Queso de Grande
Member
I guess reading to issue 100 would be like finishing the series. 101 and beyond is a completely different book. It becomes a shitty YA book.
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TMNT - The Last Ronin Comic
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Labolas
Member
Definitely recommend reading Last Ronin. One spoiler I'm thinking is going to be revealed is that
Hiroto is Casey and Karai's son
Perfect way to not hurt your enjoyment of the series.
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Elcid
Banned
Jesus that's depressing AF. Thanks for the warning. Fucking UGH!
SafeOrAlone
Banned
Hi all! It's been a while. Lots of delays, but it looks like issue #2 is headed to the printer this week, so maybe if we're extra lucky, we'll get it before the mid February release date. Either way, here is a preview of issue #2:
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SafeOrAlone
Banned
Print copies are easily available now, if that is preferable to you. Each issue is larger and wider than a typical comic, so the art really gets a chance to shine.
Edit: oh, you dont want to store it. Got it. Digital is definitely a good option then.
Edit: oh, you dont want to store it. Got it. Digital is definitely a good option then.
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SafeOrAlone
Banned
Wednesday -
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SNEAK PEEK: Preview of IDW Publishing's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles The Last Ronin #2 - Comic Watch
Secrets are revealed as we begin to discover what happened in the past to lead to this nightmarish future. Here is our preview of #TMNT The Last Ronin #2! @IDWPublishing @TomWaltz @kevineastman86
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Elcid
Banned
I coincidentally stopped reading right before which is when the City At War storyline started, which lands me around issue 93 I believe. It just kinda kept getting weaker and weaker after the Invasion of the Triceratons. Oh and I had no idea a trans anything was writing it, I never give a shit to look into the writers.
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sol_bad
Member
So even before Sophie took over it started dipping down. That is a bit sad to hear, I only have up to hardcover 5 but I'll probably keep getting them beyond issue 100. I couldn't bear not having a complete set. Also, the book could improve again, I couldn't disregard a book if it has 93 good issues and 20 bad issues for example, the good still outweighs the bad. The next writer might take what was bad about those issues and make them seem great.
Queso de Grande
Member
No, the book really gets that bad. It doesn’t even feel like a TMNT book anymore. It feels like some sort of YA furry comic now. I can’t wait for Sophie Campbell to leave this comic.
SafeOrAlone
Banned
Nice. Did your shop sell it to you early? I know everything has been crazy since DC started releasing on Tuesday.
AJUMP23
Gold Member
I just have a digital download, I just haven't synced it yet. So maybe I don't have the next issue yet.
SafeOrAlone
Banned
The second issue kicked ass. It kept the pace and looked great doing it.
The only way this book really suffers is in it's comparison to Frank Miller's work. It's hard to ignore, given the reverence for his material and the obvious easter eggs. That said, a lot of stuff suffers in comparison to Frank Miller, and I partially regret even mentioning it, because this really is a great book. The best part is it has just enough of that Mirage flavor.
The only way this book really suffers is in it's comparison to Frank Miller's work. It's hard to ignore, given the reverence for his material and the obvious easter eggs. That said, a lot of stuff suffers in comparison to Frank Miller, and I partially regret even mentioning it, because this really is a great book. The best part is it has just enough of that Mirage flavor.
SafeOrAlone
Banned
Issue #3 drops tomorrow. Here is a link to preview:
comic-watch.com
Also, for anyone still looking for a first print of issue #1, I can't recommend this site enough. Ebay prices for issue #1, first prints, are way above the $20 they are asking for this dope variant. They even happened to send me an extra copy, free of charge, so I'm happy to plug them:
www.thecomicsvault.com
SNEAK PEEK: IDW Publishing's TMNT The Last Ronin#3 - Comic Watch
As the Foot Clan sweeps NYC for the rogue Ronin, a final desperate plan in the name of vengeance is made! @IDWPublishing @TomWaltz @kevineastman86 @BISHART #TMNT
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Also, for anyone still looking for a first print of issue #1, I can't recommend this site enough. Ebay prices for issue #1, first prints, are way above the $20 they are asking for this dope variant. They even happened to send me an extra copy, free of charge, so I'm happy to plug them:
TMNT: The Last Ronin 1 Comics Vault Exclusive Trade Dress — The Comics Vault
This book is cover A with Trade dress. Cover Artist Khoi Pham…
So expected.
SafeOrAlone
Banned
Rather fitting though. Not only was he the first TMNT ever created, but he was chosen because he fits the story Kevin Eastman is attempting to tell.
I can see what you mean, if you think that was just an easy way to subvert expectations, but I think it comes down to more than just that.
AJUMP23
Gold Member
I think what ever Turtle they choose people would say that is obvious.
Leonardo - of course he is the leader of the group transformed from the norm by the nuclear goop
Raph - Of course it is Raph he is the toughest and roughest
Don - Makes sense it was Don since hi brain beats his brawn.
Mike - Mike is the most reasonable since he is the most readable.
SafeOrAlone
Banned
Do yourself a solid and pick this book up. Easily the best TMNT story in decades if you ask me.
Amazon.com: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #3 (of 5) eBook : Eastman, Kevin B., Laird, Peter, Waltz, Tom, Eastman, Kevin B., Bishop, Ben, Escorza, Esau, Escorza, Isaac: Kindle Store
Amazon.com: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #3 (of 5) eBook : Eastman, Kevin B., Laird, Peter, Waltz, Tom, Eastman, Kevin B., Bishop, Ben, Escorza, Esau, Escorza, Isaac: Kindle Store
www.amazon.com
SafeOrAlone
Banned
Pre-orders for the hardcover are up on Amazon:
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin: Eastman, Kevin, Laird, Peter, Waltz, Tom, Rodriguez, Robert: 9781684058419: Amazon.com: Books
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin [Eastman, Kevin, Laird, Peter, Waltz, Tom, Rodriguez, Robert] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin
www.amazon.com
SafeOrAlone
Banned
SafeOrAlone
Banned
Punished Leo sounds rad, but The story still has some pretty cool Leo moments
SafeOrAlone
Banned
Issue #4 is out. Here is a preview:
comicbookdispatch.com
Thanks for humoring my quaint thread.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #4 Preview
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #4 Preview - The Comic Book Dispatch -
comicbookdispatch.com
Thanks for humoring my quaint thread.
SafeOrAlone
Banned
Preview for final issue, #5.
The hardcover is less than $30 on Amazon right now. Probably the lowest price it will get.
The hardcover is less than $30 on Amazon right now. Probably the lowest price it will get.