IDW 36 cover. *spoiler*

RatKingLeo · 04-22-2014, 12:49 PM

Not sure if anyone had posted this but I saw it today on twitter

*CyberCubed* · 04-22-2014, 12:58 PM

Looks like an interesting design, I can't tell but is he bald on top?

Looks like a slightly more realistic version of Nick's design for Rat King.

RatKingLeo · 04-22-2014, 01:03 PM

I can't tell if its a skull cap or not

Tazi · 04-22-2014, 01:08 PM

He is not like what I'd have done/imagined for an IDW Rat King redesign, but he is well done, and looks badass!

Judging from his clothes I have an impression that maybe he also has anchient japanese origin? It would be an interesting concept, if he were also sleeping in an Ooze filled casket somewhere, and he would draw Splinter to him, to free him, like Shredder did with Karai.

I can't wait!

Sewer Sirens Podcast · 04-22-2014, 01:47 PM

Awesome! Looking forward to seeing IDW's interpretation of him. From what we see here, I like his design. His menacing portrayal is right on, and it's sweet to see him on his throne.

Santalouco's cover should be really cool too.

RatKingLeo · 04-22-2014, 01:50 PM

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Santalouco's cover should be really cool too.

Yeah I can't wait to see that because it will portray how he will look in the story

Sewer Sirens Podcast · 04-22-2014, 01:53 PM

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Yeah I can't wait to see that because it will portray how he will look in the story

Yeah, exactly. What do you think of the cover? You seem to really like the Rat King (from your signature and avatar), so does this excite you? Do you like his new look (from what we can see)?

nimajneb · 04-22-2014, 02:08 PM

I like the idea of the Rat King, but wasn't fully sold on nicks take.
Interesting to see IDW's take.

Disclaimer: I freaking love the Nick show though

RatKingLeo · 04-22-2014, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Sewer Sirens Podcast

Yeah, exactly. What do you think of the cover? You seem to really like the Rat King (from your signature and avatar), so does this excite you? Do you like his new look (from what we can see)?

I am definately excited that they are introducing him to te series. I hope its for a long run and not just a few issues. The only thing about this cover(not that it really bugs me but if I had to knit pick) would be that it does appear that he does not have the bandage wrapped around his nose which is in every incarnation of the character. We will see what the main design looks like and I will fully judge from there but other than that I dig this design and can't wait for the book to come out.

*Redeemer* · 04-22-2014, 02:56 PM

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Awesome cover glad to see

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in this universe! My favorite interpretation of Rat King that I have seen so far is 2k3

Tazi · 04-22-2014, 02:56 PM

...another thing I just noticed, his right-side hand is a non-human rat hand.

~~ChosenOne~~ · 04-22-2014, 02:57 PM

I'm very excited for this! RK's design looks more Chinese than Japanese, though, and that (to me) is a good thing.

EDIT: Dang, Tazi beat me to it! Yes indeed, it looks like a rat claw. That's an amazing detail right there!

*discordiatookie* · 04-22-2014, 03:52 PM

Nice! Looking forward to this. Looks like they've kept his face in the shadows on purpose...

*ProphetofGanja* · 04-22-2014, 04:40 PM

has the solicitation for this issue come out yet?

*NinjaPug* · 04-22-2014, 05:59 PM

Looks good. I'm curious to see their version of RK.

Did they ever release an image of Metalhead from # 34?

*CyberCubed* · 04-22-2014, 06:13 PM

I find it funny Rat King has a supervillains smile on, like he's posing for the camera. Makes me think this Rat King will be very intelligent.

*MikeandRaph87* · 04-22-2014, 07:54 PM

It looks close to the '87 cartoon and Mirage look I think suits the charaer well. However,the rat hand has me nervous that he will not be human. I much perfer this design over Nick's Phantpm of The Opera but I really hope this guy is a human. Something that I think makes the character all the more interesting.

BODYCOUNT · 04-22-2014, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I find it funny Rat King has a supervillains smile on, like he's posing for the camera. Makes me think this Rat King will be very intelligent.

i get the same vibe. he looks sadistic. im diggin it.

*Plasticplayhouse* · 04-22-2014, 08:54 PM

woah, this could be rad! i'm diggin the little-revealing cover. cant wait to get a good look at his design. i did not like nick's version of RK, but so far so good on this one

Matches Malone · 04-23-2014, 02:07 AM

Nice cover, as usual! It looks like Rat King is possibly going the Fred Wolf route and making him a literal king of the rat kingdom. I always thought that was the best version as it sets him up with an actual motivation (to protect his dominion), even if there were some blatant Pied Piper rip-offs. Ethereal Mirage/4Kids Rat King was great, but had sparse appearances presumably because it was hard to figure out what to do with him next. Plus, Fred Wolf Rat King places him in the sewer (if I recall correctly) and automatically gives him a tenuous relationship with the turtles as they have to share living space.

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Tazi Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 1,088	He is not like what I'd have done/imagined for an IDW Rat King redesign, but he is well done, and looks badass! Judging from his clothes I have an impression that maybe he also has anchient japanese origin? It would be an interesting concept, if he were also sleeping in an Ooze filled casket somewhere, and he would draw Splinter to him, to free him, like Shredder did with Karai. I can't wait! __________________

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Tazi Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 1,088	...another thing I just noticed, his right-side hand is a non-human rat hand. __________________

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CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,869	Looks like an interesting design, I can't tell but is he bald on top? Looks like a slightly more realistic version of Nick's design for Rat King.

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~~ChosenOne~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 3,951	I'm very excited for this! RK's design looks more Chinese than Japanese, though, and that (to me) is a good thing. EDIT: Dang, Tazi beat me to it! Yes indeed, it looks like a rat claw. That's an amazing detail right there!

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NinjaPug Foot Elite Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4,390	Looks good. I'm curious to see their version of RK. Did they ever release an image of Metalhead from # 34? Last edited by NinjaPug; 04-22-2014 at 06:05 PM.

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CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,869	I find it funny Rat King has a supervillains smile on, like he's posing for the camera. Makes me think this Rat King will be very intelligent.

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MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,189	It looks close to the '87 cartoon and Mirage look I think suits the charaer well. However,the rat hand has me nervous that he will not be human. I much perfer this design over Nick's Phantpm of The Opera but I really hope this guy is a human. Something that I think makes the character all the more interesting. __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon!

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Plasticplayhouse the gray ghost Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North East Posts: 2,194	woah, this could be rad! i'm diggin the little-revealing cover. cant wait to get a good look at his design. i did not like nick's version of RK, but so far so good on this one __________________ Want to see more of my custom figures? http://plasticplayhouse.deviantart.com/

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Matches Malone Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: California Posts: 954	Nice cover, as usual! It looks like Rat King is possibly going the Fred Wolf route and making him a literal king of the rat kingdom. I always thought that was the best version as it sets him up with an actual motivation (to protect his dominion), even if there were some blatant Pied Piper rip-offs. Ethereal Mirage/4Kids Rat King was great, but had sparse appearances presumably because it was hard to figure out what to do with him next. Plus, Fred Wolf Rat King places him in the sewer (if I recall correctly) and automatically gives him a tenuous relationship with the turtles as they have to share living space. __________________ "Baxter, you slime puppy!"