What do you think IDW's Krang will turn out to be?

*CyberCubed* · 10-23-2011, 08:42 AM

Given they purposely are using the name, "Krang" I don't see why they would be using a very familiar name if he wasn't an alien brain of some kind.

I know IDW is changing the origins drastically, but if Krang just turns out to be some middle age European general from Earth....then why name him Krang?

Do you think Krang is an alien brain in IDW? Will he be from Dimension X? Will he have any relation to the Utroms? What do you think?

**Jester** · 10-23-2011, 08:47 AM

Steve from Accounting...

azrael · 10-23-2011, 11:59 AM

why name him Krang?

Mom thought it was a strong name.

Do you think Krang is an alien brain in IDW?

possibly

Will he be from Dimension X?

Where were the original Utroms from?

Will he have any relation to the Utroms?

possibly

*Cowabunga Carl* · 10-23-2011, 12:47 PM

In the one panel they show his arm it does look like his arm is robotic. I think we will see a familiar but different Krang.

*Andrew NDB* · 10-23-2011, 02:14 PM

I'm sure this is a big point we're supposed to be speculating about among ourselves. Whatever happens I'm sure he'll be revealed as some kind of brain-like entity, whether it's a standalone thing, the result of some kind of freak accident, a member of the Utroms, or a member of "The Kraang" because yes... there's no reason IDW would bother with him if Krang wasn't going to be, well, Krang.

I think right now the first arc is trying to keep things sort of "down to Earth" a bit, but eventually the sci-fi will be amped up when things go cosmic and that's when we'll get more into what Krang is all about.

Matches Malone · 10-23-2011, 02:24 PM

As long as he is pink, utilizes a badass robotic suit (hopefully more combat ready than the utroms) and wants to wage war on Earth, I'm happy. I think that boils Krang down to his essence. Especially the pink part. Oh, and the purple sunglasses.

I'm also hoping that he will be reimagined menacingly enough (yes, that is an adverb) that he can stand on his own and his relationship with the Shredder will be minimal, if not nonexistent. Both he and Shredder were so impotent that it made sense that they partner up to deal with the turtles, but hopefully they will be competent enough that this won't be as necessary.

*ToTheNines* · 10-23-2011, 03:35 PM

A wicked Utrom.

**Jester** · 10-23-2011, 03:40 PM

I know this is kind of a tangent, but who expects to see Professor Honeycutt at some point?

*Powder* · 10-23-2011, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

I'm sure this is a big point we're supposed to be speculating about among ourselves. Whatever happens I'm sure he'll be revealed as some kind of brain-like entity, whether it's a standalone thing, the result of some kind of freak accident, a member of the Utroms, or a member of "The Kraang" because yes... there's no reason IDW would bother with him if Krang wasn't going to be, well, Krang.

I think right now the first arc is trying to keep things sort of "down to Earth" a bit, but eventually the sci-fi will be amped up when things go cosmic and that's when we'll get more into what Krang is all about.

This all the way.

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I know this is kind of a tangent, but who expects to see Professor Honeycutt at some point?

Hadn't thought of it, but I would love to see the 'ol Fugitoid...

**Jester** · 10-23-2011, 05:08 PM

I guess Andrew's "Down to Earth 1st arc then ramp up the Sci-fi to 'Over 9,000!!!'" idea is what put him in my head. Yeah, Krang reeks of Utrom/evil brain stuff, but who doesn't think Fugitoid and Triceratons when the Turtles go into sci-fi territory.

Godzilla · 10-23-2011, 05:57 PM

Something very similar to what we know of as Krang for sure. I'm just glad that the character is presumably going to be apart of the IDW TMNT universe. And not as just some quick cameo as a wink to the fans, but as an actual character that's going to have a role in future storylines.

*CyberCubed* · 10-23-2011, 07:34 PM

I really hope Krang still has an army of Rock Soldiers in Dimension X, mainly to see a serious take on those characters.

I could see the Rock Soldiers being like shock troops and General Traag being devastating.

*Andrew NDB* · 10-23-2011, 07:59 PM

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I really hope Krang still has an army of Rock Soldiers in Dimension X

I wouldn't bank on Dimension X.

~~AquaParade~~ · 10-23-2011, 09:54 PM

I would be a little bummed to see the concept of the old toon robotic suit thrown out the window. It's a little silly, but honestly I think it's an awesome design. I love seeing the turtles struggling in battle against, frankly, ridiculous enemies.

That being said, I am probably in the minority and I expect to see it made-over. Excited to see what they come up with.

*CyberCubed* · 10-23-2011, 09:56 PM

To be honest I hope Krang is at least a little sarcastic and somewhat whiny, its what separates his personality from Ch'rell's.

All we've seen him do is give Stockman orders, so who knows.

*Cowabunga Carl* · 10-23-2011, 11:04 PM

I want Krang to be bad ass. That is the biggest problem for me when I watch the old show. His Archie version was so much more menacing. I'd like to see something closer to that.

**Venom** · 10-23-2011, 11:58 PM

I still think his island is the top of/covering up IDW's version of the the Technodrome.

*Xav* · 10-24-2011, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Cowabunga Carl

In the one panel they show his arm it does look like his arm is robotic. I think we will see a familiar but different Krang.

What if IDW is just messing with us and Krang is just some guy with a robotic arm?

BAXTER STOCKMAN 19 · 10-24-2011, 02:26 AM

what if Krang is realy a U.S. military general and then he had an accident and only his brain survive. Just 2K3 Stockman. And then the U.S. military put his brain into a robot?

*Andrew NDB* · 10-24-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by AquaParade

I would be a little bummed to see the concept of the old toon robotic suit thrown out the window.

The concept of the robotic suit wasn't an old cartoon thing, but a Mirage comics thing, the bodies the Utroms ride around in the abdominal cavities of.

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It's a little silly, but honestly I think it's an awesome design.

There may be some visual similarities but I wouldn't expect a ton.

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I love seeing the turtles struggling in battle against, frankly, ridiculous enemies.

As long as things don't venture head-first into camp or silliness for the sake of silliness then I'm OK with "ridiculous enemies." Visually, at least. The Turtles need credible threats, not a revolving rogues gallery of Fred Wolf buffoolery.

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

To be honest I hope Krang is at least a little sarcastic and somewhat whiny, its what separates his personality from Ch'rell's.

A little sarcasm is fine but I don't think IDW is out to make a new version of Krang that's whiny.

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Originally Posted by Cowabunga Carl

I want Krang to be bad ass. That is the biggest problem for me when I watch the old show. His Archie version was so much more menacing. I'd like to see something closer to that.

I think IDW could do a lot better than even the Archie version of Krang. I don't think that'd be very hard, actually.

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Originally Posted by Venom

I still think his island is the top of/covering up IDW's version of the the Technodrome.

Hm, could be. Some kind of doomsday weapon, anyway. Or a spaceship.

Or all of the above.

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Originally Posted by Xav

What if IDW is just messing with us and Krang is just some guy with a robotic arm?

Unlikely.

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Originally Posted by BAXTER STOCKMAN 19

what if Krang is realy a U.S. military general and then he had an accident and only his brain survive. Just 2K3 Stockman. And then the U.S. military put his brain into a robot?

Something like that could be a distinct possibility, but I doubt it.

10-23-2011, 08:42 AM	#1
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,813	What do you think IDW's Krang will turn out to be? Given they purposely are using the name, "Krang" I don't see why they would be using a very familiar name if he wasn't an alien brain of some kind. I know IDW is changing the origins drastically, but if Krang just turns out to be some middle age European general from Earth....then why name him Krang? Do you think Krang is an alien brain in IDW? Will he be from Dimension X? Will he have any relation to the Utroms? What do you think?

10-23-2011, 08:47 AM	#2
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10-23-2011, 11:59 AM	#3
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10-23-2011, 02:14 PM	#5
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,422	I'm sure this is a big point we're supposed to be speculating about among ourselves. Whatever happens I'm sure he'll be revealed as some kind of brain-like entity, whether it's a standalone thing, the result of some kind of freak accident, a member of the Utroms, or a member of "The Kraang" because yes... there's no reason IDW would bother with him if Krang wasn't going to be, well, Krang. I think right now the first arc is trying to keep things sort of "down to Earth" a bit, but eventually the sci-fi will be amped up when things go cosmic and that's when we'll get more into what Krang is all about. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

10-23-2011, 03:40 PM	#8
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,296	I know this is kind of a tangent, but who expects to see Professor Honeycutt at some point? __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

10-23-2011, 12:47 PM	#4
Cowabunga Carl Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 2,384	In the one panel they show his arm it does look like his arm is robotic. I think we will see a familiar but different Krang.

10-23-2011, 02:24 PM	#6
Matches Malone Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: California Posts: 954	As long as he is pink, utilizes a badass robotic suit (hopefully more combat ready than the utroms) and wants to wage war on Earth, I'm happy. I think that boils Krang down to his essence. Especially the pink part. Oh, and the purple sunglasses. I'm also hoping that he will be reimagined menacingly enough (yes, that is an adverb) that he can stand on his own and his relationship with the Shredder will be minimal, if not nonexistent. Both he and Shredder were so impotent that it made sense that they partner up to deal with the turtles, but hopefully they will be competent enough that this won't be as necessary.

10-23-2011, 03:35 PM	#7
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,224	A wicked Utrom.

10-23-2011, 05:08 PM	#10
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,296	I guess Andrew's "Down to Earth 1st arc then ramp up the Sci-fi to 'Over 9,000!!!'" idea is what put him in my head. Yeah, Krang reeks of Utrom/evil brain stuff, but who doesn't think Fugitoid and Triceratons when the Turtles go into sci-fi territory. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

10-23-2011, 05:57 PM	#11
Godzilla Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 235	Something very similar to what we know of as Krang for sure. I'm just glad that the character is presumably going to be apart of the IDW TMNT universe. And not as just some quick cameo as a wink to the fans, but as an actual character that's going to have a role in future storylines.

10-23-2011, 07:34 PM	#12
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,813	I really hope Krang still has an army of Rock Soldiers in Dimension X, mainly to see a serious take on those characters. I could see the Rock Soldiers being like shock troops and General Traag being devastating.

10-23-2011, 09:54 PM	#14
~~AquaParade~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,450	I would be a little bummed to see the concept of the old toon robotic suit thrown out the window. It's a little silly, but honestly I think it's an awesome design. I love seeing the turtles struggling in battle against, frankly, ridiculous enemies. That being said, I am probably in the minority and I expect to see it made-over. Excited to see what they come up with.

10-23-2011, 09:56 PM	#15
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,813	To be honest I hope Krang is at least a little sarcastic and somewhat whiny, its what separates his personality from Ch'rell's. All we've seen him do is give Stockman orders, so who knows.

10-23-2011, 11:04 PM	#16
Cowabunga Carl Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 2,384	I want Krang to be bad ass. That is the biggest problem for me when I watch the old show. His Archie version was so much more menacing. I'd like to see something closer to that.

10-23-2011, 11:58 PM	#17
Venom Space Knight Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,637	I still think his island is the top of/covering up IDW's version of the the Technodrome. __________________

10-24-2011, 02:26 AM	#19
BAXTER STOCKMAN 19 Stone Warrior Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greece Posts: 661	what if Krang is realy a U.S. military general and then he had an accident and only his brain survive. Just 2K3 Stockman. And then the U.S. military put his brain into a robot?