previews and the current one, and both are being solicited at the $3.25 price point. I liked this issue, but I have no idea what was up with that ninja girl. Of course, I haven't read vol. 1 #45, but she's not mentioned in the official site's description for that issue either. Of course now I'm really wondering what happens to Leatherhead... was he on Earth in vol. 4 before the Utroms returned(I'm still missing some of the earlier vol. 4 issues)? Or did he come back with them then?

04-03-2005, 11:37 PM	#19
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	Just read Tales 8. I guess I should read issue 45 now.... I found it a rather interesting read... but my fave part was the fact that the turtles were watching a Gamera movie marathon!! Considering what Raphael looks like now in the comics that gave me a good laugh.... __________________