Trades question

Timmetry · 02-24-2012, 03:23 PM

I stopped buying comics some time ago when I realized I had boxes of them that I never even look at. Too much hassle, removing from the bag, reading one at a time. I still buy plenty of the collected books. My question is, having purchased the ultimate collected volume a couple years ago (with the first, what, 10 issues?) is there any reason I should buy the first or second volume that IDW is putting out? I admit I'm a bit out of the loop on the comics.

As a side note, I read the recent IDW paperback and can't wait until they release the next one. I've been reading posts here and there that allude to what happens and it's very confusing without knowing the full context.

*gobo* · 02-24-2012, 04:31 PM

As far as I can tell, you won't have any reason to get Ultimate Collections 1 or 2. But, I'm not paying really close attention to the comics. So, you really need a third opinion.

As far as the IDW series TPBs go, this is what the schedule looks like right now, according to Amazon:
12JUL03 TMNT: Micro Series, Vol. 1 TPB
12JUL17 TMNT Vol. 2: Enemies Old, Enemies New TPB

And, some Mirage collections you might wanna keep an eye out for:
12JUN19 TMNT Classics, Vol. 1 TPB (first batch of guest stories, I think)
12JUL03 TMNT: The Ultimate Collection Vol. 3 HC (#12, 14, 15, 17 & 19-21)

**Venom** · 02-24-2012, 06:36 PM

The biggest reason is if you want a nice hardcover edition to display and even read without breaking the spine.

Another reason is the Ultimate Edition Volume 2's cover will complement Volume 1's by connecting artwork.

And as Gobo mentioned, IDW is also releasing trade versions of Mirage Volume 1, Tales of the TMNT, Archie's TMNT Adventures.

If sales are steady the plan is to work across ALL volumes and eventually collect everything.

*DrSpengler* · 02-24-2012, 06:43 PM

If you're looking at content rather than superficial appearance, the Ultimate hardcovers from IDW have annotations and color cover galleries while the previous release lacks these bonus features.

That's about it, though. The scanned page quality remains identical between the two editions, FYI, so the actual quality of the reproduced artwork is not superior in the IDW hardcovers than the Mirage release.

Timmetry · 02-25-2012, 10:51 AM

Thank you all very much! I'm mainly concerned with just the stories within. I may end up buying vol. 1 & 2 anyway, though, because I like uniformity, if the plan to continue releasing follows through.

*The Fifth Turtle* · 02-25-2012, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gobo

12JUL03 TMNT: The Ultimate Collection Vol. 3 HC (#12, 14, 15, 17 & 19-21)

Why no 13, 16, or 18?

*DrSpengler* · 02-25-2012, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Fifth Turtle

Why no 13, 16, or 18?

They're being collected in the TMNT Classic Collection Vol. 1. They aren't included in the Ultimate hardcovers because those are only for stories Eastman and Laird produced.

*The Fifth Turtle* · 02-25-2012, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrSpengler

They're being collected in the TMNT Classic Collection Vol. 1. They aren't included in the Ultimate hardcovers because those are only for stories Eastman and Laird produced.

Wasnt Eastman involved w/ 18? The others no but what about 18?

*gobo* · 02-25-2012, 12:00 PM

Yes, but he means both Eastman & Laird, not one or the other.

*The Fifth Turtle* · 02-25-2012, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gobo

Yes, but he means both Eastman & Laird, not one or the other.

So then I pose this question:

Number 17 was by Eastman and Talbot.

Why is this included?

*gobo* · 02-25-2012, 12:06 PM

Stalemate...

*gobo* · 02-25-2012, 03:43 PM

Oh, I know! They did it to make The Fifth Turtle ask questions.

Mission accomplished, Eastman & co...

*The Fifth Turtle* · 02-25-2012, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gobo

Oh, I know! They did it to make The Fifth Turtle ask questions.

Mission accomplished, Eastman & co...

Ahhh so that was the reason.

I wondern if one of the IDW staff members that frequent the drome can answer this question.

Abnormal Freak · 02-25-2012, 06:16 PM

They're going with E&L stuff that's part of an overall continuity. I don't agree with their choices and the order they're releasing stuff, but an issue like #18 is kind of a fun adventure story to the side—if left in, people might wonder, "Why the heck did they go to China when all this other stuff's going on?"

Never bothered me none and it's one of the best Turtles issues, so I dunno... It's a weird release method, but at least everything's getting collected one way or another.

02-24-2012, 04:31 PM	#2
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	As far as I can tell, you won't have any reason to get Ultimate Collections 1 or 2. But, I'm not paying really close attention to the comics. So, you really need a third opinion. As far as the IDW series TPBs go, this is what the schedule looks like right now, according to Amazon: 12JUL03 TMNT: Micro Series, Vol. 1 TPB 12JUL17 TMNT Vol. 2: Enemies Old, Enemies New TPB And, some Mirage collections you might wanna keep an eye out for: 12JUN19 TMNT Classics, Vol. 1 TPB (first batch of guest stories, I think) 12JUL03 TMNT: The Ultimate Collection Vol. 3 HC (#12, 14, 15, 17 & 19-21) __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell. Last edited by gobo; 02-24-2012 at 04:45 PM.

02-24-2012, 06:36 PM	#3
Venom Space Knight Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,637	The biggest reason is if you want a nice hardcover edition to display and even read without breaking the spine. Another reason is the Ultimate Edition Volume 2's cover will complement Volume 1's by connecting artwork. And as Gobo mentioned, IDW is also releasing trade versions of Mirage Volume 1, Tales of the TMNT, Archie's TMNT Adventures. If sales are steady the plan is to work across ALL volumes and eventually collect everything. __________________

02-25-2012, 12:00 PM	#9
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	Yes, but he means both Eastman & Laird, not one or the other. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

02-25-2012, 12:06 PM	#11
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	Stalemate... __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

02-25-2012, 06:16 PM	#14
Abnormal Freak Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MN Posts: 779	They're going with E&L stuff that's part of an overall continuity. I don't agree with their choices and the order they're releasing stuff, but an issue like #18 is kind of a fun adventure story to the side—if left in, people might wonder, "Why the heck did they go to China when all this other stuff's going on?" Never bothered me none and it's one of the best Turtles issues, so I dunno... It's a weird release method, but at least everything's getting collected one way or another. __________________

02-24-2012, 03:23 PM	#1
Timmetry Hench Mutant Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 292	Trades question I stopped buying comics some time ago when I realized I had boxes of them that I never even look at. Too much hassle, removing from the bag, reading one at a time. I still buy plenty of the collected books. My question is, having purchased the ultimate collected volume a couple years ago (with the first, what, 10 issues?) is there any reason I should buy the first or second volume that IDW is putting out? I admit I'm a bit out of the loop on the comics. As a side note, I read the recent IDW paperback and can't wait until they release the next one. I've been reading posts here and there that allude to what happens and it's very confusing without knowing the full context.

02-24-2012, 06:43 PM	#4
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	If you're looking at content rather than superficial appearance, the Ultimate hardcovers from IDW have annotations and color cover galleries while the previous release lacks these bonus features. That's about it, though. The scanned page quality remains identical between the two editions, FYI, so the actual quality of the reproduced artwork is not superior in the IDW hardcovers than the Mirage release.

02-25-2012, 10:51 AM	#5
Timmetry Hench Mutant Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 292	Thank you all very much! I'm mainly concerned with just the stories within. I may end up buying vol. 1 & 2 anyway, though, because I like uniformity, if the plan to continue releasing follows through.

02-25-2012, 03:43 PM	#12
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	Oh, I know! They did it to make The Fifth Turtle ask questions. Mission accomplished, Eastman & co... __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.