Bad Moon Rising #1

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 07-18-2007, 04:30 PM

I just bought the issue today, and while I have a few things (and spoilers) to discuss, I really want to know:

What movie are Shadow and Raph watching together?

Also, where does this fall into continuity? In between Tales #7 and Volume 4?

Lulu was an awesome character, much to my surprise: on the cover for #2, I thought she looked like a moron. I wasn't too surprised who her momma was, though.

I also loved the fact that Raph got geared up. He had a whole shell-load of weapons, including a few baseball bats and a hockey stick!

Finally, since when does Shadow carry around a katana?

Whoops, forgot one more thing.

Why does Raph go answer the door? Now, if this is during or after Volume 4, aliens and mutants are accepted.

But I think it's before Volume 4, so why the heck is a mutant turtle answering the door? Shouldn't Shadow get the door? If if had been anybody but Lulu, they would've freaked.

Oh, okay, one final thing: I loved the scenes with Raph interacting with the women. Especially Lulu. That kid is great!

*VaughnMichael* · 07-18-2007, 04:35 PM

I don't have the issue yet but theres a little thing called an edit button it would have come in handy when wanting to add more to what you posted

*DrSpengler* · 07-18-2007, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RaphAttack

What movie are Shadow and Raph watching together?

The Exorcist, a horror classic.

*Roseangelo* · 07-18-2007, 08:05 PM

You know, I was really looking forward to this issue, but it really didn't end up doing anything for me. I dunno, it just feels like not a lot happened and what did wasn't very interesting.

And I also didn't get why Raph went and answered the door like that.

Ross Campbell needs to draw some interiors.

*VaughnMichael* · 07-18-2007, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Roseangelo

Ross Campbell needs to draw some interiors.

That's the most dissapointing thing about this series to me.
Not to rag on Lawson because the guy gets it enough but to see the cover and then over the comic I'd of thought I just picked up a Marvel comic or something.

*Roseangelo* · 07-18-2007, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Putrescent

Not to rag on Lawson because the guy gets it enough but to see the cover and then over the comic I'd of thought I just picked up a Marvel comic or something.

I want the cover as a poster.

And then I want matching Mike/Leo/Don posters.

*Andrew NDB* · 07-18-2007, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Roseangelo

You know, I was really looking forward to this issue, but it really didn't end up doing anything for me. I dunno, it just feels like not a lot happened and what did wasn't very interesting.

And I also didn't get why Raph went and answered the door like that.

Hm, pretty much my thoughts. And it kind of leads us into what seems like a wackier continuation to come... but I'm down for the ride.

What do you folks think, maybe Michelangelo would have been better suited for this mini?

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 07-19-2007, 12:46 PM

I'm not a fan of werewolves or weird eyeball bats either, but Raph and Shadow together make an awesome team.

And like I said, I love Lulu. She is hilarious.

*discordiatookie* · 07-19-2007, 04:30 PM

I enjoyed it, 'twas quite good. Dug Raph's interaction with all them girls, especially when they were all on the couch. And I see him getting all that gear on as kind of him 'manning up' a bit. And Raph 'ralphing' was pretty funny too...

Time Mistress · 07-19-2007, 09:48 PM

I agree Tookie. Those were the best bits so far.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 07-20-2007, 11:15 AM

Does anyone else think Sloane was a bit too quick to forgive Shadow? Like she's planning something?

In the previews on the official website, it's mentioned that someone was pulling the strings of Raph, Shadow, and Lilith. Sloane is conspiciously absent in mention.

*Scandia* · 07-20-2007, 04:34 PM

Read it today. Pretty decent. Needs a conclusion, though.

How old is Shadow in this Tale?

It said something about Donnie and Leo not being right there- which is in a Tale not yet written. Could it be a simple explanation where they just stayed behind while Raph took a trip with Shadow? Or will there be something else that needs Leo and Donnie specifically?

aprilsfan · 07-20-2007, 06:59 PM

there are 3 other issues to this story

issue # 2 - Raphael, Shadow, Lulu and the resurrected Sloane, hit the supernatural streets of Nocturna City to revisit the scene of Lilith’s abduction… but what’s with all the blood?

issue #3 - Raphael, Shadow, Lulu and the resurrected Sloane find themselves at the mercy of strange undersea beings and beautiful vampire girls!

issue #4 - The conclusion, as Raphael, Shadow, Lulu and Lilith find out exactly who’s been pulling their strings, and why!

you can find up coming comics info at this link

http://www.ninjaturtles.com/html/upcoming.html

*Coola Yagami* · 07-20-2007, 10:12 PM

so what exactly happened in these bits between Raph and the girls? How did tough mean ol' Raph handle all these teenage girls?

*Andrew NDB* · 07-20-2007, 11:30 PM

Seems more plot-driven than character-driven at a glance, but sounds like good fun.

I hope before it's over we at least get a bit into Raphael's head, and he has his own personal "Arc" throughout it all.

**Venom** · 07-21-2007, 11:00 AM

This Tale does take place after the Utrom's landing on Earth, so it's not so far-fetched for Raph to answer the door; Shadow is apparently around 15 or so if I remember right.

*oldmanwinters* · 07-21-2007, 12:52 PM

I hate to play the role of the continuity critic, but the epilogue of Tales #7 states that 5 years passed since Shadow began living in the farmhouse with Splinter (and the Turtles):
"That was barely five years ago. . . . I spend the first year hating it all . . . By the second year I started to loosen up, appreciate my weird mutant family . . . Sloane would freak if she could see me now. . . What about the revenge Lilith threatened... What about the future she promised?"

But in Bad Moon #1, Lulu says:
"I like Shadow. . . . I bet she and Sloane have a lot to talk about. They haven't seen each other in almost a year."

An oversight or am I just missing something here? At the end of the day, comic book continuity is overrated anyway.

*DrSpengler* · 07-21-2007, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

I hate to play the role of the continuity critic, but the epilogue of Tales #7 states that 5 years passed since Shadow began living in the farmhouse with Splinter (and the Turtles):
"That was barely five years ago. . . . I spend the first year hating it all . . . By the second year I started to loosen up, appreciate my weird mutant family . . . Sloane would freak if she could see me now. . . What about the revenge Lilith threatened... What about the future she promised?"

But in Bad Moon #1, Lulu says:
"I like Shadow. . . . I bet she and Sloane have a lot to talk about. They haven't seen each other in almost a year."

An oversight or am I just missing something here? At the end of the day, comic book continuity is overrated anyway.

No, you're right.

I think it takes place just before Vol. 4 starts, not after the Utroms arrive.

Why Raph decided to answer the door himself, I haven't got a clue. Maybe he figured he'd scare away whoever it was. Or, considering he just guzzled two beers and probably had more before that point, he might've just been really drunk.

atgthatsme · 07-22-2007, 02:57 AM

hmm.. dont think it was worthy of the 'featured indie of the week' as it was in my comic shop the latest tales should have well got it

jenna · 07-22-2007, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DrSpengler

Or, considering he just guzzled two beers and probably had more before that point, he might've just been really drunk.

yeah - maybe that's why he vomited.

07-19-2007, 04:30 PM	#9
discordiatookie facehugger Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 2,817	I enjoyed it, 'twas quite good. Dug Raph's interaction with all them girls, especially when they were all on the couch. And I see him getting all that gear on as kind of him 'manning up' a bit. And Raph 'ralphing' was pretty funny too... __________________ Oh Discordia! Charyou Tree! Come, Reap! Don't tell us to grow up and out of it I got my cloak and dagger in a bar room brawl You actually trying to read this tiny text? Damn, you're dedicated! This is all just for effect you know... original TMNT art collection

07-19-2007, 09:48 PM	#10
Time Mistress Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pennshellvania, or the 79th level of Null-Time Posts: 710	I agree Tookie. Those were the best bits so far. __________________ AKA the Edwardian Adventuress and Fairlady_Z "You just made your last mistake, Bugeyes -- 'cuz nobody beats up my best buddy and gets away with it -- Nobody! Got that?!" Raphael about Michaelangelo, TMNT Volume 1

07-20-2007, 04:34 PM	#12
Scandia Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,265	Read it today. Pretty decent. Needs a conclusion, though. How old is Shadow in this Tale? It said something about Donnie and Leo not being right there- which is in a Tale not yet written. Could it be a simple explanation where they just stayed behind while Raph took a trip with Shadow? Or will there be something else that needs Leo and Donnie specifically? __________________ Turtles fight with honor!!!

07-20-2007, 11:30 PM	#15
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,296	Seems more plot-driven than character-driven at a glance, but sounds like good fun. I hope before it's over we at least get a bit into Raphael's head, and he has his own personal "Arc" throughout it all. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

07-22-2007, 02:57 AM	#19
atgthatsme Random Punk Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 29	hmm.. dont think it was worthy of the 'featured indie of the week' as it was in my comic shop the latest tales should have well got it __________________ Uhm... Anyone want a game of ninja tag?

07-18-2007, 04:30 PM	#1
CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy Annalist Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 16,435	I just bought the issue today, and while I have a few things (and spoilers) to discuss, I really want to know: What movie are Shadow and Raph watching together? Also, where does this fall into continuity? In between Tales #7 and Volume 4? Lulu was an awesome character, much to my surprise: on the cover for #2, I thought she looked like a moron. I wasn't too surprised who her momma was, though. I also loved the fact that Raph got geared up. He had a whole shell-load of weapons, including a few baseball bats and a hockey stick! Finally, since when does Shadow carry around a katana? Whoops, forgot one more thing. Why does Raph go answer the door? Now, if this is during or after Volume 4, aliens and mutants are accepted. But I think it's before Volume 4, so why the heck is a mutant turtle answering the door? Shouldn't Shadow get the door? If if had been anybody but Lulu, they would've freaked. Oh, okay, one final thing: I loved the scenes with Raph interacting with the women. Especially Lulu. That kid is great!

07-18-2007, 04:35 PM	#2
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	I don't have the issue yet but theres a little thing called an edit button it would have come in handy when wanting to add more to what you posted

07-18-2007, 08:05 PM	#4
Roseangelo Emperor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 9,110	You know, I was really looking forward to this issue, but it really didn't end up doing anything for me. I dunno, it just feels like not a lot happened and what did wasn't very interesting. And I also didn't get why Raph went and answered the door like that. Ross Campbell needs to draw some interiors. __________________ www.ninjapizza.net www.colorsbyrosemary.com Last edited by Roseangelo; 07-18-2007 at 08:23 PM.

07-19-2007, 12:46 PM	#8
CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy Annalist Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 16,435	I'm not a fan of werewolves or weird eyeball bats either, but Raph and Shadow together make an awesome team. And like I said, I love Lulu. She is hilarious.

07-20-2007, 11:15 AM	#11
CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy Annalist Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 16,435	Does anyone else think Sloane was a bit too quick to forgive Shadow? Like she's planning something? In the previews on the official website, it's mentioned that someone was pulling the strings of Raph, Shadow, and Lilith. Sloane is conspiciously absent in mention.

07-20-2007, 06:59 PM	#13
aprilsfan Foot Soldier Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 156	there are 3 other issues to this story issue # 2 - Raphael, Shadow, Lulu and the resurrected Sloane, hit the supernatural streets of Nocturna City to revisit the scene of Lilith’s abduction… but what’s with all the blood? issue #3 - Raphael, Shadow, Lulu and the resurrected Sloane find themselves at the mercy of strange undersea beings and beautiful vampire girls! issue #4 - The conclusion, as Raphael, Shadow, Lulu and Lilith find out exactly who’s been pulling their strings, and why! you can find up coming comics info at this link http://www.ninjaturtles.com/html/upcoming.html

07-20-2007, 10:12 PM	#14
Coola Yagami Overlord Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 15,661	so what exactly happened in these bits between Raph and the girls? How did tough mean ol' Raph handle all these teenage girls?

07-21-2007, 11:00 AM	#16
Venom Space Knight Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,635	This Tale does take place after the Utrom's landing on Earth, so it's not so far-fetched for Raph to answer the door; Shadow is apparently around 15 or so if I remember right.

07-21-2007, 12:52 PM	#17
oldmanwinters Overlord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Between yesterday and tomorrow! Posts: 15,463	I hate to play the role of the continuity critic, but the epilogue of Tales #7 states that 5 years passed since Shadow began living in the farmhouse with Splinter (and the Turtles): "That was barely five years ago. . . . I spend the first year hating it all . . . By the second year I started to loosen up, appreciate my weird mutant family . . . Sloane would freak if she could see me now. . . What about the revenge Lilith threatened... What about the future she promised?" But in Bad Moon #1, Lulu says: "I like Shadow. . . . I bet she and Sloane have a lot to talk about. They haven't seen each other in almost a year." An oversight or am I just missing something here? At the end of the day, comic book continuity is overrated anyway.