Michelangelo: The Third Kind #1

*Andrew NDB* · 09-05-2008, 11:44 PM

Got it, read it, liked it. Gets into more of the what-was-going-on-when-the-Utroms-first-landed stuff.

Like the Raphael mini, though, it seems like it's a TMNT story that just happens to involve Michelangelo in some way... it's not really "About" him at all. Which is odd.

*Ninjinister* · 09-06-2008, 12:05 AM

It's because there's no way they'd be able to write an engaging and worthwhile story for each of the four turtles that is actually ABOUT them! They could never, ever do that!

Oh wait....

*Andrew NDB* · 09-06-2008, 12:28 AM

Eric Talbot on inks really manages to do worlds with Lawson's pencils here in places (at least noticeably on Michelangelo). Check Page 18.

*DrSpengler* · 09-06-2008, 10:34 AM

They crammed a LOT of stories into the 6 month gap in TMNT Vol. 4 #5, which has really bugged me. But of them all, THIS one seems the most worthwhile and necessary.

I enjoyed it and look forward to seeing where it goes much more than the Raphael mini, which was horrendously ho-hum.

*CyberCubed* · 09-06-2008, 11:59 AM

^ Same. The Raphael mini-series was ridiculous and a complete waste of time.

I actually didn't mind Tales #7 all that much, but the 4-parter that continued from that was so bad I can't believe Peter actually approved the script.

I enjoyed the Leonardo mini-series and I haven't read this yet, but I hope we get a Don one afterward.

twopinacoladas · 09-07-2008, 11:42 PM

Sweet didn't realise it was out yet... come to think of it I cant remember if I finished the Rapheal books... I read the first 2 at least cant remember any thing else. Musta forgot to finish reading them.

*Cipher* · 09-08-2008, 11:00 AM

I'll have to pick this one up. While it's cool to see a story deal with the introduction of aliens (which has been slightly glossed over), I hope they don't waste the opportunity to do something with Michelangelo first interacting with human society, and his feelings on it. That could be a great character piece for him.

*Ninjinister* · 09-08-2008, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by twopinacoladas

Sweet didn't realise it was out yet... come to think of it I cant remember if I finished the Rapheal books... I read the first 2 at least cant remember any thing else. Musta forgot to finish reading them.

I actually bought a second copy of Bad Moon Rising #3, read through it, and didn't even remember already owning the comic nor reading through it previously, until I went through my collection.

PAAATE · 09-08-2008, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by The S

I actually bought a second copy of Bad Moon Rising #3, read through it, and didn't even remember already owning the comic nor reading through it previously, until I went through my collection.

Mirage Publishing Survival Plan

*Andrew NDB* · 09-08-2008, 01:55 PM

Now that's not fair, PAATE. Mirage Publishing has never made any bones about publishing the comics to make a profit.

PAAATE · 09-09-2008, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Now that's not fair, PAATE. Mirage Publishing has never made any bones about publishing the comics to make a profit.

I stand corrected

soccerstud652 · 09-09-2008, 10:17 PM

Can this be purchased online?

TristanHuwJones · 09-10-2008, 01:28 AM

I'm sure any of the usual online retailers will carry it, as will the official site.

*Andrew NDB* · 09-10-2008, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by PAAATE

I stand corrected

I wasn't making a joke. I mean Laird has publically stated he publishes the comics because he wants to and enjoys it, not to make uber bucks. I'm sure he'd like to at least regularly crack even and do at least a bit over that, but it isn't always in the cards.

PAAATE · 09-11-2008, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

I mean Laird has publically stated he publishes the comics because he wants to and enjoys it, not to make uber bucks. I'm sure he'd like to at least regularly crack even and do at least a bit over that, but it isn't always in the cards.

That I know

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

I wasn't making a joke.

That I didn't know.. The way you put it made it funny, I think

junkboy · 09-12-2008, 11:56 AM

My copy arrived from Midtown today and read it.
I really liked it. It looks the series is written in a way that i thought it should be done. ( at least for me )
Eric's inks are perfect at some pages. Tho i really wanna see him with the pencil in future ( near or far... it's not important as that happens )

I am happy that i liked the beginnig of third kind. After Raph's mini-serie i was a bit cautious about this one. ( in fact i liked Raph's, but it was just fun, there needed to be much more )

*odupianist* · 09-15-2008, 07:12 AM

I finally got it and read it Fri. I hope the focus stays on Mike as best as possible. It's a Michelangelo special, so it should be about Michelangelo.

*VaughnMichael* · 09-22-2008, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Eric Talbot on inks really manages to do worlds with Lawson's pencils here in places (at least noticeably on Michelangelo). Check Page 18.

Really, it doesn't even mention Lawson on the inside but you can tell it's him.
I seriously wish they would stop teaming Talbot and Lawson together they don't compliment each other at all.
The cat screaming at the end was about the best art in this entire issue.
Everything elese looked empty and flat, the comic guy I go to was like wtf is that crap I can draw like that and I can't even draw.
I told him sadly yes this is what they use just about every month for the art, and that I only read them for the story.
I though it was pretty decent but it could have been anyone in Mikey's place.

*Andrew NDB* · 09-23-2008, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by VaughnMichael

I though it was pretty decent but it could have been anyone in Mikey's place.

Bingo. Here's this great, 4 issue opportunity to focus on Mike, get into his head, and have a bit of fun with him... and we end up not doing any of that. You know?

Though, to be fair, gears could change and that could be rectified in #2 or so. I do like the story... it's just head-scratching that it's not about Mike at all.

*VaughnMichael* · 09-23-2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Bingo. Here's this great, 4 issue opportunity to focus on Mike, get into his head, and have a bit of fun with him... and we end up not doing any of that. You know?

Though, to be fair, gears could change and that could be rectified in #2 or so. I do like the story... it's just head-scratching that it's not about Mike at all.

Agreed, I'm gonna keep getting them anyway to see how it goes, I don't mind learning more about the aliens coming to earth but they should have just not included Mike's name to the title if it's not going to be all about him.

09-07-2008, 11:42 PM	#6
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09-10-2008, 01:28 AM	#13
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09-12-2008, 11:56 AM	#16
junkboy Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Turkey Posts: 443	My copy arrived from Midtown today and read it. I really liked it. It looks the series is written in a way that i thought it should be done. ( at least for me ) Eric's inks are perfect at some pages. Tho i really wanna see him with the pencil in future ( near or far... it's not important as that happens ) I am happy that i liked the beginnig of third kind. After Raph's mini-serie i was a bit cautious about this one. ( in fact i liked Raph's, but it was just fun, there needed to be much more ) __________________

09-05-2008, 11:44 PM	#1
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,415	Michelangelo: The Third Kind #1 Got it, read it, liked it. Gets into more of the what-was-going-on-when-the-Utroms-first-landed stuff. Like the Raphael mini, though, it seems like it's a TMNT story that just happens to involve Michelangelo in some way... it's not really "About" him at all. Which is odd.

09-06-2008, 12:05 AM	#2
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	It's because there's no way they'd be able to write an engaging and worthwhile story for each of the four turtles that is actually ABOUT them! They could never, ever do that! Oh wait.... __________________

09-06-2008, 12:28 AM	#3
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,415	Eric Talbot on inks really manages to do worlds with Lawson's pencils here in places (at least noticeably on Michelangelo). Check Page 18.

09-06-2008, 10:34 AM	#4
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	They crammed a LOT of stories into the 6 month gap in TMNT Vol. 4 #5, which has really bugged me. But of them all, THIS one seems the most worthwhile and necessary. I enjoyed it and look forward to seeing where it goes much more than the Raphael mini, which was horrendously ho-hum.

09-06-2008, 11:59 AM	#5
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,805	^ Same. The Raphael mini-series was ridiculous and a complete waste of time. I actually didn't mind Tales #7 all that much, but the 4-parter that continued from that was so bad I can't believe Peter actually approved the script. I enjoyed the Leonardo mini-series and I haven't read this yet, but I hope we get a Don one afterward.

09-08-2008, 11:00 AM	#7
Cipher Foot Elite Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,454	I'll have to pick this one up. While it's cool to see a story deal with the introduction of aliens (which has been slightly glossed over), I hope they don't waste the opportunity to do something with Michelangelo first interacting with human society, and his feelings on it. That could be a great character piece for him.

09-08-2008, 01:55 PM	#10
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,415	Now that's not fair, PAATE. Mirage Publishing has never made any bones about publishing the comics to make a profit.

09-09-2008, 10:17 PM	#12
soccerstud652 Hench Mutant Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 493	Can this be purchased online?

09-15-2008, 07:12 AM	#17
odupianist Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,744	I finally got it and read it Fri. I hope the focus stays on Mike as best as possible. It's a Michelangelo special, so it should be about Michelangelo.