Anyone remember Vol. 4?

Aztec General · 11-12-2008, 05:49 PM

Anyone? Seriously, what's the hold up here? Thanks for the blog posts and all Peter, but can you write the damn comic already?

Sorry, I had to get that off of my chest.

*VaughnMichael* · 11-12-2008, 06:11 PM

hah, even the mirage crew post on his blog from time to time telling him to get back to work on it lol

*Andrew NDB* · 11-13-2008, 10:24 AM

Not to be mean, but it is getting to be a bit of a running joke now. If it can't even be done quarterly, then... then I don't know what to say.

I would love to see things continue/conclude in Vol. 4, but it's a little bit disheartening right now. If the guy doing it doesn't even seem to care about it too much, how can we be expected to as readers?

junkboy · 11-13-2008, 12:18 PM

It only bugs me when i think about it or on times i am reminded in a way.
I guess i am loving Tales of TMNT much more. Yeah...

bedbugjones · 11-13-2008, 07:55 PM

im pretty sure peter is going to release the last half in one big trade paperback

at least i hope that would be epic

*CyberCubed* · 11-13-2008, 08:04 PM

Pete wants to wrap it up in 6 issues time, but at the rate he's going we'll be in 2010 by the time its done.

At least Vol. 4 will get an ending of some sort.

*Andrew NDB* · 11-13-2008, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Pete wants to wrap it up in 6 issues time, but at the rate he's going we'll be in 2010 by the time its done.

At the rate he's going?

*does some math*

I'm assuming you mean the time it will have been in between TMNT #29 was available for order and when TMNT #30 will be ready (which is anybody's guess) and completely factoring out the nearly 2 years in between TMNT #28 and TMNT #29...

So let's say, pretty optimistically, TMNT #30 comes out in a month. It will have been 8 months since the previous issue, #29. Continuing "at the rate he's going," the subsequent 5 issues after #30 would take about 3 and a half years... putting us smack in the middle of 2012.

*CyberCubed* · 11-14-2008, 10:32 AM

Well that's interesting.

And to think Vol. 4 started in December 2001, its been going on for 7 years now, its actually quite something if he's managed to keep a good portion of his readers over the course of these 7 years of Volume 4.

Of course we have Tales to read in the meantime, but Vol. 4 will probably be going on for a decade before he actually wraps it all up. When you think of it in real-time, its mind blowing.

CudleyCowlick · 11-14-2008, 11:26 AM

Volume 4? Never heard of it.

Really though, I was out of the TMNT scene for years and the first issue of Vol. 4 that I picked up new was #29. That being said, it's pretty insane that I have been able to pick up and read all of the other 28 issues before they could get #30 out.

Now we play the waiting game. (The waiting game stinks, let's play Hungry Hungry Hippos!)

*Rooish* · 11-20-2008, 08:48 AM

You found the rest of Vol. 4? Where the hell did ya find it all? (Unless ordered online)

My local comic stores have been totally cleansed of any TMNT comics except "Spaced Out" trilogy, the martial arts training manuals, and a few Jim Lawson-drawn Tales Vol. 2 issues.

CudleyCowlick · 11-20-2008, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Rooish

You found the rest of Vol. 4? Where the hell did ya find it all? (Unless ordered online)

Some of them I ordered from Mirage, the rest I found on Ebay. I was actually able to get a good chunk of Tales from my local comic shop though.

*CyberCubed* · 11-20-2008, 03:25 PM

Well, waiting is what TMNT fans do best.

Some people have waited like 12 years for Archie's "Forever War" to finally see print, I'm sure waiting for another couples of years for Vol. 4 to conclude is no big deal.

*Andrew NDB* · 11-20-2008, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Some people have waited like 12 years for Archie's "Forever War" to finally see print, I'm sure waiting for another couples of years for Vol. 4 to conclude is no big deal.

And all 30-40 of us left are sure to put a big dent in the print runs of these.

*Buslady* · 11-20-2008, 06:09 PM

V4? What's that, some kinda new shampoo?

*snicker*

Archon_Turtle · 11-20-2008, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

And all 30-40 of us left are sure to put a big dent in the print runs of these.

Your words! They cut like knives! AAAARRRGGGHH!

*CyberCubed* · 11-20-2008, 08:25 PM

Well if he averages 2 new issues a year, is that better than nothing?

*Cipher* · 11-20-2008, 10:51 PM

You know, I remember liking this thing pretty well. I wonder when it will be back...

And honestly, what with the Wowio deal, I'm not to keen on paying $10 for a physical copy. However, I'd love to buy trade-paperbacks eventually. The series reads better in large chunks anyway.

DK2 · 12-29-2008, 09:36 PM

I really hope for the 2009 25th anniversary that Peter at least gets some more Vol. 4 issues out by next year. I'm thinking anywhere from 2- 4 issues next year would be better than just one a year. The main TMNT comic should be out there as part of the celebrations. The last time we heard about TMNT Vol.4 #30 was Peter on newsarama interview in the summer and he said that if my memory is correct, #30 was all drawn but needed to be lettered etc. So why is it still not even been released? We've seen its cover as well. So whats the hold up for this one? We can only dream that they want to pile up some issues in the can or so and hopefully be giving us a couple of issues of TMNT Vol. 4 next year. Heres hoping.

*Andrew NDB* · 12-29-2008, 09:43 PM

Either he's just given up/lost pretty much all interest in it (at least for now) or he's doing up a bunch of issues to release in larger TPB-style volumes. Based on all the evidence available I don't really see a third option.

twopinacoladas · 12-30-2008, 12:21 AM

Couldn't help but laugh when I read the topic title although I was mentioning it to my brother the other day something about how long its been 8 months or so since the last? At any rate he wants to finish it in 6 so I'd assume more are coming perhaps one not to long from now well at least the next one i'd be happy with quarterly as well. That would finish it up in a year and a half still after Tales is over if they decide not to do anymore after 2009.

Kinda sucks if we don't get any more turtles comics but I am sure its like beating a dead horse... there are other topics about that I believe. On a side note I still have a few books from vol 2 and image to track down...

11-12-2008, 05:49 PM	#1
Aztec General Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,437	Anyone remember Vol. 4? Anyone? Seriously, what's the hold up here? Thanks for the blog posts and all Peter, but can you write the damn comic already? Sorry, I had to get that off of my chest. __________________

11-13-2008, 12:18 PM	#4
junkboy Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Turkey Posts: 443	It only bugs me when i think about it or on times i am reminded in a way. I guess i am loving Tales of TMNT much more. Yeah... __________________

11-14-2008, 11:26 AM	#9
CudleyCowlick Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vermont, USA Posts: 721	Volume 4? Never heard of it. Really though, I was out of the TMNT scene for years and the first issue of Vol. 4 that I picked up new was #29. That being said, it's pretty insane that I have been able to pick up and read all of the other 28 issues before they could get #30 out. Now we play the waiting game. (The waiting game stinks, let's play Hungry Hungry Hippos!) __________________ THE DARKNESS AGE IS RETURN!

11-20-2008, 06:09 PM	#14
Buslady WingsOfDarkness! Perkele! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In 7803... Posts: 4,366	V4? What's that, some kinda new shampoo? snicker __________________

12-30-2008, 12:21 AM	#20
twopinacoladas Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 717	Couldn't help but laugh when I read the topic title although I was mentioning it to my brother the other day something about how long its been 8 months or so since the last? At any rate he wants to finish it in 6 so I'd assume more are coming perhaps one not to long from now well at least the next one i'd be happy with quarterly as well. That would finish it up in a year and a half still after Tales is over if they decide not to do anymore after 2009. Kinda sucks if we don't get any more turtles comics but I am sure its like beating a dead horse... there are other topics about that I believe. On a side note I still have a few books from vol 2 and image to track down... __________________ www.rj3d.com www.itstimetosplit.com

11-12-2008, 06:11 PM	#2
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	hah, even the mirage crew post on his blog from time to time telling him to get back to work on it lol

11-13-2008, 10:24 AM	#3
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,447	Not to be mean, but it is getting to be a bit of a running joke now. If it can't even be done quarterly, then... then I don't know what to say. I would love to see things continue/conclude in Vol. 4, but it's a little bit disheartening right now. If the guy doing it doesn't even seem to care about it too much, how can we be expected to as readers? Last edited by Andrew NDB; 11-13-2008 at 11:12 AM.

11-13-2008, 07:55 PM	#5
bedbugjones Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: central city Posts: 228	im pretty sure peter is going to release the last half in one big trade paperback at least i hope that would be epic

11-13-2008, 08:04 PM	#6
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,819	Pete wants to wrap it up in 6 issues time, but at the rate he's going we'll be in 2010 by the time its done. At least Vol. 4 will get an ending of some sort.

11-14-2008, 10:32 AM	#8
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,819	Well that's interesting. And to think Vol. 4 started in December 2001, its been going on for 7 years now, its actually quite something if he's managed to keep a good portion of his readers over the course of these 7 years of Volume 4. Of course we have Tales to read in the meantime, but Vol. 4 will probably be going on for a decade before he actually wraps it all up. When you think of it in real-time, its mind blowing.

11-20-2008, 08:48 AM	#10
Rooish Devil's Advocate Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 2,130	You found the rest of Vol. 4? Where the hell did ya find it all? (Unless ordered online) My local comic stores have been totally cleansed of any TMNT comics except "Spaced Out" trilogy, the martial arts training manuals, and a few Jim Lawson-drawn Tales Vol. 2 issues.

11-20-2008, 03:25 PM	#12
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,819	Well, waiting is what TMNT fans do best. Some people have waited like 12 years for Archie's "Forever War" to finally see print, I'm sure waiting for another couples of years for Vol. 4 to conclude is no big deal.

11-20-2008, 08:25 PM	#16
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,819	Well if he averages 2 new issues a year, is that better than nothing?

11-20-2008, 10:51 PM	#17
Cipher Foot Elite Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,454	You know, I remember liking this thing pretty well. I wonder when it will be back... And honestly, what with the Wowio deal, I'm not to keen on paying $10 for a physical copy. However, I'd love to buy trade-paperbacks eventually. The series reads better in large chunks anyway.

12-29-2008, 09:36 PM	#18
DK2 Stone Warrior Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 621	I really hope for the 2009 25th anniversary that Peter at least gets some more Vol. 4 issues out by next year. I'm thinking anywhere from 2- 4 issues next year would be better than just one a year. The main TMNT comic should be out there as part of the celebrations. The last time we heard about TMNT Vol.4 #30 was Peter on newsarama interview in the summer and he said that if my memory is correct, #30 was all drawn but needed to be lettered etc. So why is it still not even been released? We've seen its cover as well. So whats the hold up for this one? We can only dream that they want to pile up some issues in the can or so and hopefully be giving us a couple of issues of TMNT Vol. 4 next year. Heres hoping.

12-29-2008, 09:43 PM	#19
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,447	Either he's just given up/lost pretty much all interest in it (at least for now) or he's doing up a bunch of issues to release in larger TPB-style volumes. Based on all the evidence available I don't really see a third option.