samhain88-migration Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Man, seeing Kevin's layouts makes me really wish he was penicling this new book. I mean, I like Duncan's art but you can't beat Eastman, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archon_Turtle Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Just back from the CGC: TMNT #1 Second Print - 9.6 TMNT #1 Third Print - 9.6 Visions #1 (First App The Flaming Carrot) - 8.0 These probably won't be framed and hung, I just stuck them in a frame for the picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samhain88-migration Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Nice books! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whetteon Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I don't see a casey, master splinter or april o neil sketch cover in that bunch... Don't worry Stephen...I got this: Very Nice! (thumbs u By the way, how is everyone enjoying the new series? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Man Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 Yeah... you knew we were going to love those books, didn't you? Seriously, very cool additions! You wouldn't happen to have a close up of the DPS on the bottom, would you? Looks wicked. And I love how Eastman uses the blue in his originals here. Really makes the OA stand apart from some of the standard black and white. Call me if you ever get bored of that piece Seriously though--awesome, awesome DPS there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Call me if you ever get bored of that piece Seriously though--awesome, awesome DPS there. +10...your collection makes me jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmakt Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 By the way, how is everyone enjoying the new series? It's fine... I mostly like how they're re-working the origin even though I thought I wouldn't... I like the "wtf is Raph doing" and where is he idea... Casey's intro was pretty good and kind of stuck to what the last Tales volume setup... Old Hob as a villain is fine, and I do like that they didn't immediately go for making The Shredder the big bad. I think he's coming back for the next arc tho, right? That actually seems too early, but cool that they at least pushed it back that far. I also like that they aren't really starting off at the beginning... like doing a true origin story book. They kind of dropped us in much like the original TMNT 1... I think it'd be even better if they would have gotten even further away from trying to tell an origin at first and (although I still kind of dig the idea) saved it until several arcs in. Just drop us in on the action and go from there. Most people are familiar enough with how they came to be that we don't really need to be told anything at all. The one-shots were better, IMHO, than the main series, and I thought they did a much better job of capturing the feel of the original one-shots than the ongoing does, so that was nice as well. And I can't wait to see what Tristan Jones does... there's a good chance he can save my opinion of the book. Really loved his work at Mirage. But... I really wish it wasn't in color. Duncan's art is fine, but it's not my favorite. Maybe I just got so used to Jim Lawson that Duncan's rounded lines don't look good to me. Something about IDW's production is a turn-off to me as well... but that might just be another issue with the book being in color. I don't like how things seem to pop off the glossy page. If I hadn't been reading the book for so many years, I would have probably dropped it after the first arc. And let's not even talk about all the multiple covers. That's another case of, "if I wasn't already so into the property..." I wouldn't really care if they stopped publishing right now... might actually prefer it. It's fun to have turtles to collect again, but I'm definitely not hooked by the story, the coloring bothers me, I really hate supporting a book with this many variants, and the art is... serviceable. I used to try and get people to read Volume 4, but as of yet, I have not recommended this series to anyone. I'm really worried that IDW is just going to go crazy with this and produce too much stuff... when / if that happens I'll almost definitely be out even though I'd really like to be in. Here's hoping the 2nd arc gets better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Man Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 I'm still waiting for it to come out in digital format, but when it does, I'll give the first couple issues a look through. I have to agree that the notion of SO many variants does rub me as being a little overly opportunistic, but if it sells... the publishers will meet the demand. But yeah, I'm bummed since they were supposed to be digital--along with a backlog of past series--this past August. Very uncool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spideysenses Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I'm still waiting for it to come out in digital format, but when it does, I'll give the first couple issues a look through. Same here. Simply put, no more space for actual comics. (City living = cramped!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spideysenses Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Genuinely amazing...but um, what's with the lavender-colored wall? ^__^ eastbayrudy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 4 walls = 4 colors. You're seeing the Donatello wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archon_Turtle Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 (edited) Genuinely amazing...but um, what's with the lavender-colored wall? ^__^ The whole living room is various shades of purple. We like it! 4 walls = 4 colors. You're seeing the Donatello wall. No, but that is an awesome idea! Edited February 1, 2012 by Archon_Turtle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmakt Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 finally got my Eastman sketch from DCBS... love the sketch... less than thrilled with condition at around VF+. The back of the book is what kills it... it might press out, but I think I'm probably just going to leave it in a mylar instead of worrying about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spideysenses Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 finally got my Eastman sketch from DCBS... love the sketch... less than thrilled with condition at around VF+. The back of the book is what kills it... it might press out, but I think I'm probably just going to leave it in a mylar instead of worrying about it. That's always bittersweet. But the sketch is mighty fine. Definitely something be excited about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockMyAmadeus Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samhain88-migration Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Here is my latest piece. I'm in a Leo kinda mood lately so I decided to hit Dan ''The Man'' Berger up for my third turtle. Here is what I got: I love the freakin' pose he gave Leo. Very Ninja-like; Hehe. Anyways, enjoy. ( Sorry for the big pic, but I gotta show dem Tones!) My CAF: http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=858259&GSub=75145 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 OUTSTANDING! Berger does great work! I got a set of commissions from him a few years ago and he did a fantastic job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samhain88-migration Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 OUTSTANDING! Berger does great work! I got a set of commissions from him a few years ago and he did a fantastic job! Thanks. Yeah, Dan is my favorite of the Mirage greats and he always does quality work. And I've seen your pieces, they are top notch as well. Donny is next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archon_Turtle Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Ok. Not comic related, but definitely TMNT related, and definitely art. I wanted to share the newest member of my collection with you guys: This is one of the stop motion puppets from a commercial produced by Will Vinton's Studio (California Raisin's, PJ's, Moonwalker, etc) for a snack product called "Pizza Crunchabungas". Will Vinton is a stop motion animation LEGEND, and to be able to obtain ANY of the work from his studio, let alone a Turtle... It takes my breath away. He isn't in-hand yet. Lots more pictures when he arrives. Here is a link to the commercial: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I had never seen that commercial before today, but even before reading your description, I looked at the Mikey and thought "California Raisins". Very cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
