#thad komorowski

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Christmas Comes But Once a Year (1936) [8 min] by Dave Fleischer and Seymour Kneitel | USA

(Image restoration done by Thad Komorowski and Jack Theakston)

[sean-gaffney]

Thad Komorowski's review of the new Looney Tunes set. Those who know Thad will know he is not one to hold back when he doesn't like something, but this is a generous review of a set I'm looking forward to.

[ducktracy]

do u know where i can look for sources on animation history?

this’ll always be my first recommendation, but Mike Barrier’s book on the history of golden age cartoons is a must! his website also has some INCREDIBLY valuable information up, particularly interviews conducted with many of the golden age legends. (Corny Cole’s, Frank Tashlin’s and Lloyd Turner’s are some of my personal favorites, with Cole and Turner having some very entertaining gossip—Cole’s might have my favorite animation anecdote of all time which i won’t spoil here)

Mark Kausler is another very trusted source… Thad Komorowski, Devon Baxter (who also runs the wonderful @classicanimationart), Don Yowp.. i’ll shill Keith Scott’s book(s!) on voice acting in golden age cartoons as well, since he’s single-handedly responsible for stocking the remainder of my credit list for my reviews. Jaime Weinman’s book on the history of LT is fantastic as well, i love his writing style and agree with many of his observations

i don’t really keep up with the YouTube/video essay side of things, but you should also watch KB’s very very very informative and great series on the history of LT as well if you’re so inclined!

i’m sure there are many more i’m forgetting, but these are usually the people i default to with my research when necessary and you can all rest assured that they are very reputable sources who know their cartoon chops.

[seeksstaronmewni]

What happened to Korean animation???

I can not stress this enough, but what is it with the Korean animation on most Burbank-made cartoons produced after 2015 looking so… slow and stiff???

There're LOTS more on 2s animation timing... and less inbetweening, while characters, props and effects are not as loosely drawn as they used to be before 2016.

Look at this example below of what a modern cartoon looks like when animated in Korea:

Bernard Williams ain't selling the acting well now; is he?

That episode of Craig of the Creek, "Creature Feature", was made in 2020; it was animated by Rough Draft Korea Co., Ltd. — an animation studio founded by Gregg Vanzo as a cheaper means for quality animation on none other than The Ren & Stimpy Show (Don't believe me? Thad Komorowski will tell you).

He's moving too slow. This shot is all on 2s. His arms move stiffly, and his head bobs up and down just a little bit. It doesn't sell the specific emotions he's expressing as richly as they could... compared to something like classic Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon shows of the past. The overseas animators should listen to the audio track, the recorded dialogue. That's what they did on on Ren & Stimpy!

Now let us to go back 10 years before Rough Draft animated that episode of Craig of the Creek... to another Cartoon Network Studios original that Rough Draft animated, the Sym-Bionic Titan episode "The Phantom Ninja":

LOOK HOW LOOSE AND SMOOTH THIS LITTLE BIT OF ANIMATION IS! ☝

This level of Korean animation quality was normal for TV cartoons back in the 2010s.

This one shot has a healthy balance of on 2s animation and on 1s animation.

It's just Ilana Lunis and Octus doing a bit of a... I don't know... a shrug... giving Lance a certain look. Not even talking in this shot, nor is it an action sequence, and this little bit of acting looks far better than Craig of the Creek ever animated in general.

Rough Draft also animates on Spongebob and they're struggling but usually excelling on the animation quality overseas.

This applies to cartoons made and aired before 2016 where post-2105 episode/content are the same quality as most post-2015 cartoons shows these days that're animated in Korea; examples are Uncle Grandpa, Samurai Jack Season 5, The Venture Bros. Season 6 onward, We Bare Bears Season 2 onward, and even later Disney TVA shows as Amphibia Season 3, The Owl House (even Luke Weber noticed the degrade in animation quality) and Hailey's On It! (excluding 2/3 of the first episode)... though mostly it involves Warner Bros. Discovery-owned properties - Turner Broadcasting System-based ones namely.

Now what are the reasons for Korean animation quality since 2016?

In the case of some post-2015 episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants, the issue might be TIME, since it's a popular franchise which, among other new Nicktoons these days, Nickelodeon is trying to dump out on TV as fast as humanly possible. The Patrick Star Show seems to rarely suffer from this, however; only few episodes like "The Commadore Episode" were animated mostly on 2s and more stiff than loose - there just might not've been time for retakes, although TV and certainly streaming platforms tend to dump a bunch of episodes out all at once. Those that're animated in Korea would probably suffer from this business practice. Why can't we just put new episodes on every Thursday, Friday, or Saturday... with breaks in-between instead of not stopping until the season is over? That reminds me that most [adult swim] shows tend to have 6 or 10 episodes per season.

On the other hand... may be that Korean animators just need a break. Perhaps the Korean overseas facilities need more money... more direction... more communication... more retakes (as if we could actually afford all or any of that with today's gas prices?). Most American cartoons, which are typically animated in California (namely Burbank), are animated overseas in Korea — more so than any other country, Asian or not. Could America be overworking the Koreans? It's a possibility. Additionally, in 2024, there were some leaks that suggested that other studios had people in North Korea contracted for overseas animation work, and work between the US and the weapon-protected North side of Korea is forbidden.

Instead of overworking Korean animators, why not animate domestically here in America? In Burbank? When America had domestic animation for TV shows crippled, Japan became one of the most popular of overseas production facilities... until they became too premium for America, and America had to resort to other Asian countries like Korea, Taiwan, the Philippines, and in some cases even China. In my opinion, the Philippines can deliver better animation (a bit roughly but still better than Korea for the most part) for the US! Taiwan isn't as involved with Burbank animation anymore, and China rarely does anything except to animate for some shows like Secret Mountain Fort Awesome and Mike Young-era Clifford the Big Red Dog. Speaking of Rough Draft Korea, however: Hanna-Barbera sent John Kricfalusi overseas to Cuckoo's Nest Studio/Wang Film in Taiwan to train the assistant animators there in acting, animation, and layout on the 1980s' episodes (or is it a reboot?) of The Jetsons. All that John K wanted to do was character design, but he ended up doing a lot more on the show — and for an overseas Asian animation production facility prior to the founding of Rough Draft Studios!

What about rigging (puppetry in 2 dimensions), though? The future of quality TV/non-theatrical 2D animation may be in the hands of Canada's and Ireland's finest riggers. Mercury Filmworks, Boulder Media, Lighthouse Studios, Snipple Animation, and Jam Filled Entertainment can deliver better animation through rigging than Korea can do for most hand-drawn shows!

That is unless it's the Spongebob Squarepants franchise of course... that and Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? and... pretty much anything animated by Yearim or Yeson (most of which are adult cartoon sitcoms with rather restricted animation so as not to distract from their comedic wordplay, since those shows are more script-driven anyway).

I asked some people about the current condition of Korean animation to see what they think about that. Maxwell Atoms had a good bit to say...

The What's in My Head? podcast interview with Randy Myers largely benefited from a question I suggested on Twitter/X about the animation quality differences between the first 6 seasons of The Powerpuff Girls and the 2016-2019 PPG "reboot" episodes.

Ariel Vracin-Harrell tweeted that overseas animators often follow the storyboards "religiously", and tiny little micro-poses in storyboards can result in the animation looking "laggy and odd". (Perhaps those Korean animators view the storyboard animatics as key animation?)

Lauren Faust says that you shouldn't animate you storyboards. One example to illustrate effective storyboarding that isn't an animated storyboard animatic is the intro to Batman: The Animated Series.

Another possible reason for stiff Korean animation since 2016 might be that the Korean animators are trying to animate as clean (and thus on-model) as humanly possible.

I'll expand more on this post later.

Tweet thread version here.

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Various bouts of information from Thad Komorowski’s 2013 book, Sick Little Monkeys: The Unauthorized History of Ren & Stimpy

[tymime]

Why do people keep hiring Thad Komorowski to write reviews when he hardly ever has anything nice to say? Every one of his “reviews” I’ve had the misfortune to read has been needlessly mean.

Seems like the only thing he actually likes is mindless slapstick.

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Uncle Scrooge #27

Romano Scarpa, Thad Komorowski, Olaf Solstrand • Romano Scarpa, Flemming Andersen (a) • Henrieke Goorhus (c)

“The Bodacious Butterfly Trail,” Part 1 of 2! When Brigitta MacBridge and Huey, Dewey and Louie find a centuries-old insect with a built-in Columbus-era treasure map, can Scrooge McDuck not try to cash in?

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

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Uncle Scrooge #27 preview. Can Scrooge McDuck not try to cash in? #comics Uncle Scrooge #27 Romano Scarpa, Thad Komorowski, Olaf Solstrand • Romano Scarpa, Flemming Andersen (a) • Henrieke Goorhus (c)

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A feature-length Donald Duck tale with the Tamers of Nonhuman Threats, Duckburg’s top-secret paranormalist patrol. A must-read for Disney and sci-fi fans!

Ducks in space! Donald Duck rejoins the Tamers of Nonhuman Threats—and ends up trapped on an alien planet, beak-to-beak with feathered freaks! This epic two-part adventure, collected from Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories #739–740, showcases Disney Comics sci-fi masters Lars Jensen and Flemming Andersen at their interstellar best!

Donald Duck: Nest of the Demonbirds Lars Jensen, Flemming Andersen, David Gerstein, Dick Matena, Thad Komorowski (w & a) • Massimo Fecchi & Fernando Güell (c)

TPB • FC • $12.99 • 96 pages • 6” x 9” • ISBN: 978-1-68405-133-5

PREVIEW: Donald Duck: Nest of the Demonbirds A feature-length Donald Duck tale with the Tamers of Nonhuman Threats, Duckburg's top-secret paranormalist patrol. A must-read for Disney and sci-fi fans!

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Donald Duck In Space! "Nest Of The Demon Birds" Arrives This Week From IDW

Donald Duck In Space! “Nest Of The Demon Birds” Arrives This Week From IDW

Originally published in Germany in 2007 before being repackaged in IDW’s Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories #739–740 comes a feature-length Donald Duck tale with the Tamers of Nonhuman Threats, Duckburg’s top-secret paranormalist patrol.  And, it’s out this Wednesday, the 28th of February, 2018. Ducks in space! Donald Duck rejoins the Tamers of Nonhuman Threats—and ends up trapped on an alien…

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andy’s shirt either means he’s gay or becoming thad komorowski, disgruntled animation historian

big menagerie of raggedies aslo i have so many random doodles that i just havent posted LOL .. women

[biggoonie]

Uncle Scrooge #35—Cover A: Andrea Freccero

Giorgio Fontana, Thad Komorowski (w) • Marco Mazzarello (a) • Andrea Freccero (c) “A Tale of Two Biddies!” It’s Valentine’s Day in Duckburg, and Scrooge faces a firestorm from two dastardly dates—Klondike goldminer Glittering Goldie and brassy business-gal Brigitta MacBridge! What have they got that Scrooge hasn’t got? Wouldn’t you like to know? FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Uncle Scrooge #35—Cover B: Paco Rodriquez

Giorgio Fontana, Thad Komorowski (w) • Marco Mazzarello (a) • Paco Rodriquez (c) FC • 32 pages • $3.99 Continues this beloved series’ legacy numbering at #439! Variant cover by Jonathan Gray!

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Here is a fan art sketch of a surly asshole toon chicken, designed, developed, and created by Kelly Armstrong @armstrongcarbunkle, as a mascot for Thad Komorowski and Bob Jaques’ Cartoon Logic Podcast series. It’s not my especially great drawing, but it’s great anyway. Happy New Year 2021 to Thad, Bob, and Kelly!!!! #thadkomorowski #cartoonlogic #bobjaques #kellyarmstrong @patreon #fanart #sketch #pen #pensketch #toon #cartoon #art #animation #classic #classiccartoons #patreon P.S. Get well soonest, Thadwell Komorowski!!!!! https://www.instagram.com/p/CJd2jVzjcam/?igshid=djschxup3i3l

[ducktracy]

hey what are some good youtube channels that are focused on cartoons and stuff? like reviews and the history of them etc :)

OH I DON’T REALLY KNOW AS FAR AS YOUTUBE CHANNELS... quite honestly i don’t really WATCH a lot of youtube. but KaiserBeamz (link) for one (who made the bosko video i just linked as well as the one second of every looney tunes cartoon), thad komorowski and bob jacques have a SUPER informative podcast where they discuss cartoon history (link)... SORRY THIS ISN’T MUCH!! i don’t really spend as much time as i should digging around for videos. i’ll certainly add on if i know of anyone and you guys are free to add your own recommendations!

[cbilluminati]

The Dub has a ton of great titles on sale this week, and we have your early looks at them all. Here’s the IDW Publishing Previews for 4-12-2017.

American Barbarian: The Complete Series

Writer: Tom Scioli Artist: Tom Scioli Cover Artist: Tom Scioli

Revenge is a dish best served BOLD! Follow Meric, the red-white-and-blue-haired American Barbarian on his quest to defeat the post-post-apocalyptic zombie cyborg mummy overlord Two-Tank Omen. This is the complete Saturday Morning Epic from the artist and co-writer of Transformers vs G.I. JOE and the Eisner Award-nominated Godland. Also includes an introduction by Rob Liefeld.

TPB • FC • $19.99 • 268 pages • 6” x 9” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-850-2

Bullet points: 

Advance solicited for April release!

“This comic never lets you go once you start, and that’s part of why I enjoy Scioli’s comics in general and this one in particular.” –Comic Book Resources

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Atomic Robo, Vol. 11: Atomic Robo and the Temple of Od

Writer: Brian Clevinger Artist: Scott Wegener Cover Artist: Scott Wegener

Occupied Manchuria, 1938. Atomic Robo is volunteered for a new secret mission to track down China’s top quantum physicist, who has been captured by the Imperial Japanese Army to develop a super weapon powered by the theoretically unlimited “zero-point” energy source. Robo can’t catch a break with these would-be conquerors and their bizarre energy sources, can he? Luckily, he’s got some help from an unexpected but familiar face.

TPB • FC • $19.99 • 136 pages • ISBN: 978-1-63140-863-2

Bullet points: 

Advance solicited for April release!

“Brian Clevenger keeps his script humming along, avoiding dwelling overly long on setup and book-ending the issue with action-heavy flash-forwards. Scott Wegener’s clean, elegant art style also does its part to generate an enjoyable tale of WWII-era action and intrigue. Wegener even throws in some welcome Temple of Doom homages for good measure. Atomic Robo is a very consistent franchise, but it’s always good to see that a new volume keeps the momentum going.” –IGN

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Duck Avenger #4

Writers: Alessandro Sisti, Jonathan Gray Artists: Corrado Mastantuono, Paolo Mottura Cover Artist: Claudio Sciarrone

“Two!” A mystery hacker is taking down computers all over Duckburg—and One, Donald’s supersmart electronic brain, is slowly turning malevolent!

FC • 72 pages • $6.99 

Bullet points: 

More of the new-to-USA Disney adventure that fans want most—the famous “Duck Avenger New Adventures” (known in Europe as “PKNA”)!

Adapted for our readers by fan favorite Jonathan Gray (Sonic the Hedgehog)!

72 pages of action for just $5.99!

Variant cover by Claudio Sciarrone!

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Dungeons & Dragons: Frost Giant’s Fury #2

Writer: Jim Zub Artist: Netho Diaz Cover Artist: Max Dunbar

The town of Fireshear is a safe haven for our adventurers, or, it would be if it wasn’t under attack by a frost giant raiding party! Get your hamsters ready, it’s time for battle!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Bullet points:

Dungeons & Dragons is seeing a renaissance with the release of the fifth edition rules in late 2014. Hundreds of thousands of players are returning to D&D or embarking on their first adventures and they’re hungry for extra content.

This new D&D story ties into the Storm King’s Thunder event that runs across multiple RPG products, novels, and video games.

This series continues with the cast from the hit Legends of Baldur’s Gate and Shadows of the Vampire stories, but is also built as a perfect jumping on point for new readers, bringing them into D&D’s classic blend of sword & sorcery adventure.

HASBRO ART variant cover!

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G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero, Vol. 17

Writer: Larry Hama Artist: S L Gallant Cover Artist: John Royle

The classic A Real American Hero continues from writer Larry Hama! Duke reckons with the most difficult choice of his life… while COBRA scrambles to contain the dangerous new agent in their midst! Collects issues #231-235.

TPB • FC • $19.99 • 120 pages • ISBN: 978-1-63140-852-6

Bullet points: 

Advance solicited for April release!

“IDW handles this franchise well, there is never a dull moment from the first panel of this title to the last.” –Outright Geekery (on GI Joe: RAH #224)

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Helena Crash #2

Writer: Fabian Rangel, Jr. Artist: Warwick Johnson-Cadwell Cover Artist: Warwick Johnson-Cadwell

Helena Crash receives a message from the notorious crime lord known as WHITE DEMON. White Demon wants Helena to track down a rare, hard to find movie for her, on VHS no less. Helena begins her hunt, only to find herself in hot water for her association with White Demon’s chief rival, EL ROJO.

FC • 32 pages • $3.99 

Bullet points: 

Pour yourself a cup of coffee and get ready for HELENA CRASH!

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Jem and the Holograms, Vol. 4: Enter The Stingers

Writer: Kelly Thompson Artists: Jen Bartel, Meredith McClaren Cover Artist: Meredith McClaren

Still reeling from the shattering conclusion to “Dark Jem,” Jem and the Holograms regroup–desperate to find a path forward. Meanwhile, THE MISFITS find themselves with a unique problem… one lead singer too many! Plus, a European super group takes the U.S. by storm… The Stingers! Meet Riot, Rapture, Minx, and Raya! Collects issues #17-23.

TPB • FC • $19.99 • 152 pages • ISBN: 978-1-63140-837-3

Bullet points: 

Advance solicited for April release!

“The Stingers present some welcome variety. I’m continually entertained by Thompson’s ability to take a lifestyle most can’t relate to and make it feel accessible.” –Comic Bastards

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Mickey Mouse: Dark Mines of the Phantom Metal

Writers: Andrea “Casty” Castellan, Romano Scarpa, Jonathan Gray, Joe Torcivia, Thad Komorowski Artists: Andrea “Casty” Castellan, Romano Scarpa, Jonathan Gray, Joe Torcivia, Thad Komorowski Cover Artist: Andrea “Casty” Castellan

Mickey, Goofy, and Eurasia Toft are out to find Atlantis or die trying… and their path leads to the British seacoast, where–yaarrr!–there be pirates, pitfalls, creepy Count Zoox, and a new threat from the hideous Horde of the Violet Hare! Dive into a new thriller by fan favorite Andrea “Casty” Castellan–then stick around for two wild Pegleg Pete adventures from legendary Disney writer/artist Romano Scarpa! Collects IDW’s Mickey Mouse #13-15.

TPB • FC • $12.99 • 124 pages • 6” x 9” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-857-1

Bullet points: 

Advance solicited for April release!

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Micronauts #11

Writer: Cullen Bunn Artist: Max Dunbar Cover Artist: Max Dunbar

Stranded on a world of giants, hounded by enemies from both Earth and Microspace, the Micronauts have one last chance to return to their universe. A doorway is opening, and Oz and company think this is their passage home. But something from the other side is coming through–something that will bring this chapter of the Micronauts’ story to a destructive END.

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Bullet points: 

Variant cover by Ryan Brown!

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My Little Pony: Legends of Magic #1

Writer: Jeremy Whitley Artist: Brenda Hickey Cover Artist: Brenda Hickey

The origins of cutie marks, friendships, magic and more are available in this new ongoing series devoted to revealing the secret history of Equestria! In this opening story arc, we travel back in time to uncover the secrets of Starswirl the Bearded and his magical friends!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

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Ties into new season of My Little Pony!

The magic of My Little Pony continues with a brand-new ongoing series!

From seasoned MLP writer Jeremy Whitley, creator of Princeless, and writer on Marvel’s The Unstoppable Wasp!

Variant cover by Derek Charm!

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Popeye Classics #57

Writer: Bud Sagendorf Artist: Bud Sagendorf Cover Artist: Bud Sagendorf

In the first story, Popeye fights a titanic sea battle to bring orchids to hungry jeeps–watch out for the Sea Hag! Plus, an adventure-filled Old West story, “Pot of Gold,” including Wimpy and Swee’pea. Read a delightful Uncle Elmo story and a hilarious O.G. Wotasnozzle comic!

FC • 32 pages • $4.99

Bullet points: 

Variant cover by Aeron Alfrey!

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Ragnarök #12

Writer: Walter Simonson Artist: Walter Simonson Cover Artist: Walter Simonson

Thor’s hammer, Mjolnir, will decide the fates of the Black Elf Assassin, Regn, his daughter Drifa, and Angantyr, the Lord of the Dead, in the depths of Angantyr’s fortress at the edge of Hel. Its decision is written with lightning and thunder, and it is always final. Plus a gallery section of pages from this issue—Artist’s Edition style!

FC • 40 pages • $4.99

Bullet points: 

Continuing Walter Simonson’s masterpiece!

Featuring a variant cover from Lee Weeks!

The second story arc of Walter Simonson’s masterpiece concludes!

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ROM #9

Writers: Chris Ryall & Christos Gage Artist: Paolo Villanelli Cover Artist: Tony Shasteen

“Reinforcements,” part 5! Rom is caught between rogue G.I. JOE members, rogue Space Knights, and a renewed Dire Wraith threat with the fate of the planet in the balance!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Bullet points: 

Ask your retailer how to get the incentive cover by legendary artist/inker Joe Sinnott!

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Star Trek: Boldly Go #7

Writer: Mike Johnson Artist: Megan Levens Cover Artist: George Caltsoudas

Part 1 (of 3) of “Murder at Babel“! As the Federation and Romulans convene in the wake of the Borg attack, the precarious peace is threatened by the murder of a key diplomat… and a Starfleet cadet is the prime suspect! Don’t miss this all-new adventure, guest-starring Jaylah from STAR TREK BEYOND, and the cast from the hit STARFLEET ACADEMY series!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Bullet points: 

A new arc featuring new artist Megan Levens!

Following the events of Star Trek Beyond!

Variant cover by Cryssy Cheung!

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Vol. 16: Chasing Phantoms

Writers: Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz Artists: Dave Wachter, Mateus Santolouco Cover Artist: Dave Wachter

While the Turtles and Splinter are reeling from a surprise attack by Kitsune, exposing weaknesses in their defense, the Street Phantoms use the opportunity to pounce. Collects issues #61–65.

TPB • FC • $19.99 • 120 pages • ISBN: 978-1-63140-859-5

Bullet points: 

Advance solicited for April release!

“This book does not get nearly enough praise as it should for being so great for so long. With fantastic storytelling and a murderers row of great artists there is not much else you can ask for in a comic book!” –Word of the Nerd

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via IDW Publishing

A New ROM and Micronauts in the IDW Publishing Previews for 4-12-2017

The Dub has a ton of great titles on sale this week, and we have your early looks at them all.

A New ROM and Micronauts in the IDW Publishing Previews for 4-12-2017 The Dub has a ton of great titles on sale this week, and we have your early looks at them all.

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Disney Comics IDW May 2017 Solicitations

May brings out a whole new slew of adventures featuring Disney characters galore. First up we have Donald Duck on his quest to retrieve the crystal helmet once worn by the Norse God Odin himself. We then venture into the end of our two-parter as Mickey and Pete face off against Doublejoke... again. Then those dastardly Beagle Boys are up to no good again, robbing from Rockerduck in Uncle Scrooge #26, but why is Scrooge getting all the blame? And finally Donald seems to have come across a streak of good luck. You can grab all of these titles in May courtesy of IDW Publishing. Be sure to be on the lookout for Funko Pop themed covers of the issues as well

Donald Duck #20 Carlo Panaro, Unn and Stefan Printz-Påhlson, Jonathan Gray (w) • Andrea Freccero, Victor “Vicar” Arriagada Rios (a) • Michel Nadorp (c) “Helmet of the Gods,” Part 1 of 2! Who says Scrooge McDuck gets all the treasure-hunting fun? Donald’s out to find a Viking helmet once owned by Odin himself! FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Mickey Mouse #20 Andrea “Casty” Castellan, Thad Komorowski, Noel Van Horn (w) • Massimo De Vita, Noel Van Horn (a) • Jonathan Gray (c) “The Magnificent Doublejoke,” Part 2 of 2! When trollish crimefighter Doublejoke turns crook himself, it’s up to Mickey to take him down! Then Mickey battles a very evil fanboy in “The Mouse Collector!” FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Uncle Scrooge #26 Michelle Gazzarri, Jonathan Gray (w) • Giorgio Cavazzano (a/c) “The Villainous Vase Case!” Who do the Beagle Boys rob when they’re not robbing Scrooge McDuck? Playboy tycoon John D. Rockerduck, of course—so why is Scrooge taking the blame? FC • 40 pages • $3.99

Walt Disney’s Comics & Stories #738 Las Jensen, Byron Erickson (w) • Paco Rodriguez, Cèsar Ferioli, Daan Jippes (a) • Andrea Freccero (c) “One Lucky Break”: Who gets stuck with all the bad luck? No one but Donald Duck— so why is he suddenly even luckier than über-annoying Gladstone Gander? Then Mickey fights his own inner demons in “The Importance of Being Goofy!” FC • 32 pages • $3.99 GRAPHIC NOVELS AND HARDCOVERS

Walt Disney’s Treasury of Classic Tales, Vol. 2 Frank Reilly (w) • Jesse Marsh, Manuel Gonzales, Dick Moores (a & c) Presenting classic Disney newspaper strip adaptations of the studio’s most famous films! From the Disney vaults–thirteen never-before reprinted Sunday comics adaptations of popular 1950s Disney animated and live-action features. Includes Davy Crockett, Sleeping Beauty, The Seven Dwarfs and the Witch-Queen, Lambert the Sheepish Lion, Perri, Old Yeller, and The Shaggy Dog! HC • FC • $49.99 • 220 pages • 12” x 8.5” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-908-0 Advance solicited for July release!

Donald Duck: Timeless Tales, Vol. 3 Guido Martina, Romano Scarpa, Lars Jensen, Mark Shaw, Laura Shaw, Flemming Anderson (w & a) • Walt Kelly (c) “Wak! Screech!” IDW’s Donald Duck #13–18 come together in a collectors’ hardback so amazing Donald can’t believe it himself–but he’s always a skeptic! The epic adventure “The Big Sneeze,” two outrageous cryptic hunts with the Tamers of Nonhuman Threats–even Donald’s second-ever star turn as Duck Avenger are all here. And wait till you see who lies dreaming in the city of Sp’too, deep under the sea. With stories co-starring Uncle Scrooge, Gladstone, and Fethry, and extras for true Disney Comics aficionados, this Donald omnibus provides hours of history and thrills. HC • FC • $29.99 • 256 pages • 7.25” x 10” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-911-0 The best Disney stories from their international vault, imported and translated especially for North American audiences! Advance solicited for July release!   Which comics will you be getting in May Click to Post

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Uncle Scrooge: Tyrant of the Tides

Romano Scarpa, Francesco Artibani, Thad Komorowski, Dick Kinney, Lars Jensen, Corrado Mastantuono (w & a) • Andrea Freccero (c)

Yaarrr, matey! When super sea expert Ludwig Von Drake gets zapped by pirates with a laser ray, it means trouble for Scrooge’s aquatic expedition. But he’s still hot on the trail of the world’s first submarine… till a ferocious giant squid evens the score! Then in “The Golden Birds,” vicious archaeopteryxes are Scrooge’s treasured quarry… while “The Substitute Santa of Strathbungo” reveals the McDucks’ first Christmas in long-ago Scotland! Ho-ho-hoots mon! Collects IDW’s Uncle Scrooge #20–22.

TPB • FC • $12.99 • 124 pages • 6” x 9” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-887-8

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  Uncle Scrooge: Tyrant of the Tides preview. Yaarrr, matey! #comics #disney Uncle Scrooge: Tyrant of the Tides Romano Scarpa, Francesco Artibani, Thad Komorowski, Dick Kinney, Lars Jensen, Corrado Mastantuono (w & a) • Andrea Freccero (c)