What do you expect from the Nickelodeon comic?

*ToTheNines* · 02-19-2012, 02:50 PM

Can't really tell if the show's going to have strong continuity or not, but hopefully we'll get a comic that is canon with the show and takes place between episodes.

A good example of this would be the current Young Justice book. The first few were written by guys not involved with the show, but the run from #8 on has been written by Greg Weisman himself.

*Samhain* · 02-19-2012, 02:57 PM

I think we will get both Episode adaptions and In-between episode gaps. But I voted for Ep. adaptions because I think the first few issue will deal with stuff we've already seen on T.V.

Transformers: Prime did a similar thing where they released a 5-issue arc to show what happened leading up to the events of the first episode. So kinda like a prequel. Which I wouldn't mind seeing as well from the Nick comic.

*pannoni1* · 02-19-2012, 03:18 PM

Since Nick would own both this comic and the cartoon, I'd say at least some episode adaptions will be present, but it may or may not lead to a separate universe. With this said, it means that I shouldn't expect any more from IDW into the Nick toon than what we saw from Mirage into Archie/OT. In-between issues from episodes and prequels would be really neat, but I'd like to see perhaps a separation point like Archie so that the Nick comic has it's own unique take, but let's be sure it has a definitive conclusion. Better yet, I'd like to see Nick late in the run pick up where Archie #72 left off and create a good finale.

*DrSpengler* · 02-19-2012, 03:25 PM

From what I've read about the Toy Fair footage of the Nick show... I'm not even sure if I'll want to buy a comic based off it (that's a lie; I'm a consumer whore).

In my hopes, we'll get a new series that either weaves between episodes or does an alternate take on the universe. I think episode adaptations, alternate POV or not, are unlikely.

*oldmanwinters* · 02-19-2012, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DrSpengler

From what I've read about the Toy Fair footage of the Nick show... I'm not even sure if I'll want to buy a comic based off it (that's a lie; I'm a consumer whore).

Gah, Spengs, it's people like you who keep the free market alive!

That said, I can't say whether or not a Nick based TMNT comic will appeal to me either. I am really curious who the publisher and creative team will be, however.

*Samhain* · 02-19-2012, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

I am really curious who the publisher and creative team will be, however.

Don't know who'll be writing or drawing it but, wouldn't IDW be the publisher?

TonySiegel · 02-19-2012, 03:32 PM

I expect lots of Dora, Spongebob, and Icarly ads in the comic.

*Samhain* · 02-19-2012, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TonySiegel

I expect lots of Dora, Spongebob, and Icarly ads in the comic.

One can only hope.

Moonlight1102 · 02-19-2012, 03:42 PM

Considering how cheap Nickelodeon has been in the past few years, I wouldn't be surprised if they cancelled the comic 3 issues in in favor of more Spongebob crap.
I remember when Nickelodeon used to be great. -_-'
Hopefully the new TMNT show can fix things up a bit.

*Samhain* · 02-19-2012, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonlight1102

Considering how cheap Nickelodeon has been in the past few years, I wouldn't be surprised if they cancelled the comic 3 issues in in favor of more Spongebob crap.
I remember when Nickelodeon used to be great. -_-'

Nick has BIG plans for the turtles so I doubt that will happen. And while I prefer the cartoons of my childhood Nick still has some good shows.

*CyberCubed* · 02-19-2012, 05:36 PM

I'd like to see it fit into the cartoon, sort of like what Dreamwave was before it ended.

**Jester** · 02-19-2012, 05:51 PM

*hopes that IDW and Nick will draft someone who wrote a series based on, but told totally different stories from the source material. You know, like Steve "Dean Clarrain" Murphy.*
Please, oh please, oh please. That is if Murph ain't still burnt out on the TMNT.

*oldmanwinters* · 02-19-2012, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Samhain

Don't know who'll be writing or drawing it but, wouldn't IDW be the publisher?

Legally, it would make the most sense and be the simplest option, but I don't know if IDW has any experiencing with a "kid's line" (for lack of a better term). Also, I could see it being confusing for one publisher to be putting out two completely different titles named "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" aimed at two completely different audiences. But... who knows?

*Powder* · 02-19-2012, 06:12 PM

I'm figuring it'll be random tales and events much like the OT in that there's no real continuity to it. Which would be fine.
Also I expect a more humorous tone than the show, for some reason. I look forward to it though, assuming we get one.

*ToTheNines* · 02-19-2012, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

Also, I could see it being confusing for one publisher to be putting out two completely different titles named "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" aimed at two completely different audiences. But... who knows?

No more confusing than 2 different publishers putting out two different titles named "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles". Regardless, they could always add a goofy sub-title.

The only downside to IDW publishing it is the probabilty of them making sure the two books aren't on the same schedule. Not saying it would definitely workout like that if, say Archie, was publishing it. But their editor would be a lot less likely to correspond with with Bobby.

*CyberCubed* · 02-20-2012, 12:15 AM

If they try to copy the CG art style seen in the cartoon, I am not sure I would like reading a comic like that.

**Jester** · 02-20-2012, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

If they try to copy the CG art style seen in the cartoon, I am not sure I would like reading a comic like that.

The 2D promo art was actually pretty good.

*Candy Kappa* · 02-20-2012, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

Legally, it would make the most sense and be the simplest option, but I don't know if IDW has any experiencing with a "kid's line" (for lack of a better term). Also, I could see it being confusing for one publisher to be putting out two completely different titles named "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" aimed at two completely different audiences. But... who knows?

Wouldn't be any less confusing then what the big two are usually doing

Toby Barrett · 02-20-2012, 04:57 AM

They could just call it "Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", and I think that'd be enough to differentiate the two.

*ToTheNines* · 02-20-2012, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Powder

I'm figuring it'll be random tales and events much like the OT in that there's no real continuity to it. Which would be fine.

I should have made a fifth option for this. Like the comic book tie if for Batman: The Brave and the Bold.

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Originally Posted by Jester

The 2D promo art was actually pretty good.

Leo still looks terrible.

View Poll Results: What direction would you like to see?
Episode adaptions (like the early TMNTA books)	3	14.29%
Alternative P.O.V. (like the Dream Wave TMNT book)	1	4.76%
In-between episode gaps (like Young Justice)	9	42.86%
All new universe (like TMNTA #5-onward)	8	38.10%
Voters: 21. You may not vote on this poll

02-19-2012, 02:50 PM	#1
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,212	What do you expect from the Nickelodeon comic? Can't really tell if the show's going to have strong continuity or not, but hopefully we'll get a comic that is canon with the show and takes place between episodes. A good example of this would be the current Young Justice book. The first few were written by guys not involved with the show, but the run from #8 on has been written by Greg Weisman himself.

02-19-2012, 03:18 PM	#3
pannoni1 Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,447	Since Nick would own both this comic and the cartoon, I'd say at least some episode adaptions will be present, but it may or may not lead to a separate universe. With this said, it means that I shouldn't expect any more from IDW into the Nick toon than what we saw from Mirage into Archie/OT. In-between issues from episodes and prequels would be really neat, but I'd like to see perhaps a separation point like Archie so that the Nick comic has it's own unique take, but let's be sure it has a definitive conclusion. Better yet, I'd like to see Nick late in the run pick up where Archie #72 left off and create a good finale. __________________ http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/sho...d.php?t=37065- MY WANT LIST TMNT FAN CLUB LINK: http://sot.ag/gCjK/ 30 years of Turtle Power!

02-19-2012, 03:42 PM	#9
Moonlight1102 Hench Mutant Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Somewhere over the Rainbow Posts: 301	Considering how cheap Nickelodeon has been in the past few years, I wouldn't be surprised if they cancelled the comic 3 issues in in favor of more Spongebob crap. I remember when Nickelodeon used to be great. -_-' Hopefully the new TMNT show can fix things up a bit. __________________

02-19-2012, 05:51 PM	#12
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,295	hopes that IDW and Nick will draft someone who wrote a series based on, but told totally different stories from the source material. You know, like Steve "Dean Clarrain" Murphy. Please, oh please, oh please. That is if Murph ain't still burnt out on the TMNT. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

02-19-2012, 02:57 PM	#2
Samhain Dare To Be Stupid! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 1313 Mockingbird Lane Posts: 4,752	I think we will get both Episode adaptions and In-between episode gaps. But I voted for Ep. adaptions because I think the first few issue will deal with stuff we've already seen on T.V. Transformers: Prime did a similar thing where they released a 5-issue arc to show what happened leading up to the events of the first episode. So kinda like a prequel. Which I wouldn't mind seeing as well from the Nick comic.

02-19-2012, 03:25 PM	#4
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	From what I've read about the Toy Fair footage of the Nick show... I'm not even sure if I'll want to buy a comic based off it (that's a lie; I'm a consumer whore). In my hopes, we'll get a new series that either weaves between episodes or does an alternate take on the universe. I think episode adaptations, alternate POV or not, are unlikely.

02-19-2012, 03:32 PM	#7
TonySiegel Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Worldwide Posts: 638	I expect lots of Dora, Spongebob, and Icarly ads in the comic. __________________ "...Color or creed, is no need for a man to bleed/ I believe, we all breathe the same seed/ Unless it's diluted, for somethin to intrude it..." - Kool G. Rap

02-19-2012, 05:36 PM	#11
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,798	I'd like to see it fit into the cartoon, sort of like what Dreamwave was before it ended.

02-19-2012, 06:12 PM	#14
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,945	I'm figuring it'll be random tales and events much like the OT in that there's no real continuity to it. Which would be fine. Also I expect a more humorous tone than the show, for some reason. I look forward to it though, assuming we get one.

02-20-2012, 12:15 AM	#16
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,798	If they try to copy the CG art style seen in the cartoon, I am not sure I would like reading a comic like that.

02-20-2012, 04:57 AM	#19
Toby Barrett Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 946	They could just call it "Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", and I think that'd be enough to differentiate the two.