Tmnt #8 preview

TomWaltz · 03-23-2012, 11:49 AM

See you all next week!

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?p...eview&id=11862

Tom W.

*oldmanwinters* · 03-23-2012, 12:02 PM

So many TMNT comics come out so quickly! It's getting hard to keep up!

I try not to read the word bubbles in the previews, but

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Killer Moth · 03-23-2012, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

So many TMNT comics come out so quickly! It's getting hard to keep up!

I try not to read the word bubbles in the previews, but

Spoiler:

I usually try to, because...

Spoiler:

Excellent preview, and thank you for the link, Mr. Waltz. I'm grateful for them, as I usually just wait to buy the issue, instead. I'm quickly becoming more and more intrigued with this series to indulge in the spoilers, and that's just fine.

*CyberCubed* · 03-23-2012, 12:42 PM

Is it just me or is this Duncan's best art yet? Everything looks much better than the first few issues.

Also Krang and Shredder possibly being enemies? I love it!

*ToTheNines* · 03-23-2012, 12:54 PM

Wowwww.

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*MikeandRaph87* · 03-23-2012, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Is it just me or is this Duncan's best art yet? Everything looks much better than the first few issues.

Also Krang and Shredder possibly being enemies? I love it!

That is the best part of it all! We saw them as partners and I always wonder what it would be like for them to have a relationship similar to say General Blanque and Prime Leader Zandramon.

The last issue was worth twice the issue price for just one scene and that was the one which showed Krang in the chest compartment of the generic dicator outfit. Last issue when it gave Tragg's name and rank it confirmed the spelling of his name but naming him Captain threw me a little. I am only so familar with miltary ranks and though since Krang is the general than perhaps Brigidier. If not any type of general ranking isn't Luietenant next? So is there someone in command between Tragg and Krang? Hmmm....

Matches Malone · 03-23-2012, 01:15 PM

Thanks for the preview! Came a bit earlier than usual...

I guess this confirms that the turtles and Old Hob were not only exposed to the super-soldier mutagen, but also the psychotropic serum. I guess that would explain why Leo is starting to see glimpses of his past life as opposed to regaining his past memories in full like Splinter.

I am a little bummed that the Shredder is going to throw in with the mutants right from the get-go, as I like seeing the Foot as a pure ninja clan, at least at first. Still, we'll see how it all shakes out since I'm not opposed to the idea in general. It just seems like it works better as a natural development in the narrative that he will seek out mutants only after seeing the challenge the turtles pose to his foot clan.

Killer Moth · 03-23-2012, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Is it just me or is this Duncan's best art yet? Everything looks much better than the first few issues.

Also Krang and Shredder possibly being enemies? I love it!

Indeed. The art looks spiffy.

Once you factor in issue #10's cover along with this issue, it's starting to appear that the comic's first year might end with a battle royale between Krang/Baxter/Old Hob, Shredder/Bebop/Rocksteady and the Turtles. At least, one can hope.

And I'll second what Matches said about the mutant angle with Shredder. The Foot Clan using mutants is fine, but some extra build-up leading Shredder to go there as a tactic would have been more preferable. (Or, we may get that, anyway, via a flashback or one-shot issue.)

TomWaltz · 03-23-2012, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Matches Malone

Thanks for the preview! Came a bit earlier than usual...

I guess this confirms that the turtles and Old Hob were not only exposed to the super-soldier mutagen, but also the psychotropic serum. I guess that would explain why Leo is starting to see glimpses of his past life as opposed to regaining his past memories in full like Splinter.

I am a little bummed that the Shredder is going to throw in with the mutants right from the get-go, as I like seeing the Foot as a pure ninja clan, at least at first. Still, we'll see how it all shakes out since I'm not opposed to the idea in general. It just seems like it works better as a natural development in the narrative that he will seek out mutants only after seeing the challenge the turtles pose to his foot clan.

You may be on to something here, Matches Malone...

*ToTheNines* · 03-23-2012, 01:54 PM

I also loved how Raph still wants to kill Hob, I'd like to see him get his way.

Tom, the way Baxter talks, it seems like the Foot Clan made off with some goods after their break-in from #2/3. But in the actual issues, it looks like they lost all the loot down the sewer. What's the deal?

DarkLightDragon · 03-23-2012, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

I also loved how Raph still wants to kill Hob, I'd like to see him get his way.

Tom, the way Baxter talks, it seems like the Foot Clan made off with some goods after their break-in from #2/3. But in the actual issues, it looks like they lost all the loot down the sewer. What's the deal?

I don't think that was the Foot's first time stealing some of the serums. True they lost the serums in #2 and #3 but then, how do you explain Alopex? They must've been able to obtain some of the goods before those issues for mutating her. Though you could argue why Stockgen didn't update their security after a few thefts.

TomWaltz · 03-23-2012, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

I also loved how Raph still wants to kill Hob, I'd like to see him get his way.

Tom, the way Baxter talks, it seems like the Foot Clan made off with some goods after their break-in from #2/3. But in the actual issues, it looks like they lost all the loot down the sewer. What's the deal?

Mwahahahaha!!!

*ToTheNines* · 03-23-2012, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TomWaltz

Mwahahahaha!!!

Your evil laugh further supports my theory that Baxter is actually working for Shredder.

*MikeandRaph87* · 03-23-2012, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

Your evil laugh further supports my theory that Baxter is actually working for Shredder.

Or that Tom took the loot!

One thing we don't know yet for sure is does the mutagen affect animals and make them humaniod or can a human become animal-like. The rock soliders seemed to be humans that were experimented on but was it the mutagen like what was used on the TMNT,Splinter,Hob, and Apolex?

DarkLightDragon · 03-23-2012, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

Your evil laugh further supports my theory that Baxter is actually working for Shredder.

That works too. Maybe better than what I said.

*Oculus Orbus* · 03-23-2012, 02:22 PM

Nice.

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azrael · 03-23-2012, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

I also loved how Raph still wants to kill Hob, I'd like to see him get his way.

Tom, the way Baxter talks, it seems like the Foot Clan made off with some goods after their break-in from #2/3. But in the actual issues, it looks like they lost all the loot down the sewer. What's the deal?

I bet Baxter's double dipping

Toby Barrett · 03-23-2012, 02:57 PM

Ah man, Duncan's art is incredible in this issue! His best yet, I think.
I've been looking forward to this one since the previews came out! Love all the action and information we're being given!

PS: It's also nice how Raphael's sai are drawn like real sai and not stabby daggers! haha!

pihb · 03-23-2012, 03:03 PM

Art looks awesome. loved Donnie's Line from the original movie about the bus

Dirty Blond · 03-23-2012, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Toby Barrett

Raphael's sai are drawn like real sai and not stabby daggers! haha!

Thanks for pointing that out. (Pun unintended.) I have always wondered why his weapons have been depicted like that in the many versions of TMNT.

03-23-2012, 12:54 PM	#5
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,209	Wowwww. Spoiler: Mike getting mauled was awesome! And those are some interesting revelations going on between Baxter and Krang. I still can't imagine what the hell Krang and Shredder would be enemies for... We know the Foot are fighting the French ninjas, but Krang seems to be just using Earth as a hideaway from his outer space war.

03-23-2012, 01:15 PM	#7
Matches Malone Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: California Posts: 954	Thanks for the preview! Came a bit earlier than usual... I guess this confirms that the turtles and Old Hob were not only exposed to the super-soldier mutagen, but also the psychotropic serum. I guess that would explain why Leo is starting to see glimpses of his past life as opposed to regaining his past memories in full like Splinter. I am a little bummed that the Shredder is going to throw in with the mutants right from the get-go, as I like seeing the Foot as a pure ninja clan, at least at first. Still, we'll see how it all shakes out since I'm not opposed to the idea in general. It just seems like it works better as a natural development in the narrative that he will seek out mutants only after seeing the challenge the turtles pose to his foot clan. __________________ "Baxter, you slime puppy!"

03-23-2012, 02:22 PM	#16
Oculus Orbus Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Spain Posts: 1,535	Nice. Spoiler: There's definitely an improvement in the art (Mikey being attacked was fantastic), and it looks like we'll be having some big revelations soon. I'm not too sure if I liked seeing Neutrinos, I guess I'll just have to wait and see.

03-23-2012, 11:49 AM	#1
TomWaltz Official TMNT Staff/Cast Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 510	Tmnt #8 preview See you all next week! http://www.comicbookresources.com/?p...eview&id=11862 Tom W.

03-23-2012, 12:02 PM	#2
oldmanwinters Overlord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Between yesterday and tomorrow! Posts: 15,480	So many TMNT comics come out so quickly! It's getting hard to keep up! I try not to read the word bubbles in the previews, but Spoiler: Did I spot some Neutrions on the last page? __________________ Experience the TMNT Fan Commentaries! Check out my TMNT fan comic, "Nothing to Fear"! View my sketch work! I'm selling some of my hard-to-find TMNT items!

03-23-2012, 12:42 PM	#4
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,794	Is it just me or is this Duncan's best art yet? Everything looks much better than the first few issues. Also Krang and Shredder possibly being enemies? I love it!

03-23-2012, 01:54 PM	#10
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,209	I also loved how Raph still wants to kill Hob, I'd like to see him get his way. Tom, the way Baxter talks, it seems like the Foot Clan made off with some goods after their break-in from #2/3. But in the actual issues, it looks like they lost all the loot down the sewer. What's the deal?

03-23-2012, 02:57 PM	#18
Toby Barrett Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 946	Ah man, Duncan's art is incredible in this issue! His best yet, I think. I've been looking forward to this one since the previews came out! Love all the action and information we're being given! PS: It's also nice how Raphael's sai are drawn like real sai and not stabby daggers! haha!

03-23-2012, 03:03 PM	#19
pihb Hench Mutant Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 296	Art looks awesome. loved Donnie's Line from the original movie about the bus