Micro-Series.... ends when?

erik · 08-19-2012, 09:45 AM

I wanted to find out -- the TMNT Micro-series. Does anyone know when the series will end? I'd really like to know adding TMNT to my pull list won't mean a permanent 2ed title along with it. Has IDW said when it might end?

I know they must be running out of characters; After April and the Fugitoid - who's next? They seem to like doing it in chunk of 4 - so.... Karai, Krang, Shredder... that white fox?

I didn't see another micro-series entry listed in the November Solicits for IDW.

I know IDW said they had a lot of success with the micro-issues -- and thats why it was extended. They said it would be like Tales of the TMNT (which the issues have been like that). But eventually doesn't it just have to become "Tales of the TMNT" - and make a 2ed title offical. At least that way I know I'm signing on for two books.

I sure hope this isn't another Turtle...

*Raph's Girl* · 08-19-2012, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by erik

I sure hope this isn't another Turtle...

Spoiler:

It's either Slash or Tokka! If it's Slash I hope they include his obsession with palm trees.

*CyberCubed* · 08-19-2012, 10:26 AM

I think we'll continue to get micros until they decline in sales. I think they've been selling well.

*Plasticplayhouse* · 08-19-2012, 10:35 AM

Gotta be slash. Man I love that Campbell cover!

~~AquaParade~~ · 08-19-2012, 01:18 PM

micro-series > ongoing.

Heather Breckel · 08-19-2012, 07:35 PM

I hope to see it stick around! I really like that the micro series gives a variety of artists a chance to shine.

*CyberCubed* · 08-19-2012, 11:13 PM

Since the biggest complaint about the IDW on-going is the slow pacing, the micros really help speed development along.

Matches Malone · 08-20-2012, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by AquaParade

micro-series > ongoing.

Agreed. Kinda funny how this somewhat mirrors the Volume 4 and Tales Vol. 2 situation where most preferred the sister series over the main one. Still, I like how the two IDW series tie into each other a little more.

**Venom** · 08-20-2012, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Matches Malone

Agreed. Kinda funny how this somewhat mirrors the Volume 4 and Tales Vol. 2 situation where most preferred the sister series over the main one. Still, I like how the two IDW series tie into each other a little more.

Tales Vol. 2 tied directly with all three Mirage Volumes at different points in the continuity, but I see what you mean: having one consistent timeline with the occasional offshoot offering character insight or situational predicament.

~~AquaParade~~ · 08-20-2012, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Matches Malone

Agreed. Kinda funny how this somewhat mirrors the Volume 4 and Tales Vol. 2 situation where most preferred the sister series over the main one. Still, I like how the two IDW series tie into each other a little more.

yeah, that is funny. Although, i think i prefer volume 4 to tales volume 2, strangely enough.

*CyberCubed* · 08-20-2012, 11:13 PM

I think the difference is much like Tales, the micros give us a complete story from beginning to end. Its not stretched out over several months, we have a full one-and-done story...besides the continuity which leads to stuff later on.

With the ongoing, you're basically reading this long story arc that goes on for 4-5 months...and people tend to lose interest because well...it takes 5 months to finish a story arc.

Micros and one-shots don't have that problem, which is why I think people prefer them.

Lampy · 08-21-2012, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I think the difference is much like Tales, the micros give us a complete story from beginning to end. Its not stretched out over several months, we have a full one-and-done story...besides the continuity which leads to stuff later on.

With the ongoing, you're basically reading this long story arc that goes on for 4-5 months...and people tend to lose interest because well...it takes 5 months to finish a story arc.

Micros and one-shots don't have that problem, which is why I think people prefer them.

exactly... the pacing of a single micro is fluid until the end of the book. it doesn't rely on a follow-up. however it's no longer just a MICRO-series. Oh and regarding that #16 Campbell cover... the shape already implies a turtle. a big one... unless they purposely misled us by making the censor a turtle shape and it's really bebop and rocksteady or someone else! hah! that would be clever.

*Plasticplayhouse* · 08-21-2012, 05:19 AM

i like them both. though once the major arch is over in the regular series, i would like to see the archs broken down to 3 months with the occasional one-&-done issues in between.

FantasticNinja · 08-21-2012, 01:07 PM

Slash??? I've enjoyed the book a whole lot so far, but nothing has really got me pumped and excited. This is doing it, having Slash back in the actual book, large and in charge? I cannot wait for this! Add Metalhead, Bebop and Rocksteady, and this is the perfect TMNT book IMO.

*Jephael* · 08-21-2012, 09:21 PM

I seriously regret my misgivings in the past about the Mirco issues before they came out. They're really great to read and I love how each issue has a different artist!

FoxZerro · 08-22-2012, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Lampy

exactly... the pacing of a single micro is fluid until the end of the book. it doesn't rely on a follow-up. however it's no longer just a MICRO-series.

How is it not a Micro-series. The whole joke is that a mini-series runs about four issues but if you did 4 issues worth of mini-series into one book it would be a micro-series.

So far they all focus on one character as book one of one in a one book micro-series

Lampy · 08-22-2012, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by FoxZerro

How is it not a Micro-series. The whole joke is that a mini-series runs about four issues but if you did 4 issues worth of mini-series into one book it would be a micro-series.

So far they all focus on one character as book one of one in a one book micro-series

yes... but the series itself is more of an regular series now. pumps one out every month. i'm not complaining. i love the books... but a MICRO-series isn't supposed to last that long. just saying.

Matches Malone · 08-22-2012, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Lampy

yes... but the series itself is more of an regular series now. pumps one out every month. i'm not complaining. i love the books... but a MICRO-series isn't supposed to last that long. just saying.

It's true. I guess technically you could say its technically a series of micro-series?!

Lampy · 08-22-2012, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Matches Malone

It's true. I guess technically you could say its technically a series of micro-series?!

that works too...

Matches Malone · 08-22-2012, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Lampy

that works too...

I used "technically" twice in the same sentence. That doesn't work.

08-19-2012, 10:35 AM	#4
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08-21-2012, 05:19 AM	#13
Plasticplayhouse the gray ghost Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North East Posts: 2,194	i like them both. though once the major arch is over in the regular series, i would like to see the archs broken down to 3 months with the occasional one-&-done issues in between. __________________ Want to see more of my custom figures? http://plasticplayhouse.deviantart.com/

08-21-2012, 09:21 PM	#15
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	I seriously regret my misgivings in the past about the Mirco issues before they came out. They're really great to read and I love how each issue has a different artist! __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988 Last edited by Jephael; 08-21-2012 at 09:28 PM.

08-19-2012, 09:45 AM	#1
erik Foot Soldier Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 104	Micro-Series.... ends when? I wanted to find out -- the TMNT Micro-series. Does anyone know when the series will end? I'd really like to know adding TMNT to my pull list won't mean a permanent 2ed title along with it. Has IDW said when it might end? I know they must be running out of characters; After April and the Fugitoid - who's next? They seem to like doing it in chunk of 4 - so.... Karai, Krang, Shredder... that white fox? I didn't see another micro-series entry listed in the November Solicits for IDW. I know IDW said they had a lot of success with the micro-issues -- and thats why it was extended. They said it would be like Tales of the TMNT (which the issues have been like that). But eventually doesn't it just have to become "Tales of the TMNT" - and make a 2ed title offical. At least that way I know I'm signing on for two books. I sure hope this isn't another Turtle... __________________ ----------------------- http://supersentaiimages.blogspot.com/ Super Sentai (Japanese Power Rangers) http://kandouerik.blogspot.com/ Comics, Japanese Stuff, and More Turtle-Related Posts - TMNT Vol 4 - Different Versions of TMNT - Alien Mutant Turtles - TMNT 2014 Movie Review - Nickelodeon TMNT - Ninja Turtle History

08-19-2012, 10:26 AM	#3
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,819	I think we'll continue to get micros until they decline in sales. I think they've been selling well.

08-19-2012, 01:18 PM	#5
~~AquaParade~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,450	micro-series > ongoing.

08-19-2012, 07:35 PM	#6
Heather Breckel Official TMNT Staff/Cast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 308	I hope to see it stick around! I really like that the micro series gives a variety of artists a chance to shine.

08-19-2012, 11:13 PM	#7
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,819	Since the biggest complaint about the IDW on-going is the slow pacing, the micros really help speed development along.

08-20-2012, 11:13 PM	#11
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,819	I think the difference is much like Tales, the micros give us a complete story from beginning to end. Its not stretched out over several months, we have a full one-and-done story...besides the continuity which leads to stuff later on. With the ongoing, you're basically reading this long story arc that goes on for 4-5 months...and people tend to lose interest because well...it takes 5 months to finish a story arc. Micros and one-shots don't have that problem, which is why I think people prefer them.

08-21-2012, 01:07 PM	#14
FantasticNinja Mouser Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 5	Slash??? I've enjoyed the book a whole lot so far, but nothing has really got me pumped and excited. This is doing it, having Slash back in the actual book, large and in charge? I cannot wait for this! Add Metalhead, Bebop and Rocksteady, and this is the perfect TMNT book IMO.