Liked Image, yes or no?

~~Jarrah White~~ · 01-18-2004, 01:50 AM

As I've never read these comics I can't comment on them, but I understand that Leonardo lost his hand to an enemy, Donatello was killed and his body made into a cyborg and Raphael took Oruko Saki's place as The Shredder. May I ask what you thought of them?

*VaughnMichael* · 01-18-2004, 02:04 AM

Because no one else will vote yes I did why you may ask?
because I like the idea of change even if it was for a short time and didn't really affect anything I thought the story line was really interesting and just like the mirage book it made me want to rush out and pick up the next issue every time it came out unlike (sorry to say) the dream wave book (who I buy every month but don't really enjoy it as much as other TMNT books I realy feal the stories are lacking).
Leo losing his hand I think they did it well with him having nightmares of it etc., Cyborg Don I liked him for some reason although it wasn't don to me it was just some other character but I guess that's how they wanted you to feal because it wasn't fully donatello anymore it was part cyborg, Raph the big old scar on his face made him even more of a bad ass in my honest opinion that picture and the one of don being blasted from the first page of issue 1 are imbedded in my mind forever I really did enjoy the raph shredder outfit deal and him leading the foot and how Leo got so mad at him I could sense how jealous Leo was of raph for being a leader (I call that good writing). Splinter as the bat that was a bit to far for me but like I said I was willing to except the change. why because I knew they would change him back or he would die. I look to the TMNT as a big part of myself or my soul or what have you but as we change I think its good for comic book and story characters to change as well sure some time it may be for the worse but others will be beautiful I just wish more TMNT fans were more open minded to things in the TMNT UNIVERSE (Be it Next Mutation, image comics, mirage, Archie, or the old goofy toon) and stop holding grudges to things far in the past and let those of us who enjoy everything TMNT enjoy just that the history of an amazing story and an amazing cast of characters.
-Vaughn Michael

~~Jarrah White~~ · 01-18-2004, 02:28 AM

Well said, by the way, do you have any Shredder Raph pictures?

*VaughnMichael* · 01-18-2004, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Jarrah White

Well said, by the way, do you have any Shredder Raph pictures?

Yes, I do I have all the image issues even a couple xtra anything inperticular you had in mind? You know I really wish they would have made a toy of raph as shredder I'd have loved it forever who knows they might some day toss arond the idea again.
-Vaughn Michael

**Karpo_007** · 01-18-2004, 05:00 AM

Judging by the few issues I have read, no I don't like it. Mainly because the mutilations and the fact pretty much everyone acts out of character.

*Taloniss* · 01-18-2004, 06:20 AM

I thought they had some neat ideas, but they were executed poorly. Perhaps under a better writer/editor, it could have been alot better.

*cqb101* · 01-18-2004, 11:45 AM

I thought some of the ideas were cool, but it was handled all wrong. I also liked the art for the most part.

Aztec General · 01-18-2004, 02:37 PM

I like the idea of Raph getting scarred and going off on his own to lead the Foot and by becoming the new Shredder. The scar makes him more of a badass and him leading the Foot plays up on his loner complex, his desire for action, and his desire to lead. Although, I don't like how they scarred him. In fact, I like the idea of him being the Shredder better than him being a Vampire (as he is now). But, that could change with how they handle it in coming issues.

All of the other changes in the Image series were pretty terrible. As a whole, I really didn't like it at all.

*Cascadia* · 01-18-2004, 06:58 PM

I have only read a few of these comics....and I did not like them at all. All of the characters did not have the right personalities and i did not like what image did to the characters.

FALLEN ELDOR · 01-19-2004, 04:32 AM

I liked Komodo, Pimiko, and lady shredder. There was a good story underneath it all. I think the could easily adapt parts of it into th new toon following city at war in season 3. Pimiko could believe she is Shredders' and Karai's child? Besides, how can you not like Komodo King?

~~Jarrah White~~ · 01-19-2004, 04:37 AM

I like the idea of Raph becoming the new Shredder, it's kinda like how Anakin Skywalker becomes the new dark lord of the sith.

Aztec General · 01-19-2004, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Jarrah White

I like the idea of Raph becoming the new Shredder, it's kinda like how Anakin Skywalker becomes the new dark lord of the sith.

He wasn't evil, he was just the new Shredder.

**HorseTechie** · 01-19-2004, 10:49 AM

I'm weird. I did not like the choppy story line, and the lack of logic in the Image series. If the violent injuries did not irritate me, the loopholes did!

But, on the other hand, I did like the Cyborg Don character. His predictament seemed to have been worked out much better than the others, and well, I also have a mecha/cyborg fetish. I scrapped what was the Image comics from my mind, and wrote my own story around his existence.

Yes... my evil plan is to make fans LOVE the shiney metal Donny bot!

xZAOx · 01-19-2004, 12:41 PM

i really enjoyed it. it took the turtles to a new direction, and i felt, that if anything, it further empahsized the turtle's characters and demeanors. i found most of the plot lines really interesting, and couldnt wait to read the next issue (and i didnt have to, b/c i bought them all online mwhaha)

i made a thread months ago talking about the image series. its around here somewhere hehe, but i dont feel like typing it all out again =P

Lisardo · 01-20-2004, 11:36 AM

I didn't read much of them really. But I didn't want to cuz I just didn't think they were that good. Plus the one I actually own has practically nothing but bare arse, Pimiko's! Not a good cover for me! HT and others told me about the dismemberments, and when I heard about that, I also got turned off. Think that's a tad bit tramatic.

*Raven* · 01-20-2004, 02:54 PM

i liked it, it was ok, but nothing great. the first few issue were the best of volume 3, then it started going down hill.

Demonfox38 · 01-20-2004, 03:08 PM

It was way too weird for me. The whole plotline seemed to revolve around how the creator could make the turtles even more messed up than they already are.

I gotta say, that bat-rat mutation bit with Splinter just sucked. (For him, anyway)

impetus · 01-20-2004, 07:42 PM

Cyborg Don kicked so much @$$

Raph in a strip bar did not.

*heretic888* · 01-21-2004, 08:42 AM

Yup, I liked 'em.

If for no other reason that they kept the TMNT in comics at the time.

In all honesty, there were a lot of cool ideas that Larsen and Lawson explored --- such as Don becoming a cyborg and Raph assuming the mantle of the new Shredder. I would admit, however, that Leo losing his left hand and Splinter mutating into a bat-creature was a bit over the top. I also feel there was too much "overlap" with Larsen's other characters, like the Savage Dragon and company. Having Mike get into a relationship with a SD character was a wrong decision, in my opinion.

That being said, I'd say it was an enjoyable read and they were all pretty much in-character and unique (which is not something I could say for the new Mirage series), but ultimately, it was destined to fail.

Oh well, it was fun while it lasted.

spikealike · 01-21-2004, 10:14 AM

I really should read my comics soon! The only TMNT in my collection I've read are the DW ones (which I love) but the majority is the Image volume. I want to read them but at the same time I don't as I don't have the full set.

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01-18-2004, 01:50 AM	#1
~~Jarrah White~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,394	Liked Image, yes or no? As I've never read these comics I can't comment on them, but I understand that Leonardo lost his hand to an enemy, Donatello was killed and his body made into a cyborg and Raphael took Oruko Saki's place as The Shredder. May I ask what you thought of them?

01-18-2004, 02:04 AM	#2
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	well Because no one else will vote yes I did why you may ask? because I like the idea of change even if it was for a short time and didn't really affect anything I thought the story line was really interesting and just like the mirage book it made me want to rush out and pick up the next issue every time it came out unlike (sorry to say) the dream wave book (who I buy every month but don't really enjoy it as much as other TMNT books I realy feal the stories are lacking). Leo losing his hand I think they did it well with him having nightmares of it etc., Cyborg Don I liked him for some reason although it wasn't don to me it was just some other character but I guess that's how they wanted you to feal because it wasn't fully donatello anymore it was part cyborg, Raph the big old scar on his face made him even more of a bad ass in my honest opinion that picture and the one of don being blasted from the first page of issue 1 are imbedded in my mind forever I really did enjoy the raph shredder outfit deal and him leading the foot and how Leo got so mad at him I could sense how jealous Leo was of raph for being a leader (I call that good writing). Splinter as the bat that was a bit to far for me but like I said I was willing to except the change. why because I knew they would change him back or he would die. I look to the TMNT as a big part of myself or my soul or what have you but as we change I think its good for comic book and story characters to change as well sure some time it may be for the worse but others will be beautiful I just wish more TMNT fans were more open minded to things in the TMNT UNIVERSE (Be it Next Mutation, image comics, mirage, Archie, or the old goofy toon) and stop holding grudges to things far in the past and let those of us who enjoy everything TMNT enjoy just that the history of an amazing story and an amazing cast of characters. -Vaughn Michael

01-18-2004, 11:45 AM	#7
cqb101 Cinephile Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Salem, MA Posts: 8,489	I thought some of the ideas were cool, but it was handled all wrong. I also liked the art for the most part. __________________ Facebook

01-18-2004, 02:37 PM	#8
Aztec General Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,437	I like the idea of Raph getting scarred and going off on his own to lead the Foot and by becoming the new Shredder. The scar makes him more of a badass and him leading the Foot plays up on his loner complex, his desire for action, and his desire to lead. Although, I don't like how they scarred him. In fact, I like the idea of him being the Shredder better than him being a Vampire (as he is now). But, that could change with how they handle it in coming issues. All of the other changes in the Image series were pretty terrible. As a whole, I really didn't like it at all. __________________

01-18-2004, 02:28 AM	#3
~~Jarrah White~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,394	Well said, by the way, do you have any Shredder Raph pictures?

01-18-2004, 05:00 AM	#5
Karpo_007 Inactive Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Finland Posts: 8,798	Judging by the few issues I have read, no I don't like it. Mainly because the mutilations and the fact pretty much everyone acts out of character.

01-18-2004, 06:20 AM	#6
Taloniss Mad Scientist Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,819	I thought they had some neat ideas, but they were executed poorly. Perhaps under a better writer/editor, it could have been alot better.

01-18-2004, 06:58 PM	#9
Cascadia Oregonian in heart & soul Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,731	I have only read a few of these comics....and I did not like them at all. All of the characters did not have the right personalities and i did not like what image did to the characters. __________________ Formally known as Scientific freak

01-19-2004, 04:32 AM	#10
FALLEN ELDOR Hench Mutant Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 298	I liked Komodo, Pimiko, and lady shredder. There was a good story underneath it all. I think the could easily adapt parts of it into th new toon following city at war in season 3. Pimiko could believe she is Shredders' and Karai's child? Besides, how can you not like Komodo King? __________________ The first movie was a perfect balance between the adult comics and the children's cartoon!

01-19-2004, 04:37 AM	#11
~~Jarrah White~~ Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,394	I like the idea of Raph becoming the new Shredder, it's kinda like how Anakin Skywalker becomes the new dark lord of the sith.

01-19-2004, 10:49 AM	#13
HorseTechie Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Midwest Posts: 5,677	I'm weird. I did not like the choppy story line, and the lack of logic in the Image series. If the violent injuries did not irritate me, the loopholes did! But, on the other hand, I did like the Cyborg Don character. His predictament seemed to have been worked out much better than the others, and well, I also have a mecha/cyborg fetish. I scrapped what was the Image comics from my mind, and wrote my own story around his existence. Yes... my evil plan is to make fans LOVE the shiney metal Donny bot!

01-19-2004, 12:41 PM	#14
xZAOx Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: TN Posts: 842	i really enjoyed it. it took the turtles to a new direction, and i felt, that if anything, it further empahsized the turtle's characters and demeanors. i found most of the plot lines really interesting, and couldnt wait to read the next issue (and i didnt have to, b/c i bought them all online mwhaha) i made a thread months ago talking about the image series. its around here somewhere hehe, but i dont feel like typing it all out again =P

01-20-2004, 11:36 AM	#15
Lisardo Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 702	I didn't read much of them really. But I didn't want to cuz I just didn't think they were that good. Plus the one I actually own has practically nothing but bare arse, Pimiko's! Not a good cover for me! HT and others told me about the dismemberments, and when I heard about that, I also got turned off. Think that's a tad bit tramatic. __________________ "Look I'm not gonna stop doing what's right just because it's not appreciated." -Leo

01-20-2004, 02:54 PM	#16
Raven follower of Jesus Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,212	i liked it, it was ok, but nothing great. the first few issue were the best of volume 3, then it started going down hill. __________________ TMNT Future Despair Deviant Offical Ultimate Ninja Turtles Site!

01-20-2004, 03:08 PM	#17
Demonfox38 Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 531	It was way too weird for me. The whole plotline seemed to revolve around how the creator could make the turtles even more messed up than they already are. I gotta say, that bat-rat mutation bit with Splinter just sucked. (For him, anyway)

01-20-2004, 07:42 PM	#18
impetus Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Kansas City Posts: 978	Cyborg Don kicked so much @$$ Raph in a strip bar did not. __________________

01-21-2004, 08:42 AM	#19
heretic888 Foot Elite Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,344	hmmm Yup, I liked 'em. If for no other reason that they kept the TMNT in comics at the time. In all honesty, there were a lot of cool ideas that Larsen and Lawson explored --- such as Don becoming a cyborg and Raph assuming the mantle of the new Shredder. I would admit, however, that Leo losing his left hand and Splinter mutating into a bat-creature was a bit over the top. I also feel there was too much "overlap" with Larsen's other characters, like the Savage Dragon and company. Having Mike get into a relationship with a SD character was a wrong decision, in my opinion. That being said, I'd say it was an enjoyable read and they were all pretty much in-character and unique (which is not something I could say for the new Mirage series), but ultimately, it was destined to fail. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted. __________________ "Ninpo began as training to become a moral people and to learn to endure in whatever social condition one is in; to know and accept one's fate, and to live for human beings and all other creatures. The person who masters all of these is a Ninja." (Masaaki Hatsumi)

01-21-2004, 10:14 AM	#20
spikealike Foot Soldier Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 186	I really should read my comics soon! The only TMNT in my collection I've read are the DW ones (which I love) but the majority is the Image volume. I want to read them but at the same time I don't as I don't have the full set.