Kevin and Peter's "Masterpiece"

**Venom** · 03-26-2012, 05:36 PM

The fabled graphic novel featuring the older Turtles.

Most of us know Peter used elements of the outline in Volume 4, but Kevin's "secret Turtle project" at IDw made me really think about something...

A few weeks ago on Peter's blog, he posted something profound that went largely unnoticed: he said he was open to a future collaboration with Kevin.

This made my speculation meter fly through the stratosphere because, for the first time since "City at War", it seemed like the Turtles could very well get their "masterpiece" from the two guys who created them.

Just wanted to open a dialogue and see what other folks thought about the matter, whether it's Kevin's project, the "masterpiece", or Kevin and Peter reuniting, etc.

**Jester** · 03-26-2012, 05:46 PM

Hmm... could be. I'd be very happy if this happened. A real tour-de-force from both TMNT co-creators.

**Venom** · 03-26-2012, 06:02 PM

Well, the reason I felt it (for once) actually could someday become a reality is because for the first time since the Turtles' inception, Kevin and Peter actually have the chance to revisit the Turtles as two guys having fun.

No longer do either men have the stress of overseeing the property, nor do they have to worry about the money; they can approach the story however they wish to!

*Powder* · 03-26-2012, 06:03 PM

All I know is, Pete said Kevin would have to contact him directly, out of his own desires rather than the fans. I'd love to see it happen.

*Jephael* · 03-26-2012, 07:15 PM

Yea, but watch Kevin say the same thing: "I'll only do it if he contacts me." As much as I'd love to see the two of them reconcile and collaborate again on a TMNT comic, I dunno if it's entirely feasible.

**Jester** · 03-26-2012, 07:19 PM

Quick, fans, do the old, send them each a letter to meet at some location from the other person...

It works in the movies.

twopinacoladas · 03-26-2012, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jester

Quick, fans, do the old, send them each a letter to meet at some location from the other person...

It works in the movies.

lol someones gotta do it

*CyberCubed* · 03-26-2012, 07:27 PM

I'd rather Pete work on a Vol 4 conclusion than anything else.

*Oculus Orbus* · 03-26-2012, 07:42 PM

I would love to see that, but I don't think it's too likely at the moment. I also remember reading that comment on PL's blog, and it really got me thinking. Thing is, Kevin seems really busy these days, and drawing comics takes loads of time. I dunno if he would commit to that right now.

Matches Malone · 03-26-2012, 07:44 PM

While I think a reunion is quite possible (nostalgia is a powerful tool), I don't think the upcoming Kevin project is it. It's also been hinted that an IDW TMNT annual is coming in the summer, and I would think that the hints dropped regarding Kevin's project are regarding to the same thing. I would love to be wrong, though.

*DrSpengler* · 03-26-2012, 08:04 PM

Well, honestly, I think TMNT (Vol. 1) #1-11 +micros qualifies as their "masterpiece"; that's some damn good reading.

But naturally, I'd love to see them reunite. However, their issues with one another are entirely personal and, well, nobody's business bu there's, which is why I never really comment on this sort of speculative talk.

If they wanna reconcile, they will. If they don't, they won't. It's not really anybody else's place to try and push them along.

*Plasticplayhouse* · 03-27-2012, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Jester

Hmm... could be. I'd be very happy if this happened. A real tour-de-force from both TMNT co-creators.

yes it would be. and with both of them having taken substancial breaks form the tmnt world and no longer having the burden of running the business, the only reason left for doing it would be for the enjoyment of the art. it could totally be their masterpiece. i could see it being a 3-7 issue body of work on a totally new arch that may tie up a few loose ends. ahhhh one can wish...

Ninja_Shoe_Repair · 03-27-2012, 12:55 PM

I'd like to hear Stephen's (Archon) thoughts on this since he's in close contact with Kevin. Maybe something you can hint at or share or even just pass along to Kevin from us?

*Powder* · 03-27-2012, 06:25 PM

I'd hope for it to be a solo book. Kevin writing & drawing by himself.

*Jephael* · 03-27-2012, 08:49 PM

As much as I've liked their solo projects (Bodycount/Mirage Volume 4), I kinda hate seing Eastman and Laird do projects without each other. I wanna see them collaborate on something again!

**Venom** · 03-27-2012, 10:53 PM

I think I wasn't as clear as I felt I was in the first post:

The "Masterpiece" is what Kevin referred to his and Peter's "older Turtles" graphic novel in the Comics Journal interview. Pete has made mention over the years of utilizing aspects of the rough outline as story elements in Volume 4.

In no way at all was I suggesting that Kevin's TMNT project at IDW was a reunion project; just wanting to open a dialogue where we could share our views regarding such a project.

Ninja_Shoe_Repair · 03-28-2012, 02:15 AM

What is this about???

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4M_u...layer_embedded

*Candy Kappa* · 03-28-2012, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninja_Shoe_Repair

What is this about???

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4M_u...layer_embedded

http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/sho...hlight=odyssey

Ninja_Shoe_Repair · 03-28-2012, 03:05 AM

wow, I'm late to the game on that one. Been working too much as I never even caught that original thread.

Rise1184 · 03-28-2012, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Powder

All I know is, Pete said Kevin would have to contact him directly, out of his own desires rather than the fans. I'd love to see it happen.

I sure hope this happens as well!

03-26-2012, 05:46 PM	#2
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,296	Hmm... could be. I'd be very happy if this happened. A real tour-de-force from both TMNT co-creators. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

03-26-2012, 06:02 PM	#3
Venom Space Knight Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,637	Well, the reason I felt it (for once) actually could someday become a reality is because for the first time since the Turtles' inception, Kevin and Peter actually have the chance to revisit the Turtles as two guys having fun. No longer do either men have the stress of overseeing the property, nor do they have to worry about the money; they can approach the story however they wish to! __________________

03-26-2012, 07:15 PM	#5
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	Yea, but watch Kevin say the same thing: "I'll only do it if he contacts me." As much as I'd love to see the two of them reconcile and collaborate again on a TMNT comic, I dunno if it's entirely feasible. __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

03-26-2012, 07:19 PM	#6
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,296	Quick, fans, do the old, send them each a letter to meet at some location from the other person... It works in the movies. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

03-26-2012, 07:42 PM	#9
Oculus Orbus Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Spain Posts: 1,535	I would love to see that, but I don't think it's too likely at the moment. I also remember reading that comment on PL's blog, and it really got me thinking. Thing is, Kevin seems really busy these days, and drawing comics takes loads of time. I dunno if he would commit to that right now. Last edited by Oculus Orbus; 03-26-2012 at 08:07 PM.

03-26-2012, 05:36 PM	#1
Venom Space Knight Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,637	Kevin and Peter's "Masterpiece" The fabled graphic novel featuring the older Turtles. Most of us know Peter used elements of the outline in Volume 4, but Kevin's "secret Turtle project" at IDw made me really think about something... A few weeks ago on Peter's blog, he posted something profound that went largely unnoticed: he said he was open to a future collaboration with Kevin. This made my speculation meter fly through the stratosphere because, for the first time since "City at War", it seemed like the Turtles could very well get their "masterpiece" from the two guys who created them. Just wanted to open a dialogue and see what other folks thought about the matter, whether it's Kevin's project, the "masterpiece", or Kevin and Peter reuniting, etc. __________________

03-26-2012, 06:03 PM	#4
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,945	All I know is, Pete said Kevin would have to contact him directly, out of his own desires rather than the fans. I'd love to see it happen.

03-26-2012, 07:27 PM	#8
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,805	I'd rather Pete work on a Vol 4 conclusion than anything else.

03-26-2012, 07:44 PM	#10
Matches Malone Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: California Posts: 954	While I think a reunion is quite possible (nostalgia is a powerful tool), I don't think the upcoming Kevin project is it. It's also been hinted that an IDW TMNT annual is coming in the summer, and I would think that the hints dropped regarding Kevin's project are regarding to the same thing. I would love to be wrong, though. __________________ "Baxter, you slime puppy!"

03-26-2012, 08:04 PM	#11
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	Well, honestly, I think TMNT (Vol. 1) #1-11 +micros qualifies as their "masterpiece"; that's some damn good reading. But naturally, I'd love to see them reunite. However, their issues with one another are entirely personal and, well, nobody's business bu there's, which is why I never really comment on this sort of speculative talk. If they wanna reconcile, they will. If they don't, they won't. It's not really anybody else's place to try and push them along.

03-27-2012, 12:55 PM	#13
Ninja_Shoe_Repair Hench Mutant Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 291	I'd like to hear Stephen's (Archon) thoughts on this since he's in close contact with Kevin. Maybe something you can hint at or share or even just pass along to Kevin from us?

03-27-2012, 06:25 PM	#14
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,945	I'd hope for it to be a solo book. Kevin writing & drawing by himself.

03-27-2012, 08:49 PM	#15
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	As much as I've liked their solo projects (Bodycount/Mirage Volume 4), I kinda hate seing Eastman and Laird do projects without each other. I wanna see them collaborate on something again! __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

03-27-2012, 10:53 PM	#16
Venom Space Knight Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,637	I think I wasn't as clear as I felt I was in the first post: The "Masterpiece" is what Kevin referred to his and Peter's "older Turtles" graphic novel in the Comics Journal interview. Pete has made mention over the years of utilizing aspects of the rough outline as story elements in Volume 4. In no way at all was I suggesting that Kevin's TMNT project at IDW was a reunion project; just wanting to open a dialogue where we could share our views regarding such a project. __________________

03-28-2012, 02:15 AM	#17
Ninja_Shoe_Repair Hench Mutant Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 291	What is this about??? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4M_u...layer_embedded

03-28-2012, 03:05 AM	#19
Ninja_Shoe_Repair Hench Mutant Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 291	wow, I'm late to the game on that one. Been working too much as I never even caught that original thread.