Dan Duncan DONE with IDW Turtles

Grimlock · 07-16-2012, 07:09 PM

Well, word is that Dan Duncan is done on art duties on IDW. He took a new job, And now we got this Kuhn fella. Can't say I'm happy about that.

**Jester** · 07-16-2012, 07:10 PM

Oh, boy. I hope not. Wasn't a huge fan of the art in the Mikey one-shot.

*Raven* · 07-16-2012, 07:11 PM

Thats a bummer, any sources or reasons why?

*Candy Kappa* · 07-16-2012, 07:17 PM

unless Ross takes over, chain Duncan to his chair.

twopinacoladas · 07-16-2012, 07:20 PM

I am wondering where you heard this, do you have a link? Also if we have Andy Kuhn from the Mikey micro tbqh I didn't really like his art at least the way he drew his turtles at the very least. To me it was a bit of a throw away story I don't recall caring much about it.

*oldmanwinters* · 07-16-2012, 07:23 PM

For future reference, Grimlock, don't start a thread like this unless you're packing a source.

I have no idea about the Duncan-IDW deal, but no one should expect a single artist to draw one series forever.

It has long been announced that Duncan was going to take a hiatus on the TMNT brand for a few months and that Kuhn would be doing some fill-in work. So... who knows?

Here's some example of Kuhn's more recent Turtles work:

http://kuhnart.blogspot.com/2012/04/...-splinter.html

http://kuhnart.blogspot.com/2012/04/casey-jones.html

http://kuhnart.blogspot.com/2012/04/karai.html

http://kuhnart.blogspot.com/2012/05/tmnt-at-ace.html

*DonatelloFan* · 07-16-2012, 07:25 PM

It doesn't bother me, because I'm not the biggest fan of Duncan's. But to each his own.

*Cowabunga Carl* · 07-16-2012, 07:36 PM

I honestly don't mind a change in artist. I've gotten used to Duncan, so it will take some getting used to but it'll happen. It might be fun to have a new artist every year of in comic time. That way there is more notice in different "years".

*Jephael* · 07-16-2012, 07:40 PM

While I'm gonna miss his artwork, I'm anxious to see what a different artist will bring to the table.

*oldmanwinters* · 07-16-2012, 07:43 PM

Okay, here's the source:
http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewt...=295978#295978

Bobby Curnow:

Quote:

Unfortunately, during the production of TMNT #11, Dan let me know he wouldn't be able to continue after #12. So what was going to be a 2-issue hiatus has turned permanent. He got a new gig in the world of TV animation. Dan let me know with ample time, and with LOTS of gratitude, both for the opportunity, and for the fans. He's grown to be iconic with IDW Turtles and will be missed a lot. He knows he's welcome back, and we've discussed some exciting possibilities for the future, though they will be shorter in nature. At least for the foreseeable future.

Andy Kuhn will indeed be continuing for issues #15 and 16. Beyond that, we'll see. He's working on issue #14 now, and turning in some really great stuff. I hope folks enjoy his work as much as I do.

Grimlock · 07-16-2012, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

For future reference, Grimlock, don't start a thread like this unless you're packing a source.

I have no idea about the Duncan-IDW deal, but no one should expect a single artist to draw one series forever.

It has long been announced that Duncan was going to take a hiatus on the TMNT brand for a few months and that Kuhn would be doing some fill-in work. So... who knows?

Here's some example of Kuhn's more recent Turtles work:

http://kuhnart.blogspot.com/2012/04/...-splinter.html

http://kuhnart.blogspot.com/2012/04/casey-jones.html

http://kuhnart.blogspot.com/2012/04/karai.html

http://kuhnart.blogspot.com/2012/05/tmnt-at-ace.html

I think I will start a thread whenever I want. Not only if I '' Have a source''. This came right from Bobby Curnow's mouth. He said Dan's little break has turned permanent and he took another job. And we don't need to see this guys work like it's news because he drew the Mike one shot. I think we know what his freakin' artwork looks like, Einstein.

**Machias Banshee** · 07-16-2012, 07:50 PM

Well, that's a shame... I did like his artwork.

New gig in TV Animation..? Wouldn't it be something if he were to do some work with the upcoming TV show?

**Jester** · 07-16-2012, 07:50 PM

I'mma miss Duncan. I hope we can get someone other than Kuhn after his stint....not a fan. Kinda reminds me of Simpson's issue of TMNT Adventures.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grimlock

I think I will start a thread whenever I want. Not only if I '' Have a source''. This came right from Bobby Curnow's mouth. He said Dan's little break has turned permanent and he took another job.

And the rest of us knew that how, exactly? It's just common courtesy when posting "news" to relate a source. I know posting on a forum ain't journalism, but come on now.

*Jephael* · 07-16-2012, 07:52 PM

What's wrong with Simpsons style artwork?

*ToTheNines* · 07-16-2012, 07:56 PM

Bummer... it'll be weird for a good while with Duncan :/

Let's hope Ross Campbell eventually takes over!

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

For future reference, Grimlock, don't start a thread like this unless you're packing a source.

As you've already seen, he had a pretty reliable source. No need to jump the guys ish... it's not like Grimlock runs around the forums making crap up.

*Ninjinister* · 07-16-2012, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grimlock

I think I will start a thread whenever I want. Not only if I '' Have a source''. This came right from Bobby Curnow's mouth. He said Dan's little break has turned permanent and he took another job. And we don't need to see this guys work like it's news because he drew the Mike one shot. I think we know what his freakin' artwork looks like, Einstein.

People like to know where information is coming from and to ensure what's being said isn't utter dog poop. By sharing sources, you eliminate that, and it shouldn't be up to anyone other than yourself to track it down.

**Jester** · 07-16-2012, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jephael

What's wrong with Simpsons style artwork?

Donald Simpson...
http://tmntentity.blogspot.com/2008/...ntures-14.html
not The Simpsons.

*Cowabunga Carl* · 07-16-2012, 07:59 PM

Maybe they can convince Kevin to draw for a while.

Newton Gimmick · 07-16-2012, 08:00 PM

Duncan's artwork is HORRIBLE as it pertains to drawing the Turtles themselves, so this is the best news I've heard all day!

*DrSpengler* · 07-16-2012, 08:01 PM

Duncan's style wasn't the flashiest, but it was very solid and enjoyable. He established the look and feel of the IDW universe, so it'll be a shame to see him step away.

I don't want to seem unsupportive of Andy Kuhn, as he was good, but he seemed to struggle in some fundamental areas that I hope he irons out during his run on the ongoing. Mikey being 7 feet tall and 4 feet wide, for example.

His layouts are great and I like his overall style, it's just the fluctuating height and width of the Turtles was my major concern. Of course, that was only one issue and his first attempt, at that. We'll see how he looks after a few more goes.

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oldmanwinters Overlord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Between yesterday and tomorrow! Posts: 15,485	For future reference, Grimlock, don't start a thread like this unless you're packing a source. I have no idea about the Duncan-IDW deal, but no one should expect a single artist to draw one series forever. It has long been announced that Duncan was going to take a hiatus on the TMNT brand for a few months and that Kuhn would be doing some fill-in work. So... who knows? Here's some example of Kuhn's more recent Turtles work: http://kuhnart.blogspot.com/2012/04/...-splinter.html http://kuhnart.blogspot.com/2012/04/casey-jones.html http://kuhnart.blogspot.com/2012/04/karai.html http://kuhnart.blogspot.com/2012/05/tmnt-at-ace.html __________________ 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! Last edited by oldmanwinters; 07-16-2012 at 08:08 PM.

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07-16-2012, 07:09 PM	#1
Grimlock Hench Mutant Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Behind you Posts: 393	Dan Duncan DONE with IDW Turtles Well, word is that Dan Duncan is done on art duties on IDW. He took a new job, And now we got this Kuhn fella. Can't say I'm happy about that.

07-16-2012, 07:10 PM	#2
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,298	Oh, boy. I hope not. Wasn't a huge fan of the art in the Mikey one-shot. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

07-16-2012, 07:36 PM	#8
Cowabunga Carl Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 2,384	I honestly don't mind a change in artist. I've gotten used to Duncan, so it will take some getting used to but it'll happen. It might be fun to have a new artist every year of in comic time. That way there is more notice in different "years".

07-16-2012, 07:40 PM	#9
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	While I'm gonna miss his artwork, I'm anxious to see what a different artist will bring to the table. __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

07-16-2012, 07:50 PM	#12
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Well, that's a shame... I did like his artwork. New gig in TV Animation..? Wouldn't it be something if he were to do some work with the upcoming TV show?

07-16-2012, 07:52 PM	#14
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	What's wrong with Simpsons style artwork? __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

07-16-2012, 07:59 PM	#18
Cowabunga Carl Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 2,384	Maybe they can convince Kevin to draw for a while.

07-16-2012, 08:00 PM	#19
Newton Gimmick Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,154	Duncan's artwork is HORRIBLE as it pertains to drawing the Turtles themselves, so this is the best news I've heard all day!

07-16-2012, 08:01 PM	#20
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	Duncan's style wasn't the flashiest, but it was very solid and enjoyable. He established the look and feel of the IDW universe, so it'll be a shame to see him step away. I don't want to seem unsupportive of Andy Kuhn, as he was good, but he seemed to struggle in some fundamental areas that I hope he irons out during his run on the ongoing. Mikey being 7 feet tall and 4 feet wide, for example. His layouts are great and I like his overall style, it's just the fluctuating height and width of the Turtles was my major concern. Of course, that was only one issue and his first attempt, at that. We'll see how he looks after a few more goes.