Podcasts about Mirage Studios

Is the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) movie the greatest comic book adaptation of the 1990s? Tonight on Dads From The Crypt, we are ordering a massive stack of pizzas and diving straight into the sewers of NYC to review the ultimate piece of 90s pop culture!To help us break down this absolute classic, we are joined by TMNT expert Brian VanHooker from the Turtle Tracks Podcast. We're talking about the incredible Jim Henson Creature Shop animatronics, the surprisingly dark gritty tone pulled straight from the original Mirage Studios comics, and why the dynamic between Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo still holds up over 35 years later.From the legendary rooftop battle with Shredder and the Foot Clan to Judith Hoag's definitive April O'Neil, we're looking at why this live-action masterpiece captured lightning in a bottle. Grab a slice, hit that subscribe button, and let us know in the comments: Who is your favorite turtle?Follow Dads From the Crypt! Threads: @dadsfromthecryptTikTok: Dads From The Crypt-TokInstagram: @dadsfromthecrypt Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DadsFromTheCrypt

Episode 549 von TMNT - Der Talk. Das Hauptthema diesmal sind "Tales of the TMNT (Vol.2)#11" und "Tales of the TMNT (Vol.2)#12" von Mirage Studios. Besucht auch die Website unter https://www.tmnttalk.com/ oder schreibt mir an tmnttalk1984@gmail.com.

Episode 548 von TMNT - Der Talk. Das Hauptthema diesmal sind "Tales of the TMNT (Vol.2)#9" und "Tales of the TMNT (Vol.2)#10" von Mirage Studios. Besucht auch die Website unter https://www.tmnttalk.com/ oder schreibt mir an tmnttalk1984@gmail.com.

Episode 547 von TMNT - Der Talk. Das Hauptthema diesmal sind "Tales of the TMNT (Vol.2)#7" und "Tales of the TMNT (Vol.2)#8" von Mirage Studios. Besucht auch die Website unter https://www.tmnttalk.com/ oder schreibt mir an tmnttalk1984@gmail.com.

Episode 546 von TMNT - Der Talk. Das Hauptthema diesmal sind "Tales of the TMNT (Vol.2)#5" und "Tales of the TMNT (Vol.2)#6" von Mirage Studios. Besucht auch die Website unter https://www.tmnttalk.com/ oder schreibt mir an tmnttalk1984@gmail.com.

Episode 545 von TMNT - Der Talk. Das Hauptthema diesmal sind "Tales of the TMNT (Vol.2)#3" und "Tales of the TMNT (Vol.2)#4" von Mirage Studios. Besucht auch die Website unter https://www.tmnttalk.com/ oder schreibt mir an tmnttalk1984@gmail.com.

Episode 544 von TMNT - Der Talk. Das Hauptthema diesmal sind "Tales of the TMNT (Vol.2)#1" und "Tales of the TMNT (Vol.2)#2" von Mirage Studios. Besucht auch die Website unter https://www.tmnttalk.com/ oder schreibt mir an tmnttalk1984@gmail.com.

Episode 543 von TMNT - Der Talk. Das Hauptthema diesmal sind "TMNT (Vol.4)#9", "TMNT (Vol.4)#10" und "TMNT (Vol.4)#11" von Mirage Studios. Besucht auch die Website unter https://www.tmnttalk.com/ oder schreibt mir an tmnttalk1984@gmail.com.

Episode 542 von TMNT - Der Talk. Das Hauptthema diesmal sind "TMNT (Vol.4)#7" und "TMNT (Vol.4)#8" von Mirage Studios. Besucht auch die Website unter https://www.tmnttalk.com/ oder schreibt mir an tmnttalk1984@gmail.com.

Episode 541 von TMNT - Der Talk. Das Hauptthema diesmal sind "TMNT (Vol.4)#5" und "TMNT (Vol.4)#6" von Mirage Studios. Besucht auch die Website unter https://www.tmnttalk.com/ oder schreibt mir an tmnttalk1984@gmail.com.

Episode 540 von TMNT - Der Talk. Das Hauptthema diesmal sind "TMNT (Vol.4)#3" und "TMNT (Vol.4)#4" von Mirage Studios. Besucht auch die Website unter https://www.tmnttalk.com/ oder schreibt mir an tmnttalk1984@gmail.com.

Phillip and Eric break down the indie comic that kicked off a pop culture franchise, the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird from their creator-owned Mirage Studios. They discuss its grittier tone and black and white art style, its homages and spoofs of Jack Kirby and Frank Miller, and talk about the Lanterns teaser and the whiny reaction from fanboys.

Episode 539 von TMNT - Der Talk. Das Hauptthema diesmal sind "TMNT (Vol.4)#1" und "TMNT (Vol.4)#2" von Mirage Studios. Besucht auch die Website unter https://www.tmnttalk.com/ oder schreibt mir an tmnttalk1984@gmail.com.

Comic Book Creator and LEGEND!  (Recorded live at Tucson Comic Con Sunday, August 31, 2025) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Crow, Heavy Metal Magazine Born in Portland, Maine in 1962 Kevin Eastman began drawing at a very young age, copying children's books, and reading comics. Inspired by master storyteller Jack Kirby, and later by self-publishing creators Richard Corben, creating his own characters and comics became an obsession. Born in Portland, Maine in 1962 Kevin Eastman began drawing at a very young age, copying children's books, and reading comics. Inspired by master storyteller Jack Kirby, and later by self-publishing creators Richard Corben, creating his own characters and comics became an obsession. In the late 70's and early 80's, self-published “Mini Comics” became a main artistic outlet, and while soliciting illustration work from local fanzines in Northampton Massachusetts, he met like-minded creator Peter Laird and the partnership studio, Mirage Studios was formed. Less than a year later in the middle of a late-night drawing session, Eastman doodled a new character he dubbed a “Ninja Turtle” to make Laird laugh—several sillier sketches and a final drawing of four characters later “Eastman and Laird's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” had officially entered the universe! Self-published in May of 1984 the first issue sold out of its 3000 copies overnight and quickly became a fan favorite. Catching the eye of Merchandising Agents and Hollywood Producers, Eastman and Laird maintained full control of their creations while guiding them through Toy Licensing, TV Series adaptation, as well as Feature Films, and by early 1990 the TMNT's were number one in all three categories. In between TMNT projects, Eastman launched a creator friendly publishing company, “Tundra Publishing” where projects like “The Crow” “From Hell” “Madman” and “Understanding Comics” first flourished, as well as purchased and published the world renowned “Heavy Metal Magazine” for more than twenty-five years. In 2020 based on an original 1987 concept by Kevin and Peter, Kevin adapted and launched The Last Ronin with longtime TMNT Writer/Co-Writer Tom Waltz. The epic tale quickly became the TMNT publishing event of the decade, both a critical success, and a New York Times Best Seller. The series continued with The Last Ronin: Lost Years in 2023 and 2024The Last Ronin II: Re-Evolution. When not having way too much fun writing and drawing on new TMNT projects, he launched a new maxiseries with Image Comics entitled, Drawing Blood as well as companion limited series the Radically Rearranged Ronin Ragdolls, with co-creator David Avallone, and artists Ben Bishop and Troy Little.   Thanks to “THE BEST FANS ON THE ENTIRE PLANET!” according to Eastman, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles continue to find their way into the hearts and imaginations of kids, large and small more than four decades later. Cowabunga! In 2025 Kevin, his wife Courtney and Team Eastman will be visiting comic conventions and signings around the world, ensuring they are always accessible and able to connect with fans as we all continue to Shellebrate the awesome legacy of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. For complete details keep up with Kevin Eastman at: www.KevinEastmanStudios.com Facebook: Kevin B. Eastman Twitter: kevineastman86 Instagram: kevineastmantmnt Popular Hashtags for Kevin: #TMNT #LastRonin #TMNT40 #Shellebrate40 #TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles #TeamEastman #KevinEastman #Cowabunga Please checkout more Tucson Comic Con shenanigans at  https://tucsoncomic-con.com/ Official Tucson Comic Con Fan Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/400494039482865 https://www.facebook.com/TucsonComicCon Check out our previous Tucson Comic con coverage for this year and previous ones at #Tucsoncomiccon | Creative Play and Podcast Network https://creativeplayandpodcastnetwork.podbean.com/category/tucsoncomiccon and https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsWPaNcS-w6ajTdrjFw6EXvAA3WvGwSiu&si=Ay2CRszAmR0rHIMj   Please support our shows at www.patreon.com/cppn and even join us in some games! Also keep an eye at the new things on our now affiliated Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/creativeplayandpodcast Also follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CreativePlayandPodcastNetwork Enjoy our older streamed games and other episodes on our Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@creativeplayandpodcastnetwork Would you be interested if we hosted D&D and Edge of Empire games on Roll20 for you to join? Email us at Creativeplaypodcastnet@Gmail.com

Episode 509 von TMNT - Der Talk. Das Hauptthema diesmal sind "Casey Jones#1" und "Casey Jones#2" von Mirage Studios. Besucht auch die Website unter https://www.tmnttalk.com/ oder schreibt mir an tmnttalk1984@gmail.com.

Episode 508 von TMNT - Der Talk. Das Hauptthema diesmal sind "Usagi Yojimbo (Vol.2)#2" und "Usagi Yojimbo (Vol.2)#3" von Mirage Studios. Besucht auch die Website unter https://www.tmnttalk.com/ oder schreibt mir an tmnttalk1984@gmail.com.

Episode 507 von TMNT - Der Talk. Das Hauptthema diesmal sind "Usagi Yojimbo#10" von Fantagraphics Books und "Usagi Yojimbo (Vol.2)#1" von Mirage Studios. Besucht auch die Website unter https://www.tmnttalk.com/ oder schreibt mir an tmnttalk1984@gmail.com.

Episode 506 von TMNT - Der Talk. Das Hauptthema diesmal sind "TMNT (Vol.2)#11", "TMNT (Vol.2)#12" und "TMNT (Vol.2)#13" von Mirage Studios. Besucht auch die Website unter https://www.tmnttalk.com/ oder schreibt mir an tmnttalk1984@gmail.com.

Episode 505 von TMNT - Der Talk. Das Hauptthema diesmal sind "TMNT (Vol.2)#9" und "TMNT (Vol.2)#10" von Mirage Studios. Besucht auch die Website unter https://www.tmnttalk.com/ oder schreibt mir an tmnttalk1984@gmail.com.

Episode 504 von TMNT - Der Talk. Das Hauptthema diesmal sind "TMNT (Vol.2)#7" und "TMNT (Vol.2)#8" von Mirage Studios. Besucht auch die Website unter https://www.tmnttalk.com/ oder schreibt mir an tmnttalk1984@gmail.com.

Episode 503 von TMNT - Der Talk. Das Hauptthema diesmal sind "TMNT (Vol.2)#5" und "TMNT (Vol.2)#6" von Mirage Studios. Besucht auch die Website unter https://www.tmnttalk.com/ oder schreibt mir an tmnttalk1984@gmail.com.

Episode 502 von TMNT - Der Talk. Das Hauptthema diesmal sind "TMNT (Vol.2)#3" und "TMNT (Vol.2)#4" von Mirage Studios. Besucht auch die Website unter https://www.tmnttalk.com/ oder schreibt mir an tmnttalk1984@gmail.com.

Episode 501 von TMNT - Der Talk. Das Hauptthema diesmal sind "TMNT (Vol.2)#1" und "TMNT (Vol.2)#2" von Mirage Studios. Besucht auch die Website unter https://www.tmnttalk.com/ oder schreibt mir an tmnttalk1984@gmail.com.

Christmas time is here! Holiday happenings are brewing! Brent has one last dance at the San Jose Super Toy Show, and Sam heads to Maui and did some interviews at Maui Comic Con. First, Sam talks to the amazing JIM LAWSON, who has been drawing TMNT for over 30 years! He created some amazing comics for MIRAGE STUDIOS and his turtle designs have been made into NECA action figures. Next Sam speaks to comic book artist and graffiti outlaw, MARK BODE son of the fantastical VAUGN BODE, creator of CHEECH WIZARD. Mark shares his life in comics, his fathers legacy, and how to keep loved ones alive thru art. Finally Sam chats to the legend ERNIE REYES JR! Ernie is known for playing Leonardo's stunt double in TMNT 1 and KENO the pizza delivery driver in TMNT SECRET OF THE OOZE! He also starred in SURF NINJAS, RED SONYA, and 80's TV show SIDEKICKS! The boys also drop their end of year FIGURES OF THE YEAR, news, TV Things, and FINALLY some Holiday Sing Along WTTA style! ! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from WHERE THE TOYS ARE! Check out our mentions and guests!NERO NAVA https://www.instagram.com/m.neronava/MAUI COMIC CONhttps://www.themauicomiccon.com/GUESTSJIM LAWSON - MIN: 00:46:10https://www.jimlawsonart.com/MARK BODE - MIN: 00:55:00https://www.markbode.com/ERNIE REYES JR. - MIN: 01:09:00https://www.instagram.com/erniereyesjrWHERE THE TOYS ARE THE PODCASThttps://linktr.ee/WTTAPodcast

A one point more TMNT action figures where sold than Snickers chocolate bars. Instantly qualifies as an Empire. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders podcast, teaching business owners the not so secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom and pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector, and storyteller. I'm Stephen's sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today's episode, word from our sponsor, which is, well, it's us, but we're highlighting ads we've written and produced for our clients, so here's one of those. [Tapper's Jewelry Ad] Stephen Semple: Dave, if I say to you the names Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael, what do you think of? Dave Young: I'm guessing that we're not talking about Renaissance artists. Stephen Semple: Not really. Dave Young: We're heading off into Turtleland. Stephen Semple: We're heading off into Turtleland, exactly. But isn't it interesting? That speaks to how big Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are. Where you can say to pretty much anybody those names and yeah, you don't go to Renaissance artists. You go, oh, we're talking about the turtles, right? Dave Young: Yeah, for sure. Especially people a little bit younger than us, but absolutely. Stephen Semple: Yeah. Well, and they went through a revival just recently. There was another one of the movies out, and it's really interesting. That movie was an illustrated movie, and I went and saw that with my oldest daughter, Crystal, who's an illustrator. Man, the illustration style in it was amazing. When you talk about emotions, they really captured that teenage boy chaotic energy. You could really feel it, but that's what it's supposed to be. It was actually really, really well done. Really well done. Dave Young: Well, cool. Now, I have to confess, I don't know, other than I recognize the names and there's the cowabunga thing, the big catchphrase, but honestly, I raised four daughters that weren't into it, and it's after my childhood, so I didn't get into it either so I'm excited to hear the story. I've watched these turtles from afar. Stephen Semple: That's even interesting. When you think about that, and yet you still instantaneously knew what I was referring to, which tells you how strong a presence it had in culture given the fact that you've never seen the comics, you've never seen the movie. It didn't hit you at the right time, didn't hit your kids, and yet you were like zero hesitation. Dave Young: You couldn't hide from it. Stephen Semple: Correct, yes. Dave Young: It was so big. You couldn't hide from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Stephen Semple: But that just in itself captures how big it was. Dave Young: I'm trying to think of what else. Oh, they ate pizza. They eat a lot of pizza. Stephen Semple: That's it. The first comic was published by Mirage Studios, and Mirage Studios was started by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. The first comic was published in 1984. Today, Mirage Studios is like a $17 billion multimedia franchise. In 1990, just give you an idea, at the peak, Target sold more Turtle action figures than Snickers bars. Yeah, isn't that crazy? Dave Young: More than Snickers bars. Stephen Semple: More than Snickers bars. Dave Young: These weren't even chocolate turtles. Stephen Semple: No, these were the action figures. No, not the chocolate turtles. Very good. Dave Young: See what I did there? Stephen Semple: Yeah, yeah, I did. In 2009, it was sold to Viacom for $60 million bucks. Dave Young: Man. All right. Stephen Semple: Yeah, so Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman, they did well. They were artists, and they wanted to create this comic and it sort of started as a joke. In the eighties, if you think in the eighties, there was these tacky martial arts movies that ran overnight.

Hopefully, you've had some time with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 by Jason Aaron and Joëlle Jones. The record-breaking comic seemingly found its way into everyone's pullbox last week. Despite San Diego Comic-Con taking over much of the discourse, the IDW Publishing relaunch snatched tremendous attention and fueled equal excitement. As promised, it's a comic for the loyal continuity consumer, curious first-timer, or once-upon-a-time Mirage Studios loyalist. Months back, shortly after he was announced to be on the book, we spoke with writer Jason Aaron about his plans for the brothers. He couldn't reveal much, but we nourished ourselves on a few clues. Now that the first issue is out there, and folks have properly devoured it three or four times, we're stoked to have Aaron back on the podcast, and this time, we can go full-spoilers regarding his first twenty-two pages of TMNT. Our conversation occurred two days into San Diego Comic-Con, enclosed within a spacious conference room at the Hilton Bayfront. Only days before, Aaron and Joëlle Jones signed their first copies of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1. The reaction was immediately positive, and the glow still hung around the author. Together, we discuss why the new series had to begin with Raphael and why he had to be trapped behind bars. We explore the "Return to New York" and the city as both a literal and metaphorical place. Again, our chat goes full spoilers. Please read the issue before pressing play. Of course, we must also discuss San Diego Comic-Con itself—the behemoth—and how we had to adjust our coverage of it in ways we've never had to deal with before. Did CBCC hosts Brad and Lisa have a come-to-Jesus feud in the middle of Preview Night? Yes. Yes, they did. Lessons were learned. Keep your eyes glued to the IDW Publishing page as more and more Ninja Turtles 40th Anniversary celebrations are revealed, and make sure to follow Jason Aaron on Twitter, Instagram, and his website. Other Relevant Links: CBCC at SDCC 2024: Hall H with Bryan Young (Patreon Exclusive) CBCC at SDCC 2024: Gail Simone CBCC at SDCC 2024: Early Released, Unedited Interviews (Patreon Exclusive) Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY Join us at the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Virginia, on 8/18 at 4:00 PM for our Atomic Blonde screening, co-sponsored by Four Color Fantasies. Watch the latest episode of The B&B Show, where Brad and Bryan Review the Hottest Cinematic Releases. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Twitter @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Aaron Prescott @acoolhandfluke, podcast banner art by @Karen_XmenFan.

When it comes to cool collaborators, Matt Kindt has had quite a few. He partnered with CBCC all-star Matt Lesniewski on Crimson Flower. He and David Rubin gave us the blazing sci-fi adventure Ether. And with Ron Garney and Keanu Reeves, Matt Kindt birthed the This Is Spinal Tap version of Conan the Barbarian. Don't deny it: BRZRKR is proudly cranked to eleven. The partner from Hollywood might attract the most mainstream attention, and it's an alliance that may have paved the way for Kindt's most crucial collaborator yet -- his mother. As a lifelong fan of whodunits, Margie Kraft Kindt has already taken it upon herself to scribble some stories, but she wasn't sure she could manage one with her son. However, the collaborative style Matt Kindt established with Keanu Reeves on BRZRKR cracked the code on how he would work with Margie. With a process in place, Gilt Frame, the latest entry under the Dark Horse Comics imprint Flux House, flew out of them pretty quickly. Their story focuses on a somewhat different but kind of similar familial dynamic between an aunt and a nephew. Sam and Mary have already built a reputation as dynamite detectives, solving cases that span the globe. They're due for a little Parisian vacation, but fate won't allow it and drops a body at their feet. Back on the case, they get to work. This week's podcast begins with celebrating the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' 40th Anniversary as we describe our pilgrimage to Dover, New Hampshire, the site of the original Mirage Studios. We discuss the various TMNT landmarks we witnessed, the comic book shops we visited, the fights we had, and the comic script we wrote while there. If you haven't clocked it already, our theme for this episode is collaboration. Gitl Frame will be available in comic shops on August 7th. Our conversation is process-focused and spoiler-free. Press play with pleasure. Also, ensure you follow Matt Kindt on Twitter, Instagram, and his Website. As always, Omnibus, the Digital Comic Store and Reader, sponsors our Referrals segment. This week, we selected two comic book titles on the site that satisfy this episode's themes. We won't spoil what they are here, but if you click the links below, you'll be immediately escorted to those books. Brad's Referral Lisa's Referral Other Relevant Links: CBCC on TMNT: 40th Anniversary Sean Phillips and Jacob Phillips on CBCC The 30 Best Comics of 2024 (So Far) Pots and Panels: A Comic Cook Book Anthology Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY Watch the latest episode of The B&B Show, where Brad and Bryan Review the Hottest Cinematic Releases. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Twitter @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Aaron Prescott @acoolhandfluke, podcast banner art by @Karen_XmenFan.

March 5th, 1984. Forty years ago, three thousand copies of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 hit the newsstands. The title was impossible to ignore. Born from a joke between fresh collaborators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, it sparked an instantaneous passionate response. Many quickly dismissed the concept or rolled their eyes, but those who actually read that first issue recognized the love for the medium within. Eventually, cartoons and toys would follow, and a phenomenon occurred that truly has not been replicated in the comics space since. This week's podcast is our "Thank You" to Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. We return to those Mirage Studios' early years, examining three critical comics that would shape and define the characters: the Leonardo micro-series one-shot and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles issues ten and eleven. These stories would form the climax of the 1990 movie adaptation and propel the brothers into a momentous clash with The Shredder in "Return to New York" and its "City at War" aftermath. No Love Expert guides our hands this week as we draw lessons directly from the comics. Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird poured so much life into their stories, and the result is a beautiful mirror reflecting our hopes and fears. In these pages, the reader exists already; they merely must find themselves. Mirage Studios published these comics between December 1986 and June 1987. They were written and penciled by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, inked and toned by Eastman, Laird, Stephen R. Bissette, Michael Dooney, and Ryan Brown, and lettered by Steve Lavigne. You can currently read them via IDW Publishing's massive Compendium Vol. 1. As always, Omnibus, the Digital Comic Store and Reader, sponsors our Referrals segment. This week, we selected two comic book titles on the site that satisfy this episode's themes. We won't spoil what they are here, but if you click the links below, you'll be immediately escorted to those books. Brad's Referral Lisa's Referral Other Relevant Links: Jason Aaron on CBCC Kevin Eastman on CBCC The TMNT CBCC Counseling Sessions An Era of Struggle for (Comics) Journalism Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY Join us at the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Virginia, on 5/19 at 4:00 PM for our Batman 35th Anniversary Screening, co-sponsored by Four Color Fantasies. Watch the latest episode of The B&B Show, where Brad and Bryan Review the Hottest Cinematic Releases. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Twitter @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Aaron Prescott @acoolhandfluke, podcast banner art by @Karen_XmenFan.

In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Beth Mitchroney about the old days of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at Mirage Studios. In addition to writing Archie's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures comics issues #3 and #4 — along with her husband, artist Ken Mitchroney — Beth was in charge of responding to fan mail sent into Mirage. In this episode, she recalls working on the TMNT Adventures series and she shares stores of spending time with Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird during Turtle-Mania. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams. Follow Turtle Tracks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast/

Some birthdays are bigger than others. To properly celebrate the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles hitting their forties this year, IDW Publishing is determined to make a fuss regarding our favorite comic book siblings, including, but not limited to, inviting heavyweight scribe Jason Aaron onto their flagship title. The main monthly comic will relaunch with a new number one in July but remain faithful to IDW's continuity, all one hundred and fifty issues of it. This week on Comic Book Couples Counseling, Jason Aaron reveals the title of his run's first storyline, how it's layered with meaning, especially for fans of the original Mirage Studios stories, and why it was necessary to collaborate with such wickedly cool stylists like Joëlle Jones, Rafael Albuquerque, Cliff Chiang, and Chris Burnham. We also discuss why he's starting his saga with four solo adventures, with each of the first four issues focusing on a specific brother, and how June's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Alpha #1 one-shot will set the stage and tone for what's to come. Once upon a time, a young Jason Aaron purchased Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #3 and had his little mind melted. He wants to bring the same punk rock energy to his series that the original creators, Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, brought to every one of their comics. We return to this headspace with Jason Aaron, revisit a few of our favorite Ninja Turtle comics, and speculate on what we may see on the page in the very near future. We've said it before, and we'll say it again: there is no better time to be a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan. All rapidly on their way, we have a new monthly series written by Jason Aaron, another series titled TMNT: Mutant Nation, Juni Ba and Fero Pe's Nightwatcher spin-off, a Saturday Morning Adventures TMNT/Usagi Yojimbo crossover one-shot, and the artist showcase anthology, TMNT: Black, White, and Green. So, yeah, we had to take a moment and break all that down too. OH! And remember, The Last Ronin II: Re-Evolution hits shops on March 6th! Keep your eyes glued to the IDW Publishing page as more and more Ninja Turtles 40th Anniversary celebrations are revealed, and make sure to follow Jason Aaron on Twitter, Instagram, and his website. As always, Omnibus, the Digital Comic Store and Reader, sponsors our Referrals segment. This week, we selected two comic book titles on the site that satisfy this episode's themes. We won't spoil what they are here, but if you click the links below, you'll be immediately escorted to those books. Brad's Referral Lisa's Referral In addition, this episode is sponsored by Third Eye Comics, your friendly neighborhood comic shop with seven locations in the Maryland, DC, and Virginia area. They're your one-stop shop for all things comics, graphic novels, toys, games, records, movies & more! Not local but still looking for an awesome place to meet all your comic needs? They've also got an amazing website, shop.thirdeyecomics.com, where you can browse thousands of items, pre-order your new comics, and have it all sent right to your doorstep for a flat $5 shipping rate! Don't forget to join us for the first-ever Comic Book Couples Counseling panel on March 8th at Washington DC's Awesome Con. Room 206 at 8:30 PM! Other Relevant Links: Kevin Eastman on CBCC TMNT x CBCC Subscribe to the Free CBCC Newsletter Jason Aaron on comicbook.com Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY Join us at the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Virginia, on 3/17 at 4:00 PM for our Hellboy (2004) screening, co-sponsored by Four Color Fantasies. Watch the latest episode of The B&B Show, where Brad and Bryan Review the Hottest Cinematic Releases. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Twitter @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Aaron Prescott @acoolhandfluke, podcast banner art by @Karen_XmenFan.

In this episode, host Brian VanHooker welcomes his friend Aaron Hazouri, an artist over at NECA Toys. Hazouri is also the artist behind the Turtle Tracks Podcast logo and his art is beloved in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan community. The two discuss Hazouri's path to NECA and major influences on his artwork, including the classic TMNT artitsts at Mirage Studios. Sound engineering by Ian Williams.

Episode 427 von TMNT - Der Talk. Das Hauptthema diesmal sind "TMNT (Vol.1)#60", "TMNT (Vol.1)#61" und "TMNT (Vol.1)#62" von Mirage Studios. Besucht auch meinen Blog unter http://tmnttalk.blogspot.com oder schreibt mir an tmnttalk1984@gmail.com.

Episode 426 von TMNT - Der Talk. Das Hauptthema diesmal sind "TMNT (Vol.1)#58" und "TMNT (Vol.1)#59" von Mirage Studios. Besucht auch meinen Blog unter http://tmnttalk.blogspot.com oder schreibt mir an tmnttalk1984@gmail.com.

Episode 425 von TMNT - Der Talk. Das Hauptthema diesmal sind "TMNT (Vol.1)#56" und "TMNT (Vol.1)#57" von Mirage Studios. Besucht auch meinen Blog unter http://tmnttalk.blogspot.com oder schreibt mir an tmnttalk1984@gmail.com.

Episode 424 von TMNT - Der Talk. Das Hauptthema diesmal sind "TMNT (Vol.1)#54" und "TMNT (Vol.1)#55" von Mirage Studios. Besucht auch meinen Blog unter http://tmnttalk.blogspot.com oder schreibt mir an tmnttalk1984@gmail.com.

Episode 423 von TMNT - Der Talk. Das Hauptthema diesmal sind "TMNT (Vol.1)#52" und "TMNT (Vol.1)#53" von Mirage Studios. Besucht auch meinen Blog unter http://tmnttalk.blogspot.com oder schreibt mir an tmnttalk1984@gmail.com.

Episode 422 von TMNT - Der Talk. Das Hauptthema diesmal sind "TMNT (Vol.1)#50" und "TMNT (Vol.1)#51" von Mirage Studios. Besucht auch meinen Blog unter http://tmnttalk.blogspot.com oder schreibt mir an tmnttalk1984@gmail.com.

Episode 421 von TMNT - Der Talk. Das Hauptthema diesmal sind "TMNT (Vol.1)#48" und "TMNT (Vol.1)#49" von Mirage Studios. Besucht auch meinen Blog unter http://tmnttalk.blogspot.com oder schreibt mir an tmnttalk1984@gmail.com.

Episode 420 von TMNT - Der Talk. Das Hauptthema diesmal sind "TMNT (Vol.1)#46" und "TMNT (Vol.1)#47" von Mirage Studios. Besucht auch meinen Blog unter http://tmnttalk.blogspot.com oder schreibt mir an tmnttalk1984@gmail.com.

On this SPECIAL EDITION of The Movie Podcast, Anthony is joined by legendary comic book artist and co-creator of THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES Kevin Eastman. Kevin is a comic book visionary with a career spanning decades and has left an indelible mark on the industry. Co-Created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, the Ninja Turtles made their debut in Mirage Studios' comic book series in 1984 and launched to unparalleled heights in pop culture. In this episode, Kevin shares insights into his creative process, the origins of the turtles' characters, and the exciting future of the TMNT franchise. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is now available to purchase on digital home entertainment platforms.Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast feeds, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.caGet a whole month of great cinema FREE on MUBI: mubi.com/themoviepodcastContact: hello@themoviepodcast.caTHE MOVIE PODCAST ON ET CANADA!THE MOVIE PODCAST MERCHANDISE NOW AVAILABLE!FOLLOW USDaniel on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdShahbaz on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdAnthony on Twitter, Instagram, and LetterboxdThe Movie Podcast on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and YouTube

Episode 419 von TMNT - Der Talk. Das Hauptthema diesmal sind 8 weitere Comic-Stories aus "Shell Shock" von Mirage Studios. Besucht auch meinen Blog unter http://tmnttalk.blogspot.com oder schreibt mir an tmnttalk1984@gmail.com.

Episode 418 von TMNT - Der Talk. Das Hauptthema diesmal sind 9 weitere Comic-Stories aus "Shell Shock" von Mirage Studios. Besucht auch meinen Blog unter http://tmnttalk.blogspot.com oder schreibt mir an tmnttalk1984@gmail.com.

When Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles become one of the most successful cartoons / toy lines / brands of the late 1980s, the creators' own Mirage Studios decided to put out a cartoon-inspired spinoff comic targeted at a more all-ages audience than the original gritty black & white series was. The monthly TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ADVENTURES -- spearheaded by Mirage artists Ryan Brown and Stephen Murphy -- wound up running for 72 issues over the next 7 years, and featured a phenomenal amount of lore and worldbuilding rarely seen in tie-in comics of the era. Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/theveryfinecomicbookpodcast/ and send us questions to potentially read on-air via IG DM or via email at theveryfinecomicbookpodcast@gmail.com If you're enjoying The Very Fine Comic Book Podcast, don't forget to Rate it, Follow/Subscribe, and tell a friend! Listen to this episode for details on our new 5-star-review contest running through the end of September 2023! Mail us things c/o Justin Decloux, Unit 1010, 3230 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4N 3P6, Canada

Episode 417 von TMNT - Der Talk. Das Hauptthema diesmal sind 9 Comic-Stories aus "Shell Shock" von Mirage Studios. Besucht auch meinen Blog unter http://tmnttalk.blogspot.com oder schreibt mir an tmnttalk1984@gmail.com.

Episode 56 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Black, White and Green All Over It is great to have Dan back this week!  He's refreshed, and ready to talk comics.  Better yet, Dan came back home this week and got to read some classics from his teenage years – the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles books from Mirage Studios that kickstarted the crazy black & white indy comics scene of the mid ‘80s. Now Duane gets to read them for the very first time.  This Week In Comics Marvel Comics Presents: The Death of Moon Knight  https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/death-of-moon-knight-28-jed-mackay-allesandro-cappuccio?linkId=225511224   New on Marvel Unlimited this Week https://www.marvel.com/comics/calendar/week/2023-07-30  Recommendation: The He-Man Effect: How American Toymakers Sold You Your Childhood by Brian “Box” Brown https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-he-man-effect-how-american-toymakers-sold-you-your-childhood-brian-box-brown/18698943 This Week's Stack Ronin #1  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1-7  Radioactive Black Belt Hamsters #1  Creator Spotlight: Eastman & Laird 2 Minute Recap and Discussion Topics Ronin #1 Printed in a “prestige” format.  More pages, better paper, higher price.  Frank Miller unchained and unmanaged.  Heavy influence from Japanese films and comics  Very stylized and action heavy  Extremely pessimistic look at the future.  Also a truly crazy, convoluted story. We read just the first installment of a 6 issue mini-series.  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1-7  Mirage Studios: "there wasn't an actual studio, only kitchen tables and couches with lap boards."  Truly collaborative Story and Art – even they can't tell exactly who did what  Duoshade - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GftgBL-sHnI Went through multiple printings, with significant value differences  These are essentially shadow Marvel comics – Matt Murdock and Baxter Building cameos!  April O'Neil.  https://blackgirlnerds.com/tmnt-and-the-secret-history-of-april-oneils-inspiration/ Baxter Stockman is a play on Baxter stock – a type of comic paper  The ending seems a bit sudden.  Like they just ran out of pages and called it a day  This is the last of the 2-color cover issues  Did you see aliens coming?  I did not.  Cantina scene  Fugitoid had his own one-shot comic earlier There are definite plot holes here.  Best not to examine these stories too closely  Radioactive Black Belt Hamsters #1  TNMT immediately inspired imitators: https://dandreifort.com/2020/07/24/tmnt-comic-knockoffs/ None of the words make any sense, and the art does not help to make it better. Bruce, Chuck, Jackie … and Clint.  Clint?  Last page is the writer and artist talking about how they didn't have enough story for the comic. Which must be a first. Yet found a market as it sold over 500,000 copies.  Resulting eventually in the “Black and White Boom” (and bust): https://www.vulture.com/2016/06/turtles-speculation-bubble.html Final Thoughts Correspondence Tweet from Mo about Moon Knight #25 $9.99 price tag What's Next  Teenager Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023) Signoff  Questions or comments We'd love to hear from you!  Email us at questions@comicsovertime.com or find us on Twitter @comicsoftime. ------------------ Music Intro and Outro created by Lesfm.

Jarrett DePasquale is a New York based producer and director who has put together an entire run of Mirage Studios era Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic books-- a torch to be carried in honor of his deceased father, who first started the collection back in the day. In this episode we discuss Mirage Turtles vs. Playmates Turtles, Eastman vs. Laird and why TMNT endures. Follow Jarrett DePasquale on Instagram:@JarrettdpFollow Running Out Of Space on Instagram:@RunningOutOfSpacePodcast

For our biggest episodes in quite a while, Jack and Artie publish all the awesome interviews they recorded last week at the New England Toy and Record Show! Our first guest is actor/stuntman Kyle Pacek, best known for his work as a Bounty Hunter and various Jawas in The Mandalorian and Book of Boba Fett. Kyle joins us to tell the stories of how he got involved in the entertainment industry, his experience kidnapping Baby Yoda and all his favorite characters he's played. Next, we are joined by Steve Lavigne, one of the original Mirage Studios comic book artists who absolutely revolutionized the way the Ninja Turtles were drawn. We chat with Steve about how he got involved with Mirage so early on, the story behind the transformation of the Turtles into cartoons and action figures, the recent art he did for the TMNT video game and the casting announcements for the upcoming movie. Last but definitely not least, our good friend Rich Woodall returns to The Geek Gossip, to answer questions about the recent changes in his career, the future of Gods of Brutality and his upcoming lucha libre/horror comic The Bloody Ring of Dracula. For the grand finale, we're joined by our Uncle Russ for the fan-favorite guest segment The Battles!! In one of our weirdest debates ever, the three of us elaborate on who we think would win in the epic battle between Jedi Master Yoda and the fabled Leprechaun. What'll it be - Star Wars or Irish Folklore? The Force or Lucky Charms? May the Fourth or St. Patrick's Day? We discuss! Cast your vote now by clicking this link - https://www.thegeekgossip.com/... Huge shoutout to Kyle Pacek, Steve Lavigne, Rich Woodall, Uncle Russ and Dominik Cote from NE Toy and Record show for making this awesome episode possible!!

When the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon erupted in popularity, Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird required a comic book that kids could flock toward, which could not be their original hyper-violent Mirage Studios series. In 1988, they partnered with the industry's most wholesome brand, Archie Comics, launching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures.  The second TMNT comic series began with strict adaptations of the cartoon but quickly swerved down far weirder avenues. Under the guidance of Ryan Brown and Stephen Murphy (aka Dean Clarrain), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures tackled prescient environmental issues while testing the boundaries of what's acceptable as "all-ages" entertainment. In this week's episode, we jump into the far future, where the four brothers are no longer teenagers but Cyber Samurai Ninja Turtles! The Shredder poses no threat. Instead, the brothers must face off against Verminator-X, Craniac, and the disembodied brain of history's most wretched dictator. The "Dreamland" storyline in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures reveals a family unit operating at peak form, but when danger reaches a crescendo, two brothers will be tested. Our heroes have aged, but they still fall into the same roles we've come to expect. The question becomes, are we forever shackled to the sibling roles we took on as children? Can our relationships with others break us free from deep-seated family tension? Helping us understand the TMNT familial dynamics is Dawn Huebner, Ph.D., and her book "The Sibling Survival Guide: Surefire Ways to Solve Conflicts, Reduce Rivalry, and Have More Fun with Your Brothers and Sisters, illustrated by Kara McHale.  Comic issues covered in this episode: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures issues 62 - 66, published by Archie Comics between November 1994 and March 1995. These comics were written by Stephen Murphy and Chris Allan, penciled by Chris Allan and Gray Morrow, inked by Brian Thomas and Jon D'agostino, colored by Barry Grossman, and lettered by Gary Fields.  Relevant Links: CBCC Interviews Kevin Eastman CBCC on TMNT: The Movie w/Bryan Young CBCC on TMNT: The Mirage Studios Years We Wish You A Turtle Christmas Don't forget! We're screening Howard the Duck on the big screen at the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Virginia. Done in collaboration with the Four Color Fantasies comic book shop. Get your tickets HERE. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Twitter @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts. SUPPORT THE PODCAST BY JOINING OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Aaron Prescott @acoolhandfluke, podcast banner art by @Karen_XmenFan.

Nearly forty years ago, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sprung from the Jack Kirby and Frank Miller-obsessed brains of Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Pop culture was forever altered. For the better. In this week's episode, we continue to explore the sibling dynamics between the four mutant brothers: Donatello, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. This time, however, we go back to the beginning, flipping through the pages of the first seven Mirage Studios issues. What we find within feels familiar and unfamiliar simultaneously. It's an emotionally rich and turbulent saga, an immigrant story involving revenge, mad scientists, and aliens. Not a single slice of pizza is present. Helping us understand the TMNT familial relationships is Dawn Huebner, Ph.D., and her book "The Sibling Survival Guide: Surefire Ways to Solve Conflicts, Reduce Rivalry, and Have More Fun with Your Brothers and Sisters, illustrated by Kara McHale.  Before we dig into this thick turtle soup, we must celebrate this year's Baltimore Comic-Con, our last convention of the season. We discuss the friends we caught up with, the past guests we finally met in person, the artists we stood in line for, and the comics we purchased. Every con has its unique vibe, and there is no other place on Earth like Baltimore Comic-Con. The two-dollar bins alone should entice your curiosity. Relevant Links: CBCC on TMNT: The Movie w/Bryan Young CBCC Interviews Kevin Eastman Comic issues covered in this episode: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1 - 7 and the Raphael one-shot. All were written, illustrated, and toned by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Issues 1 - 4 were lettered by Eastman and Laird, issues 5 - 7 were lettered by Steve Lavigne. The comics were originally published by Mirage Studios between May 1984 and March 1986.  Be sure to follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Twitter @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts. SUPPORT THE PODCAST BY JOINING OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Aaron Prescott @acoolhandfluke, podcast banner art by @Karen_XmenFan.