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Madmangamer364

This is something that I've been wondering if I should say or not, but I'm now just going to go out with it and be done. The sad truth is that despite me being a big fan of the Ninja Turtles for the vast majority of my life, I've never had a chance to view the official comics. Sad

Unlike a lot of people growing up, I just never got into comics, and the way I became fond of the series was due to the animated series, which had a different feel. In a way, who knows how I would have felt about TMNT had I been exposed to the more intense version at a young age, but part of me now feels a bit left out at times when it comes to the comics, both the real deal and even fan-made work.

I guess that in a way, I'm curious to know what differences were made and what I should be aware of. Perhaps I can use this knowledge to gain a better understanding and appreciation for the series... I can't believe I just said that... This may also come in handy when look at other's work. So, to those that have stopped laughing by the time you get to this point in the topic, a little info is appreciated.

Now with this out the way, I feel a bit better...

Ahro · Site Admin Joined: 06 Jan 2008 Posts: 71 Location: Florida

Hey, it's no big. The same goes for me. Up until last year I never even knew there was a comic. I grew up with the original 80s cartoon. We were in elementary school. We don't know any better at that age. Plus the comics were much darker then, and my parents didn't think much of comics. Not to mention there wasn't exactly a comic store near where I lived. Odds are that the majority of TMNT fans between the ages of 15-24 either grew up more with the 80s cartoon or the 2003 cartoon. And you probably won't run into as many people who grew up with the comic on such forums such as this one.

I too would really like to learn more about the comics. I have a few of the originals that I bought at the fleamarket and they're cool, but I would really dig a compilation of the series. More of a chance I'd really read it.

Madmangamer364 · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 12:36 am Post subject:

raphiesmine · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 10:45 am Post subject:

hey I know the comics! tho like ahro, I only recently found out about them, and their really hard to find! but I did find a place where I can read the first like 10 or so issues online, so I did! ^^ loved em! I only grew up on the 80's cartoon, and it's what formed my love of the turtles ^^ but the comics are really different than that cartoon. what you guys wanna know about them?
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Shadow · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 11:24 am Post subject:

Hey don't feel bad I didn't even know there was a comic until I saw sumone apparently "draw" the TMNT from the comics =3
And that was like, back in Novemeber Laughing

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Madmangamer364 · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2008 3:12 pm Post subject:

raphiesmine · Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 11:27 am Post subject:

lol ok. Well first of all, the comics were originally geared towards adults, NOT children. The turtles all wore a RED mask, it was changed in the cartoon so the kids could tell them apart. They were actually...well in my opinion....kind of ugly in the originals, much shorter, only 13 not 15...few changes like that. The plots and stories were almost identical to the 2003 version of the show NOT the 1987 ones. especially the first few episodes with the mousers and baxter stockman, all the same story in the comics. also the beginning of the second season with the Triceritons were VERY similar to the comics. If you would like, I can give you the link to the site where you can read the first few issues. Their really good, but there's swearing and actual blood because it's an adult comic. Just forewarning you Wink

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Shadow · Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 11:32 am Post subject:

Ooooo they were really 4 adults???
And I now I know Laughing

Wud u really link it?? It wud be interesting teh see Very Happy

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raphiesmine · Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 11:43 am Post subject:

lol sure, for anyone who wants to have a little looksee.

Go here>> http://www.ninjaturtles.com/

Click: Comic Books on the left side
Scroll down to the very bottom and it will show you a picture of the first 7 issues as well as the first of each turtle.
Click on any you want to read, if you do the first issue it will let you click through all the following ones from the bottom. If you've seen the 2003 cartoon you'll notice the uncanny similarities...

Enjoy!!
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Raph: sup?
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