Tales of the TMNT Vol.2 #2 Discussion(Spoilers)

*Taloniss* · 04-14-2004, 12:09 PM

Great Splinter story. It showed us abilities I don't think we've ever seen before. Good characterization too.

I loved the Turtles stuff as well. Mikey's pajamas were cute, and his stomach giving him away was funny. Leo lecturing Don and Raph, was good, as was Raph's comeback (yes, mommy

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Overall, a 8/10. The story was a little confusing (with the time flashes and the art didn't help to communicate what was going on when Splinter and the mystery man were in spirit form) Other then those too things, a great issue.

Next issues cover looks great. And it has the Return of Shredder. I can't wait!

Tigershard · 04-14-2004, 02:44 PM

I really enjoyed the story too. It took some flipping back and forth to figure out the time thing, but I caught on. I'm curious as to when they will continue that story line. Why do these weird mystics need to fight Splinter for their right of passage?

Triceraton · 04-14-2004, 07:50 PM

What? It really did come out today? My comic shop only had Vol. 4 #15, they said Tales #2 didn't come in yet.
Oh well, I'm sure he'll get them soon enough, he's checking with Diamond about this issue. There are 4 other people besides me at the shop that get it every month, so I'm sure my local shop will get this, probably next week.

Tigershard · 04-15-2004, 09:20 AM

Did anyone catch the "Kappa Cola" machine in Mike's room? Nice touch

Aztec General · 04-16-2004, 10:45 AM

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Did anyone catch the "Kappa Cola" machine in Mike's room? Nice touch

Or the Tool poster right next to it?

This was an awesome issue. I'm surprised more people aren't talking about it. It's a shame that they didn't hand the Dreamwave series to Murphy. It would have been very dark and an interesting series in its own right. It would have been far better than the episode rehash and lame storylines that we got.

It was really great to finally get to see the Foot Mystics who were referenced in Vol. 1 #21. I hope we get to see the 3 head mystics again. Splinter kicks ass!

Tigershard · 04-16-2004, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Tigershard

Did anyone catch the "Kappa Cola" machine in Mike's room? Nice touch

Or the Tool poster right next to it?

This was an awesome issue. I'm surprised more people aren't talking about it. It's a shame that they didn't hand the Dreamwave series to Murphy. It would have been very dark and an interesting series in its own right. It would have been far better than the episode rehash and lame storylines that we got.

It was really great to finally get to see the Foot Mystics who were referenced in Vol. 1 #21. I hope we get to see the 3 head mystics again. Splinter kicks ass!

Oh, so those guys really are from the Foot Clan. I was really confused. I have yet to read vol. 1 because Im still missing 11 issues, grrr.

Stefano · 04-17-2004, 10:22 AM

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Did anyone catch the "Kappa Cola" machine in Mike's room? Nice touch

yeah i did. Whats kappa cola?

Tigershard · 04-17-2004, 12:13 PM

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Did anyone catch the "Kappa Cola" machine in Mike's room? Nice touch

yeah i did. Whats kappa cola?

Kappa is the japanese word for turtle

dubstylee444 · 04-17-2004, 04:35 PM

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Did anyone catch the "Kappa Cola" machine in Mike's room? Nice touch
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yeah i did. Whats kappa cola?
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Kappa is the japanese word for turtle

umm technically kappa mean demon.

the people in tmnt 3 the movie called the turtles kappa because they thought they were demons from the scrolls

impetus · 04-17-2004, 08:27 PM

lol, dub said what i was gonna... so I'll leave it at that

*cqb101* · 04-18-2004, 08:41 AM

Pretty good issue....I liked how it was pretty dark. Not as good as issue 1, but still a great read.

Tigershard · 04-18-2004, 09:48 AM

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Did anyone catch the "Kappa Cola" machine in Mike's room? Nice touch
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yeah i did. Whats kappa cola?
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Kappa is the japanese word for turtle

umm technically kappa mean demon.

the people in tmnt 3 the movie called the turtles kappa because they thought they were demons from the scrolls

My bad. Thanks for pointing that out.

**HorseTechie** · 04-19-2004, 10:45 AM

"Kappa? Kappachino? Nah.. Makes me hyper."

Still have to pick up this comic when I get the time. Sounds cool!

*heretic888* · 04-20-2004, 07:40 AM

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Did anyone catch the "Kappa Cola" machine in Mike's room? Nice touch
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Or the Tool poster right next to it?

Heh. I knew Mike had good taste.

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umm technically kappa mean demon.

Ummm.... technically, no. It doesn't.

Oni is the Japanese word for 'demon'. Kame is the Japanese word for 'turtle'.

Kappa is a specific kind of demon in Japanes mythology, a water sprite only vaguely similar to real-life turtles. They were said to be quite small in stature, and their skulls emptied out into bowls which supposedly contained the spirits of their victims.

Hee.

Bourgeois Buffoon · 04-20-2004, 12:36 PM

It was good to get a tale featuring Splinter primarily. I also have to wonder: is this just after Tales Volume 2 Ish 1? Seems like it.

Triceraton · 04-21-2004, 08:03 PM

My comic shop finally got this today. No idea why they were late with this one, but since they got #1 in early, I guess it balances out.

I haven't read it yet, but I did read the introduction. Really interesting, it makes me wonder just how different the Dreamwave series would've been if Murphy would've been writing it.

impetus · 04-21-2004, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Bourgeois Buffoon

It was good to get a tale featuring Splinter primarily. I also have to wonder: is this just after Tales Volume 2 Ish 1? Seems like it.

probably not since Tool wasn't around in the early 80's (or if they were no one had heard of them yet)

**Machias Banshee** · 04-21-2004, 09:51 PM

If they wanted to be more accurate, they coulda put a Tubes Poster up...

But hey, its better than New Kids on the Block...

impetus · 04-21-2004, 11:01 PM

Depeche Mode all the way

actually we do know the turtles listened to Metallica and probably the Misfits

*DrSpengler* · 04-22-2004, 10:30 AM

Weird. My shop didn't get it in until today.

It was pretty good, the art was a little lackluster, though. It was nice to see Splinter kick some ass, though his moustache and beard-thing kinda looked stupid.

All in all it was alright.

I'm more looking forward to #3 and seeing Shredder.

04-17-2004, 08:27 PM	#10
impetus Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Kansas City Posts: 978	lol, dub said what i was gonna... so I'll leave it at that __________________

04-18-2004, 08:41 AM	#11
cqb101 Cinephile Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Salem, MA Posts: 8,489	Pretty good issue....I liked how it was pretty dark. Not as good as issue 1, but still a great read. __________________ Facebook

04-21-2004, 11:01 PM	#19
impetus Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Kansas City Posts: 978	Depeche Mode all the way actually we do know the turtles listened to Metallica and probably the Misfits __________________

04-14-2004, 12:09 PM	#1
Taloniss Mad Scientist Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,819	Tales of the TMNT Vol.2 #2 Discussion(Spoilers) Great Splinter story. It showed us abilities I don't think we've ever seen before. Good characterization too. I loved the Turtles stuff as well. Mikey's pajamas were cute, and his stomach giving him away was funny. Leo lecturing Don and Raph, was good, as was Raph's comeback (yes, mommy ) Overall, a 8/10. The story was a little confusing (with the time flashes and the art didn't help to communicate what was going on when Splinter and the mystery man were in spirit form) Other then those too things, a great issue. Next issues cover looks great. And it has the Return of Shredder. I can't wait!

04-14-2004, 02:44 PM	#2
Tigershard Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 469	I really enjoyed the story too. It took some flipping back and forth to figure out the time thing, but I caught on. I'm curious as to when they will continue that story line. Why do these weird mystics need to fight Splinter for their right of passage?

04-14-2004, 07:50 PM	#3
Triceraton Foot Soldier Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 246	What? It really did come out today? My comic shop only had Vol. 4 #15, they said Tales #2 didn't come in yet. Oh well, I'm sure he'll get them soon enough, he's checking with Diamond about this issue. There are 4 other people besides me at the shop that get it every month, so I'm sure my local shop will get this, probably next week.

04-15-2004, 09:20 AM	#4
Tigershard Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 469	Did anyone catch the "Kappa Cola" machine in Mike's room? Nice touch

04-19-2004, 10:45 AM	#13
HorseTechie Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Midwest Posts: 5,677	"Kappa? Kappachino? Nah.. Makes me hyper." Still have to pick up this comic when I get the time. Sounds cool!

04-20-2004, 12:36 PM	#15
Bourgeois Buffoon Foot Soldier Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dee-LA-WHar, U.S.A.! Posts: 122	It was good to get a tale featuring Splinter primarily. I also have to wonder: is this just after Tales Volume 2 Ish 1? Seems like it. __________________ Well! Well well well well! Well well! Well now... Local Frosted Flakes freak and goof. Ph33r.

04-21-2004, 08:03 PM	#16
Triceraton Foot Soldier Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 246	My comic shop finally got this today. No idea why they were late with this one, but since they got #1 in early, I guess it balances out. I haven't read it yet, but I did read the introduction. Really interesting, it makes me wonder just how different the Dreamwave series would've been if Murphy would've been writing it.

04-21-2004, 09:51 PM	#18
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	If they wanted to be more accurate, they coulda put a Tubes Poster up... But hey, its better than New Kids on the Block...

04-22-2004, 10:30 AM	#20
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	Weird. My shop didn't get it in until today. It was pretty good, the art was a little lackluster, though. It was nice to see Splinter kick some ass, though his moustache and beard-thing kinda looked stupid. All in all it was alright. I'm more looking forward to #3 and seeing Shredder.